Downtown Alpena

06/18/2026

Still can’t get over this watering can installation from this year’s Flower Fest 💦🌷

A few months ago, we texted Matt from Superior Fabrication an image of a larger than life watering can we saw on Pinterest and asked if there was any way they could design and fabricate it for this year’s festival. Without hesitation, they said “absolutely, we will make it happen.”

And wow, they did! A huge thank you to Matt and the Superior Fabrication team for bringing this showstopper to life, City of Alpena Department of Public Works for getting it delivered and putting it in place, and Falls Creek Produce & Flowers for decking it out with flowers.

Our community is lucky to have you!

Give Superior Fab a call at 989-354-8877 for any of your metal fabricating needs.

06/18/2026

Thank you True North Radio Network for sharing our efforts to create a food co-op downtown. If you're interested in learning more and getting involved, please join us at an upcoming meeting:

Alpena Food Co-Op Community Meeting @ PIF Cider- Wednesday 6/24 at 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Alpena Food Co-Op Community Meeting @ Marithyme - Monday 7/13 at 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Drop by for a casual chat, or stay for the whole time! We would love to have you join us. 🫜

Over the last six months, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and United Way of Northeast Michigan have partnered with a group of local community members in Alpena to evaluate

06/12/2026

What if Downtown Alpena had a community-owned grocery store?

Join us to learn about efforts to create a food co-op in Alpena—a grocery store owned by and operated for the community.

With only one grocery store remaining within city limits, a food co-op could expand daily access to fresh, nutritious food and everyday grocery, pantry, and bulk foods, support local farmers and producers, and create a welcoming gathering place in Downtown Alpena.

Come hear about:
🍓 What a food co-op is
🍓 Why it matters for Alpena
🍓 Progress made so far
🍓 How you can get involved

Whether you’re passionate about local food, tired of driving across town for groceries, or simply curious, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Wednesday, June 24 | PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
5:30 PM Social & Cider Time
6:00 PM Presentation

📍 Monday, July 13 | Marithyme Cafe (109 N 2nd Ave)
5:00 PM Social & Snack Time
5:30 PM Presentation

All are welcome!

Hosted by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority, United Way of Northeast Michigan, and community members. Supported by the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and Food Co-op Initiative.

06/11/2026

Congrats on your five year downtwon-aversary, SkellaFit Personal Training!

06/10/2026

Huge thank you to Downtown Alpena Run Club, Highpointe Rehab and Performance and Harborside Cycle & Sport for putting on another amazing 5K that kicked off day two of Flower Fest!

A course through downtown, floral crowns from Falls Creek Produce & Flowers for first place finishers and flowers for each participant made this a blooming event!

Great job to all who participated! 🌸

06/09/2026

Day 2 at Flower Fest🌸

From lots of vendors and stunning floral displays to coloring, kids’ activities, and the United Way Imagination Station, Downtown Alpena was full of fun.

06/09/2026

A few snapshots from Pub Crawl and Flower Fest Day 1 🌸✨ Great weather, amazing vendors, beautiful flowers, and so many familiar faces. Thanks for making Downtown Alpena such a fun place to be!

06/07/2026

A perfect way to wrap up Flower Fest!

Sunday at Player's.....
Breakfast sammy with side of tots....2 eggs, Plath's bacon, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo on grilled English muffin bread. Served with side of tator tots 13
Sub Cajun bacon for 1.5
Smothered and covered tots.... grilled onions and jack cheese added to your tots 2

Chopped salads
Flint coney dogs, slaw dogs

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Have an excellent day everyone!