Bay Harbor's In Water Boat Show slated for Friday through Sunday
BAY HARBOR — A popular kick-off-to-summer event is slated to return to both the lawns and docks at the Bay Harbor marina this weekend.
The 20th annual In Water Boat Show kicks off this Friday, June 17 with around 50 different boats of all shapes, ages and sizes for enthusiasts to enjoy. The lawns will also have their share of boats and other activities for families and kids to enjoy.
"Even with the shortages we are facing around the world right now, we will still have a great show," said harbormaster Martin Leemaster.
"All the local guys like Walstrom Marine and Irish Boat Shop will be here and we will have sailboats, kayaks and all sorts of boats. Audi will be here with some cars, we'll have a helicopter, GEM cars and more. Most everything is nautical themed but our marina, lawns and dock will be full," he said.
The annual Father's Day Weekend event always strives to be family friendly, and this year is no different.
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Alongside the watercraft, there will be a tiki island obstacle course available for kids, live entertainment with the Waterbaby Brass Band and Chris Calleja and more.
"We have all sorts of things going on and this is all paired with all of Bay Harbor's new stores and restaurants that people can check out as well," said Leemaster.
Leemaster also took time to look back over the event's 20 years and is glad the Village of Bay Harbor has been able to keep it going for so long.
"I'm glad we are able to do this. We have the location for it and it really helps us have a fun way of kicking off the season as people get up this way," he said.
"Since we started it, it's become the biggest show like this in the Great Lakes area and we want to keep that going. Especially so as our venue is sitting on beautiful Lake Michigan. It's really special."
This weekend's 20th annual In Water Boat Show in the Village of Bay Harbor takes place noon-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The event and parking are free and the event is open to anyone and everyone of all ages.
More information and event specifics can be found online at www.bayharbor.com.
Contact reporter Sean Miller at smiller@petoskeynews.com. Follow him on Twitter, @seanmillerpnr, and Instagram, @sean_everest.
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