Downtown Bay City

Princess Wenonah sails through Bay City’s history

Visitors to the Princess Wenonah learn about local history while viewing freighters close up, observing local wildlife and activities on the Saginaw River, and gaining a unique perspective on the city's bridges.

YAC, the United Way of Bay County, and the Bay Area Community Foundation run a Back 2 School program to outfit kids with clothing, shoes, school supplies, and more.
United Way of Bay County program equips students with confidence

With a new name and renewed commitment, the Barbara and Gary Bosco Back 2 School Program is dedicated to helping students in Bay County start the 2025-26 school year feeling empowered.  

The local NAACP marks Juneteenth with two celebrations in Bay City

A free health and wellness fair and a party in Wenonah Park each mark the 2025 observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in 1865.

Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13

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

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.

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.   

A sunset cruise aboard the Princess Wenonah includes music, food, and a view of the bridges of Bay City. During the week, the Princess Wenonah offers free history tours. The tours quickly sell out.
Experience local charm when summer brings festivals and more to Bay County

Get out your calendars, summer fun is just around the corner. Highlights include the return of the Appledore IV, the Bay City Fireworks Festival, and Wednesdays in the Park.

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
Give Local Bay 2025 is bigger than ever, with teen involvement and more activities

Give Local Bay event on May 6 raises money for more than 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties. The event also aims to raise the visibility of nonprofits in our community while encouraging youth philanthropy.

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