Sault Ste Marie's Blog

Pure Michigan: an essential marketing campaign for the state of Michigan

Posted on November 15th, 2019

Pure Michigan is a driving force that has helped cement tourism as the state’s second-largest industry. This year the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau proudly reports a 27 percent increase in revenue, derived from overnight hotel room stays, for September 2019 compared to Sep… read more..

Fall in love with Fall Festival in Sault Ste. Marie!

Posted on September 24th, 2019

Well, it’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the pumpkin spice is flowing, and the air is getting as crisp as the sweaters are cuddly. That also means that it’s Fall Festival in downtown Sault Ste. Marie! This Saturday, September 28th will be a day full of crafts, activiti… read more..

National Office Products and Printing Celebrates 40 Years in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on September 19th, 2019

For four decades National Office Products and Printing has been a staple in the Eastern Upper Peninsula entrenching itself into the community while putting customers and employees first. To celebrate 40 years of being a part of the Sault Ste. Marie and the greater EUP community, National Office Pr… read more..

Sault International Festival of Races Set for September 28

Posted on September 13th, 2019

Runners and cyclists will have a chance to partake in one of the most unique and scenic events of the year with the return of the Sault International Festival of Races on Saturday, Sept. 28th. Now in its 10^th year, the Sault International Festival of Races (SIFR) will include four different types of en… read more..

Michigan BASS Nation State Championship coming to Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on September 9th, 2019

A state level fishing tournament will be wrapping up a summer of competitive angling and live weigh-ins from Aune Osborn Campground when the Michigan BASS Nation 2019 State Championship launches Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14, bringing some of the Mitten State’s best bass fishermen to the… read more..

Yacht Race to start near Sault Ste. Marie, end in Minnesota

Posted on July 30th, 2019

In what is known as the world’s longest freshwater sailboat race, the Trans Superior International Yacht Race will be navigating mighty Lake Superior beginning Saturday with participants making their way to the George Kemp Marina throughout the week.

National Walleye Tour makes a stop in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on July 24th, 2019

The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour will be making its way to Aune Osborn Campground beginning Thursday for two days of high energy angler excitement, live weigh-ins and even a clinic for kids to learn about the sport. The National Walleye Tour (NWT) marks the second major tourna… read more..

Ashmun Street is Alive! every Thursday night in Sault Ste. Marie this summer

Posted on July 18th, 2019

Just getting off the clock and feeling that shopping itch? Then Downtown Sault Ste. Marie has you covered with a new summer-long initiative to showcase Ashmun Street’s diverse shopping experience. Ashmun Alive! is an exciting boost to one of the downtown area’s vital corridors, and will see s… read more..

“Future Angler” clinic coming to Sault Ste. Marie National Walleye Tour

Posted on July 11th, 2019

Kids will get their chance to soak in a fishing 101 class on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour, Friday, July 26, following the tournament’s championship round weigh-ins and prior to the award presentation. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bure… read more..

The Poe Lock turns 50

Posted on June 26th, 2019

Often cited as one of the most integral parts of the United States’ entire economic infrastructure, the modern-day Poe Lock is celebrating 50 years of providing the means for massive freighters to traverse into and out of Lake Superior. The current Poe Lock measures 1,200 feet long, 110 feet wide… read more..