Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar www.tawas.com
Festivals, Celebrations & Annual Events
Annual Perchville USA - February
Come, stay and play on frozen Tawas Bay. Michigan's oldest winter carnival offers a huge variety of activities for the whole family. Take a dip in icy Lake Huron, taste homemade chili, take the kids down to the Family Tent for games, food and a magic show. There is a parade down US-23, food vendors and a Hospitality Tent with great music. This is a one-of-a-kind Michigan experience you just can't miss!
Freedom Festival - July Celebrate being American at this three-day, old-fashioned festival. Many activities around the Tawases will celebrate our nation's freesom. Events include honoring veterans, kids' games and crafts, Operation Shoebox, music and much more.
Summer Fest - July Three days of family fun with music, a street dance, Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk, car show, Mayor's Fish Boil, Sand Castle Contest for kids, and more fun in the sun.
Tawas Uncork'd & Untap'd Wine & Food Festival - July 31, 2010 2nd annual fundraiser for new East Tawas Library brings Michigan wine, ales, food and mellow music to
Harbor
Park, corner of Newman and US23 in East Tawas 12-6pm.
The event will feature ten Michigan vintners, nine area restaurants and three Michigan breweries. Jazz saxophonist Joel Sheltrown and folk guitarist Ted Waslewski will provide musical entertainment. Tawas St. Jospeh Hospital will host the second annual Grape Stomp. Teams of two stompers challenge one another to the cheers of the crowd. Tickets are $12 and available at the door.
Annual Tawas Bay Waterfront Fine Arts Festival - July/August
Sand Lake Festival - August
Blues by the Bay - August Three days of non-stop blues music. Relax and get your groove on under the Big Tent with quality bands from throughout Michigan and the Midwest.
Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show - September
Tawas Triathlon - September An incredible venue and course along Tawas Bay make for an amazing triathlon in September. Watch the sun rise before the start of the race and enjoy the crisp, pine-scented air perfect for biking, swimming and running. Choose your own level of racing intensity. The event includes a beachside party with volleyball, bonfire, food, drinks, movies and fun.
Annual September Tea at Museum - September
Oktoberfest - October Enjoy all the traditional fun and food that come with Oktoberfest. There will be plenty to do for young and old alike.
Lighthouse Festival - October
Annual Parade, Tree Lighting & Sing-Along - November