Downtown Business Hospitality Packets
Welcome visitors and locals to the warm and inviting atmosphere of Downtown Marquette. The Marquette Downtown Development Authority distributes “welcome” signs to downtown businesses inviting conference, festival, and event-goers to experience all that Downtown Marquette offers. Businesses are asked to proudly post the signs in their front window or door. Due to the unpredictable nature of planning events in current conditions, we will be sending out several editions of the hospitality packets throughout the year.
In addition to the contents of this packet, a digital file and reminder of posting dates will be emailed to each business contact the week of the desired posting. Have a lot of windows? Additional signs can be picked up from the DDA Office (337 W. Washington St.) or downloaded at the link below.
Posting Schedule 2025
January 25-27
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
(Major event takes place on Saturday, January 27)
February 13-17
UP 200 | Midnight Run
(Event takes place downtown on Friday, February 14)
April 12-13
Festival of the Angry Bear
(Event takes place on Saturday, April 13)
May 2-3
NMU Graduation
(Event takes place on Saturday, May 3)
June 13-14
Pride Fest
(Event take place on Saturday, June 8)
June 23-28
Art Week
(Events take place June 23-28)
July 2-4
Fourth of July Festivities
(Event takes place July 2-4)
July 17-20
Hiawatha Music Festival
(Event takes place July 18-20)
July 24-27
Blueberry Fest | Queen City Half Marathon | Art on the Rocks
(Events take place Friday-Sunday, July 25-27)
August 22-25
NMU Students Return
(Event takes place Saturday, July 23)
August 29-30
Marquette Marathon
(Major event take place Saturday, August 30)
September 5-6
UP Fall Beer Festival
(Event takes place Saturday, September 6)
October 3
Plaidurday
(Event takes place on Friday, October 3)
October 15-19
Fresh Coast Film Festival
(Event takes place October 16-19)