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πŸ“ Getting There

The festival is held at the

Hope Community Center

7840 Portland

Port Hope MI

It is about 20 miles east of Bad Axe via M-142 and M-25. Follow the scenic shoreline drive for the best views.

Visitor Essentials

Everything you need to know for a seamless and enjoyable visit to the

Tip of the Thumb Crafts and Fiber Festival.

πŸ“ž Contact Us

Have questions? Reach out to our team at joannsteinbis@tipofthethumbcraftsandfiberfestival.org. We're here to help with directions, schedules, and exhibitor info.

πŸ›Œ Festival
Recommendations

Ameriway in Bad Axe Mi has provided a discount if you mention the festival.

Buck's Diner in Port Hope for Breakfast or Lunch

Blue Star General Store for takeout Pizza

Port Hope Hotel for Lunch or DinnerΒ Β 

Any Air B&B or VRBO along the lake shore

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Hotels and resturants

🏨 Hotels, Motels & Lodging
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Port HopeΒ 
We currently don't have a hotel or motel in Port Hope however there are LOTS of Air B&B and Vrbo rental along the Lake Huron Shoreline.Β  What a great way to relax after to show!
Harbor Beach

  • Harbor Beach Inn β€” 722 State St β€” (989) 479‑9424

  • Motel Huron β€” 1115 S Lakeshore Rd β€” (989) 479‑9162

  • Harbor Beach Resort β€” 50 Resort Rd β€” (989) 479‑6020

Bad Axe

  • Ameriway Inn & Suites β€” 898 N Van Dyke Rd β€” (989) 269‑3200

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites β€” 55 Rapson Ln W β€” (989) 269‑5293

  • Days Inn by Wyndham β€” 1070 E Huron Ave β€” (989) 912‑3221

  • Thumb Home Motel β€” 958 N Van Dyke Rd β€” (989) 551‑9718

  • Bad Axe Motel β€” 1595 S Van Dyke Rd β€” (989) 269‑6997

Port Austin

  • Beachcomber Motel & Apartments β€” 158 W Spring St β€” (989) 738‑8354

  • Lake Vista Resort Motel & Cottages β€” 168 W Spring St β€” (989) 738‑8612

  • Lakeside Motor Lodge β€” 8654 Lake St β€” (989) 738‑5201

  • Sun & Sand Resort β€” 891 Port Austin Rd β€” (989) 320‑4422

  • Port Austin Bed & Breakfast β€” 8526 Lake St β€” (989) 738‑0361

  • Blue Spruce Motel β€” 8527 Lake St β€” (989) 738‑8650

  • Port Austin Motel β€” 8761 Larned Rd

  • 85ten Hotel & Events β€” 8510 Lake St β€” (989) 738‑8510

  • Whalen’s Grindstone Shores β€” 3373 Pointe Aux Barques Rd β€” (989) 738‑7664
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🍽️ Restaurants & Bars
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Port Hope

  • Buck’s Port Hope Diner β€” 4411 Main St β€” Diner

  • Blue Star General Store --- 4280 Main St. ---Take out Pizza and Subs

  • Port Hope Hotel Bar & Grill β€” 4405 Main St β€” Bar & Grill

  • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits β€” 4711 Kinde Rd β€” Bar & Grill

Harbor Beach

  • Eighteen87 β€” 118 State St β€” American

  • Smalley’s Bar β€” 130 S Huron Ave β€” Bar & Grill

  • Ricky J’s β€” 724 State St β€” American

  • Lugo’s Harbor Beach β€” 190 Ritchie Dr β€” Mexican

  • Williams Inn β€” 1724 S Lakeshore Rd β€” American

  • The Boondocks Pub β€” 8770 S Lakeshore Rd β€” Bar & Grill

  • Ernesto’s Pizzeria β€” 129 State St β€” Pizza

Bad Axe

  • Rachel’s β€” 754 N Van Dyke Rd β€” Bar & Grill

  • Verona Tavern β€” 12 N Verona Rd β€” American

  • The Gathering Place β€” 898 N Van Dyke Rd β€” Bar & Grill

  • Steakhouse β€” 113 S Port Crescent St

  • Lugo’s Taco Street β€” 801 N Van Dyke Rd β€” Mexican

  • Emma’s Coffee House β€” 123 N Port Crescent St β€” CafΓ©

  • China King β€” 162 E Huron Ave β€” Chinese

  • Franklin Restaurant β€” 1070 E Huron Ave β€” American

Kinde

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Port Austin

  • The Farm Restaurant β€” 699 Port Crescent Rd β€” New American

  • Pak’s Backyard β€” 119 E Spring St

  • Landing Tavern β€” 8724 Lake St β€” Pizza & Tavern

  • Bird Creek Farms β€” 282 Grindstone Rd β€” Farm‑to‑table

  • The Bank 1884 β€” 8646 Lake St β€” American

  • Lake Street Local β€” 8706 Lake St β€” American

  • Fireside Inn β€” 1146 Port Austin Rd β€” American

  • Days on the Lake β€” 3337 Pointe Aux Barques Rd β€” American

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