Summerfest in the Tawases July 10th-12th! Events Friday at Shoreline Park U.S. 23 Tawas City:
Noon-9pm: Bouncy Houses
6pm: Cornhole Tournament $50 a team
7-8:30pm: Live music featuring “The Smokie Links”
Events Saturday:
9am: Tawas Wellness Warriors & Tawas Chamber 5K Walk & Run & 10K Run at The Collective, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas
11am-4pm: Paws On The Porch with Iosco County Animal Shelter at Tawas Bay Art Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas
6pm: Car Cruise. Line Up at Dean Arbour Ford
M-55 Tawas City at 5pm
7-10pm: Street Dance on Newman Street
Events Sunday:
8am-Noon: 63rd annual Iosco County Airport Fly-In & Breakfast. AYCE pancakes, eggs and a serving of sausage. Adults $10, kids 5-12 $5 4 and under free.
8am-3pm: Car Show on Newman Street
11am-3pm: Paws On The Porch with Iosco County Animal Shelter at Tawas Bay Art Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas
3pm: Car Show Awards on Newman Street
For more information visit Tawas.com.
USG Alabaster Quarry will hold their annual Free Fishing Day Saturday, July 11th, 8am-2pm, at the quarry ponds on Gypsum Road, off U.S. 23 in Alabaster Township. No license needed. Food trucks, giveaways and loaner equipment available. Rain or shine! All are welcome!
The Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market will be held Saturday at Gateway Park on U.S. 23 in Tawas City from 8am-1pm:
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The 15th Annual Vintage Car Show at the Depot, will be held Saturday, July 11th, 9am-4pm, at the Depot, corner of U.S. 23 and M-61 in Standish. Open to historic vehicles 1934 and older! For more information call 989-812-8954 or check the depot’s Facebook Page.
The Harrisville Harbor Farmers Market is held Saturdays from 9am-1pm, at the Harrisville Harbor upper level parking lot:
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The Northeast Michigan Rocket Association will hold a Model Rocket Launch Saturday, July 11th, 9am, at the Oscoda High School Ball Fields on River Road. Supplies provided, kids can lead countdowns and receive kits to build. For more information call 313-910-5809.
The Tawas City Library Friends Book Sale will be held Saturday, July 11th, 9am-Noon, at the library, 208 North Street in Tawas City. You pick the book, you pick the price! All proceeds support the Tawas City Library and its programs. Rain date is July 18th.
A Veteran Coffee Social will be held Tuesday, June 16th, 10am, at the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Office, 205 East 11th Street, in Mio. It will feature a My Healthy Vet Representative. Come connect with other area Veterans, share resources and build community connections. For more information call 989-826-9500.
A Civil War Encampment & Reenactment will be held at Irons Park in West Branch:
-Saturday, July 11th: 10am, 2pm & 6pm: Drills, marching, skirmishes, gun & cannon firing. 11am: Soldier & Civilian Wear, Noon: Buglers & Drummers; 1pm: Medical on the Battlefield, 3pm: Petticoats on the Battlefield; 5pm: Soldiers Lives; 7pm: Stories from the Battlefield
-Sunday, July 12th: 10am: Drills, Gun & Cannon firing & Chaplain Speaks.
The Tawas Masonic Lodge will be selling Beef Pasties with Gravy Saturday, July 11th, beginning at 10am until gone, at the Lodge on U.S. 23 across from Freel’s Market, in Tawas City.

The Protected Waters (see July 10 event) adventure continues with a hands-on workshop designed for young explorers! Children ages 5 to 9 are invited to discover the wonders of aquatic ecosystems through a fun mix of science, art, and storytelling alongside visiting filmmakers and creators of the video series Protected Waters Jennifer Idol and Alex Rose. During this interactive two-hour workshop, kids will: Explore chemistry by discovering the pH scale through a colorful activity using baking soda and dye. Get creative by coloring their own aquatic plants and animals to see how different habitats fit together. Learn about nature by building a connected food chain to see what happens when a single link is removed. The workshop wraps up with a lively sea-creature puppet show, giving children the perfect chance to create and share their own stories inspired by the magic of the underwater world. This event is free, but to prepare the needed materials, please sign up through the attached website. This event is part of a larger weekend event with Filmmakers Jennifer Idol and Alex Rose. Learn more at their event listing for the Friday night Protected Waters viewing.
Location: 500 West Fletcher Street Alpena, MI 49707
Website: https://www.simpletix.com/e/aquatic-ecosystems-kids-workshop-tickets-279163
Phone: 3137372087

Seminar on three of the most controversial books written on the Bible in the last decade Come & hear how science & medicine can explain many of the Bible's miracles. Example: All the water from the Noah's Flood went underground!
Location: Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 Skeel Oscoda
Phone: 989 254 2103
The 32nd Annual Sunrise Side Wine, Brew & Food Fest will be held Saturday, July 11th, Noon-6pm, at the Harrisville Harbor. Michigan wines, craft beers, local food vendors local artisans and live music. Cost is $20 and includes 2 drink tickets and complimentary glass.
The West Branch Chamber of Commerce will hold their Fireworks Spectacular Saturday, July 11th. Live music with Blake Hinson under the pavilion at West Branch Commons from 4-8pm. Then Fireworks at dusk launched in the field north of Walmart on the Business Loop.
Cool To Duel Dueling Pianos will be held at Knollview Golf Course, on U.S. 23 just south of AuGres Saturday, July 11th. Tickets $35 and includes chicken dinner. Seating at 4:30pm, Dinner at 5:30pm, Show at 6:30pm. To purchase tickets or more information call 989-876-4653.
American Legion Post #422 hosts Karaoke every Saturday night at 7pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, in Hale. All are welcome! For more information call 989-728-5055.
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The Tawas Bay Players will present “Decades of Delight” Variety Show Via Decades of Entertainment and featuring Decade Art by the Tawas Bay Art Gallery:
Friday, July 10th 7pm
Saturday, July 11th 7pm
Sunday, July 12th 7pm
Thursday, July 23rd 7pm
Friday, July 24th 7pm
Saturday, July 25th 7pm
Sunday, July 26th 7pm
At The Tawas Bay Playhouse, 401 Newman Street, East Tawas. For tickets information call 989-362-8373 or visit Tawas Bay Players.Com.