Fireworks and Fast Cars, Beer, Boats and more for Dad!

This Father’s Day weekend is full of fun for the Dad in your life….start with Fireworks Friday night in Mackinac City, take a sail with the Inland Seas Association, or check out dozens of cool cars at the Emmet County Fairgrounds! If Dad’s a beer lover, there’s a great event at Jacobs Farm in Traverse City, and if he’s more into boating, Bay Harbor has you covered! 
 
Friday Night Fireworks over the Mackinac Bridge, Fridays through September 3^rd, Dusk                                                    Come to Mackinaw City or St. Ignace Friday nights all summer long, to catch a spectacular fireworks show over the waters of Lake Huron. It’s free, and the perfect way to kick off your weekend with a bang!
 
Great Lakes Discovery Sail with the Inland Seas Association, June 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24                                                  Enjoy a 3-hour, hands-on adventure aboard the 77-foot schooner “Inland Seas”. You’ll act as a scientist collecting fish, plankton, and organisms from the bottom of the lake using real scientific equipment, and even help raise the anchor, hoist the sails, and try your hand at steering the ship! Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under-reserve yours by calling 231-237-4010.
 
Car Show at the Emmet County Fairgrounds, Saturday, June 19, 4-8 p.m.                                                                                   A variety of makes and models will fill the fairgrounds this Saturday. Free admission for viewers.  Entry fee is $5 per vehicle. Those interested in participating can download registration documents on the county website at emmetcounty.org/fairgrounds or visit the Emmet County Fairgrounds and Community Building page on Facebook.
 
Suds and Sun, Saturday, June 19^th, Noon-6pm, Jacobs Farm, Traverse City                                                                        Come join the 3^rd annual “Ultimate Party in the Sun” featuring live music from Snacks and Five, the Pocket and Distant Stars. There will be at least 8 different beer vendors, plus a food truck on site through the event, which will give you the option of pint, and half-pint pours. Get tickets and more info at sudsandsuntc.com
 
Bay Harbor 17^th Annual In-Water Boat Show, Saturday, June 19^th, 10am-8pm                                                                    Join Lite 96.3’s Tim Nixon and bring Dad to the Bay Harbor Lake Marina this Saturday to check out more than 80 in-water and on-land premiere exhibitors, plus kid’s activities, live music and more! Free admission.