From the Petoskey News-Review: There’s a lot going on in Boyne City. The city’s population surged by more than 6 percent in the last decade, new businesses are open, a factory is under construction and the list of community events never ends. Some say Boyne City is the “jewel of Charlevoix County,” but it’s irrefutable that the town bucked economic trends in recent years and found its niche as a popular place to visit, live or retire. Full story. Photo at left: Morel Mushroom Festival May 17-20. Boyne City video *  Friend us on Facebook  *  Sign up for e-news  *   Recent newsletters  *   PBS Video   *   Fun Things to Do

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 May 17-20 - 52nd Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival, Veterans Park, www.morelfest.com

May 18 - Morel Fest Wine & Dine gourmet wine and morel tasting, Beach House Restaurant, $40, by reservation only. Online tickets and details.

May 16-19 - The Great Morel Giveaway - Win two pounds of morels (or a $50 gift certificate) at any or all of 24 downtown stores. List of stores and details.

May 24 - Business After Hours and ribbon cutting for the Blue Harbor Grill at Sommerset Point Yacht Club, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 26 - Memorial Day celebration with music, food and fireworks at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club. 231-582-9900.

May 27 - Memorial Day Drag Races, Boyne City Airport, noon to 6 p.m. 231.582.6611

May 28 - Memorial Day breakfast at Boyne City High School. Memorial services and 11 a.m. parade to Veterans Park. 

June 2 - The Grind Mountain bike race at Boyne Mountain

June 9 - Michigan Mountain Mayhem cycling event

June 9 - Mark Madness Boyne City Yacht Club Regatta, Veterans Park

June 15 - Stroll the Streets begins, Downtown Boyne City, Friday evenings throughout the summer, 6 to 9 p.m.

June 16 - Pink Ribbon Ride cycling event, Veterans Park

June 16 - Young Americans Concert, Boyne City Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22/$12: 231-526-3152.

June 21 - Business After Hours at Wildwood Rush canopy zipline tour, 02575 Boyne City-Charlevoix Road, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 26 - Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, sponsored by the Boyne Area Chamber, Veterans Park, 5 and 7:30 p.m.

June 27 - Evenings at the Gazebo concerts begin, Wednesdays through August 22, Old City Park, 6:30 p.m.

June 29-30 - SOBO Arts Festival, South Lake Street

July 3 - All-Class Reunion, Veterans Park, 1 to 3 p.m.

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration (Running race, parade, craft fair, carnival, Duck Race, Raft Race, fireworks), www.boyne4thofjuly.com

July 13-14 - Boyne Thunder, Veterans Park, www.boynethunder.com

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