Michigan Tribal Casinos Ramping Up Summer Concerts, Shows After Tough 2020

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Written By Matt Schoch on May 12, 2021Last Updated on June 1, 2021
Michigan Tribal Casino Events Summer 2021

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Michigan tribal casino events are optimistic about a recovery after experiencing a decline in 2020.

The state’s 12 federally recognized tribes would greatly appreciate a return to pre-pandemic levels of summer tourism season.

In 2020, the state’s 23 tribal casinos experienced a significant decline in slot revenue, dropping by 19.8%. This decline can be attributed to the temporary closures and restrictions imposed throughout the year, which had a considerable impact on the casinos’ operations.

A summer that resembles normalcy may be on the horizon as vaccination rates increase and COVID cases are finally being brought under control.

All sorts of changes at FireKeepers Casino

FireKeepers Casino is preparing for an extraordinary summer marked by the debut of a second hotel tower as the main attraction.

After the grand opening in the middle of summer, an additional two hundred rooms will be provided at the Battle Creek casino.

FireKeepers has exciting plans for the grand opening, which include the introduction of new high-limit gaming areas, a fresh lobby bar, an additional Gapi Coffee venue, and a redesigned Nibi restaurant. The Nibi restaurant will be relocated to the second tower, offering increased seating capacity, a private dining section, and the ability to accommodate guests under the age of 21.

After reopening on May 1st, the poker room will be joined by online gambling products in the near future. FireKeepers and Soaring Eagle Casino, located in Mount Pleasant, have unveiled their plan to launch online sports betting and online casino platforms under their renowned casino names later this year.

Many concerts coming to Michigan casinos

During the initial stages of the pandemic, it became a recurring pattern for social media accounts belonging to casinos to regularly announce the cancellation of upcoming concerts.

Gradually, live performances are making a comeback throughout the entire state.

This summer, the outdoor concert venue at Soaring Eagle will be incredibly useful.

Marquette’s Ojibwa Casino opening 1,200-seat venue in August

Country music performer Mark Chesnutt will be performing at the grand opening of the Marquette Event Center, a new 1,200-seat venue at Ojibwa Casino in Marquette. The concerts will take place on August 27 and 28.

To purchase tickets, kindly call 800-514-3849 at a price of $45.

There are several upcoming concerts and performances that will be added to the events schedule of the Michigan tribal casino in the near future.

FireKeepers

  • On August 21, Jake Owen will be performing.
  • On September 4th, Larry the Cable Guy is scheduled to perform.
  • On October 16th, Randy Houser will be performing.
  • November 5th in Chicago.
  • On November 18th, Tyler Henry was born.

Four Winds, New Buffalo

  • August 13 brings joyous togetherness.
  • On October 8th, Melissa Etheridge will be performing.

Island Resort

  • May 14-15 features Clint Black.
  • August 18th, Hairball
  • On August 19th, get ready for an unforgettable night filled with Heart to Heartbreaker and Crazy Babies.
  • On August 20th, Josh Turner
  • On August 21st, Buckcherry will be performing.
  • On August 28th, Fleetwood Max performed.

Northern Waters

  • The dates for the Bear Creek Band are May 14th and 15th.
  • The Beacon of Apollo, taking place on May 28-29.
  • On June 11th, experience the electrifying tribute performance of Eliminator, a renowned ZZ Top tribute band.

Odawa Casino, Petoskey

  • On May 22, Ty Herndon performed.
  • On May 28th, Herb the Artist

Ojibwa Casino, Marquette

  • On August 27th and 28th, Mark Chesnutt will be performing.

Soaring Eagle

  • On May 29, Luke Bryan will be performing alongside Morgan Evans.
  • On July 15th, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa will be performing together.
  • On July 24th, Miranda Lambert will be performing alongside Lee Brice.
  • On August 6, Shinedown will be performing alongside THEORY and Pop Evil.
  • On August 14th, enjoy a rocking performance by Kid Rock alongside Grand Funk Railroad.
  • On August 28th, Keith Urban will be joined by Lindsay Ell.
  • On September 18th, Tim McGraw will be performing.
  • On September 24th, Megadeth and Lamb of God will be performing together.

Turtle Creek sportsbook reopening May 21

This month, Traverse City will see the reopening of its primary in-person betting establishment.

May 21 marks the scheduled reopening of the William Hill-operated Onyx Sports Book.

The sportsbook had to be temporarily closed last month due to a lack of staff, as we previously mentioned.

On May 5, the bingo room at Leelanau Sands in Peshawbestown, the sister casino of the Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, was reopened.

Other reopenings at Michigan tribal casinos

  • On May 14th, the Sunrise RV Campground at Bay Mills Casino in Brimley is set to reopen. Furthermore, Sacy’s Restaurant and Gift Shop will now be open daily from 4-8 p.m.
  • Recently, Gun Lake Casino in Wayland has unveiled an array of new dining options, such as the sophisticated Shkode steakhouse, the enticing CBK for food and beer, and the vibrant 131 Sportsbar & Lounge.
  • As of May 5th, the Christmas location of Kewadin Casinos has reopened its table games. The operating hours for these games are from Wednesday to Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. and ending at midnight. The minimum bets for these table games are set at $10, and it is mandatory for all players to wear masks. The available games include blackjack and Let It Ride.
  • Starting on May 20th, Ojibwa Casinos’ Baraga location will be extending its weekend operating hours to include every hour of the day. The casino will now be open from 7 a.m. on Thursdays until 2:30 a.m. on Monday mornings.
  • The Spa & Salon at Soaring Eagle, the largest tribal casino in the state, is now open for business. To schedule an appointment, please dial 989-775-5403.

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