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Below is a list of all upcoming events. To view the full details of the listed event, click on the event name listed. Check back often to view new upcoming events.
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| 2012 Boating Events |
| Start Date: 1/13/2012 |
| End Date: 12/30/2012 |
Michigan's communities are the perfect hosts for summertime boating-centered activities. From Grand Haven and its annual Coast Guard Festival extravaganza, to the Nautical Mile Splash Bash in St. Clair Shores, boaters looking for a good time have many ports of call during the 2012 season.
Know of an event that is missing from this list? Please email event name with date, contact and other details to boatmichigan@mbia.org.
Among the best boating-centered events:
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- 20TH Annual Spring Boating Expo, March 15-18, 2012. Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI. For more information go to www.springboatshow.net.
APRIL
- Traverse City Boat Show, April 13-15, Howe Arena, Traverse City, www.info@traversecityboatshow.com; Blue Water Promotions presents this one-of-a-kind retail event.
- ‘Up North’ Lake &Cottage Show, April 20-22, 2012 at Howe Arena, Traverse City, Blue Water Promotions, www.tccottageshow.com or (231) 775-9900
MAY
JUNE
- Mt Clemens Art Fair, June 1-3, Downtown Mount Clemens MI
http://www.fairsandfestivals.net/events/details/2011-mount-clemens-art-fair/
- Walled Lake Thunder, Walled Lake, June 9th & 10th, 2012, www.roostertails.net/Walled%20Lake/walled_lake_II.htm, (248) 669-3322 or (248) 722-7985. Two days of complete inboard hydroplane racing.
- The International Freedom Festival Fireworks, June 2012, www.detroitriverdays.com; The 54th annual fireworks display along the Detroit International Waterfront downtown Detroit.
- New Baltimore. Fishfly Fest, Begins June 20-24, Downtown New Baltimore. (586) 725-5148
- Algonac Antique & Classic Boat Show, June 22-24, Algonac, Michigan. For more information go to: www.michacbs.com or Contact Greg Lewandowski 248-391-1826 greglewand@aol.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it o
JULY
- Thunder Bay Maritime Festival. July 4, 2012. call (989) 356-8805 ext 13.
- Detroit APBA Gold Cup, Detroit River, July 13-15, 2012, www.gold-cup.com; hosted by the Detroit River Regatta Association, the Gold Cup is among the most prestigious of motor sport races covering a large area of the river.
- Ludington Freedom Festival, July 3-4, www.visitludington.com/stories/ludingtons_freedom_festival
- Detroit APBA Gold Cup. Com Race, July 13-15, Contact the event director, Mark Weber,586.774.0980
- Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament, Ludington, July 19-22, www.visitludington.com (800) 783-4456; one of the biggest tournaments of the summer with more than $100,000 in prizes and cash.
- Aquafest, Nautical Mile is in July 2012 St. Clair Network. For more information go to: http://www.nauticalmile.org/calendar/events.php. Please contact departments accordingly for the “Car Cruise& Bike Night;” “Casino Nights;” “Adventure Triathlon” & the “Nautical Mile Rummage Sale.”
- South Arm Classics - July 14, East Jordan, Michigan, website: www.southarmclassicboats.com, contact: darrinpod@charter.net
- St. Clair antique & Classic Boat Show, St. Clair Municipal Arena, July 14, 2012. www.michacbs.com, (810) 326-3575. Fifth-annual show features antique and classic boats as well as antique fire engines and recreational vehicles and campers.
- Bayview Mackinac Race Saturday, July 14, www.bycmack.com/mack
- Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac July 21, www.cycracetomackinac.com
- Macman Challenge Thursday July 19, www.lcyc.ca; the ninth running of the Mackinac Island to Manitou Island International Yacht Race.
- Port Huron to Mackinac Yacht Race, Port Huron, starts July 13 & 14, 2012, (800) 852-4242, downtownporthuron.org; one of the longest running fresh-water races in the world held since 1925 starting in Port Huron and ending at Mackinac Island.
- Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven, July 27- Aug.5, www.coastguardfest.org; 86th annual festival honoring the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.
- Antique Outboard Motor and Flea Market, Hastings, July 28, www.charletonpark.org, (269) 945-3775.
- St. Clair Riverfest, St. Clair, July 22-24, www.stclairsummerfest.com, (586) 913-1919.
- St. Clair River Classic Offshore Powerboat Race, July 27-29; (see contact above); classic offshore powerboat race sponsored by Blue Water Offshore Racing Association, this race is part of the Great Lakes Silver Cup Series and is held on the St. Clair River.
AUGUST
- Classic Boats on the Boardwalk, Traverse City, Aug. 4, www.wwcacbs.com, 25th annual antique and classic boat show for wooden boats.
- Jazz on the River, Trenton, date TBD, www.jazzontheriver.org; 15th annual weekend of music, entertainment and fun located on the island of Elizabeth Park.
- Ship 'N Shore Festival, New Buffalo, Aug. 10-12, (269) 469-5409
5th Annual Grand Haven In-Water Boat Show, Grand Haven, www.ghboatshow.com, (616) 842-3176; showcases both new and pre-owned boats of all types as well as exhibits and boating-safety demos.
- International Off Shore Race (Blue Water Off shore Racing), Port Huron, MI. Starts August 17-19, 2012, (800) 852-4242, dontownporthuron.org.
SEPTEMBER
- Round the Island Yacht Race, Mackinac Island, September 1, 2012, www.miyachtclub.com, (906) 847-3363; sponsored by the Pink Pony, free race open to all sailors with plaques and awards for all.
- Horns Bar Labor Day Regatta, Mackinac Island, Saturday Sept. 1, 2012 www.miyachtclub.com, (906) 847-3363; free sailboat race open to all sailors with awards.
- Port Huron- Antique Boat Show, September 7 & 8, 2012, River Street Marina, Port Huron, Contact Larry Krabach, (810) 434-2540 or info@bwacbs.orgAntique and Classic Boat Society International Boat Show, Petoskey, Sept. 15-18, www.bayharbor2010.com.
- 3rd Annual Boating & Outdoor Festival, September 20-23, 2012, Metro Beach MetroPark, Harrison Twp., MI. For more information go to www.boatingandoutdoorfest.com.
- Inboard Hydroplane Racing Vintage Hydroplane Fly-Bys Sept 21-23, Geneva Lakefront Park in NY, http://hydrobowl.com/
- Hiawatha Paddling & Kayak Festival, Les Cheneaux Islands, September 7-9, www.woodswaterecotours.com (888) 364-7526.
DECEMBER
- Poinsettia Ball- Blossom Health, Dec.5, http://www.nauticalmile.org/calendar/events.php
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