The 150th anniversary of the Village of Calumet, Michigan marks a significant milestone in the rich tapestry of the region's history. Once the heart of the Upper Peninsula’s copper boom, Calumet played a vital role in the industrial and cultural development of Michigan and the nation. This sesquicentennial celebration honors the resilience of a community shaped by generations of miners, immigrants, and innovators who helped build a legacy of hard work, perseverance, and deep-rooted heritage. As the village reflects on its past and looks ahead to the future, this moment offers a chance to celebrate its enduring spirit and the unique identity that has defined Calumet for a century and a half.
August 9th
Calumet CroFest 2025: A Sesquicentennial Celebration
Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 9–10, 2025
Location: Downtown Calumet, anchored at the historic Calumet Theatre on 6th Street
Join us for the first-ever CroFest, a vibrant new celebration honoring Calumet’s Slavic roots as part of our 150th anniversary. Held at the historic Calumet Theatre and the newly opened Green Space Park, the free, family-friendly festival offers Balkan food, live music, kolo dance lessons, bocce ball, and crafts for all ages.
Enjoy performances by the Tamburitzans, Pajdaši Tamburaši, kolo dance by Nova Nada, and cultural stories tracing back to labor leader Big Annie Clemenc.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 9–10, 2025
Location: Downtown Calumet, anchored at the historic Calumet Theatre on 6th Street
Join us for the first-ever CroFest, a vibrant new celebration honoring Calumet’s Slavic roots as part of our 150th anniversary. Held at the historic Calumet Theatre and the newly opened Green Space Park, the free, family-friendly festival offers Balkan food, live music, kolo dance lessons, bocce ball, and crafts for all ages.
Enjoy performances by the Tamburitzans, Pajdaši Tamburaši, kolo dance by Nova Nada, and cultural stories tracing back to labor leader Big Annie Clemenc.
September 12th
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🎭 Celebrate Calumet’s 150th Anniversary in Style! 🎉
Join us for a spectacular evening as The Friends of Fashion presents: “From Corsets to Crinolines” Step back in time and experience a stunning display of fashion through the ages--from elegant corsets to grand crinolines—capturing the rich history of the Calumet Theatre in exquisite detail. 📅 Date: September 12, 2025 📍 Location: The Calumet Theatre & Red Jacket Ballroom 340 6th St, Calumet, MI 49913 Fundraiser Cocktail Soiree: 5 PM - Red Jacket Ballroom General Admission Ticket – $30 - Entry to Cocktail Social with hors d’oeuvres - 1 drink ticket (cash bar available after) - Access to the fashion show (general seating behind VIP reserved sections) - Early theatre entry & seating before the general public (limited to 100 tickets) VIP Ticket – $75 - Reserved seating in box seats or the front two rows for the fashion show - Entry to Cocktail Social with hors d’oeuvres - 2 drink tickets (cash bar available after) - Exclusive Calumet 150th commemorative swag - Early theatre entry & seating before the general public (limited to 50 tickets) 👗 Fashion Show @ the Calumet Theatre 7:00 PM (Free - GET TICKETS ONLINE) Don’t miss this elegant tribute to 150 years of culture, community, and fashion! |
September 13th
Calumet’s 150th Block Party Celebration!
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🎃 150th Double Feature Halloween Party 👻
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Friday, October 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Calumet Theatre Join us if you dare for a spooktacular evening at the historic Calumet Theatre! This Halloween, we’re bringing back a local favorite for a night full of tricks, treats, and classic Calumet vibes. 🕯️ The night kicks off at 6:30 PM with a screening of Beetlejuice (PG), the delightfully weird and wicked Tim Burton favorite. 🎭 After the film, stretch your legs and show off your costume during our Intermission Costume Party in the theatre lobby—prizes, music, and plenty of photo ops! 🦇 Then settle back in for a screening of Children of the Night, a cult classic with deep roots in Calumet’s theatrical scene—written, filmed, and performed by local legends. |
🎩 The Red Jacket Ball
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Calumet Theatre
As 2025 draws to a close, Calumet warmly invites the community to the Red Jacket Ball, a formal gala celebrating our village’s sesquicentennial year!
What to Expect
As 2025 draws to a close, Calumet warmly invites the community to the Red Jacket Ball, a formal gala celebrating our village’s sesquicentennial year!
What to Expect
- Elegant gala evening in the historic Red Jacket Ballroom and auditorium of the iconic Calumet Theatre, one of the nation’s earliest municipally-built opera houses (opened in 1900)
1900s‑era attire encouraged—think vintage elegance and period charm that honor Calumet’s original name, "Red Jacket," and its rich turn-of-the-century heritage
Music and dancing in the spirit of a true turn-of-the-century ball—envision elegant waltzes, light classical or jazz arrangements, and nostalgic ambiance.