Antrim County

Antrim County is an administrative county in Northern Michigan covering approximately 602 square miles of land with lakes, forests, and rolling hills. The area spans across the Lower Peninsula with diverse natural landscapes.

The county was established in the mid-1800s and developed through logging and farming activities. Its administrative center moved to Bellaire in 1880, where it has remained since then.

The Rubber Ducky Festival brings the community together each August with parades, food vendors, and arts exhibitions, with a large duck race as the main event.

The region offers an extensive network of snowmobile trails and winter facilities operating from November through March with natural and machine-made snow. Visitors should prepare for winter conditions and bring appropriate gear.

Short's Brewing Company in Bellaire produces craft beers and has become a significant business in the county seat. The brewery contributes to the local economy and adds to the area's food culture.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1840

Capital city: Bellaire

Shares border with: Charlevoix County, Otsego County, Kalkaska County, Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, Crawford County

Website: http://antrimcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 45.01000,-85.18000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:25