Grandpa Shorters

Grandpa Shorters A destination for unique gifts, souvenirs, and Petoskey stones since 1946. Petoskey's original souvenir store, since 1946.
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Grandpa Shorter's Gifts is a destination for unique gifts, souvenirs, and Petoskey Stones in the heart of the historic Gaslight District, on the corner of Lake & Petoskey Street, in downtown Petoskey, Michigan. A family-owned and operated store for over 70 years, voted Northern Michigan's favorite gift store. Grandpa Shorter's Gifts offers a variety of products for all of your gift shopping needs,

online and in our store. Popular items include, Petoskey Stone gifts, Petoskey Stone jewelry, Petoskey t-shirts, Great Lakes hats, Lake art, vintage toys, cottage decor, Pendleton, Minnetonka Moccasins, holiday decor, Scout Bags, and Michigan themed apparel.

08/19/2026
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER DAY 3 IS HERE!Today’s lineup is a good one!🐕 10 AM–12 PMMeet the amazing Petoskey Schools Therapy Dog...
08/19/2026

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER DAY 3 IS HERE!

Today’s lineup is a good one!

🐕 10 AM–12 PM
Meet the amazing Petoskey Schools Therapy Dogs!

👮 2–4 PM
Meet Sergeant Divot from the Emmet County Sheriff’s Department!

🍬 PLUS! Get a FREE Candy Cabin goodie bag with $20+ purchase! 🎁

📅 Wednesday, August 19
📍 Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts

Come say hi, meet some furry friends, and keep the Dog Days going!

And remember… we’ve still got MORE fun coming all week!

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Day 2! We loved seeing all the pups, smiling faces, and community spirit.B...
08/19/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Day 2! We loved seeing all the pups, smiling faces, and community spirit.

But we're not done yet! There's SO MUCH MORE to come all week!

📅 Dog Days of Summer | August 17–23

Thank you for making this week so special!

08/18/2026

Adoptable dogs from LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY HUMANE SOCIETY in the store until noon!!

Downtown Petoskey Little Traverse Bay Humane Society

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER — DAY 2! 📸☀️Tuesday is for the pups! 🐕💕10 AM–12 PM Learn more about the Little Traverse Bay Humane So...
08/18/2026

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER — DAY 2! 📸☀️

Tuesday is for the pups! 🐕💕

10 AM–12 PM Learn more about the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts.

Trolley Tuesday
Bring your pup to Pennsylvania Park for photos and make those memories count! 🐾

🎁 PLUS: Get a FREE dog picture frame with $40+ purchase!

📅 Tuesday, August 18

Come shop, snap some pup pics, and make it a tail-wagging Tuesday! 🐶✨

08/17/2026

At twelve years old, Amelie has written four books! What a great way to learn about the true stories of shelter dogs here in our own community! 🐾

Thank you Shafer Stedron for telling us about this amazing book.

08/17/2026

What a way to kick off the Dog Days of Summer! Thank you Little Traverse Bay Humane Society for being with us today!

DOG DAYS DAY 1 IS HERE!We’re kicking off the week with pups, books & plenty of heart!🐕 10 AM–12 PMMeet adoptable dogs wi...
08/17/2026

DOG DAYS DAY 1 IS HERE!

We’re kicking off the week with pups, books & plenty of heart!

🐕 10 AM–12 PM
Meet adoptable dogs with Little Traverse Bay Humane Society and learn about the hows and whys of fostering shelter dogs.

📚 3–5 PM
Meet Shafer Stedron, illustrator of Shelter Dogs: Stories of Rescued Forever Friends, with June Bug! Signed copies will be available, with 100% of book sales benefiting LTBHS. 🐾

🎁 PLUS: Get a FREE dog picture frame with $40+ purchase!

📍 Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts
📅 Monday, August 17

Come for the dogs. Stay for the stories. Leave with a little more puppy love. 🐶❤️

Address

301 E Lake Street
Petoskey, MI
49770

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12313472603

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