Ontonagon to host first Copper Fest

ONTONAGON — Ontonagon County will celebrate its heritage of mining and lumbering and fishing at the first Copper Fest celebration June 24-26. County-wide, many of the events will point to those historic industries.

On Friday, June 24, mine tours and lighthouse tours will be offered, as well as a beach bonfire. A boat parade will take place at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk

Saturday, June 25, will bring the U.P. Sports Fisherman’s Association Tournament from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. A captains meeting is set for 5:30 a.m. at the Marina. Top prize will be $1,000 for the largest fish. Regi...