Lake St. Clair Water Events Calendar
Check out the Lake St. Clair online monthly events calendar below and the full boating season 2022 calendar in the 100-page magazine to participate in the many activities on and around the waterfront.
Waterfront activities for spring May, June, July 2022 Calendar events for Lake St. Clair area!
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Sunday May 1 & every Sunday thru October! New Baltimore Farmers Market from 9am – 2pm.
100+ vendors, food trucks, entertainment, local produce offered. Join the 1000s of visitors who enjoy this weekly Sunday event downtown New Baltimore.
Watch our New Baltimore Farmers Market FAN PAGE for weekly attractions!
To receive alerts on new events or updated schedules as it comes out here first, you may follow The Lake St. Clair Guide Facebook page or check back here often!
Thanks! … and have great time on the water!
Lake St. Clair Metropark has public scheduled activities throughout the year. Click here for their calendar and to make marina reservations for special events!
A popular destination by car or boat, Lake St. Clair Metropark is a short distance from Mt. Clemens. Come out to the pool & beach, bike, hike, jog, or in-line skate on the paved trail that takes you along the one-mile shoreline on picturesque Lake St. Clair. MANY MORE ACTIVITIES at this huge park!
Spring Edition of the Lake St. Clair Restaurant Guide is Here! Find latest updates & seasonal openings of waterfront bars and eateries with boat dockage!
LIVE Magazine with social media links to 30+ Restaurants / boat carry out around and on the waterfront. 80 Pages of info to make the most of your time around Lake St. Clair area and the St. Clair River! Dine and watch freighters, summer boat traffic, and a variety of events at these locations.
By boat to the Lexington Harbor for a stay or by car – the Lexington Village Theatre is located in Lexington Michigan. Visit local eateries this summer!
Village Pub and the Sweetwater Gourmet & Deli Bar are favorites in town!
Start the season of right and review 7 important tips to maintain safe boating this year.
Tips @ https://www.lakestclairguide.com/national-safe-boating-week-tips-to-start-the-boating-season-right/
Begins Memorial Weekend May 27, 28, 29, 30 thru September 5 | Wednesday thru Sunday and some other special dates “FREE live concerts”. Visit the Riverview Plaza for inside & outside dining, bars, and shopping and enjoy the free music entertainment.
Entertainment sponsored by the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for entertainment updates and more special events.
Starting May 29! Lake St. Clair Metropark Sunday Concert Series thru Labor Day.
Come by boat or car and spend your Sunday evening enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands. Bring your lawn chair or get on your feet and dance. FREE Event! Park entrance fee required. Bring your boat and spend the night and enjoy many other amenities at this fabulous park.
Monday May 30 – New Baltimore Historical Society Presents the annual Memorial Day Parade.
June 1 – September 5 | Wednesday thru Sunday and some other special dates “FREE live concerts”. Visit the Riverview Plaza for inside & outside dining, bars, and shopping and enjoy the free music entertainment.
Entertainment sponsored by the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for entertainment updates and more special events.
Music in the Park in Algonac on the riverfront boardwalk starts in June. More weekly concerts in Algonac as well as Clay Township park located next to the police department for July, and August.
Michigan’s muskellunge possession season on all Great Lakes, inland waters, the St. Marys River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers opens Saturday, June 4, 2022. Remember that catch-and-release fishing for muskellunge is open all year.
And don’t forget, the Lake Erie, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and St. Clair River daily possession limit for walleye will remain at six fish (6) through April 30, 2023.
Get a Michigan Fishing License Online Here
Michigan DNR 2022 Fishing Digest / Rules
June 4 – King of the Lake Walley Tournament hosted by Cove Marina – Thames River, Ontario – Canada. Register at Lighthouse Cove Variety & Bait along with several other locations shown on the flier.
Weigh in 3pm / Prizes 6pm @ Cove Marina & RV Park.
SATURDAY – 6th annual St. Clair Waterfront Beer, Wine, Cocktail & Seltzers Festival on the river.
Sip 1500+ beers, seltzers, wines, spirits and cocktails from across the state and around the globe! St. Clair Waterfront Beer, Wine & Cocktail Summer Festival benefits the Algonac Rotary.
Coming by boat? Get your overnight dockage and walk to this event at Algonac Harbour Club!
Every Sunday thru October! New Baltimore Farmers Market from 9am – 2pm.
100+ vendors, food trucks, entertainment, local produce offered. Join the 1000s of visitors who enjoy this weekly Sunday event downtown New Baltimore.
Watch our New Baltimore Farmers Market FAN PAGE for weekly attractions!
The annual singing competition “Anchor Bay Idol” begins June 7. First round will be held at Little Camille’s downtown New Baltimore.
Register with the Anchor Bay Chamber or stop by and support these singers as they appear at our favorite waterfront eateries including On the Bay Cafe/Bar-New Baltimore and the Island Grill-Fair Haven!
Wednesday June 8 – 2nd annual Parkinson Fun Run. Last season was a huge success, register early for this event.
Contact and register with Randal.pagel@bumlermech.com | Phone 810-499-5534
or Dan@alinestaffing.com | Phone 586-801-0253
Save our South Channel Lights group will be at the annual MacRay’s Nautical Yard Sale this year.
Lots of work is underway and more needs to be done to repair our landmark Lights after the last few year’s of record high water and bird infestation. Don’t forget to stop by and say hi and help out if at all possible. Buy a shirt or one of their new decorative anchors for your home to raise funds.
June 11-12 – Free Fishing Weekend no license required! Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premier outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE!
All Michigan fishing license fees will be waived for two days June 11 & 12, 2022. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
A Recreation Passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekends.
The annual “River Fest” festival only has been moved to Marysville – the Classic St. Clair Offshore Race is still on – See July 29 info. More on Summer Fest shedule here!
Live music, midway, and more. Parking / events @ Marysville Municipal Park.
Weekend of June 18 – Hosted by New Baltimore and sponsored by the Pink House Tea Room. A first time event will celebrate Father’s Day which will include a Mustache Cigar Whiskey on June 18. The weekend will also include a parade led by Westie’s.
The Pink House Tea Room & Godfather Bistro Cigar Bar are pleased to introduce “Whiskey, Cigars, & ‘Staches” in Downtown New Baltimore on Saturday June 18 from 2pm – 8pm! Join us for a mustache-themed day to celebrate the men in your life, with the men in your life! This event isn’t just for men – ladies are welcome and we’ve got stick-on ‘staches for you!
21+ ONLY PLEASE – PURCHASE TICKETS AT – https://justdeliciousscones.com/cigars OR https://www.eventbrite.com/…/whiskey-cigars-staches…
TICKETS
Early bird price – $45 until May 18
After May 18 – $50
If still available, tickets will be $55 at the door
Early bird price – $45 until May 18
After May 18 – $50
If still available, tickets will be $55 at the door
Each ticket includes:
-Admission
-Koozie
-Cigar voucher
-Godfather matches
-Stick-on Mustaches
-Access to outdoor lounge
-1 free raffle ticket
-Admission
-Koozie
-Cigar voucher
-Godfather matches
-Stick-on Mustaches
-Access to outdoor lounge
-1 free raffle ticket
There will be a huge selection of cigars & accessories for purchase provided by Godfather Cigar Bar, an outdoor smoking lounge, a “Best Mustache” Contest, specialty bourbon and whiskey drinks, prize raffles, games, music, specialty men’s products for sale, and so much more! We hope you’ll join us for what we hope to be the beginning of an amazing Father’s Day tradition in Downtown New Baltimore.
The possession season for BASS opens in Michigan statewide Saturday, May 28, 2022 except for Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River and the Detroit River, which open Saturday, June 18.
And don’t forget, the Lake Erie, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and St. Clair River daily possession limit for walleye will remain at six fish (6) through April 30, 2023.
Get a Michigan Fishing License Online Here
Michigan DNR 2022 Fishing Digest / Rules
The annual Anchor Bay Chamber Tastefest returns for 2022! Tastefest occurs each year the night before the annual Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival downtown waterfront New Baltimore, MI.
Food, refreshments, entertainment and more in the big tent! Buy your tickets at the Anchor Bay Chamber office or online here
Lake St. Clair Metropark sponsors Tuesday Symphony by the Shores for June and July 2022!
Bring your chair – come by boat or car to these events. Or book an overnight boat well with Lake St. Clair Metropark to enjoy these any many more on shore amenities at this fabulous park.
June 22 – 26, 2022 Wednesday – Sunday: Annual Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival New Baltimore.
Food, carnival, events for all ages on the waterfront of Lake St. Clair.
June 23 – Thursday is day #2 of the Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival and features fireworks at the end of the day! (rain out will be on Friday).
Fishfly Festival Runs from Wednesday June 22 through Sunday June 26. Schedule of activities at https://www.bay-rama.com/
Friday June 24, 2022: Annual Jobbie Nooner at Gull Island on Lake St. Clair. Where is Gull Island – click here for more info about the area!
Annual kick off of the boating season with 1000s in attendance.
Photo: Drone Shots / Trevor Walczy
June 25-26, 2022: 51st Annual St. Clair Art Fair
The St. Clair Art Fair is one of the oldest art fairs on the east side of Michigan. Featuring over 100 visual artists along one of the largest freshwater boardwalks in the world.
Painting, photography, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, jewelry and more will be on display in Palmer Park along the St. Clair River – across the street from the Riverside Plaza.
Save our South Channel Lights group will be at the Antique Boat Show on Saturday, June 25 – Algonac Harbor Club.
Lots of work is underway and more needs to be done to repair our landmark Lights after the last few year’s of record high water and bird infestation. Don’t forget to stop by and say hi and help out if at all possible. Buy a shirt or one of their new decorative anchors for your home to raise funds.
Saturday June 25 | 9am – 4pm: Annual Algonac Harbour Club Antique Boat show will celebrate where it all began 100 years ago. This year’s theme will be the celebration of Chris Craft.
Register your antique / classic boat or come and admire the many that will be on display. Boat rides, activities, and more planned.
To register and see more daily events for boat owners @ https://michacbs.com/michigan-chapter-show/
Monday June 27, 2022: Fireworks on the Detroit River continues to celebrate 4th of July fireworks’ events around Lake St. Clair.
Come downtown New Baltimore each Wednesday, 7-9pm, starting June 29 through August 31 for live music hosted by the New Baltimore Business Alliance.
Don’t forget to stop downtown for dinner & cocktails before the weekly event. More info here at Lake St. Clair “Restaurant” Live Magazine Guide with links and latest for New Baltimore restaurants. Come by boat!
Full summer schedule @ www.midweekmusic.com/
Wednesday June 29 – 25th Annual Fun Run for boats around Lake St. Clair. Provides funding for Michigan Special Olympics.
Sponsors can participate in priority registration on the Fun Run before registration opens to the public.
- REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO SPONSORS ONLY UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 27th.
- REGISTRATION OPEN TO ALL OTHERS ON MAY 28th.
- There is a 60 boat limit. Each boat must be registered & paid on a first come first serve basis.
- YOU ARE WELCOME TO INVITE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD YOUR BOAT – minimum 4 people.
Register EARLY with @ lakestclairfunrun@gmail.com | PHONE Registration Questions & Forms: Tom Chauvin 586-850-3187 | Sponsorships Contact Ann Plegue @ 586-292-3853
We cannot thank our Sponsors and all of our past participants over the last 24 years for making such a big impact on Special Olympics by helping us raise over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS for the athletes of Michigan! I have attached our 2021 Sponsor Board so everyone can see who are awesome Sponsors are & support their businesses if possible!
June 30 – July 4 | Thursday through Monday is the 84th Annual Algonac Lions Pickerel Tournament. Carnival, parades, family events, food trucks, beer tent, live entertainment and much more!
Visit the Algonac Lions facebook for daily / hourly activity schedules to participate in the events / register for fishing tournament!
Friday – July 1 – FIREWORKS
Saturday – July 2 – CAR SHOW starts 9am
Saturday – July 2 – ANTIQUE BOAT PARADE 11am
Sunday – July 3 – PARADE 2pm … more of schedule to come!
By boat to the Lexington Harbor for a stay or by car – the Lexington Village Theatre is located in Lexington Michigan. Visit local eateries this summer!
Village Pub and the Sweetwater Gourmet & Deli Bar are favorites in town!
Lake St. Clair Metropark Sunday Concert Series continues thru Labor Day.
Come by boat or car and spend your Sunday evening enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands. Bring your lawn chair or get on your feet and dance. FREE Event! Park entrance fee required. Bring your boat and spend the weekend and enjoy many other amenities at this fabulous park.
City of St. Clair Fireworks – Great resort town with many restaurants and boutiques. Longest fresh water boardwalk in the world! Check out the Voyageur Restaurant which begins the boardwalk south end then stroll across the street to Riverview Plaza with many amenities and live music.
Find out much more about this “Resort Port” St. Clair in this years 2022 Lake St. Clair Guide starting on page 26.
Huge annual fireworks display sponsored by Safe Harbor Belle Maer and MacRay Harbor Marinas. Best place to watch – on your boat!
Lake St. Clair Metropark sponsors Tuesday Symphony by the Shores for July 2022!
Bring your chair – come by boat or car to these events. Or book an overnight boat well with Lake St. Clair Metropark to enjoy these any many more on shore amenities at this fabulous park.
Music in the Park in Algonac on the riverfront boardwalk starts in June. More weekly concerts in Algonac as well as Clay Township park located next to the police department for July, and August.
2-Day Country Music Festival returns! Co-hosted by the New Baltimore Downtown Development Authority and the New Baltimore Business Alliance.
Buy advance tickets online and save $5 per General Admission ticket. Sale ends 1-day prior to each event.
Friday General Admission $10 – Saturday General Admission $15 – Corn Hole Tournament Tickets $25
Featuring Friday performers Corey Dakota, Family Tradition Band. Saturday performers include Billy Gunther, Bernadette Kathryn and more.
Don’t forget the BEER TENT and Food court.
Saturday Corn hole Tournament. Anyone Who attended in 2019 will tell you the Anchor Bay Country Fest is a must attend event! Largest Corn hole Tournament in Macomb County!
The Selfridge Air Show returns over Lake St. Clair! By boat, watch practice run on Friday July 8. Official show is Saturday & Sunday.
Great viewing in front of Belle Maer Harbor marina in southern Anchor Bay for the boating community. In past year’s the show over the lake usually starts around noon and goes to 4 or 5pm. Onshore open house begins at 6am. Get there early – expect 10’s of 1000’s to this spectacular event.
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team like the Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the U.S. Air Force fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The 127th Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker, A-10 Thunderbolt II, warbirds, and air and ground static displays dating as far back as World War I will also be part of the free event on the base.
20th Annual River Classic Car Show – Registration 8am – Cars on display to 4pm.
Located on the boardwalk downtown St. Clair on the riverfront, across the street from the Riverview Plaza. The area has several walkable restaurants and boutiques for a nice afternoon on the waterfront. Check out the Restaurant Guide with details about local eateries in this area, surrounded by some great shops!
Annual sailboat race from Port Huron to Mackinac fills downtown riverfront with festival, food, and lots of sailboats.
Blue Water Festival Runs from Wednesday – Saturday… Race day is Saturday (boats start leaving docks mid-morning to enter Lake Huron for start of race. Parade Wednesday, Fireworks on Thursday, and “Boat Night” Party night is Friday.
Wednesday July 13 the Wertz Warriors hosts “for PWC’s only” fun run around Lake St. Clair. Provides funding for Michigan Special Olympics.
Email wertzwarriorjetskirun@gmail.com for more info.
The annual singing competition “Anchor Bay Idol” begins June 7 & continues into July.
Stop by and support these singers as they appear at our favorite waterfront eateries including the Island Grill-Fair Haven!
Coming out to Lake St. Clair for a waterfront event? Bring your boat! We have 30+ vacation rentals with boat dockage.
Find out more here @ Lake St. Clair Vacation Rentals – Book direct with homeowners, NO HIDDEN BOOKING FEES!
email: lakestclairguide@yahoo.com
Wednesday July 20 Annual Fun Run for boats around Lake St. Clair hosted by the Wertz Warriors. Provides funding for Michigan Special Olympics.
Contact Andre via email: wertzwarriorsfunrun@gmail.com
Photo by Trevor Walczy – Drone Shots at Brown’s Bar on Harsen’s Island stop
Fishing Tournament & Outdoor Sports Show downtown New Baltimore!
The Outdoor Sports Show showcases a wide range of outdoor sports, powersports, and boating vehicles and equipment. Pontoons, center consoles, jet skis, side-by-sides, ATVs, and much, much more!
FESTIVAL: Plenty of activities for everyone in the family! Kids fishing pond, archery skills challenge, and fun at many arts & crafts tables. Adults can enjoy a cold brew and some good food in the beer tent while listening to some live music at night.
TOURNAMENT with Guaranteed $5000 in cash prizes:
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Registration is now available at www.NBRecreation.org
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$200 Per Boat ($250 after July 1)
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Up to 4 People Per Boat
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Includes a dinner ticket, a drink ticket and a t-shirt for everyone on the boat.
A FREE EVENT! The St. Clair Classic Power Boat Race is on, however, the carnival/midway festival of “RIVERFEST” will not return.
Last season, there was also no festival, however, for the fans who come for the races, the downtown area was still filled with boats on the street Friday to view. All weekend during heats Saturday and races on Sunday were boats on display, food trucks, and lots of activity around the boardwalk. Voyageur offers an annual festival tent and BBQ, and there are multiple restaurants across the boardwalk at Riverview Plaza serving up cold drinks to go, great food, and live bands all weekend – Anchor Point Bistro, War Water Brewery, and Mannina’s.
If you the carnival goer, Riverfest for 2022 was moved down the road to Marysville and will be called “Summerfest”. The new date is June 16-19, 2022.
Live Webcam with live chat over Lake St. Clair – Check out the latest lake conditions… watch a nice sunset!
Live Webcam is located on northern Lake St. Clair, looking out over Bouvier Bay and N. Anchor Bay – same bay as the RAFT BAR in Fair Haven, MI. There are also MANY vacation rentals around this bay. Visit www.stclairrental.info for 20+ rentals and bring your boat to the Freshwater Fishing Capital – Lake St. Clair!
By boat to the Lexington Harbor for a stay or by car – the Lexington Village Theatre is located in Lexington Michigan. Visit local eateries this summer!
Village Pub and the Sweetwater Gourmet & Deli Bar are favorites in town!
Music in the Park in Clay Township park located next to the police department for August 2022.
Make your reservation early for this annual Mardi Gras event at the beautiful St. Clair Boat Harbor.
Save our South Channel Lights group will be at the Harsen’s Island Field Day on Saturday, August 6 and at the annual Lions Club Turkey Shoot Labor Day Weekend.
Lots of work is underway and more needs to be done to repair our landmark Lights after the last few year’s of record high water and bird infestation. Don’t forget to stop by and say hi and help out if at all possible. Buy a shirt or one of their new decorative anchors for your home to raise funds.
Annual Parade of Lights on the Clinton River “Boat Town” the first Saturday in August. Lambrecht Marina is the host.
To participate in this annual charity event, contact Julie @ Lambrecht Marina or call Julie @ 586-469-6000 / direct email Julie@LambrechtMarina.com
Lake St. Clair Metropark Sunday Concert Series continues thru Labor Day.
Come by boat or car and spend your Sunday evening enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands. Bring your lawn chair or get on your feet and dance. FREE Event! Park entrance fee required. Bring your boat and spend the weekend and enjoy many other amenities at this fabulous park.
The 2022 Raft Off held in Little Muscamoot Bay on Lake St. Clair returns on Saturday August 13.
Find out more about the Raft Off and how to enter Little Muscamoot Bay here
Photos 2019 Raft Off Trevor Walczy – Drone Shots.
Coming out to Lake St. Clair for a waterfront event? Bring your boat! We have 30+ vacation rentals with boat dockage.
Find out more here @ Lake St. Clair Vacation Rentals – Book direct with homeowners, NO HIDDEN BOOKING FEES!
Please check back and feel free to email Kim your public waterfront events for the summer!
email: lakestclairguide@yahoo.com
Save our South Channel Lights group will be on the boardwalk during the Algonac Art Fair – Saturday and Sunday, September 3 & 4.
Lots of work is underway and more needs to be done to repair our landmark Lights after the last few year’s of record high water and bird infestation. Don’t forget to stop by and say hi and help out if at all possible. Buy a shirt or one of their new decorative anchors for your home to raise funds.