Fun events on the horizon
The weather seems to be finally turning around today and it looks promising for next week as well. This is good because there are some pretty nice events happening around Munising in the coming weeks. Here’s a rundown of a few for the rest of June.
MUNISING
Munising Bay Arts Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2009 – 9am-4pm
Munising, Bayshore Park
This all day event takes place at beautiful Bayshore Park and highlights the work of area artists. Come enjoy the company of artists, listen to great music and see a demo of the new bread oven. There will also be a silent auction. The Munising Bay Arts Association hosts this event.
Pictured Rocks Road Race
“Run for the Red Cross”
Sunday, June 28, 2009 – start time 8am
City of Munising
The event actually consists of 3 different events – something for everyone!
Half-Marathon: This unique course (13.2 miles) travels in and around the hills that surround the city of Munising. The course consists of both paved and wooded trails as well as a few hill climbs to challenge the runners.
5K: This race consists of a less challenging course but it still has the beautiful Munising scenery.
Fun Run: The name says it all! Come walk all or part of the 13.2-mile course and enjoy the outdoors. Walkers may start anytime prior to 7:30am.
All racers will be finishing on the track at R.W. Nebel Memorial Field and you’re invited to come cheer them on! Visit www.picturedrocksroadrace.com for info.
GRAND MARAIS
9th Annual Splash-In-The-Bay
Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Grand Marais harbor
Seaplanes from all over the U.S. and Canada will be descending on the area for the festival to compete in the various competitions schedule for Saturday. Come out and see the planes, talk to the pilots and watch the flying competitions.
Grand Marais Garden Tour
Saturday, June 27, 2009 – 9am-4pm
Start at Edmund T. Warren Park
We invite you to spend a relaxed and inspiring day in many beautiful private gardens that reflect the unique lifestyle of their owners. For $10, you’ll be able to attend gardens, win some great garden related door prizes. There will also be a plant sale, live music, an art fair and silent auction.
So make plans now to attend these great events in the next coming weeks. Wait till you see what’s happening in July!
