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
- 5 - 9pm: Music & Karaoke Party hosted by Boyne Area Chamber featuring cash bar with wine from Boyne Valley Vineyards, beer and cocktails from Muskrat Distilling, plus food by Boyne River Grill. $10 admission, Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023:
- 12 - 6pm: Arts & Crafts Show + Food Trucks, Veterans Memorial Park
- 3 - 10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Veterans 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: Morelfest Wine & Dine: This event sells out every year so reserve your tickets early by calling the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at 231.582.6222, $95 per person. Beach House Restaurant
- 8 - 10pm: The Tropic Brothers Live: Hilarious, tongue in cheek live stage show, "Marketplace" featuring old-school vaudeville, comedy show from multi-world record holder, Tommy Tropic and crew (rated PG-13). $10 per person, cash bar available, Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
- 7:30 - 8:30am: Registration for 63rd Annual National Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt, Boyne City High School
- 8 - 10am: Community Breakfast, Boyne City Eagles Hall
- 8 am - Noon: Farmers Market, Veterans Memorial Park
- 8:30 - 11:30am: 63rd 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
- 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.
- 11am - 10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Veterans 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.
- 3 - 7pm: Boyne Area Skate Park Fundraiser: Mini skateboard lessons on basics and tricks by donation benefiting the construction of the future Boyne Area Skate Park. Sunset Park (behind log cabin).
- 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 4 pm at Freshwater Art Gallery and travel through downtown in the "Morel Mob" until drawings are done. Must be present to win.
- 7 - 11pm: 63rd 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 21, 2023:
- 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), $55per 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
- 12 - 5pm: 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.
