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  • February 2023

  • Fri 10

    Women’s Expo – Lansing

    February 10, 2023 - February 12, 2023

    Mid-Michigan Women's Expo Saturday, February 11, 2022 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday, February 10, 2022 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, February 12, 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lansing Center 333 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI Directions Price: $8.00 to $10.00 —$10 adults and $8 children ages 6-14 Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo February 10-12, … Continue reading Women’s Expo – Lansing

  • May 2023

  • Thu 11
    Cover of Faces Places Days Gone By by Mikel B Classen

    Ishpeming Public Library – Presentation on New Book – Faces, Places & Days Gone By

    May 11, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Ishpeming Carnagie Public Library

    This will be a slideshow and discussion on historical images presented in my newest book.

  • Sat 20

    L’anse – Art and Craft Show – American Legion Post 144

    May 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    L'anse American Legion Post 144 115 N. Front Street, L'anse, MI, United States

    This is a one day Arts and Crafts show with lots of vendors and a few other authors too. I will be selling and signing my books and U.P. Readers.

  • August 2023

  • Sun 20

    Old Victoria Craft Fair – Rockland – Michigan

    August 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Old Victoria Ghost Town Rockland, MI, United States

    This is a wonderful event with lots of arts and crafts set in the old ghost town of Victoria near Rockland, MI. This is an all day event that includes games for kids and woodstove cooked cinnamon rolls and coffee. I will be there with my books and U.P. Readers. A lot of fun packed … Continue reading Old Victoria Craft Fair – Rockland – Michigan

  • September 2023

  • Sat 23

    Colors By The Lake – Village Green Park – Walloon Lake – Michigan

    September 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - September 24, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
    Village Green Park Walloon Lake
  • Fri 29

    Novi Women’s Expo – Suburban Collection Showcase – Novi, Michigan

    September 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am - October 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
    Suburban Collection Showcase 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, United States

    I will be here with a large group of writers called the Mitten Authors. There will be approx. 20 writers all with books of all kinds. Will be well worth checking out.

  • October 2023

  • Sat 7

    Kalkaska Fall Fest – Railroad Square – Kalkaska, Michigan

    October 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - October 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
    Railroad Square Kalkaska, MI, United States

    This is an arts and crafts fair in one of Michigan's oldest towns. This will be lovely time with booths of all kinds including mine. Coome and have a look and amybe even pick yourself up a few things. After all Christmas isn't that far off.

  • December 2023

  • Fri 1

    TV-6 Christmas Craft Show – Superior Dome – Marquette

    December 1, 2023 - December 3, 2023
    Marquette Superior Dome Marquette, MI, United States

    Dec. 1, 2, & 3 – TV-6 Christmas Craft Show - Marquette This will be held all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the NMU Superior Dome in Marquette. I will have a booth here where all of my books will be available as well as all issues of the U.P. Reader. If you … Continue reading TV-6 Christmas Craft Show – Superior Dome – Marquette

  • April 2024

  • Sat 6

    Houghton – Living Superior Fair – Michigan Tech – Rozsa Center

    April 6, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Rozsa Center - MTU 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, United States

    This is a one day event taking place on the campus of Michigan Tech University at the Rozsa Center. There will be quite a few artists there and I will have my books. It runs from 11 - 4. Come and check it out.

  • Sat 20

    TV-6 Business Expo – Escanaba – U.P. State Fairgrounds – Ruth Butler Building

    April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    U.P. State Fairgrounds - Ruth Butler Building Escanaba, MI, United States

    This is another event in Escanaba. This is the first year for this event and I will be there with my booth and my books. Here's another chance to purchase my books and get them signed.

  • Sat 27

    Houghton – Well Read Raccoon Bookstore – Independent Bookstore Day Author Event

    April 27, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Well Read Raccoon Book Store Houghton, MI, United States

    This will be a book signing and sales event. There will be several authors here, so this should be a premier event.

  • May 2024

  • Sat 4

    Petoskey – Art In The Barn -County Fairgrounds

    May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - May 5, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
    Petoskey Fairgrounds Petoskey

    Located at the Petoskey fairgrounds, this event features some amazing artists. Start your spring out right with a trip to the fairgrounds and copies of my books. Also great Gifts.

  • June 2024

  • Sat 8

    Munising – Pictured Rocks Days

    June 8, 2024 - June 9, 2024
    Bayshore Park - Munising Munising, MI, United States

    I will be here with my tent as a vendor selling U.P. Readers and all of my books. There will be dozens of other vendors as well as fun a games for kids. The event is held in conjunction with Pictured Rocks Cruises' "Yoopers Ride Free Days." Don't miss this one.

  • Sat 22

    Sault Ste. Marie – Lake Superior State University – U.P. History Conference – Pirates and Piracy

    June 22, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States

    I will be at this year's U.P. history Conference which is being held at Lake Superior State University. I will be vending books as well as giving a presentation on Pirates and Piracy on the Great Lakes. This should be a fun lecture. The U.P. History Conference. put on by the Historical Society of Michigan, … Continue reading Sault Ste. Marie – Lake Superior State University – U.P. History Conference – Pirates and Piracy

  • Sat 29

    Muskegon – Lake Shore Art Festival – Booth Book Sales and signing – Muskegon, Michigan

    June 29, 2024 - June 30, 2024
    Muskegon - Downtown - Michigan Muskegon, MI, United States

    This is always a busy event. Located in downtown Muskegon, this show features an "Author's Alley" which I try to be a part of annually. There are about 20 authors besides  myself that provide books of all kinds. There are well over 100 artists in attendance too. Another attraction is a beer and cocktail tent. … Continue reading Muskegon – Lake Shore Art Festival – Booth Book Sales and signing – Muskegon, Michigan

  • July 2024

  • Sat 13

    Chassell – Strawberry Festival – Art & Craft Fair

    July 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - July 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    This event promises to be a great time. With an abundant amount of strawberries, the munchies should be incredible. I will be manning my booth with all my books. I will be displaying U.P. Readers too. I'm expecting this to be a great weekend.

  • Sat 20

    Ironwood – Festival Ironwood – Art and Craft Fair

    July 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    This will be the first time at this show. Ironwood is an awesome U.P. town. This will be held at the Historical Railroad Depot on the outside. I will be there with my books and U.P. Readers.

  • Sat 27

    Newberry – Luce West Mackinac Fair – Flea Market Fair W/ Arts & Crafts

    July 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am - July 28, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    This Newberry event is at their county fair, the Luce West Mackinac Fair. I will be inside a building with other displays. I will be attending this event with my books as usual. This is a first time at this venue so I'm not sure exactly where i will be placed.

  • August 2024

  • Sat 3

    Curtis – 906 Festival – Book Sales and Signing

    August 3, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Erickson Center for the Arts

    This is one of my favorite festivals. This is always a good time with food, music, and beer. Lots of crafters and the lake make this an event I go to every year.

  • Fri 16

    Paradise – Wild Blueberry Festival – Book sales and signing

    August 16, 2024 - August 18, 2024
    Paradise Township Hall MI, United States

    Wild Blueberry pancakes for breakfast and blueberry bratwurst for lunch, what's not to like about this. It's even in Paradise! Stop by where there are dozens of artists and writers. One of the nicest events in the U.P. I'll be there with books and U.P. Readers. Stop by my tent.

  • Fri 30

    St. Ignace – Arts Dockside – Marina – Book Sales and Signing

    August 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - August 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
    Marina - St. Ignace St. Ignace, MI, United States

    This is an incredibly fun Arts and Crafts Show. Located right at the marina, dozens of artists display their wares for Labor Day Weekend. I will be there selling and signing my books and U.P. Readers.

  • March 2025

  • Sat 1

    Escanaba – TV 6 – Spring Arts and Craft Show – U.P. State Fairgrounds – Ruth Butler Bldg

    March 1, 2025 - March 2, 2025
    U.P. State Fairgrounds - Ruth Butler Building Escanaba, MI, United States

    My booth at the Spring Show in Escanaba. Always a great variety of crafters. This is a two-day craft fair that will have tons of different stuff. Located at the U.P. State fairgrounds inside the Ruth Butler building, this is the cure for winter blues. This is always a fun time and there are always … Continue reading Escanaba – TV 6 – Spring Arts and Craft Show – U.P. State Fairgrounds – Ruth Butler Bldg

  • May 2025

  • Fri 9

    Marquette – TV6 – Mother’s Day Craft Show – Superior Dome

    May 9, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Marquette Superior Dome Marquette, MI, United States

    A picture of me at the Superior Dome during a past Spring Show. Start your Spring out right, with this is a three-day event craft fair with dozens of booths to check out. This is the TV-6 Mother's Day Arts and Crafts Show. It is held in the Superior Dome in Marquette. I will be … Continue reading Marquette – TV6 – Mother’s Day Craft Show – Superior Dome

  • June 2025

  • Fri 27

    Sault Ste. Marie – Engineer’s Day Bookfest – Island Books and Crafts – Michigan

    June 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Island Books and Crafts Portage Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States

    This is an all day event at Island Books and Crafts in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. It is an annual affair with several different authors surrounding the outside of the building. It is a booth event where I will be selling and signing books. Please come down and check us all out. This event is … Continue reading Sault Ste. Marie – Engineer’s Day Bookfest – Island Books and Crafts – Michigan

  • September 2025

  • Sat 27

    Battle Creek – MI History Symposium

    September 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    I will be speaking at this and selling books. I will fill in more information as we get closer to the event.

  • October 2025

  • Sat 11

    Gaylord – Shipshewana On The Road

    October 11, 2025 - October 12, 2025

    I will be in Gaylord at the Shipshewana on the Road event. I will have my booth there with my books and U.P. Readers. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and say "hi" and remember it is never too early Christmas shop. Or Halloween shop. Sat. Oct 11 and Sunday Oct. 12. Be … Continue reading Gaylord – Shipshewana On The Road

  • November 2025

  • Fri 28

    TV-6 Thanksgiving Craft Show – U.P. State Fairgrounds – Ruth Butler Building -Escanaba – MI

    November 28, 2025 - November 29, 2025
    U.P. State Fairgrounds - Ruth Butler Building Escanaba, MI, United States

    Nov. 28 & 29 – TV-6 Thanksgiving Craft Show – Escanaba. November 28 @ 10:00 am - November 29 @ 5:00 pm The TV6 Thanksgiving Craft Show will be held at the Ruth Butler Building on the UP State Fairground in Escanaba on Friday, November 28th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, November 29th, … Continue reading TV-6 Thanksgiving Craft Show – U.P. State Fairgrounds – Ruth Butler Building -Escanaba – MI

  • February 2026

  • Sat 28

    Manistique – Writing North Winter Book Fest

    February 28 - March 1
    Paper Mill Bookstore Manistique

    This looks to be an amazing event. Complete with national and regional authors like Karen Dionne, Ellen Airgood and myself, this two-day event in Manistique at the Paper Mill Bookstore, … Continue reading Manistique – Writing North Winter Book Fest

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