2025 Fall on the Island Festival
Festival Passes:
Adult:$25
Children (11-17): $10
Children 10 and under: Free
Adult:$25
Children (11-17): $10
Children 10 and under: Free
Friday, October 10th, 2025
1:00 PM Start. Fall Festival 9-Hole Golf Tournament - Located at the Drummond Island Township Golf Course.
5:00 - 9:00 PM Main Tent Open - Food and beverages available.
5:00 - 9:00 PM Live Music by The Misty Blues Party Band
7:00 - 8:00 PM Stein Hoisting Contest
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Arts & Crafts Show - Located at Elementary School (No Pass required to enter)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Main Tent Open - Food and beverages available. Fun activities for kids, including a bounce house, are available on the festival grounds. This is a family-friendly event.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Live music by Remnose
12:00 PM start - Cornhole Tournament
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Live music by The Misty Blues Party Band
2:30 - 3:30 PM. Chili Cook-off - Drop off chili and judge samples between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Winners announced at 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - Kayak Raffle Drawing
4:00 PM - Pastie Eating Contest - Sponsored by Northwood Restaurant & Bar
5:30 PM - Buck's Best Pie Baking Contest Winner announced - Drop off homemade pie by 4:00 PM for judging.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Live music by Remnose
Event times are subject to change. Please check the event board at the main tent.
All events take place at the location below unless otherwise noted.
Stay tuned, more information will be added!
2025 FEATURED EVENTS
All events take place on the festival grounds, located in the ball fields behind the elementary school unless otherwise noted in description.
Friday & Saturday Night EntertainmentFriday, October 10, 2025 • 5:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12 pm-6 pm Get ready to dance the evening away! Hailing from West Bloomfield, Michigan, The Misty Blues Party Band is a high-energy, versatile nine-piece ensemble—featuring two powerhouse female vocalists backed by a full rhythm and horn section. They bring decades of experience. Their musical range is impressively broad. Expect swingin’ Big Band, heartfelt Country, soulful Motown, Classic Rock, and today’s Top 40 hits—all sprinkled with audience-pleasing favorites. With 22 instruments in rotation, they’re masters at getting everyone up on their feet. |
Stein Hoisting Contest
Friday and Saturday, October 10-11th, 2025
Think you’ve got the strength to outlast the camp crew? Join us for the Deer Camp Stein Hoisting Contest at this year’s Fall on the Island Festival! Step up, grab a full stein, lock those elbows, and hold it high to prove you’ve got what it takes to be the camp champion. Men’s & Women’s Divisions The winner in each division will take home a $50 Northwoods Gift Card and the bragging rights as the Deer Camp Stein Hoisting Champion! It’s all happening under the main tent—an evening of friendly competition, laughs, and Deer Camp fun. See official rules. |
Arts & Crafts ShowSaturday, October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: Drummond Island Elementary School Join us for a day filled with creativity, unique handmade goodies, and a chance to support local artists. The annual arts and crafts show will be held at the Drummond Island Elementary school. And guess what? A festival pass is not required to attend. Vendor Applications available call 906-493-5245 or email [email protected] or stop into our office. Download Application and Regulations: Here |
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, October 12 , 2024
Starts at Noon Get ready to test your tossing skills at our exciting cornhole tournament! Join us for a fun-filled competition where you prove you're "the boss of the toss." Don't miss out on the opportunity to win awesome prizes and have a great time with friends. $25 registration. This is a three-game round robin followed by bracket play with double elimination. Registration details to come. |
Chili Cookoff
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Think you’ve got the best chili at Deer Camp? It’s time to fire up those crockpots and show off your hunting camp cooking skills at the Deer Camp Chili Cook-Off! Whether it’s a hearty red chili or a wild game specialty, we want to see what you’ve got simmering. Judges will be looking at aroma, consistency, color, taste, and aftertaste to crown the ultimate Deer Camp Chili Champion. Prizes will be awarded in two categories:
Click here for the official rules and entry form. |
Buck’s Best Pie Contest
Saturday 4:00 PM
Calling all bakers and pie enthusiasts! Bring your best apple, berry, or pecan pie—and don’t forget those creative deer or antler crust designs for bonus points! Drop off your pies by 4:00 PM for a chance to win great prizes and bragging rights as the Best Pie Maker on the Island! 🏆 Winners announced at 5:30 PM. Click here for rules and entry form. |
Pastie Eating Contest
Saturday, October 11 4:00 pm
Hungry for a challenge? Join us for a Good Old Fashioned Pastie Eating Contest! Be the first to devour a mouthwatering pastie and win an amazing prize! Yes, there will be a side of gravy! Spectators won't want to miss this epic feast and cheer on their favorite contestant. Limited to the first 15 people registered. Call or stop in Visitor Center to register today! Sponsored by Northwood Restaurant and Bar. 
Hunting Season Hustle 5K
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Lace up your running shoes and gear up for the Hunting Season Hustle 5K! This fun run/walk kicks off the Deer Camp festivities with a scenic route on Drummond Island. Participants are encouraged to show their Deer Camp spirit by sporting blaze orange, flannel, or camo—because we have Special awards for Best Blaze Orange Outfit and Best Deer Camp Spirit Entry Fee: $40 Adults | $15 Youth Includes: a race bib, and a shirt. So whether you’re in it to compete or just want to enjoy the jog, come join the herd and hustle for Deer Camp glory! 🦌 Registration Form: Here |
Deer Camp Attire Encouraged
Friday & Saturday! Prizes for Best Dressed!
Get ready to gear up for a wild good time at the Deer Camp Themed Fall on the Island Festival! Pull on your flannel, blaze orange, camo, or your best hunting gear—because we’ll be handing out prizes for the Best Dressed Deer Camp Attendees both Friday and Saturday! Whether you’re decked out like you just came from the woods or showing off your camp-inspired style, this is your chance to strut your stuff, Deer Camp style!
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Golf Tournament
Friday, October 11
1:00 pm Shotgun start Location: Drummond Island Township Golf Course, Fairchild Rd. Get ready for a fun-filled day of golf and excitement at the Drummond Island Township Golf Course! Join us for a thrilling 9-hole, 4-person scramble. Open to men and women teams, this event promises excitement, prizes and friendly competition. Space is limited. For more info and sign up call 906-493-5406 or come by the clubhouse. 
Kayak Raffle
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Get ready to paddle away with a prize package worth over $1,100! One lucky winner will take home an Old Town Vapor 12 Angler Kayak (donated by Jay’s Sporting Goods, value $850), a Werner Skagit Paddle (donated by Woods & Waters, value $174), and a $100 Gift Certificate to Drummond Island Outfitters. 🎟 Tickets: $5 each 📅 On sale around town until Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 🎉 Drawing at 4 PM during Fall Festival (need not be present to win) Michigan Raffle License: R81917 All proceeds benefit the installation of a universally accessible, ADA-compliant kayak launch at Maxton Road State Park. Hosted by Drummond Island Silent Sports (501c3 nonprofit). |
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THANK YOU to our
2025 Event Sponsors SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are still available for 2025. For details, call Ashley at 906-493-5245 or email [email protected] |
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