Shay Days

All aboard for Shay Days 2026!

This two-day, family-friendly event, now in its 28th year, celebrates inventor and Harbor Springs resident Ephraim Shay who was famous for his patented, geared locomotive. We will host a variety of activities and educational programs this year, including:

For lodging information while attending Shay Days, visit www.PetoskeyArea.com. Thank you to all our Shay Days 2026 Sponsors: Petoskey Area Visitor's Bureau, Between the Covers, Birch Tree Bakery, Corner Grocer "Hal's About Ice Cream", Flowers from Sky's the Limit, Gurney's Bottle Shop, Hanni Gallery, Harbor Springs Market, Ivy Boutqiue, Kelbel Pharmacy, Marianne Moffatt and The Outfitter.