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06/18/2026

Passionate about food? Tired of driving across down for groceries? Learn more about local efforts to create a food co-op in Downtown Alpena at our latest blog post!

What if Downtown Alpena had a local, community-owned grocery store? That question has inspired a growing group of community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and residents who are working together …

04/23/2026

Who else is getting excited for the 2026 Alpena Flower Festival? Learn more about this year's event, taking place June 5-7, at our newest blog post!

Downtown Alpena is getting ready to burst into bloom as the fourth annual Alpena Flower Festival returns Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Presented by Alpena Agency and Auto-Owners Insu…

02/17/2026

The 2026 Alpena Ice Festival is THIS SATURDAY, February 21st! From stunning ice sculptures and live carving demonstrations to family-friendly activities and winter treats, here’s everything you need to know! ❄️✨

Instead of spending another boring winter day cooped up inside the house, come to Mich-e-ke-wis Park and Downtown Alpena and enjoy the Annual 2026 Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday February 21st from…

01/07/2026

13 facades under construction. 10 new businesses. 17 businesses for the opening year at the Water Street Commons. Record breaking events.

Get our 2025 recap in Downtown Alpena by visiting our newest blog post: https://blogdowntownalpena.com/2026/01/05/2025-recap-in-downtown-alpena/

01/07/2026

🚧 13 facades under construction
🏬 10 new businesses that opened
🌊 17 new businesses at the Water Street Commons

These are just some of the highlights of 2025 in Downtown Alpena! Learn more about our newest blog post below.

2025 was yet another busy year for downtown Alpena! We’ve seen lots of new businesses open up, facade work to buildings downtown, park renovations, new and old events and so much more! It was…