Wenonah Park

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Teen and tween entrepreneurs are invited to a July 29 business expo in Wenonah Park

Registration is open now for a July 29 Youth Entrepreneurship Expo in Downtown Bay City. Kids under 18 are invited to display their wares, but people of all ages are invited to browse and buy products.  

The bandshell in Wenonah Park before renovations. (Photo courtesy of the Rowley family.)
Music speaks to Bay City’s growing statewide reputation as an entertainment destination

From rock and country concerts in the evenings to festivals and kids shows during the day, Bay City’s parks are the setting for entertainment all summer long  

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
Give Local Bay: Mark your calendar for the 2nd of May

The ninth annual Give Local Bay event helps donors maximize their gift to more than 50 different nonprofit agencies in Bay and Arenac counties  

"What a Swell Party! A Celebration Tribute to Leeds Bird" runs on April 1. (Photo courtesy of The Bay City Players)
Five decades of friendship and collaboration: Kevin Cole on working with Leeds Bird

“What a Swell Party! A Celebration Tribute to Leeds Bird” will be a journey down memory lane celebrating 50 years of collaboration between Leeds Bird and Kevin Cole. Showtimes are 3 and 8 p.m. April 1 at the Bay City Players Theater.  All proceeds benefit Bay City Players.  

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
Spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks and business districts during the United Way Day of Caring

An army of volunteers will spend Fri., April 21 sprucing up Wenonah Park, Carroll Park, Downtown Bay City, the Midland Street Business District and other areas during the annual United Way Day of Caring.

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..
Band known for hit power ballads in the 1990s is headliner at the Bay City Fireworks Festival

FireHouse, known for its chart-topping hits in the early 1990s, headlines the Bay City Fireworks Festival 2023.

Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered for a few hours on Sundays between now and Christmas.
Bay City shines bright like a diamond during the holiday season

Elaborate holiday displays fill Bay City with light and color, thanks to the work of local volunteers and business owners.

Marjo Jaroch, the new Executive Director for the DDA and DMB, says she wants to build connections between downtown and the other business districts.
Q&A with Michael Bacigalupo, the Bay City Downtown Development Authority’s new Director

The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the eighth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the region.

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges

New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.  

Today, the Third Street Waterfall Park provides a picturesque backdrop for senior photos and selfies. A century ago, though, it was in the midst of a district known for debauchery.
A walking tour of Bay City offers a glimpse of how Hell’s Half Mile earned its notorious nickname

Hell’s Half Mile, which includes a six-block strip along Bay City’s waterfront, earned its notorious nickname in the late 1800s when lumberjacks filled the streets and saloons every spring.  

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