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Hartwick Pines State Park - Black Iron Days

2025-08-23T10:00:00 2025-08-24T16:00:00 Hartwick Pines State Park - Black Iron Days

Join blacksmiths and other artisans as they demonstrate how they make their crafts. Observe the steam-powered sawmill in operation. Vendors will be on site selling various merchandise.  This event is hosted in partnership with the Friends of Hartwick Pines State Park. All activities will take place at the Logging Museum.

Limited Parking is available at the Logging Museum.  Additional parking will be at the Hartwick Pines Day Use Area.

Events will take place from 10am - 4pm each day of the event.

 A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. To make a camping reservation, visit MIDNRReservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.

Please Note: Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather and other reasons. Please call the park to confirm dates/times prior to your arrival.

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3612 State Park Drive,

Grayling, Michigan, 49738

Event Date

Start: August 23, 2025 10:00 AM

End: August 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Contact Information
Craig Kasmer

Park Interpreter, Hartwick Pines State Park

Join blacksmiths and other artisans as they demonstrate how they make their crafts. Observe the steam-powered sawmill in operation. Vendors will be on site selling various merchandise.  This event is hosted in partnership with the Friends of Hartwick Pines State Park. All activities will take place at the Logging Museum.

Limited Parking is available at the Logging Museum.  Additional parking will be at the Hartwick Pines Day Use Area.

Events will take place from 10am - 4pm each day of the event.

 A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. To make a camping reservation, visit MIDNRReservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.

Please Note: Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather and other reasons. Please call the park to confirm dates/times prior to your arrival.

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