2026 Calendar of Events
If there are additions or changes, Please let us know by emailing HillmanChamber@yahoo.com
Weekly Events
- Wednesday - 6 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night at Patchwood Plaza - 14797 State Street South - 989-742-2605
- Friday Night Fish Fry - VFW Post # 2356 - 3-7 PM - Volunteers are also needed.
- Summer Time -- Saturdays at 7 PM - "weekly performers" at the Hillman Bandshell (Free Music Concert)
January
- January 7, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- January 20, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- January 21, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
February
- February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- February 6 & 7, 2026 - Sno Drift Road Rally in Lewiston and Atlanta
- February 14, 2026 - Valentine's Day
- February 17, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- February 14 & 15, 2026 - Free Fishing Weekend - DNR
March
- March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- March 7, 2026 - 7 PM - Hillman Lions Club Trivia Night - at Patchwood Plaza, 14797 State Street, Hillman, MI 49746 - Proceeds to benefit All County Search and Rescue. Pre-register with Carleen at (989) 306-0164 - (doors open at 6:30 PM) - $10 per person with a MAX of 8 per team. Snacks provided / BYOB
- March 17, 2026 at 9 AM - No March Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- March 18, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- March 21, 2026 - Easter Egg Hunt - By Medilodge of Hillman
April
- April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- April 5, 2026 - Easter
- April 14, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
May
- May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- May 19, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- May 22-24, 2026 - Elk Country Animal Shelter Annual Garage Sale - 9am - 5pm (9am to 4 pm on Sunday) - Garage sale takes place at the Montmorency County 4H Fairgrounds. Donate your treasures to help the animals! Please donate useable and sellable items. Please bring any of your items to the fairgrounds on May 16 (10am-4pm), or May 20-21 (10am-4pm), thank you! Call the shelter for more information 989-785-3738.
- May 23 - Annual Yard Sale at Brush Creek Mill (10am-3pm)
- May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day
- May 30, 2026 - Blessing of the Bikes - Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce - Downtown Hillman
June
- June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- June 13 & 14, 2026 - Free Fishing Weekend - DNR
- June 19 & 20, 2026 - Lewiston Fun Country Cruiser Car Show - Art in the Park - Lewiston
- June 16, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- June 26 - 20th Anniversary Celebration And Tree Dedication at Brush Creek Mill (11am)
July
- July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- July 12, 2026 - "Teeing Up For Kids" 8:30 am - A golf tournament fundraiser to support children's activities at the Brush Creek Mill. Golf Tournament at Thunder Bay Resort. Brush Creek Mill supports the youth and children of the county in a variety of ways. The annual “Teeing Up For Kids’ golf tournament at Thunder Bay Resort in Hillman funds the Mill’s support to the children.
- July 20 to 25, 2026 - Montmorency County 4-H Fair - FaceBook Page - Atlanta
- July 14, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- July 15 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
August
- August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- August 7 & 8, 2026 - Lewiston Timberfest - Lewiston Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 786-2293
- V-J Day - Sponsored by The Hillman Area Chamber Of Commerce And Hillman VFW Post 2356
- August 8, 2026 - V-J Day Celebration - VFW Post #2356 - Parade at noon, fireworks at dusk - Downtown Hillman
- August 8 - VJ Day Celebration of “Hometown Heroes” at Brush Creek Mill - from 10 am to 3 pm - Displays featuring the history of Hillman and Montmorency County
- August 8 - Car Cruse Night by the Wheels Car Club - from 4-6:30 pm at Thunder Bay Resort
- August 9 - Car Show by the Wheels Car Club - at the Hillman Bandshell by Emrick Park from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
- August - Hillman Tiger Golf Scramble - at Thunder Bay Resort - Registration 8:00 a/m. with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. (Hillman Athletic Boosters)
- August 18, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- ?---August ____ - Annual Garage Sale - 9am - 5pm - Montmorency Co. Fairgrounds, Atlanta
September
- September 2, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- September 15, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- September 24 to 27, 2026 - Atlanta Elk Festival - Briley Twp. Park - Parade Saturday
October
- October 3, 2026 - Applefest - Brush Creek Mill 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- October 3, 2026 - Applefest & Craft Show and Apple Dumplings - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Brush Creek Mill
- October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- October 15, 2026 - Annual Banquet - Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce - (Thursday) at Patchwood Plaza
- October 20, 2026 - NO Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting due to the annual chamber banquet on October ___.
- October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- October 31, 2026 - Halloween - Trick or Treating - Brush Creek Mill
November
- November 11, 2026 - Veterans' Day
- November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- November 12, 2026 - Homemade Soup Sale - Brush Creek Mill - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- November 15, 2026 - Hillman Buck Pole - Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce
- November 17, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- November 2026 - Christmas Tree Display / People’s Choice Contest - Brush Creek Mill
- November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving
December
- December 5, 2026 - Children's Christmas Party - 10:30 pm to 12:30 pm - Brush Creek Mill - Free to all area children.
- Pictures w/ Santa, crafts, games, cookie decorating & more. Everything is free for school age and younger children
- December 9, 2026 (Wednesday) - Pop Up Pantry at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street South in Hillman) -10:00 AM until food is gone. Presented by the Hillman Area Lions Club.
- December 12, 2026 - Ride with Santa at Patchwood Plaza
- December 14 & 15, 2026 - Atlanta Chamber Elk Pole
- December 15, 2026 at 9 AM - Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Chamber office at Patchwood Plaza (14797 State Street, Hillman)
- December 17, 2026 - Christmas Caroling & Memorial Tree Ceremony - 7:00 PM - Brush Creek Mill
- December ___, 2026 - Besser Christmas Program - 7:00 pm - New Beginnings Ministry
- December 25, 2026 - Christmas
?---Euchre Tournament - Hillman Senior Center - Meal served at 5:00 pm - Play starts at 6:00 pm - $20 entry fee - Prizes and food provided - For more information call 989-464-4463 or 989-742-4080
Monthly Events
- Hillman Roller Skating - 7-10 p.m. - Hillman Community Center
- Alpena Farmers Market - Saturdays 10:00-2:00 - Alpena Mall
