Friday Night Kickoff – Registration Party
Location: Emerald Isle Hotel
Time: 6–9 PM
Get the weekend rolling at our Friday night Registration Party!
Groove to live entertainment by DJ Dean Caine
Pick up your 2025 Beaver Island Bike Festival t-shirt
Mingle, relax, and get excited for the ride ahead!
Saturday Morning – Annual “Bike the Beaver” Ride
Start Location: Wild Strawberry Café
Time: 9 AM
Hit the trails and explore the island like never before!
Scenic routes, great company, and the perfect start to your Saturday.
There are 2 rest area snack stops along the route. One at Paradie Coffee Shop and a second along the beach for the long ride.
Lunch Stop
Bill Wagner Memorial Campground, around 11:30 AM
Provided by Wild Strawberry Café
Vegetarian options available
Saturday Evening – BBQ Buffet After-Party
Location: Shamrock Restaurant & Pub Patio
Time: 6–9 PM
Celebrate your ride with good eats and great tunes!
Dig into a mouthwatering Chicken BBQ Buffet with all the fixings
Vegetarian options available upon request
Live entertainment by Cisco – get ready to dance!
Getting Here with Your Bike
Bike transport is included with your passenger ticket on the Beaver Island Boat Company for all registered festival participants. Ride worry-free!
Ride for a Cause
All proceeds benefit Camp Quality Michigan, supporting children with cancer and their families with year-round programs at no cost.
Help us make an even bigger impact by choosing the Registration with Donation option – $15 from your fee goes directly to Camp Quality, supporting Teen Weekend happening alongside the festival on the island.
Also check out other Festivals in Beaver Island.