# Event Details

- **Event Name**: YooperFest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: YooperFest • 14 Bands • July 17 & 18 2026 Two days of live music, camping, great food, and summer fun in the Upper Peninsula!

Featuring:
• Bad Timing • Black Ice Diamonds • Borrowed Time Band • Doozy • Drednot • Dust Bunnies • Heatmap Enterprise • PickStop • The Peltier Bros • Sit Down Francis • Sky Pilots • Sore on Sunday •Stonewall • The Grand Design Band

Festival Entry (Non-Campers)
Gates open Friday at 2:00PM.
The show starts at 4:00PM.
Bands will rotate between two stages so there is always something happening.
Camping:
All camping sites include water and electric hookups. A dump station is available upon exit for a small fee if needed.
Campground access begins Thursday at 12:00PM. We highly encourage early arrival so you don’t miss any of the Friday fun.
Friday campground access begins at 8:00AM, and the show kicks off at 4:00PM.
Saturday campground access begins at 8:00AM, with the show starting at 2:00PM
Please note that arrival lines can vary depending on volume. We recommend planning accordingly and arriving early when possible.

YooperFest is a celebration of community, music, and summer in the Upper Peninsula. Taking place July 17th & 18th, this two-day festival brings together incredible local bands, great food, vendors, and an unforgettable outdoor experience, including on-site camping.

Whether you’re coming for the music, the camping, or just the good vibes, YooperFest is all about making memories and celebrating everything we love about summer in the UP.
Let’s turn it up and camp it out. 🤘🏕️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escanaba/yooperfest/200029687133931
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, trips-adventures, camping, festivals, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1096

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Escanaba
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UP State Fairgrounds
- **lat**: 45.76026133027
- **long**: -87.082096962973
- **full address**: UP State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave N,Escanaba,MI,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: YooperFest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/14af2dc2f5f59af4c05d27b0263695296572f0e7bacaf9269ec4f1da39ce037d-rimg-w850-h315-dc491604-gmir?v=1776441855

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is YooperFest being held?
  - **A:** YooperFest takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at UP State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave N,Escanaba,MI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing YooperFest?
  - **A:** YooperFest is organized by YooperFest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** YooperFest is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Escanaba, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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