Village of Calumet

08/31/2026

🏠 CONTRACTORS WANTED: AGASSIZ PARK PAVILION ROOF PROJECT

The Village of Calumet is seeking proposals from qualified roofing contractors for replacement of the Agassiz Park Pavilion roof.

As we continue working on improvements to the pavilion and public restrooms, replacing the aging roof is an important part of protecting this historic community building for years to come.

🔨 Project includes:
• Removal of existing roofing
• New underlayment, ice and water protection, drip edge and architectural shingles
• Necessary flashing and ventilation work
• Inspection of roof decking and pricing for any needed repairs
• Cleanup and disposal

📅 PROPOSALS DUE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Interested contractors can contact the Village of Calumet for the complete RFP and project requirements.

📍 Village of Calumet
340 Sixth Street
Calumet, MI 49913'
[email protected]

Please share, especially with local and regional roofing contractors who may be interested!

We’re looking forward to getting another much-needed improvement at Agassiz Park underway. 🛠️🌳

08/29/2026

The town put a clock tower on it. That tells you what Calumet thought it was building in 1900, because a clock tower is not something you add to a room where people watch plays. It is something you add to a building you expect to be looked at.

The village owned it outright. It opened March 20, 1900, with a touring Broadway production, 1,200 seats, murals on a vaulted ceiling and an electric chandelier. Then the performers came. Sarah Bernhardt played Calumet. So did John Philip Sousa, Lillian Russell, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Lon Chaney Sr., and Frank Morgan, who would be the man behind the curtain in The Wizard of Oz. The touring circuits followed the money, and in 1900 the money was here.

The copper declined, the movies arrived, and for decades it survived as a movie house. The auditorium was restored in 1975 for the village centennial. It runs about sixty events a year now, in front of about eighteen thousand people, in a village a fraction of the size it was when the doors opened.

The full story is in the first comment. 👇

08/29/2026

08/21/2026

🍁🎃🌛

It's official! The Harvest Moon Night Market returns to the Village of Calumet this fall, and this year we are expanding a bit more into the Calumet Theatre Ballroom, which is right next to our venue from last year.

🍃🐦‍⬛🌙🕷️🎃🍂🌾🦇

Is this your first Whimsiqueers' themed market? A bit of what to expect: Whimsical clothing and Halloween costumes strongly encouraged for all ages. We will have artists, craftspeople, farmers, bakers, makers and other vendors of all sorts (but no generative AI allowed). There will also be live music, food trucks, activities, and demonstrations ... and perhaps one more special thing! Plan to soak in the ambiance of the Night Market and stay awhile.

🍃🐦‍⬛🌙🕷️🎃🍂🌾🦇

If you are interested in vending, please check our vendor submission post (going live on Friday) for more details.

We can't wait!

08/21/2026

We are so exited for tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the day!

Join the Big Annie Statue Project at the statue Unveiling and Celebration. The event starts with a parade at 3:00 pm and continues with a community celebration until 5:30 pm.

This milestone marks an exciting next chapter in honoring the legacy of Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc and preserving an important piece of Keweenaw history for future generations.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this community-driven project possible.

08/17/2026

NOTICE:
Due to scheduling conflict, the Regular Council Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00pm.

08/07/2026

CALUMET VILLAGE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE:
• The Downtown Development Authority Meeting is Monday, August 10th at 9:00am.
• The Village Council Regular Meeting is Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00pm. This meeting is also available via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86998774486
Meeting ID: 869 9877 4486
Passcode: 699798
• The Historic District Commission Meeting is Wednesday, August 19th at 5:30pm.
• The Planning Commission Meeting is Thursday, August 20th at 5:30pm.

Please follow the Village of Calumet page and website for any meeting changes. All meeting changes/cancellations will be posted there and on the door of Village Hall.
All meetings are held at the Village of Calumet, Council Chambers Hall, located at 340 6th St. Calumet MI 49913, contact information: 906-337-1713 or [email protected].

08/04/2026

🇺🇸🗳️ ELECTION DAY 🗳️🇺🇸

The Village Office is closed today because elections are being held in the office.

We will reopen tomorrow during regular business hours. Don’t forget to vote! ❤️🤍💙

07/31/2026

No need to sign up! If you're available feel free to show up at the Ruppe Building (211 5th St) at 2 PM.

Thank you for your time and assistance!