To keep updated with Blue Water Festactivitiespeople can visitthe downtown Port HuronFacebookpage and website. All activities are free. Familiar favorites such as Concerts, Fireworks, OT's Family Night, and Mannequins Making a Difference join us for the festivities, all being kicked off by the Rotary International Day Parade on Wednesday, July 12 in Downtown Port Huron. "We're thrilled to have Canadian sailors back with us," said Chris Clark, chairman of the 2022 BayviewMackinacRace organized by the Bayview Yacht Club. "We're going to go out and have a lot of fun. "The thing about Mackinac racing, and sailboat racing in general, is that youfind perfect moments of tranquility interspersed with sheer panic. She is not affiliated with the Bayview Yacht Club or the Bayview Mackinac Race in any official capacity. Kevin Brown, a construction project manager from Toronto,has raced Port Huron to Mackinac butthis year he's taking his own boat, the Farr 30 "Notorious," for the first time. Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Phone: (810) 984-1500 Region: Port Huron Website, 701 McMorran Blvd. Scenic Pedal pub rides around Port Huron! We think its important to support the community, but safety is ourfirst priority., Its going to be back to real people, saidKellyStrilcov,owner ofSalonPiZazz! Get your tickets here! Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Each mannequin will represent a nonprofit. Corner of Country Style Marketplace from 6pm 10pm. The race-to-Mackinac sailors know the drill: At best, the skies are blue, the sun is out, the wind is from the south and they are flying a spinnaker a great big colorful sail to Mackinac Island. The party starts on July 13 th with the Rotary International Parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m., with the theme "Children's Storytime". Float entries will be judged and there will be moneyprizesfor the top three. Documented shipwrecks and underwater preserve locations in Michigan's Thumbcoast. NonprofitOperation Transformation, along withsponsors, will host free family activities for Family Nightfrom5to9 p.m.Thursday, July 22,on the lawn justnortheastof the 10th Streetbridge. St. Clair Shores sailor Tim Prophit prepares for 39th Bayview to Mackinac boat race. He'lltacklethe Cove Island Course with 15 crew members. It hasfree family friendly activities like carnival style games, crafts and two live bands. The 191-foot (58-meter) cargo vessel collided with a grain hauler on a blustery night in September 1894, sinking both. The Shore Coursehugsthe Michigan shoreline, while the approximately 280-nautical-mile Cove Island Course takes boats upnearTobermory in Ontario and the entrance to the Georgian Bay. Michigan's oldest lighthouse, built in 1829 in Port Huron on a public beach with breathtaking views of passing ships. + Google Calendar + iCal Export En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. "When you watch the sunrise, it's so beautiful," said Merritt,an acrylicpainter who begins San Domenico High School in San Anselmo, California, in the fall. The first boatsusually starttoarrive at Mackinac IslandSunday nightand the bulk finish between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton's fate seems particularly cruel. More Fun Than You Should Be Allowed to Have Off the Water. July 14, 2022 . Were having a petting zoo for sure, she said, and organizers are still trying to line up pony rides. Free family-fun night during Port Huron's Boat Week! Last year the salon wantedto still have the fundraising event for the community, but didnt want to risk peoples health during the pandemic. I think. "I am someone who does function better on a little bit more sleep. Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Region: Port Huron Website, 720 McMorran Blvd. Port Huron, MI 48060 US, MI US, Phone: (810) 310-0827 E-Mail Address: majesticheartcarriagerides@gmail.com Website, Port Austin Rd. The Great Lakes are known for having storms, and you need enough discipline to handle adversity.". Changeable weather conditions in open water that stays colder and tends to generate squalls and larger wave action than most races, he said. "If I fall overboard and Merritthas the spinnaker (sail) up, she has to take it down herself and has to come back and find me. 6503 Dyke Rd. That means Merritt,. All the activities lead up to the 98th sailing of the Bayview Yacht Clubs Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race on Saturday. "I have the added responsibilities of an owner where previously I have been in the role of tactician, helmsman and watch captain," Brown said. Rock The Dock and Boats & Boots live concerts will bring national acts like Puddle of Mudd and Dylan Scott to the Blue Water Fest main stage from 7:30 -11 pm on Thursday and Friday. The annual festival has it all. We were always planning for something to still happen this year, she said. The show part is NEXT weekend. Thursday: Family Night . Activitiesincludepony rides,apetting zoo, live music, temporary tattoos, carnival games, craftsand giveaways. Blue Water Fest is Port Hurons annual moment in the sun: a time to watch sailboats rest up at the dock before the Big Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race, and a time to enjoy a coffee or cocktail with friends old and new, a time to listen to good music and dance your feet off. Boats will start leaving the Black River at 9 a.m. and there will be a steady stream for hours.. Cynthia Cutright, Port Huron Downtown Development Authority director, said organizers had a year to plan knowing about pandemic restrictions and how importantitis to the community. SC4 Fieldhouse Tower 701 McMorran Blvd. Theresno specific entry spotfor the festival, but entrywaysareon each street at thestreetclosures. "My biggest fear is losing someone overboard.". Tourism Tip: When you are headed north on the St. Clair River into the Lake Huron, head north along the Canadian side of the river. Located at the Blue Water Bridge welcoming ships. We arrive on Thursday, I think thats 9 Days? The annual festival has it all. Operation Transformation, along with main sponsors, Blue Water Area Churches, James C. Acheson Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Port Huron, Power 88.3/90.7 Hope FM, and Womans Life Chapters 800 & 808, are sponsoring FREE Family Activities on Thursday night of the Blue Water Fest (during the Mackinac Sailboat Race Week). "Boat weight is sensitive. Port Huron is. Learn about Great Lakes history with a waterfront view of marine traffic & freighters. 10 summer must-reads from CADL librarians. caused much of Boat Week's activitiesto be canceled in 2020, Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. Historically the week kicks off Wednesday with the Rotary Club International Day Parade, Family. Explore Michigans Thumbcoast Communities | Clay/Algonac, Marine City, St. Clair, Marysville, Port Huron, Lexington, Port Sanilac, Harbor Beach, Port Austin and more. BLUE WATER FEST - BOAT WEEK - FIREWORKS is an annual event held every July Downtown Port Huron in conjunction with the Annual Bayview Port Huron To Mackinac . She admires Dawn Riley, a trailblazingathlete from Michigan featured in the documentary film, "Maiden.". "We practice man-overboard drills," Scott Sellers said. Operation Transformations Family Night will be entertaining families on Thursday, July 14th. 2022 Downtown Port Huron | All rights reserved | Website Powered by, Route: Starts at Glenwood and heads South, Petting zoo, pony rides, and kids activities, McMorran NW lot (between McMorran Blvd and Grand River), Free admission is also available outside of the VIP section, Opening Times: Wednesday: 6p / Thursday: 3p / Friday: 3p / Saturday: 12p. This festival should be about downtown Port Huron, she said. She does foresee people partying for Boat Night this year. Really? TheodoreJohnson, 63, of Buffalo, New York, has sailed the Mackinac race many times but this is the first on his newboat "Damn Yankee," a Farr 60. Wednesday: Port Huron Rotary International Day Parade. PHOTOS: Port Huron football at Roseville. Some of the nonprofits represented include Blue Water Safe Horizons,Blue Water Area Humane Society, Harbor Impact Ministries andKidsInDistress Services. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). else { She'll use a flashlight at nightto watch little telltales on the sail to track wind shifts and harness the gusts. Family Things to do Port Huron, Port Austin, St Clair, Harbor Beach Michigan Family Fun Start a family tradition in Michigan's Thumbcoast! var custom_type_str = ""; var custom_status_str = ""; var closing_per_page = "20"; //WD-2023 The festival this year will be smaller and more condensed than before the pandemic. "And for us to be able to use all of Lake Huron. Each mannequin represents a local nonprofit, with donations going toward the crowd favorite. Merritt Sellers and her father plan to sailtogetherfrom Port Huron to Mackinac Island, through crashing waves and at least one night, afterthe starting gun Saturday. The strong hum of bagpipes played on the edge of the Black River in Port Huron . "I haven't bought any sails so this is very old inventory," Johnson said. Follow her on Twitter @bairgood123. "You have an adrenaline experience when you're competing nonstop for two days," said Scott Sellers, 50, a private equity manager. More. Last year would have been thePort Huron Rotary Clubs 100thInternational Day Parade,a tradition older than both the Detroit and New York Thanksgiving Day parades, but due to the pandemicit wascanceled. There will be a Boat Week Vendor Show from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 22, and Friday, July 23, along Huron Avenue from Grand River to the bridge. At the 2019 Family Night there were about 50 booths and vendors, but some are still not comfortable doing large events yet, so organizers are hoping for around 40 booths this year, Hernandezsaid. Unofficial Lighthouse in Clay Twp. Port Huron council approves 7% raise for City Manager James Freed, Food truck The Sandwich Scoop to debut in Port Huron, New mobile chiropractor now serving St. Clair, Sanilac counties, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. During the cruise, we will be tuned into local radio stations for all the race details and announcements regarding the teams. Thursday night of Blue Water Fest, for many decades, has been known as Family Night due to the large number of families that congregate downtown and walk the docks along the River Street Marina looking at the hundreds of sailboats as they rest before heading out into the lake on Saturday morning. The Blue Water Bridge is an international crossing between the United States of America and Canada. The numberof mannequins has been reduced from 20 to 11for safety reasons. Night sky viewing inside of the Port Crescent State Park Day Use Area. Cutright said organizers have planned for a smaller Blue Water Festbecause they didnt know restrictions would be liftedby July 1. That means Merritt, at age 14, will navigate their 36-footboat alonewhen Scott Sellers goes down belowto briefly nap. Because Huron Avenue will not be closed for the festival the mannequins will be kept on Quay Street right outside the salon. Shesaid the city hasdone the craftsshowin the past but hasnt highlighted it when people were more focused on entertainment. Festival admission is FREE to the general public. Thats definitely going to be more of a challenge," Merritt said. Hernandez said the nonprofit expects a smaller turnout, but could be wrong as people are antsy to get out and families have seen kids struggle during the pandemic. She drives 700 miles to feed Mackinac racers but past tragedy still haunts her, Prestigious Detroit sailing club gets first female commodore in 100-year history, Detroit area couple skipped wedding, bought a huge boat to live the dream, Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel building nature center, miniature golf course, Mackinac Island bars, restaurants, shipping have been transformed by women, Horses return to Mackinac Island for upcoming season, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hesaid there are about 177 race participants registeredthis year. Amenities include a swimming pool. The Bayview Mackinac Race, which begins in Port Huron on Lake Huron, will offera Shore Courseand a Cove IslandCourse, which is even longer at 280 nautical miles (322 land miles). Cutright said they encourage people to have a great time, but safely and thoughtfully of others. The festivals unique feature will remain the magnificent display of sailboats lined up in advance of the 2022 Bayview Mackinac Race kick-off on Saturday, July 16. For good views of the boats, Thomas said both sides of theBlack River are fantastic and for later in the race people can find good spots around Freighters restaurant. Coming Soon in Spring 2023! Merritt and Scott Sellers will sail the Shore Course. Sotheyprintedthelife-sizeimages of20 past mannequinsand spread them throughout downtown. July 5, 2022. With options for the entire family, there's something fun for everyone. Follow her on Twitter @phoebesaid. Itll be a little different this year, she said. We are tentatively planning for a Rotary International Day Parade of some sort assuming the health department gives us clearance, he said. Huron Avenue will be kept open this year and just Quay Street west and east of Huron Avenue will be closed. recently received an LED beacon again. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. SHOWS | McMorran Place | Port Huron Upcoming Events Buy Tickets Buy Tickets Concerts Beatlemania LIVE! The parade starts at Huron and Glenwood and ends at Desmond Landing. . "You can hurt yourself on the boat if you don't wrap the sheetaround the winch the right way. We get somebody to jump in the water and go get them. She said closing the social district would have beentoo big of an impact and they wanted to let local businesses and people take advantage of it. Enjoy the panoramic views of passing ships, the Blue Water Bridges & Canada from the International Deck. She said organizers are expecting crowds around the same size as they saw in 2019, as the pandemic in 2020 didn't stop people from celebrating the night, and local businesses are hoping to get an increase in business. Blue Water Fest activities kick off Wednesday evening with the Rotary International Day Parade at 6:30 and the opening of a small carnival midway in the McMorran parking lot. The festivities are kicked off with the annual Port Huron Rotarys International Day Parade on Wednesday evening. It's dangerous if you don't follow proper safety processes," he said. Desmond Marine: Located on the south side of the Black River in the heart of downtown Port Huron, Desmond Marine offers an array of marine services, including limited waterfront docking (please call for more information) and indoor heated dry-docking, rack and launch, gas and diesel, and boat maintenance. Blue Water Festivalis partnering with Boats & Boots, presented by RadioFirst's WSAQ and WHLX, to deliver the concert experience. And we are incredibly excited to provide this highly anticipated summer festival experience to our community. The US cargo ship met an abrupt end after . Cutright said things will be different this year, but the city is hostingBlue Water Fest eventsJuly 22 and July 23. Blue Water Festival, known historically as "Boat Week" takes place in Port Huron the week prior to the start of the race. Fireworks are at dusk on Thursday, July 14th, at Desmond Landing. "You can never stop learning. River Street Marina: Owned by the City of Port Huron and operated by Desmond Marine, the River Street Marina can accommodate vessels ranging from 30 to 300 feet. which puts on Mannequins Making aDifference. //jQuery("#message_alertIMG_0").html("No closings reported yet"); Current Registration List. Though back in the 1980s it was known for being a raucous event, in more recent years, it has tamed down and a spirit of fun and good times with good friends can be found throughout the downtown district. The historic race began in 1925 and Bayview Yacht Club in Detroittakes pride in noting it's the longest consecutively runningfreshwater sailboat race. HuronAvenuewill be closed from the Military Street Bridge toGrand RiverAvenueand Quay Street will be closedtoMichigan Street to the east and Grand River Avenueto the west, starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 22. There is less current there and it is easier for sailboats to navigate the strong, downbound current on the far east side of the river. The parade starts at Huron and Glenwood and ends at Desmond Landing. The Boats&Boots concertsin the west Quay lotwill have a specific entryway as alcoholwill be sold and kept there. A local place to get information about lodging, dining and shopping in the area. Visitors will make donations to mannequins, with the one raising the most giving all the money to the corresponding nonprofit. The festival's unique feature will remain the magnificent display of sailboats lined up in advance of the 2022 Bayview Mackinac Race kick-off on Saturday, July 16. There are fun activities for people of all ages. Michigans Thumbcoast has exciting points of interest you wont want to miss! The date is July 14thfrom 5:00 9:00 p.m. will once again have its live mannequins, Enter Stage Right will also have a small stage, pandemic in 2020 didn't stop people from celebrating the night, Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race will be held Saturday, July 24, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Fireworks will take place at dusk Thursday evening at Desmond Landing. Thursday night is family night with Operation Transformation hosting activities at the northeast corner of the 10th street bridge. Beautiful boat ride in Port Huron, St Clair River and Lake . Downtown Port Huron restaurants will serve bite-size food samples from noon to 2 pm. Adorable village of pop-up shops in Downtown Port Austin. Still, preparation has been especially important to Johnson. Port Huron to Mackinac Race Day Saturday, July 15th @ 11:30am Come aboard the Huron Lady for an exciting 3-1/2 hour cruise on Lake Huron to witness the start of the Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race. St. Clair Shores sailor prepares for 39th Bayview to Mackinac boat race. Clay, MI 48001 US, Region: Clay / Algonac Website, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 US, Phone: (989) 479-6477 Region: Harbor Beach Website, 146 S. Huron Avenue Harbor Beach 48441 US, Trescott Street Harbor Beach 48441 US, Region: Harbor Beach Website, 480 S. Water St. Marine City 48039 US, Phone: (810) 765-4501 E-Mail Address: chamber@visitmarinecity.com Region: Marine City Website, Marine City 48039 US, Phone: (810) 765-4501 Region: Marine City Website, Port Huron, MI US, Phone: (810) 985-9541 Region: Port Huron, 500 Thomas Edison Pkwy. Take a self-guided Heritage Tour through the history of Michigan's Thumbcoast. Port Huron Rotarys International Day Parade. It is the purpose of Operation Transformation to foster a united, life-giving church in the greater Blue Water Area that works together with civic and service organizations to develop ways to meet the many needs of the citizens of our community. State law says that if a special event footprint overlaps a social district the social districthas toshut down, which is why beverages from the concerts cant leave the lot, Cutright said. 2023 www.thetimesherald.com. Then, visit Michigans only Challenger Learning Center, an immersive space themed experience. St. Clair is the home of the world's longest fresh water boardwalk and Palmer Park is where you'll find it. Everything you need to know about Port Huron Boat Week 2022 City's DDA director promoted to oversee special projects SC4 adjunct instructor fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandate More in Entertainment. 20 past mannequinsand spread them throughout downtown. Home of The Hallway Entertainment. There are nearly 20 vendorsinvolved in the showand many businesses in the festival footprint and just outside it will have booths there. Float entries will be judged and there will be money prizes for the top three. . July 13, 2022 Local News Boats, carnival rides, concerts, and fireworks all part of Port Huron's annual Boat Week celebration. }); Boats, carnival rides, concerts, and fireworks all part of Port Hurons annual Boat Week celebration. The City of Port Huron has proudly served as host to the start of this amazing race for almost 100 years. Port Hurons many bars and restaurants are filled with locals and visitors alike, and the Port Huron Yacht Club hosts a large beer tent for both sailors and nonsailors. Bridge Harbor Marina: Located just off of I-94 at the Water Street exit, Bridge Harbor Marina offers both seasonal and transient dockage. Kellen McGee, 33, of Lisle, Ill., is a graduate student in accelerator physics at Michigan State University whowill crewon the legendary"Fast Tango" skippered by Tim Prophit, 63, a cannabis marketing consultant fromSt. Clair Shores. The party starts on July 13th with the Rotary International Parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m., with the theme Childrens Storytime. There is a lot of construction going on downtown to improve both roads and the seawall on the Black River, so most of the entertainment, including the concerts, will be centered around the Blue Water Transit Center and McMorran Place parking lots, located west of Huron Avenue between Grand River Avenue and McMorran Boulevard. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton's . The 97th consecutive running of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race will be held Saturday, July 24. Crew/Boat/Charter Board: General Race Forms: Port Huron Yacht Club: Get your tickets at McMorran Plaza on the day of the event. Boat Week Celebrates The Annual Port Hu. The pre Show stuff starts Sunday, that's 6 Days from today, Wednesday, the event is a week long. Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Phone: (810) 201-5513 Region: Port Huron Website, Thomas Edison Parkway Port Huron 48060 US, 51 Court St. And there is no place on earth theyd rather be. Im so excited.. He said organizersare working as if they will have a parade, but prepared to halt if a health issue arises. The carnival will be located in the south east McMorran parking lot and will operate from Wednesday, July 13 through Saturday, July 16. I'm a little nervous.". All rights reserved. We bench press, dead lift, row. "I've been working a very, very long time working up to this," Merritt Sellers told the Free Press. Downtown Port Huron maker/creator space, entertainment & event venue. 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