Schedule is subject to change. We are working on bringing back the Competitive Hunt and other exciting events...stay tuned for more information.
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
REMINDERS:
- 3 - 10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Veteran's Memorial Park
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
- 12 - 6 pm: Arts & Crafts Show, Veterans Memorial Park
- 3 pm - 10 pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Veterans Memorial Park
- 3:30 - 4:30 pm: Morel Seminar: Free morel hunting seminar presented by Tony Williams, five-time winner of the "National Competitive Hunt." Heated Festival Tent in Veterans Memorial Park
- 5:30 - 9:30 pm: Morelfest Wine & Dine: Stay tuned to the Boyne Area Chambers E-Newsletter for an announcement when registration begins. Sign up for the E-Newsletter by clicking the link at the top of www.boynechamber.com
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
- 9 am - Noon: Farmers Market, Boyne City Hall
- 10 am - 6 pm: Arts & Crafts Show, Veterans Memorial Park
- 10 am - 6 pm: Painting in the Park with Dan: Kids (and adults) can paint their own one-of-a-kind morel masterpiece alongside Daniel Duncan of Duncan Studios. Donations appreciated to cover the cost of materials. Veteran's Memorial Park behind Duncan Studios' booth in the Arts & Crafts Show.
- 11 am - 10 pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Veterans Memorial Park
- 12 - 3 pm: TASTE OF MORELS, our Premiere Event: Largest concentration of morel mushroom cooking in the WORLD. Northern Michigan Chefs prepare morel-infused delicacies and compete for the top three winning dishes as voted on by a panel of celebrity judges. Cash bar available. $10 Admission with tasting tickets for purchase. Heated Festival Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
- 4 - 5 pm: Great Morel Giveaway: Enter to win a pound of morels or a $25 gift certificate at multiple participating downtown businesses. Entries are free and can be made in advance at as many businesses you like. Drawings begin at 4 pm at Freshwater Art Gallery 217 S Lake St, and travel through downtown in the "Morel Mob" until drawings are done. Must be present to win.
- 2023 Great Morel Giveaway Participating Businesses - TBD
- 7 - 11 pm: 63rd MOTHERLOAD BASH, presented by Boyne City Hardware & Boyne Mountain Resort: Rock out in the Festival Tent to The Family Tradition Band, voted "Best Band" by Hour Detroit Magazine specializing in classic country rock; 21+ older with a cash bar. $10 Admission. Heated Festival Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
- 12 - 3 pm: Arts & Crafts Show, Veterans Memorial Park
- 12 - 3 pm: Paint & Sip with Duncan Studios: Create a one-of-a-kind Michigan Morel painting with detailed instruction by artist Dan Duncan, complimentary glass of wine or beer (cash bar afterwards), and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Boyne City High School Culinary Students, $65 per person, Heated Festival Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
- Pre-registration is required, plus a picture of the painting found here.
- 12 - 5 pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Veterans Memorial Park
REMINDERS:
- All city parks are tobacco, drug and weapon free.
- Dogs are not allowed in city parks during special events and festivals.
