Opening Ceremony in Marquette

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEIKKI LUNTA WINTER FESTIVAL

The Opening Ceremony for the Winter Games will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 in Downtown Negaunee.

Join us February 6th, 2026 on Iron Street in Downtown Negaunee for the fourth annual Marquette Winter Games Opening Ceremony! All registered athletes and spectators will receive free admission.

WHAT

The Heikki Lunta Winter Festival is inspired by the Heikki Lunta snow god folklore that originated in the Upper Peninsula. The festival is a celebration that leans into the winter season and includes snowshoe tours, ice fishing, fireworks, and much more. Come celebrate February 6-8 in Negaunee!

WHEN

Friday, February 6th, 2026

WHERE

Upper Peninsula Brewing Company (basement)
342 Rail Street
Negaunee, MI 49866
Directions

Map

Heikki Lunta Winter Festival activities will be taking place all over Negaunee, MI. The festival’s hub will be found in the Social District of Downtown Negaunee. Click on the map below to expand.

Olympians Attending

• TBD

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Athlete Grab Bag

  • Participants of the Games are welcome to come to our Athlete Grab Bag station to pick up our welcome bag for competing. This will take place at Upper Peninsula Brewing Company.

• Volunteers sponsored by PFN

• Veteran’s meal voucher sponsored by Krist Oil

• Lighting of the Cauldron

• Rail Jam Competition

  • The ski and snowboard rail jam competition (register here) as part of the State Games will take place after Opening Ceremony.

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Thank you to the sponsors of the Marquette Winter Games!