Shay Days

All aboard for Shay Days 2025!

This two-day, family-friendly event, now in its 27th 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:

• Live model steam trains with the Michigan Small Scale Live Steamers

• Children’s crafts, games and STEM activities in Shay Park

• Logging demonstrations with Kyle Bagnall of Mackinac State Historic Parks

• Interactive electric train layouts with the Northern Michigan Railroad Club

• The GRAND OPENING of the new EPHRAIM SHAY WORKS MUSEUM

Thank you to our sponsors: Between the Covers, Birch Tree Bakery, Corner Grocer, Finishing Touch, Flower's from Sky's the Limit, Gurney's Bottle Shop, Hanni Gallery, Ivy Boutique, Kelbel Pharmacy, Marianne Moffatt, The Outfitter and the Petoskey Area Visitor's Buearu. 

For lodging information while attending Shay Days, visit www.PetoskeyArea.com.