Keweenaw Krayons' Thimbleberry Jam Fest to offer music, food, hike / bike tours, fun July 20 at Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor

MOHAWK -- Celebrate with Keweenaw Krayons at their 9th Annual Thimbleberry JAM Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and in Copper Harbor.

Browse the vendor booths, grab some food and thimbleberry sundaes, and JAM with an amazing line-up of musical artists! Get your picture taken with Oreo the Skunk. While waiting for the bus or trolley, visit the unique Copper Harbor shops, have your face painted, listen to street musicians and watch Bob and Jason juggle.

Carol Rose, left, and Susan Hallwachs of Keweenaw Krayons take a break during the 2007 Thimbleberry Jam Fest at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. The Lodge will host the festival again this year, and shuttle buses will take visitors to and from Copper Harbor and Fort Wilkins as well. (Photo © 2007 Michele Bourdieu)

This year's festival includes Guided Trail Hike/Bike Tours from Noon to 4 p.m., leaving from the Lodge at the top of each hour. Explore the hike/bike trails from the Lodge to Copper Harbor. The Tours are courtesy of the Copper Harbor Trail Club. A limited number of mountain bikes will be made available by Keweenaw Adventure Company.

Parking is limited parking at the Lodge so consider parking in Copper Harbor and taking one of the shuttle buses. The Red Jacket Trolley and the Copper Harbor School bus will provide transportation from various bus stops in Copper Harbor (including Fort Wilkins) to the Lodge all day -- for no charge, but donations are certainly appreciated!

Frank Fiala picks up passengers in Copper Harbor during a shuttle run to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge during the 2007 Thimbleberry Jam Fest. This year Frank will also offer round-trip rides to the festival from Calumet. (Photo © 2007 Michele Bourdieu)

Save fuel by riding with Frank Fiala on the Red Jacket Trolley from Calumet to the Lodge in the morning and back at the end of the day. The Trolley will pick up passengers along US 41. $10- round trip. Reservations required! Call 337-4706 or email staff@keweenawkrayons.com.

The Music Line-UP on stage at the Lodge*

11 a.m. - Noon -- Jazz with Kirsten Gustafson and Dave Ziegner
Noon - 12:15 p.m. -- Don Rupp on the harmonica
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. -- Augustine Family Band
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. -- On the Spot Blues Band
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. -- Mz. Behavin’ and the Swing Cats
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. -- Rhythm 203
5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. -- Blue and the Swill Merchants
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. -- Squeaky Clean Cretins

*Schedule subject to change

Activities will include a Sweepstakes with prizes donated by the vendors and a 50/50 Drawing.

Street Musicians are wanted to play at the shuttle stops in Copper Harbor and/or on the bus and trolley. No pay, but you are welcome to put out your hat/guitar case, etc.

For more information call 906-337-4706 or email staff@keweenawkrayons.com.
Check www.keweenawkrayons.com for updates.

Editor's Note: The Thimbleberry drawing above is by Jordan Kariniemi.