THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024:
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024:
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024:
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024:
REMINDERS:
- 3-10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions, Veteran's Memorial Park
- 5 - 9:30pm: Battle of the Bands sponsored by Boyne City PirateFest: Doors open at 5pm, and the Battle starts at 6pm. Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024:
- 12 - 6pm: Arts & Crafts Show + Food Trucks, Veterans Memorial Park
- Craft Show Vendor Application SOLD OUT OF BOOTHS
- Food Truck Vendor Application SOLD OUT OF SLOTS
- 3 - 10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions, Veteran's Memorial Park
- 3:30 - 4:30pm: FREE Morel Seminar: Morel hunting seminar presented by Tony Williams, five-time winner of the "National Competitive Hunt." Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park
- 5:30 - 9:30pm: Morel Wine & Dine sponsored by Boyne Area Chamber: This event sells out every year so reserve your tickets early online or by calling 231.582.6222, $105 per person. Beach House Restaurant
- 7 - 10pm: Karaoke Contest + Party: DJ T-Bone will be spinning tunes and hosting a Karaoke Contest with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024:
- 7:30 - 8:40am: Registration for 64th Annual National Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt, Boyne City High School
- 8 am - Noon: Farmers Market, Veterans Memorial Park
- 9 -11am: 64th Annual National Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt sponsored by Boyne City Kiwanis, Boyne City High School 10am - 6pm: Arts & Crafts Show + Food Trucks, Veterans Memorial Park
- Craft Show Vendor Application SOLD OUT OF BOOTHS
- Food Truck Vendor Application SOLD OUT OF SLOTS
- 10am - 6pm: 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.
- 10am - 6pmpm: Boyne Area Skate Park Fundraiser: Mini skateboard lessons on basics and tricks by donation benefiting the construction of the future Boyne Area Skate Park. Veteran's Memorial Park
- 11am - 10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions, Veteran's Memorial Park
- 12 - 3pm: TASTE OF MORELS, our Premiere Event: Largest concentration of morel mushroom cooking in the WORLD. Local 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 Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
- 4 - 5pm: Great Morel Giveaway: Enter to win a pound of morels or a $50 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 4pm at Freshwater Art Gallery and travel through downtown in the "Morel Mob" until drawings are done. Must be present to win.
- 2024 Great Morel Giveaway Participating Businesses - TBD
- 7 - 11pm: 64th MOTHERLOAD BASH, presented by Boyne City Hardware & Boyne Mountain Resort: Rock out to The Family Tradition Band, voted "Best Band" by Hour Detroit Magazine specializing in classic country rock; 21+ older with cash bar. $10 Admission. Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024:
- 12 - 3pm: 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), $60 per person, Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
- Pre-registration is required, plus a picture of the painting found here.
- 12 - 3pm: Arts & Crafts Show, Veterans Memorial Park
- Craft Show Vendor Application SOLD OUT OF BOOTHS
- Food Truck Vendor Application SOLD OUT OF SLOTS
- 12 - 5pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions, Veteran's Memorial Park
REMINDERS:
- All city parks are tobacco, drug and weapon free.
- Dogs are not allowed in city parks during special events and festivals.