Up North Family Fun





St. Helen Bluegill Festival - June 26-29, 2025
The first Bluegill Festival in St. Helen took place in 1949. Our Festival currently consists of carnival rides, car show, motorcycle show, medallion hunt, fishing contest, vendors, kids parade, grand parade, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, adult beverage pavilion, live bands and much more. The festival begins with an opening ceremony and kid’s parade on Thursday as vendors open for the action packed weekend. The beverage pavilion also opens up for business and the carnival rides are up and running.
Friday and Saturday is full of excitement follwed by the Grand Parade and awards on Sunday. The St. Helen Bluegill Festival has been a family tradition for nearly 70 years.
St. Helen is the place to be in June. There is something for everyone and tons of fun for you at Exit 222.

75 exciting years of
Up North Family Fun!
For 75 years folks have traveled to whats now known as Exit 222 in Northern Michigan for an upnorth festival full of rides, events, vendors, music and more! Four days full of St. Helen pride and joy!
Live Music and Beverage Pavilion
Amusement Park Rides
Vendor Marketplace
Fishing Contest
Horseshoe and Cornhole Tournament
Grand Parade
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Years of Activity
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of Happy Families

The High 5 Band
Classic Rock, Blues & Variety
With five of the areas most experienced musicians, H5 always brings a great blend of quality music and entertainment to every venue.
Brian Adams (guitar, vocals), Beth Adams (keys, flute, vocals), Dave Fershin (lead guitar, bkg. vocals), Steve Denstedt (bass guitar, vocals), Wayne Snyder (drums)

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