Dates Announced for Petoskey Festival on the Bay
Petoskey's 7th Annual Festival on the Bay offers free music, family fun and activities on beautiful Lake Michigan.
PETOSKEY, MI, May 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Petoskey's 7th Annual Festival on the Bay will be held August 14, 15 and 16. Petoskey, Michigan is nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan and boasts million-dollar sunsets over Little Traverse Bay. The festival celebrates all that Northern Michigan has to offer.
The festival focuses on local and regional musical talent with a spectacular range of music to choose from. Performances begin at noon on Friday and Saturday in the Entertainment Tent and all festival concerts are free.
The Children's Area offers activities for families including the KHQ Bounce House, the NorthWings of SEE-North birds of prey exhibit, games, crafts and more. The Children's Area will be open Friday afternoon from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Festival on the Bay offers many free activities including the Jiimaan Canoe challenge, kayak demonstrations, an award-winning sandcastle artist and free rides in the Jiimaan Canoe and the RE/MAX tethered balloon. Downtown shoppers will have a chance to win a treasure chest full of prizes from downtown businesses in the Treasures in Petoskey contest. Pennsylvania Park in downtown Petoskey will feature Concerts in the Park on Friday and the annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday.
Competitive sporting events during Festival on the Bay include volleyball games, the Wellness Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, and the Triathlon and Duathlon on Sunday.
Festival-goers are invited to witness the breath-taking beauty of the sunset over Little Traverse Bay during the Celebration of the Sunset. Street performers will be entertaining along the waterfront before the sunset Friday and Saturday evening.
"Waterfront Park is such a great backdrop for the fun and music of Festival on the Bay," stated Carlin Smith, President of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. "With plenty of room for musical performances, kid's activities and our beautiful sunset display, there will be something for everyone to enjoy."
Petoskey Festival on the Bay is an event for the whole family, with free music, children's activities and competitive events. For more information, contact the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce at (231) 347-4150 or visit http://www.petoskeyfestival.com
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