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GREAT LAKES BAY REGIONAL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
515 N Washington Avenue, Third Floor - Saginaw, MI 48607
(800) 444-9979 | (989) 752-7164 |
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It's all here in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, where towns like Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw paint pictures we've never seen before, in colors more vibrant than ever.
So let's take a step back. Let the magic unfold before us on a canvas, or come alive on stage, where the sound of a thousand voices melt into one. Let's experience a whole new world, without ever traveling too far from home. Right here in the Great Lakes Bay Region... where every memory we make is its own simple masterpiece. |
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» www.visitgreatlakesbay.org |
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Location: Dow Diamond - 825 E Main St, Midland, MI
Phone: (989) 837-BALL [2255] |
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The Great Lakes Loons are a Single-A (Low A) partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and play in the Midwest League. On June 2, 2006, the Michigan Baseball Foundation finalized the purchase agreement of the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays, paving the way for the team to be relocated to Midland, MI. The team plays in the Midwest League and their home park is Dow Diamond, which opened in April 2007. |
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» Great Lakes Loons
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Location: Wenona Park - 801 North Water Street, Bay City
When: 2014 Stargazer Sail Schedule -
Saturday, August 23 8pm - Midnight. 2014 Moonlight Dinner Sail - Saturday, July 12 8pm - Midnight |
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A special live program presented onboard the Appledore IV by astronomers from the Delta College Planetarium. View constellations, listen to star legends, learn to navigate by the stars, hear the words of poets, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky under sail.
Fully catered three-course dinner included. Departing from Downtown Bay City, Wenonah Park. |
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» Appledore Tallships - BaySail
» Delta College Planetarium |
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Location: N Water Street & 6th Street - Bay City, MI
When: Every 3-4 Years in July [next scheduled July 2016] |
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Bay City is proud to host the largest gathering of tall ships in the state of Michigan. Majestic tall ships will line both sides of the Saginaw River the way they did more than a hundred years ago. Guaranteed to take your breath away, you’ll be inspired by the sights and sounds of Bay City’s award-winning Maritime Festival. Activities Include: Grand Arrival of Tall Ships,
Interactive Deck Tours,
International Maritime Music,
Hands-On Children’s Crafts,
Sail Training Rally, Tall Ship Excursions, Reenactors & Live Performances,
Fine Art Show and Free Shuttle Service. |
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» Tall Ship Celebration |
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Location: Heritage Park - 601 Weiss Street,
Frankenmuth
When: Annually in August [27th Music Fest August 7-9 & 14-16, 2014]
Phone: (800) FUN-FEST |
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In the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park. A celebration of music. Polka, Polish, German & Solvenian style music. Food, drinks & dancing on a wooden floor. Featuring the Fabulous Hubcaps August 15-16. |
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» Frankenmuth Festivals
» Summer Music Fest
» Summer Music Fest [Facebook] |
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Location: Birch Run Expo Center - 11600 N Beyer Road, Birch Run
When: Annually in August [3rd Annual August 22-23, 2014]
Phone: (989) 624-9193 |
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Blues, Brews & BBQ is a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition where teams compete in four different events, Chicken, Ribs, Pork & Brisket.
There are prizes for each category in addition to overall champion. In addition to great barbecue, there is great blues music all weekend long. This year there are seven professional acts performing in the entertainment tent, where you can enjoy the great music while sipping on your favorite adult beverage. When you get hungry there are numerous food vendors from all corners of Michigan ready to meet your needs. |
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» Blues Brews & BBQ [Birch Run Chamber of Commerce & CVB]
» Birch Run Happenings [Facebook] |
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Location: Mid Michigan Olf Gas Tractor Show Grounds - 17180 West Ferden Road, Oakley (Corner of Brennan & Ferden)
When: Annually in August [40th Annual Show August 15-17, 2014] |
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Come join the fun as the Mid Michigan Old Gas Tractor Show features the antique methods of farming including steam equipment. See the early ways of yesteryear! Live Entertainment, beer tent, tractor pulls, Kiddie pedal tractor pull, garden tractor pull, petting zoo, lots of good food and much more. |
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» Mid Michigan Old Gas Tractor Association |
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Location: Veterans Memorial Park - 301 John F Kennedy Drive, Bay City
When: Annually in September [2014 River of Time September 26-28, 2014] |
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The River of Time Living History Encampment is a free educational event for people of all ages. The encampment draws re-enactors from around the Midwest, who come to dress and live the roles of folks from an earlier, if sometimes a more difficult time. In the outdoor setting of Bay City’s Veteran’s Memorial Park on the bank of the Saginaw River it showcases a timeline history of North America, Michigan and Bay County. |
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» River Of Time |
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Location: Downtown Midland
When: Annually in September [25th Annual Show September 12-13, 2014] |
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The “Cruise ‘N Car Show” is sponsored by the MDBA (Midland Downtown Business Association). It all starts off Friday night with FREE Registration for the parade and cruise through town, followed by a street dance with a DJ on Main St. Saturday, the car show runs from 9am ’til 3pm. This is a great day for the whole family to enjoy, with a DJ, street vendors and shopping in beautiful Downtown Midland. The Tridge and Chippewasse park are only a short walk away, so there’s plenty to do and see. |
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» Cruise 'n Car Show |
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Location: Midland County Fairgrounds - 6905 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI
When: Annually in September [24th Anniversary September 12-14, 2014] |
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The public is invited to Midland County Fairgrounds for all events at no charge other than a canned food item for the Food Pantry of Midland County. The launch is usually between 8:00-8:30 and is a beautiful sight to see on your way to work, school or just enjoying the day. There are no rides given to the public. The best way to view this event is to come to the Midland County Fairgrounds. For safety reasons we ask that you do not follow the balloons by car or do not cross the ropes on the fairgrounds unless authorized. |
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» RE/MAX Of Midland Balloon Festival |
