What to See and Do in the Central Lower Peninsula Region of Michigan
Michigan Life's Region 7 Central Lower Peninsula Area including Arenac County, Bay County, Clare County, Iosco County, Isabella County, Midland County, Ogemaw County, Roscommon County Michigan.
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What to See and Do in Region 7 -Central Lower Peninsula
 As featured on the Emmy award-winning television program Under the Radar Michigan in April 2012 located in the heart of Downtown Bay City, Find us minutes from I-75 using exit 162A. |
 In operation since 1876, the lighthouse is the feature of the Tawas Point State Park, situated on a 200 acre peninsula that defines the southeast boundary of Tawas Bay. The 70 foot lighthouse is open for tours six days a week from May through September. |
 January 20, 21 & 27, 2024 The premier ice fishing festival in north central Michigan that happens Friday, Saturday and Sunday, on the last two weekends in January. The festival is held at the southern DNR boat launch, off of M-55 near the Pines theater and Pineview Golf Course. |
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 Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Step back in time into the historic landmark and restored turn-of-the-century building that houses both a Modern Craft Winery Tasty Room and The Silver Lining Boutique. You’ll be telling your friends about your Taste Adventure here! |
 45,000-square-foot indoor waterpark designed for toddlers, tweens, teens, and adults. It will feature a waver rider, one body slide, one bowl slide, a rock climbing wall, lazy river, children's play area and a private adult pool, hot tub & sauna. |
 Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Our Winery and our very first Tasting Room, Au Gres is our home, our heart and our hideout. A comfortable, relaxed setting in the quaint town center of Au Gres, our doors are open to the adventure enthusiast! |
 April 25-28, 2024 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival invites you to witness hometown hospitality at it’s best and join us for this annual spring festival in the "sweetest" little town anywhere around! It was 1958 when the earliest Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival was held in Shepherd. |
 Rose Valley Winery is committed to making quality wines from locally-grown, cold-hardy grapes. We strive to present the Gifts of Nature in a simple and personal manner. |
 Spending time this Christmas Season at the Rooftop Reindeer Farm will be a joy for the entire family. Find dates and times when you can visit and maybe even see Santa on Roftop Reindeer Calendar. |
 2023 Dates: TBA The first Gladwin County Fair was held in 1909 in Gladwin. Many years passed with fair events being held until 1953 when funds were not generated to pay premiums on items exhibited. |
 Saturday December 9, 2023 at 5 PM Hometown Christmas Parades are absolutely the most fun family events mark your calendars to attend Harrison's Annual Fire Department Lighted Christmas Parade |
 July 18 - 22, 2023 Established in 1890 (incorporated in 1946), the Arenac County Fair has been offering fun and educational experiences for every age! |
 March 13th - 17th, 2024 Numerous activities are planned for the biggest event that Clare puts on. You don't have to be Irish to celebrate this phenomenal gathering-EVERYONE'S IRISH DURING THIS EVENT! An estimated 10,000 people attend the Clare Irish Festival to participate in the fun! |
 February 16-17, 2024 The Higgins Lake/Roscommon WinterFest is a two-day celebration of winter in the Higgins Lake/Roscommon Area, held the same weekend as Michigan DNR’s Free Fishing weekend. Your badge will get you entry to events including pancake breakfast, cardboard sled race, broomball, Kids Karnival, chili cook-off and more. |
 July 23 - 29, 2023 Enjoy amusement rides, entertainment, rodeos, derbies, tractor pulls and more at the annual Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair at the Isabella Fairgrounds in Mt Pleasant, Michigan. |
 February 8-10, 2024 Harrison, Michigan can't wait for spring to golf! Each year in February they dust off their golf clubs and invite visitors to play in this uproarious golf tournament on frozen Budd Lake in downtown Harrison. This fun event is played with tennis balls on a 9-hole course. |
 July 24 - 29, 2023 The Iosco County Fair in Hale,Michigan offers thrilling grandstand events, we will always have an array of free entertainment happening all throughout the fair. Some of these will be our wild and crazy Barnyard Olympics, Farmer John and The Barnyard Express Show, livestock/horse shows, livestock auction, music, games for all ages and more! |
 June 8, 2024 The Annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival is hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees open to adults 21 years of age and older (valid driver’s license or state issued ID required). Are you a beer connoisseur? Then you will love the annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival. |
 August 8-12, 2023 The Bay County Fair is a great place for the whole family. It features Livestock Exhibitions followed by a Sale, Horse Shows, Still Projects, Midway Fun, It is our aim and intent to build a fair that showcases the county's agriculture as well as being of interest to all county residents. |
