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 2026

February 12-15

  • UP 200 | Midnight Run

  • (Event takes place downtown on Friday, February 13)

April 10-12

  • Festival of the Angry Bear

  • (Event takes place on Saturday, April 11)

May 1-2

  • NMU Graduation

  • (Event takes place on Saturday, May 2)

June 13-14

  • Pride Fest

  • (Event takes place on Saturday, June 13)

July 3-5

  • Fourth of July Festivities

  • (Event takes place July 3-5)

July 17-20

  • Hiawatha Music Festival

  • (Event takes place July 17-19)

July 25-26

  • Queen City Half Marathon | Art on the Rocks

  • (Events take place Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26)

July 30-31

  • Blueberry Fest

  • (Event takes place Friday, July 31)

August 21-24

  • NMU Students Return

  • (Event takes place Saturday, August 22)

September 5-6

  • Marquette Marathon

  • (Major event takes place Saturday, September 5)

September 11-12

  • UP Fall Beer Festival

  • (Event takes place Saturday, September 12)

October 2

  • Plaidurday

  • (Event takes place on Friday, October 2)

October 14-18

  • Fresh Coast Film Festival

  • (Event takes place October 14-18)