YooperFest
YooperFest • 14 Bands • July 17 & 18 2026 Two days of live music, camping, great food, and summer fun in the Upper Peninsula!
YooperFest • July 17 & 18 2026
Two days of live music, camping, great food, and summer fun in the Upper Peninsula! 🤘
Featuring:
• Bad Timing • Black Ice Diamonds • Borrowed Time Band • Doozy • Drednot • Dust Bunnies • Heatmap Enterprise • PickStop • The Peltier Bros • Sit Down Francis • Sky Pilots • Sore on Sunday •Stonewall • The Grand Design Band
Festival Entry (Non-Campers)
Gates open Friday at 2:00PM.
The show starts at 4:00PM.
Bands will rotate between two stages so there is always something happening.
Camping:
All camping sites include water and electric hookups. A dump station is available upon exit for a small fee if needed.
Campground access begins Thursday at 12:00PM. We highly encourage early arrival so you don’t miss any of the Friday fun.
Friday campground access begins at 8:00AM, and the show kicks off at 4:00PM.
Saturday campground access begins at 8:00AM, with the show starting at 2:00PM
Please note that arrival lines can vary depending on volume. We recommend planning accordingly and arriving early when possible.
YooperFest is a celebration of community, music, and summer in the Upper Peninsula. Taking place July 17th & 18th, this two-day festival brings together incredible local bands, great food, vendors, and an unforgettable outdoor experience, including on-site camping.
Whether you’re coming for the music, the camping, or just the good vibes, YooperFest is all about making memories and celebrating everything we love about summer in the UP.
Let’s turn it up and camp it out. 🤘🏕️
YooperFest • 14 Bands • July 17 & 18 2026 Two days of live music, camping, great food, and summer fun in the Upper Peninsula!
YooperFest • July 17 & 18 2026
Two days of live music, camping, great food, and summer fun in the Upper Peninsula! 🤘
Featuring:
• Bad Timing • Black Ice Diamonds • Borrowed Time Band • Doozy • Drednot • Dust Bunnies • Heatmap Enterprise • PickStop • The Peltier Bros • Sit Down Francis • Sky Pilots • Sore on Sunday •Stonewall • The Grand Design Band
Festival Entry (Non-Campers)
Gates open Friday at 2:00PM.
The show starts at 4:00PM.
Bands will rotate between two stages so there is always something happening.
Camping:
All camping sites include water and electric hookups. A dump station is available upon exit for a small fee if needed.
Campground access begins Thursday at 12:00PM. We highly encourage early arrival so you don’t miss any of the Friday fun.
Friday campground access begins at 8:00AM, and the show kicks off at 4:00PM.
Saturday campground access begins at 8:00AM, with the show starting at 2:00PM
Please note that arrival lines can vary depending on volume. We recommend planning accordingly and arriving early when possible.
YooperFest is a celebration of community, music, and summer in the Upper Peninsula. Taking place July 17th & 18th, this two-day festival brings together incredible local bands, great food, vendors, and an unforgettable outdoor experience, including on-site camping.
Whether you’re coming for the music, the camping, or just the good vibes, YooperFest is all about making memories and celebrating everything we love about summer in the UP.
Let’s turn it up and camp it out. 🤘🏕️
Lineup
Friday Night
Saturday Night
Good to know
Highlights
- 10 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Upper Peninsula State Fair
2401 12th Avenue North
Escanaba, MI 49829
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