Shay Days
Shay Days is the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society's longest running event, celebrating its 28th anniversary in 2026. This two-day family-friendly event focuses on STEAM education, highlighting the ingenuity, innovation and history of inventor Ephraim Shay.
Shay lived in Harbor Springs from 1888 until his death in 1916. Famous for his patented, geared locomotive, Shay also designed Harbor Springs’ first water works system, constructed a logging railway and built his iconic Hexagon House and a steel yacht.
In 2025, Shay Days included the grand opening of the Ephraim Shay Works Museum inside Shay's historic 1892 home. The museum is open year-round; visit HarborSpringsHistory.org for more details and visitor information.
More details about Shay Days 2026 will be added in the Spring.
SAVE THE DATE
Shay Days 2026: Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18
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Date and Time
Friday Jul 17, 2026 Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18
10 am to 3 pm
Location
Ephraim Shay Works Museum
396 E Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI
Contact Information
231-526-9771
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