Escanaba Marina Fest

Join us at Escanaba’s beautiful harbor in Ludington Park for Marina Fest 2026, a full day of free live music featuring four fantastic bands. Bring a lawn chair, soak in the lake breeze, and enjoy great music in one of Escanaba’s most scenic locations. Marina Fest is the perfect summer celebration.
2 p.m.
Lorne Watson & The Jazz Brigade
Their music is best described as authentic, straight-ahead jazz, featuring a warm, melodic blend of blues, swing, and ballads.
4 p.m.
Kind of Blues
Based in the central Upper Peninsula, Kind of Blues plays a blend of "Straight U.P. Blues" with a side of jazz. The band covers classic blues artists, ranging from B.B. King to Stevie Ray Vaughan, delivering an entertaining mix of traditional blues, soulful tunes, and jazz-influenced sounds.
6 p.m.
Chasin' Steel
High-energy, "hard-driving" bluegrass with a distinct rock & roll attitude. Blending traditional roots with modern intensity, they feature banjo, mandolin, and hammered dulcimer, often playing original songs, bluegrass covers, and themes inspired by their passion for fly fishing.
8 p.m.
Flat Broke Blues Band
A seasoned quintet delivering a "powerhouse" blend of electric blues, rock, soul, and R&B for more than 25 years. Their sound is described as a mix of traditional and contemporary, featuring gritty, energetic original songs alongside classic blues covers. The band consists of experienced musicians, featuring members such as Walt Lind, Mark Johnson, Mike Letts, Jim Cohen, and Lorrie Hayes. They have performed alongside major blues artists like Koko Taylor, Tab Benoit, and Shemekia Copeland.