Downtown Bay City

The Bay Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a quilt exhibit. In 2011, it took volunteers two days to set up this exhibit.

Quilting and herbs keep two local groups connected to Bay City’s heritage

Old Thyme Herb Society of Bay County and the Bay Heritage Quilters Guild keep historic skills alive and celebrate our past.

Poster courtesy of the Cool City Car Show and Cruz
Cool cars will cruise through a historic West Bay City neighborhood in July

The Cool City Car Show and Cruz, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, returns to Bay City's West Side this year.

Before and after the speakers, business representatives had a chance to mingle and talk about partnerships.
Supplier Summit held in Bay City helps match businesses with new vendors

Private businesses and governmental units met with small business leaders to talk about potential new partnerships

Fishing tournaments look for communities with good fishing as well as family activities on shore. Bay County met both those requirements in 2023, resulting in four major tournaments planning to fish our waters in 2024. (Photo Credit: Scott Baker)
Bay City lands four fishing tournaments this summer

Hundreds of anglers will visit the Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River in June and August for four high-profile fishing tournaments. The tournaments should have a substantial impact on the local economy.

Chamber CEO Magen Samyn greets guests at the Eye Opener Breakfast. The Chamber is one of the agencies working to recruit and retain talented people to work in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Talent recruitment: Hey, Bay City! focuses on reversing the decline in population

Businesses, government, colleges, and economic development agencies are working together to attract and retain young people in the Great Lakes Bay Region

From ghost hunting kits to telescopes, the Bay County Library System loans out much more than books

The Bay County Library System debuted its Library of Things in February, making a range of sporting equipment, gaming systems, and technology available to library cardholders

The Annual Bay City Fireworks Festival fills the sky with lights and the parks with music and carnival rides on July 4, 5, and 6..
Your guide to Bay County’s 2024 summer festival schedule

Summer festivals bring music, food, and fun to communities throughout Bay County, Here, we highlight some of your options for summer entertainment.

The Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank provides thousands of diapers every year to families who need a little help. 
Half of U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers; Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank can help

The Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank relies on donations, grants, and volunteers to provide thousands of diapers to families in two counties

A new Delta College Public Media documentary focuses on the cannabis industry in the region

Award-winning documentarian takes a look at the cannabis industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Graphic courtesy of the Bay Arts & Culture Commission
Bay City Family Fun Fair on Sat., April 27 promotes summer activities

The Spring 2024 Family Fun Fair highlights summer activities available through a range of local organizations

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