Transcript Slide 1 - Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area

Winter Festival
February 16 & 17, 2013
It’s Michigan’s Winter Free Fishing Weekend & State Park Project Go! Get Outdoors Day! Activities focus on getting out and exploring
Michigan’s Winter Wonderland. Family Ice Fishing Derby, Snow Angel Contest, Snow Snake Tournament, Winter Wildlife Workshops,
Live Animal Programs, Backyard Bird Feeding Workshops, Snowshoeing, Owl Calling Hike and more!
Bunny Hop Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Begins at 11:00 am. Age Groups are 3 and Under; 4 to 7 years; and 8 to 11 years. The Easter Bunny will be here to visit so bring your
camera. Prizes will be awarded to the children with the prize winning eggs.
Wetland Wake-Up Day
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Get ready for spring! Learn about migratory birds, Adopt-a-shoreline program, hibernating herps and how to improve wildlife habitat in
your own backyard. Fun family-focused activities which include a Migratory Bird Kite Fly-up, butterfly houses & feeders, turtle napping
stones, toad houses, bird watching projects and more!
Free Fishing Festival
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Family fishing derby, youth fishing clinic, kid’s casting contest, special “how to” programs, Michigan fisheries exhibits and presentations.
water safety presentations and fishing crafts too! Designed to get your family hooked on fishing!
Beach Wellness Volleyball Tournament & Run By the Bay
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Volleyball teams compete on the shores of The Saginaw Bay, concerts, and all day fun in the sun! 5k and 10k walk and/or run along the
shores of The Saginaw Bay and a kids fun run. All proceeds generated benefit the Bay City State Recreation Area.
Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
August 3 & 4, 2013
Our most popular special event weekend features: Michigan’s State Championship Duck & Goose calling tournament, MDHA 2011
Michigan Waterfowl Stamp Competition, Wildlife Arts & Craft Show, Duck Hunter & Outdoor Outfitter’s Expo, Waterfowl Calling
Clinic, Waterfowl Carving Contest, Parent-Youth canoe race, live animal programs, dog retrieving fun trial, DNR Information booths,
hunting video simulator and a whole lot more!
Trunk or Treat
Saturdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, & Oct. 12
Starts at 5:30 pm. Set up your vehicle in the day use area of the park to hand out candy to kids who will be trick-or-treating both in the
campground and the day use parking lot.
Mother Nature’s Halloween Trail
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Animal actors will share information about Michigan’s most misunderstood wildlife, their shrinking wetland habitat and how they benefit
man, as you take a guided hike along a pumpkin lit trail. FREE refreshments, crafts and fun for the entire family!
2013 Campground Events for Registered Campers Only
Pet Palooza ~ June 15
Christmas in July ~ July 20
RECREATION
PASSPORT REQUIRED
ON ALL VEHICLES,
EVENTS
ARE FREE!!
Campground Theme Day ~ August 17
Fall Harvest Celebration ~ Sept. 28, Oct. 5, & Oct. 12
*NEW* - Tailgate Party Weekend – Nov 2nd (U-M vs. MSU game)
Campground Open ALL Year
Bathroom Buildings & Sanitation Station Water Available May 1 st – Nov 1st
(subject to change)
For more information on general public events please call (989) 667-0717.
For campground events and Trunk-or-Treat, call 989-684-3020.
Campground Reservations - www.michigan.gov/baycity or 800-447-2757