Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Phone: (810) 984-3881 Region: Port Huron Website, Thomas Edison Parkway Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Phone: (810) 984-9760 Region: Port Huron, 2 West Spring Street Port Austin, MI 48467 US, Phone: (989) 738-7600 Region: Port Austin Website, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 US, Region: Port Sanilac Website, N. Riverside Ave St. Clair, MI 48079 US, Phone: (810) 329-7121 Region: St. Clair Website, Lexington, MI 48450 US, Phone: (810) 359-2771 Region: Lexington Website, Military St. 1:26 Merritt Sellers and her father plan to sail together from Port Huron to Mackinac Island, through crashing waves and at least one night, after the starting gun Saturday. .done(function( data ) { Enter Stage Right will also have a small stageand do theatrical performances and live musicnear the corner of Huron Avenue and Grand River Avenue. Thursday, July 14, Operation Transformation will add the family into Family Night, providing family friendly fun from 5pm - 9pm just south of the 10th street Bridge. Im so excited.. All rights reserved. Experience live theater performances, climb a historic lighthouse, or explore your creative side. The race pace is highly dependent on weather. Have a cocktail and enjoy the passing boats on a floating barge in Port Huron. There will be glow in the dark toys for kids,. Fun and family-friendly entertainment at McMorran Plaza Stage from3-4pm. Narrated sightseeing boat tour of Lake Huron & the St. Clair River from Port Huron. In 2011, during the Chicago to Mackinac race, two experienced sailors diedwhen sudden winds flipped their boat in Lake Michigan, according to the Chicago Tribune. which was supposed to be the theme for last years 100thparade. However, a major change in footprint for Blue Water Fest may take a little getting used to for visitors. ", More: Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel building nature center, miniature golf course, More: Mackinac Island bars, restaurants, shipping have been transformed by women, More: Horses return to Mackinac Island for upcoming season. Fully immersive space themed STEM experience. 80 art vendors from all over Michigan will be ready to welcome you to Downtown Port Huron along Huron Ave. 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. Everything you need to know about Port Huron Boat Week 2022. The festival will start kicking off at 4 or 5 p.m. starting Thursday. Night sky viewing inside of the Port Crescent State Park Day Use Area. Cutright said they encourage people to have a great time, but safely and thoughtfully of others. With plans to race both Bayview Mackinac and then Chicago to Mackinac the following week, Johnson has spent days safety training. Skate outdoors at the McMorran Ice Rink, bring your own skates or rent them on the weekends for free. Downtown Port Huron maker/creator space, entertainment & event venue. "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. "We're thrilled to have Canadian sailors back with us," said Chris Clark, chairman of the 2022 BayviewMackinacRace organized by the Bayview Yacht Club. Operation Transformation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, with the goal of Churches Cooperating for a Changed Community. Pour en savoir plus sur notre utilisation de vos informations, veuillez consulter notre Politique relative la vie prive et notre Politique en matire de cookies. It's essential to rest when racing around the clock on a 204-nautical-mile journey (235 land miles). Hopefully well be back to full force next year, she said. At worst, they are battling the most brutal storm the Great Lakes can send their way, with rain feeling like a thousand little tiny razor blades pelting in their faces. Once we say goodbye to the boats on Saturday, we will take back the town with the Taste of Port Huron event, as you can stroll around Downtown and taste samplers of your favorite foods. She admires Dawn Riley, a trailblazingathlete from Michigan featured in the documentary film, "Maiden.". Rotary Club President Scott Babin said the organization is planning to have the paradeWednesday, July 21, with the theme "decades.". 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). 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. A place to take in the breathtaking views of passing ships while relaxing on a bench, walking, biking or fishing. Its something I can do my entire life. "We go through every man overboard scenario. Watch your navigation instruments for depth in the lower current areas. Explore all that Blue Water Fest has to offer. With options for the entire family, there's something fun for everyone. The following night, Thursday, 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. "I haven't bought any sails so this is very old inventory," Johnson said. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").show(); Concerts will begin at 5 p.m., withThem Coulee Boys opening for Joe Nichols Thursday, July 22, and The Gasoline Gypsies opening for Drake White Friday, July 23. Wednesday: Port Huron Rotary International Day Parade. 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. After a missed year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,Blue Water Fest is back for Boat Week. Country musician Lisa Mary will perform at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 22, andhip-hop artistPee.Tzu will perform at 10 p.m. Friday, July 23. Learn more, below! The 191-foot (58-meter) cargo vessel collided with a grain hauler on a blustery night in September 1894, sinking both. He said organizersare working as if they will have a parade, but prepared to halt if a health issue arises. The parade starts at Huron and Glenwood and ends at Desmond Landing. caused much of Boat Week's activitiesto be canceled in 2020, Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. Sailing double-handed, which means only two people on the boat, requires a harness and life jacket and strapping into the boat the whole time so if a sailor falls overboard they don't get separated from the boat in the middle of nowhere. Strilcovsaid they waited to decide if they would do live people again until the city said Blue Water Fest was happening,and they were asked to do this as anintegral part of the event now.". Friday night is traditionally known as Boat Night. It is the night before the big race. Family Night is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 22, near the Black River and 10th Street Bridge. The fun kicks off Wednesday, July 13 in Downtown Port Huron with the Rotary International Day Parade. This festival should be about downtown Port Huron, she said. Some of the nonprofits represented include Blue Water Safe Horizons, Blue Water Area Humane Society, Harbor Impact Ministries and KidsInDistress Services. "But safety comes first. 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. 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. Historically the week kicks off Wednesday with theRotary Club International Day Parade, Family Night on Thursday, and the city's biggest party of the year with Boat Night on Friday. There will be a Boat Week Vendor Show from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 22, and Friday, July 23,along Huron Avenuefrom Grand River to the bridge. //jQuery("#message_alertIMG_0").html("No closings reported yet"); The Shore Course is all about finding wind at night, Clark said. The challenge ofthis Cove Island Course? The Ironton's captain and six sailors clambered into a lifeboat but it was . Can you explain it too me? Things may feel like they're getting back to normal as thousands descend on to downtown Port Huron in the next week for Boat Week festivities.Many of the same familiarmainstays will remain intact. Fireworks will take place at dusk Thursday evening at Desmond Landing. The historic race began in 1925 and Bayview Yacht Club in Detroittakes pride in noting it's the longest consecutively runningfreshwater sailboat race. We arrive on Thursday, I think thats 9 Days? Changeable weather conditions in open water that stays colder and tends to generate squalls and larger wave action than most races, he said. Port Huron Downtown Development Authority Director Cynthia Cutright said although the plan was originally to just close Quay Street west and east of Huron Avenue, when organizers realized how busythe festivalcould be, they reconsidered. The numberof mannequins has been reduced from 20 to 11for safety reasons. Really? The Great Lakes are known for having storms, and you need enough discipline to handle adversity.". The best locations to watch passing ships, freighters & ice floes in-person or virtually from anywhere. 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. Sailing with just two people, called double-handed, requiresspecial skill and courage. 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. Adorable village of pop-up shops in Downtown Port Austin. . Were having a petting zoo for sure, she said, and organizers are still trying to line up pony rides. July 13, 2022 Local News Boats, carnival rides, concerts, and fireworks all part of Port Huron's annual Boat Week celebration. We bench press, dead lift, row. "The Mackinac race is considered the crown jewel of the Great Lakes," Brown said. McGee works the foredeck, meaning she's in charge of the very front of the North American 40 sailboat, setting up, launchingand taking down sails. "It's an amazing sport, an ancient sport," she said. There is also a complimentary shuttle that can take you around town. Float entries will be judged and there will be money prizes for the top three. I'm a little nervous.". Then, visit Michigans only Challenger Learning Center, an immersive space themed experience. Coming Soon in Spring 2023! The Port Huron Rotary International Day Parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Port Huron on Wednesday, July 11, 2022. Putin must lose. For updates and more information visit Downtown Port Hurons website and Facebook page. Cutright said organizers have planned for a smaller Blue Water Festbecause they didnt know restrictions would be liftedby July 1. 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. Video footage shows the 191-foot Ironton - lost in September 1984 - sitting upright on the lake bottom - 'remarkably preserved' by the cold, fresh water. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused much of Boat Week's activitiesto be canceled in 2020, it won'tkeep downtown Port Huronfrom celebratingthis year. Slectionnez Grer les paramtres pour grer vos prfrences. Port Huron Twp.'s 1951 caboose from the Grand Trunk railroad has been restored to that of a working caboose. Race competition was crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, reducing entries to just 81 boatsin 2020 and 172 in 2021. /* closing frontend */ The Blue Water River Walk is a unique location to watch freighter traffic, view the St. Clair River. If we are doing a sail change maneuver, I will wake her.". Extreme creativity is oftenrequired, she said, noting howfriends on the Jenneau49 "Hyperborea"once tore asail in a 50 mile-per-hour gust and they ended up Gorilla-taping along the tear, drilling holes in the taped sail and zip-tying the holes to stitch it up againin a MacGyver move that saved the day. var myObj_closing = JSON.parse(data); var count_closing = myObj_closing.count; Each mannequin will represent a nonprofit. The pre Show stuff starts Sunday, that's 6 Days from today, Wednesday, the event is a week long. Contact Bryce Airgood at (810) 989-6202 or bairgood@gannett.com. Activitiesincludepony rides,apetting zoo, live music, temporary tattoos, carnival games, craftsand giveaways. During Blue Water Fest, both locals and visitors take in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of one of Michigans oldest and largest parties. Take a picturesque tour of Port Huron for 10 cents per person visiting 51 locations. There will also bestreetclosuresstartingat 5 p.m.Wednesday, July 21,for the entirety of thePort Huron Rotary Clubs International Day Parade. The party will keep going on Friday with Boat Night. As Family Night wraps up around dusk, there will be fireworksfromVantage Point. Follow her on Twitter @bairgood123. Port Huron, MI 48060 US . . I think. Big The Musical TVA. SHOWS | McMorran Place | Port Huron Upcoming Events Buy Tickets Buy Tickets Concerts Beatlemania LIVE! Editor's Note: Family members of reporter Phoebe Wall Howard competein the Bayview Mackinac Race as members of the Port Huron Yacht Club. She does foresee people partying for Boat Night this year. 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. "I am someone who does function better on a little bit more sleep. The date is July 14thfrom 5:00 9:00 p.m. Boats will start leaving the Black River at 9 a.m. and there will be a steady stream for hours.. Boat Week leads up to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race Saturday, July 24. July 5, 2022. There will be no Canadian boats andCanada has still not opened its waters to recreationalwatercraft, so all boats will be on the Shore Course. She grew up sailing with her father and grandfather, starting at age 7. var custom_type_str = ""; var custom_status_str = ""; var closing_per_page = "20"; //WD-2023 The Art Barn Project is a cultural attraction of murals, sculpture & re-configurations of classic barns. Just a little bit of everything will be down there, Cutright said. 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 Woman's Life Chapters 800 & 808, are sponsoring FREE Family Activities on Thursday night of the Blue Water Fest . There is also a marine supply store on site. Festival admission is FREE to the general public. Port Austin, MI 48467 US, Phone: (989) 738-7600 E-Mail Address: chamber@portaustinarea.com Region: Port Austin Website, Port Austin, MI US, Region: Port Austin Website, 800 Military St. Port Huron Museum presents Whisky tasting & A Highland Evening! "When I was real little, my dad was always, like, 'Someday we could do the Mackinac race together.' To keep updated with Blue Water Festactivitiespeople can visitthe downtown Port HuronFacebookpage and website. "I will let Merritt sleep in three-hour increments when conditions allow. Home of The Hallway Entertainment. Friday night is boat night, with the Port Huron Yacht club open to the public, and country star Dylan Scott performing at night. Click HERE to get tickets! His crew, all Canadian, includes an accountant, an aerospaceengineer, a lawyer and a police officer. The longer course typically adds a lot ofinto-the-wind racing. Port Austin, MI 48467 US, Phone: (989) 738-8663 Region: Port Austin Website, Various Locations MI US, 1219 Military St. Although some things will be similar like Family Night and the parade,others will be different, like the lack of a carnival. If theres badweatherit will be postponed toFriday,July 23, Cutright said. Sponsored by the Bayview Yacht Club of Detroit, the race begins at the southern tip of Lake Huron just off the coast of Port Huron and heads north to Mackinac Island. TheRotary International Day Parade will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 21, with the theme decades, which was supposed to be the theme for last years 100thparade. "You have an adrenaline experience when you're competing nonstop for two days," said Scott Sellers, 50, a private equity manager. "They were not going to drop out of the Mackinac race," McGee said laughing, and crediting skipper Marc Uhrich of North Jackson, Ohio. 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. 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. She'll use a flashlight at nightto watch little telltales on the sail to track wind shifts and harness the gusts. 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. "People can die out there," he said. Mannequins Making A Difference will be staged on the corner of Grand River and Huron Ave by Country Style Marketplace on Thursday and Friday. 9 min read Boats are docked along the Black River during Boat Week. Once they get there, fun and frivolity commences on the island. You may not bring your own alcohol, Cutright said, which has always been a rule. Still, preparation has been especially important to Johnson. Operation Transformations Family Night will be entertaining families on Thursday, July 14th. Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Region: Port Huron Website, 720 McMorran Blvd. Scott Sellersand his daughter have trained extensivelyon their J/111, too. Jim Ketchum. The US cargo ship met an abrupt end after . Port Huron, MI 48060 US, Phone: (810) 201-5513 Region: Port Huron Website, Thomas Edison Parkway Port Huron 48060 US, 51 Court St. The Blue Water Street Fair will be set up on Thursday and Friday featuring over 70 arts and crafts vendors. For Boat Night, Blue Water Festispartnering with Boats & Bootsfor aconcert in a lot by the Zebra Bar as the main event. A few wives of crew members won't let sailors compete in the Mackinac race, fearing for their lives, Johnson said. Sothere will be pretty strict security around that lot, she said. St. Clair Shores sailor Tim Prophit prepares for 39th Bayview to Mackinac boat race. Narrated sightseeing boat tour of Lake Huron & the St. Clair River from Port Huron. Port Huron, MI 48060 US, E-Mail Address: experiencecenter@sc4.edu Region: Port Huron Website, 318 Grand River St. Downtown Port Huron restaurants will serve bite-size food samples from noon to 2 pm. Discover exciting activities for everyone in your family in Michigan's Thumbcoast! Clear yet? Contact Bryce Airgood at (810) 989-6202 or bairgood@gannett.com. 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. For more information on docking accommodations, contact the PHYC Harbormaster. Take a self-guided Heritage Tour through the history of Michigan's Thumbcoast. "I've been working a very, very long time working up to this," Merritt Sellers told the Free Press. The show part is NEXT weekend. Who's ready for the Blue Water Fest and Boat Week? Schedule your private ride and they'll bring the pub to you! Theywill be there from around5 to 10 p.m.July 22 and July 23. Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresseIP, Navigation et recherche lors de lutilisation des sites Web et applications Yahoo. 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