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

A more detailed schedule of events will be posted soon!

We welcome sponsorships and individual donations to support this great, community event.

Thank you to our sponsors: Petoskey Area Visitor's Bureau, Finishing Touch, Flower's from Sky's the Limit, Corner Grocer and Marianne Moffatt.