15 reasonsto attend

Petoskey’s Festival on the

Bay

Aug. 14-15

Dianna Stampfler

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What’s New for 2015?

Several new activities are planned for this year’sFestival on the Bay, August 14-15, in Petoskey—nestled along the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Activities are presented by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. These include: BBQ on the Bay, The Paladin Paddle Regatta, Wine on the Water and Silent Disco!

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BBQ on the Bay!

BBQ on the Bay (Saturday | 3-5pm) is an amateur grilling competition open up to 10 area teams with a tasting event that is open to the public for just $5 per person.

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The Paladin Paddle Regatta!

The Paladin Paddle Regatta (Saturday | 5pm) is a cardboard boat race meant to instill fun and excitement on the bay. No matter how fast, slow, big, small, sensible or outrageous your boat is, the first rule is that everyone have fun!

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Wine on the Water!

Wine on the Water (Saturday | 5-8pm) this is your chance to sample wines from the 9 wineries of the Bay View Wine Trail. Taste tickets are just one dollar. Try award-winning wines in this special area.

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Silent Disco!

Silent Disco (Friday & Saturday | 7pm to Midnight). It’s all the rage! Step on into the tent, put on a set of headphones and enjoy great dance hits all night…all in your own little world. Those looking in will just see random dancing, because each person in the tent is listening to their own music on their own headset…inside the tent is quiet (except for the singing and laughing of those inside). On Friday night, Hits 106 KHQ DJ Jimmy Hot Keys will be broadcasting live from 7-9pm.

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For the kids…

Kids’ activities include a large petting zoo, Petoskey stone hunting, face painting, arts and crafts, card games, a youth fishing derby, bouncy house and more. The Children's Area will be open on Friday from 1-7pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm Entry Fee is $2 per child, per day (adults free).

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For the teenagers…

Teenagers aged 14-18 will enjoy the Friday Night Sunset Band Jam, with local bands perform from 9-11pm including Multiverse and Orion Brill. On Saturday night, it’s the Club Electro Sunset Dance Party from 9-11pm with music from DJ DomNom and DJ Krave of D313Gation. The entry fee is $5 per person, each night.

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Friday night musical entertainment…

Friday night, The Jelly Roll Blues Band kicks things off at 5pm, followed by the Petoskey Steel Drum Band at 7pm,Billy Strings and Don Julin at 9pm andThe Cookies at 10pm.

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Saturday night the musical fun continues…

On Saturday, entertainment gets under way at 4pm with Knuckle Fuss, followed by Stereo Artifacts at 5pm, The Drift at 6pm, Mike Logan Comedy at 7pm (and again at 9:30pm), Galactic Sherpas at 7:30pm; The Accidentals at 8:3pm and Detroit Soul Revue closing out the evening from 10pm until Midnight.

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The Big Art Show!

Over 50 artists and crafters from across Michigan will display their creative wares including garden art, painting, jewelry, stonework, pottery, homemade body products and foods like syrup and honey, quilts, totes, clothing, woodwork, glass and rustic art. The Big Art Show runs Saturday, August 15 (10am-5pm) in Pennsylvania Park, downtown.

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Chalk & Chocolate…

The Top of the Michigan Trails Council is teaming up with Crooked Tree Arts Center to present a Chalk Festival. Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome – from the beginner to experienced street artist. Held Saturday, August 15 at 10am in the arboretum in Petoskey's Bayfront Park.

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Color Fun Run!

This is a fundraiser benefiting the YMCA of Northern Michigan. It is an un-timed event for people of all aged and athleticability to enjoy with family, friends, teams, or groups. It is a time to share laughs, smiles and be healthy, all while helping your local YMCA! This is a Color Fun Run / Walk where you get showered in eco-friendly, safe color-based corn starch for children and adults so be sure to wear white shirts!

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All this and SO much more!

Other events throughout the weekend include Canoe & Kayak The Bay, Waterball Competition, Vendors on the Midway and more.

Find the daily schedule of events here.

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Festival on the Bay is GREEN!

Continuing its efforts to “Go Green by the Blue,” Festival on the Bay delivers a commitment to environmental and conservancy issues and recycling efforts. Glass and plastic bottles, paper and plastic cups, and aluminum cans are recyclable through an on-going partnership with Emmet County Recycling. Look for the recycling stations around the festival site and do your part to keep the waterfront and this community clean and green!

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For more information, including hotel details:

The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization which has been working for Northern Michigan since 1920. Currently more than 780 businesses are invested as members of the organization and those members are served by a full-time staff of 4. Member businesses benefit from chamber services in the areas of business promotion, networking, advocacy, economic development, tourism promotion and community enhancement. For hotels and lodging packages in the Petoskey area, click here.

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