UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Alpena Sticker Quest

Date: the month of August
Details: Participants will use clues and business icons to identify locations, then visit businesses to collect stickers and continue their adventure. Clue boards go on sale Monday, July 27 at the Chamber office. The first clue will be posted on Monday, August 3 on our Facebook page. Make sure to turn your completed sticker board in by September 1st to be entered into the drawing where you could win one of four prizes worth $500 each! Contact us if you have any questions.

Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Venetian Night Lighted Boat Parade

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alpena Marina/Thunder Bay River
Details: Red, White, & Blue – Happy 250 to You! Like to have fun? Enjoy creativity and being part of an upcoming waterfront tradition? Then consider becoming a participant in the Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Boat Parade. This illuminated parade celebrates Thunder Bay’s rich marine heritage and will be a highlight of the festival weekend for residents and visitors alike. Boats will be judged in the following categories: Best in Fleet, Best Illuminated, and Best Creativity. There will be a mandatory Skipper’s meeting, Saturday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Alpena Yacht Club. Any Vessel that is not represented at the Skipper’s Meeting will not participate in the parade. Click here for application. Please read the Rules & Regulations before registering. Forms must be turned into the Chamber office by Monday, August 17. Contact us with questions, 989.354.4181.

Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – United Way Kick-off

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena
Details: Cost is $15 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by United Way of Northeast Michigan.

15th Annual Alpenopoly Grub Crawl – Vegas Night!

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Locations: Court Yard Restaurant, HopSide Brewery, Joe’s Bar, Nowicki’s Sausage Shoppe, PIF Cider, Rusty’s Corks & Cocktails, Sneakers Bar, Thunder Bay Winery
Details: Crawlers get ready, Alpenopoly is here! We have eight awesome locations this year so mark your calendars and get your tickets. Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 17 for $30 each at the Chamber Office. Sponsored by Alpena Beverage Company, Alpena Community Credit Union, Emery Enterprises, HPC Credit Union, Kendall Electric, Midwestern Broadcasting Company, Real Estate One, and Thunder Bay Transportation.

Scotland Community Trip Informational Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express Conference Room, 225 River St., Alpena
Details: Join us to hear about our 2027 community trip to Scotland with our representative from Collette. Brochures are available for this September 2027 trip. If you would like a physical copy please stop by or let us know you would like one mailed to you. These community trips are great ways to expand our minds by exploring other cultures, create long-lasting relationships with other passengers, and bring back value as we experience new events and activities. Contact us with any questions or to RSVP for the meeting, info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181.

Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Alpena Public Safety Facility, 501 W. Chisholm St. Alpena
Details: Cost is $15 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.

Red White & Blue Review – “A Journey Through Time – Honoring Those Who Serve” 

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Alpena CRTC New Hangar
Details: The purpose of this event is to show our appreciation for the men and women serving our country, as well as to raise funds for our military support committee’s efforts. Singing, dancing, comedy and dinner, what more could you ask for? This event is the one place you can get all of that and more! We will have local talent performing as many famous celebrities. Tickets include pulled pork dinner (with mac & cheese, coleslaw, chips & dessert), cash bar, 50/50 drawing and an entertaining show. Tickets will be available starting in September. Contact the Chamber for further information, 989.354.4181.

Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – Economic Development Update

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Ramada Alpena, 1000 US 23 North, Alpena
Details: Cost is $15 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Efficiency United/Alpena Power.

Business After Hours

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: PACE Northeast Michigan
Details: Join us for networking, refreshments and more. Free to attend but please RSVP to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181.

Holiday Parade

Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Chisholm Street, Alpena
Details: More information will be available soon.

Ribbon Cuttings

Culligan Plaza
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Downtown Alpena

Bay View Sportsplex
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Alpena

If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting please contact us at 989.354.4181.