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Around the Lake
Issue 20 · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Your weekly Northern Michigan note
Morning, Walloon

Patchy fog clears for a sunny Sunday near 73. Wind stays light at 0 to 5 mph, and tonight falls to 46.

Monday and Tuesday are the clearest lake days. Rain chances arrive early Wednesday and linger into Thursday. Friday turns cooler with a high near 64.

Lake Weather
Golden hour over the North Arm of Walloon Lake
Sun
73°
46° low
Sunny
Mon
72°
46° low
Sunny
Tue
75°
54° low
Sunny
Wed
71°
56° low
Rain chance
Thu
69°
45° low
Rain chance
Fri
64°
40° low
Mostly sunny
Sat
64°
42° low
Slight rain chance

Wind stays at 0 to 5 mph through Tuesday, then runs 5 to 10 mph Wednesday and Thursday. Forecast: National Weather Service, pulled Sunday at 7:08am.

Around the Lake This Week
Pond Hill Fall Fest and live music
Today, September 27 · 11am to 6pm · Harbor Springs

Admission is free. Activity tickets cover the corn maze, hayrides and apple cannons. Terry Coveyou plays from 11am to 2pm, followed by the Luke Woltanski Duo from 3 to 6pm. Fall Fest details

Final Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market
Friday, October 2 · 8:30am to 1pm · Howard Street

The season's last Friday market runs between Mitchell and Michigan streets. Vendors bring produce, meat, eggs, baked goods and flowers. Market details

Community Arts Night
Friday, October 2 · 6 to 8:30pm · Bay Harbor

Great Lakes Center for the Arts hosts student artwork, readings, monologues and a performance by the C.S. Lewis Festival House Band. Student admission is free with registration. Adult tickets are pay what you can with a $5 minimum. Event details

Walloon Lake Autumn Festival
Saturday, October 3 · Noon to 6:30pm · Walloon Lake Village

The first village Autumn Festival has live music, an Autumn Market at The Talcott, the Taste of Autumn fundraiser for Manna Food Project, carving demonstrations and free admission. It continues Sunday from noon to 4pm. Festival details

Calendar / Markers
Sep 27  ·  Pond Hill Fall Fest, 11am to 6pm
Oct 1 to 4  ·  C.S. Lewis Festival, Petoskey area
Oct 2  ·  Final Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30am to 1pm
Oct 2  ·  Community Arts Night, 6 to 8:30pm
Oct 3 and 4  ·  Walloon Lake Autumn Festival
Where to Eat
Barrel Back

The dining room is open daily from 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and until 10pm Friday and Saturday. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. During the Autumn Festival, Barrel Back plans all-day happy hour and a pretzel with beer cheese special. Hours

Walloon Lake Inn

Dinner is served daily from 5 to 9pm. The three-course menu is $60 from 5 to 6pm. Reservations are recommended, and patio seating depends on the weather. Hours and reservations

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