Bay City

Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13

Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.

Shane Dietrich of Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters is one of the honorees from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Four charter boat captains from Bay County earn national awards

The 2025 Angler's Choice Award honors charter boat captains for high customer satisfaction and reliability scores.

Riverside Art Festival returns to Downtown Bay City this weekend

The Riverside Art Festival is expected to fill Downtown Bay City with art, music, food, and thousands of people on June 14 and 15.

M-61 Meats brings farm-to-table meat to the market, located near First Street and the Jefferson Project.
Farmers markets bloom in Downtown Bay City and Auburn

Farmers markets in Downtown Bay City and Auburn deliver fresh produce, handcrafted items, grain-fed meats, handcrafted items, and more this summer.

Forgot your life jacket at home while visiting the Bay City State Park? No problem. You can borrow one for the day.
Voices of Youth: Five ideas for kids and teens to unlock summer adventures

Right now, the 2025-26 school year feels far away, but it will arrive faster than you think. Make a plan now to make the most of this summer.

Wampum crosses the finish line in a Main & Jib race.
‘Family Fun Racing’ program sets sail to boost Saginaw Bay’s race scene

A new training initiative aims to teach sailors how to race on sailboats. The program hopes to get more people involved in races on the Saginaw Bay.

The 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System is set for July 31-Aug. 2
Annual book sale is a page-turning opportunity to support your community

Your next great read (or ten great reads) await at the 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System Book Sale, set for July 31-Aug. 2.   

Nine Bay County high school seniors volunteered more than 400 hours during their high school careers, earning the Youth Changemaker Award, part of the Governor’s Youth Service Awards.
Nine graduating seniors earn accolades for their volunteer work during high school

The Michigan Governor Youth Service Awards acknowledge Michigan youth for their achievements and encourages youth to engage in a lifetime of service.

Great White will take the stage at the Labadie Rib Fest on Fri., July 25, as part of a four-day music and BBQ celebration.
Labadie Rib Fest returns, bringing barbecue, music, and more, to Veterans Park this summer

The Labadie Rib Fest takes place in Veterans Memorial Park on Bay City’s West Side from July 24 through 27.  

The Literacy Council provides the training and tools needed to work with children or adults.
Local literacy advocates say unplugging the phones and engaging with kids builds fundamental skills

The Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center and the Bay-Arenac Great Start Collaborative offer several different ways parents and kids can connect while building key literacy skills. We promise that many of them will be fun for both kids and adults.  

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