Sanilac County Official Vacation Planner 2012

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Official Vacation Planner for the Sanilac County Area

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Sanilac Tourism Association 47 Austin Street • P.O. Box 307 Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-5550 www.sanilaccounty.org The 2012 Official Visitors Guide for the Sanilac County Area was created and produced by Clear Ideas, Inc. for the Sanilac Tourism Association. They have made every effort to assure, however, cannot guarantee, the accuracy of the information presented here, or be held accountable for any omissions or errors. Please report any changes to the Sanilac Tourism Association for inclusion in subsequent editions.

- Bed & Breakfasts 26-27 - Hotels & Motels 26-27 - Cabins, Cottages, Rentals 28-29 - Camping 32-33

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And, above all, revel in the greatest splendor that Sanilac County has to offer: peaceful tranquility in a pristine natural environment!

Lodging

Learn about Native American history at the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, the only remaining ancient rock-carved petroglyph site in Michigan.

Map

Sanilac County Map 24-25

Explore the Sanilac County Underwater Preserve, comprised of 163 square miles of protected lake bottom containing numerous shipwrecks dating back as far as 1864, making it an adventure for divers.

Delight in Amish hospitality, culinary skills and woodworking craftsmanship at roadside stands dotted throughout the countryside, while observing a lifestyle of tradition and simplicity.

Recreation

- Inland Recreation 17 Hunting Bowling Miscellaneous Golf 19 - Public Parks 20-21 Community County - Water Recreation 22-23 Beaches Marinas Charters (Fishing, Boating, Cruises, Diving)

Take advantage of over 40 miles of breathtaking Lake Huron shoreline, offering ample opportunity for a variety of water sports, from swimming and skiing to boating and fishing.

Visit the inland towns of Brown City, Carsonville, Croswell, Deckerville, Marlette, Peck and Sandusky where the tradition, friendliness and safety of small-town rural America combine with such amenities as one of the last remaining classic drive-in theaters in the state of Michigan, a state of the art indoor movie theater, lodging, fine and casual dining, shopping, festivals and fairs.

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Welcome to Sanilac County, located in the Thumb of Michigan on the west shore of Lake Huron, less than a two hour drive from several of Michigan’s main metropolitan areas: Detroit, Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint and Lansing; and less than an hour drive from Ontario by way of the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.

Stroll through shoreline resort villages such as Forestville, Lexington and Port Sanilac which offer unique shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment experiences.

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- Family Activities Museums & Unique Attractions Orchards & Farms

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Brown City

Deckerville

Founded in 1881, the city of Brown City is a full service community, offering a variety of businesses and professional services. We host the annual Thumb Soybean Festival the second weekend in June. Event highlights include a carnival, classic car show, music and fireworks.

Enjoy our beautiful 76+ acre community park, filled with ball diamonds, picnic facilities, playgrounds and soccer fields.

To see us, take M-90 which travels through the city. The road through town is also known as Main Street. See ad page 13.

Brown City Community: http://www.ci.brown-city.mi.us/

Deckerville takes its name from Charles Decker, who launched a lumber business here in 1870. Decker’s son, Martin, became the settlement’s first postmaster that same year. Deckerville incorporated as a village in 1893 and to this day is home to a number of Charles’ descendents.

Located just 6 miles from the Lake Huron shoreline, Deckerville has several shops and restaurants, as well as a full-service hospital and library available for campers and resorters.

During the summertime, visitors can take a dip in the village’s outdoor pool or roll a few balls at the local bowling alley.

In August, past and present villagers gather for the Deckerville Homecoming festival, which features a tractor pull, parade, fireworks and many more activities. In mid September, residents mark the beginning of fall with Oktoberfest. Don’t forget about their Dickens of a Christmas in December. Come celebrate the change of seasons in Deckerville! See ad page 13.

Deckerville Community: http://www.deckervilledcdc.com/ Deckerville Events: http://www.deckervilledcdc.com/events-calendar/

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Croswell

Lexington

Croswell is an excellent example of Thumb Area living: friendly people of the present who take great pride in their past.

Croswell is home to a locally famous swinging footbridge built in 1905 over the Black River, which bisects the city on its way to Port Huron and the Great Lake. A folksy sign at the east end of the suspension bridge advises pedestrians to “Be Good To Your Mother-in-Law.” The city itself is dotted with pre-Civil War homes and buildings.

Lumbering dominated Croswell until the Great Thumb Fire of 1881. Since then, agriculture has been the dominant economic activity, especially sugar beets, symbolized by the city’s iconic Pioneer Sugar plant.

The annual Croswell Fair is in August this year and features livestock exhibits and a midway full of rides. The Swinging Bridge Festival in August celebrates the upcoming harvest with a Cardboard Regatta on the Black River. See ads on page 6 and 46.

When Lexington was founded in 1835, it became the first outpost north of Port Huron. Eleven years later, Reuben Diamond named the village after the Battle of Lexington, in which his wife’s cousin, Ethan Allen, fought during the Revolutionary War. The Cadillac Hotel has stood at the heart of village life since its days as a log hotel from 1840 to 1860, when it was rebuilt following a fire. Steamships and freighters made regular stops at the port of Lexington for lumber and agricultural products until the Great Storm of 1913 destroyed the village’s long dock into Lake Huron.

Lexington is now noted for its many Victorian homes and historic buildings filled with shops, restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts.

With its handful of pretty parks and its quaint downtown, the village is the summertime host of the Music in the Park Series, Thumb Fest, the Lexington Art Fair and the annual Bach Festival. Protected by a limestone seawall, Lexington’s picturesque marina doubles as an official State of Michigan Harbor of Refuge.

Its beach offers visitors a chance to kick back and enjoy the summer. Nearby golf courses, a bike trail to Croswell, seasonal hunting spots, abundant fishing and a thriving cottage culture make Lexington a vacation mini-mecca. See ad page 7.

Lexington Community: http://www.lexingtonmichigan.org/ Lexington Events: http://www.lexingtonmichigan.org/calendar.htm

Croswell Community: http://www.cityofcroswell.com/ Croswell Events: http://www.cityofcroswell.com/

Photo courtesy Darcy Mann

Sandusky

Marlette, located in the heart of Michigan’s Thumb, was first settled in the mid-1800’s by Canadians lured by the tall timber and fertile soil of the area. The lumber industry gave way to farming after the Great Thumb Fire of 1881, with sugar beets, soy beans and corn dominating production today.

A large Amish community gives the countryside around Marlette the aura of a bygone era, complete with horse-drawn buggies and outlets selling produce, furniture and baked goods.

The friendly city offers a handful of recreational options, including a challenging nine-hole public golf course, a community swimming pool, various agri-tourism opportunities and a playground. One of the biggest employers in the area is Marlette Regional Hospital.

Visitors to Marlette may stay in a bed-and-breakfast, stroll the smalltown shopping district and enjoy a casual meal far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. See ad page 12.

Sandusky, located 15 miles inland from Port Sanilac at the intersection of M-46 and M-19, is the county seat of Sanilac County.

Sandusky offers all the services and resources you’d expect from a much larger city: top-notch medical care, a variety of shopping opportunities, lodging, dining, up-to-date library, excellent law enforcement, emergency services and more. Farming and industry combine to make Sandusky an honest, hard working, progressive and safe community.

Sandusky has many recreational opportunities and is a beehive of activity. It is home to the annual Michigan Thumb Festival in June, the Sanilac County 4-H Fair in August and popular Original Country Christmas Lighted Farm Implement Parade in December.

Sandusky boasts the only tri-plex movie theater in the county as well as a bowling alley, basketball courts, fully handicapped accessible playground in its city park and a public golf course.

In the surrounding area, the farmland provides ample hunting opportunities throughout the year as well as many miles of snowmobile trails. See ads page 10.

Marlette Community: http://www.cityofmarlette.com/ Marlette Events: http://www.cityofmarlette.com/435685.html

Port Sanilac The village now known as Port Sanilac was founded in the early 1840’s by lumbermen who erected a shelter close enough to the beach that it could be seen by passing Great Lakes sailors. The sailors christened the settlement after its appearance – “Bark Shanty Point.”

In 1857, the residents officially changed the name of their hometown to Port Sanilac. By then, the village was in full swing. A saw mill, schoolhouse and general store opened in the late 1840’s. In 1850, Raymond Hardware opened – and never closed: it is currently the oldest continuously operated hardware store in Michigan.

The blue water of Lake Huron and its sandy beaches have always been Port Sanilac’s chief attractions. The Port Sanilac Lighthouse began illuminating the local waters in 1886 and has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The village’s Harbor of Refuge offers 32 seasonal slips and 35 transient slips as well as a convenient diving launch-site for the Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve, which encompasses 163 square miles of protected lake bottom featuring shipwrecks dating back to 1864.

Port Sanilac is also home to the Barn Theatre and the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum, a 10-acre campus that showcases eight historical buildings. The community features a handful of casual dining spots, bed-and-breakfasts, the Sanilac District Library, and a vibrant cottage culture. See ad page 11.

Port Sanilac Community: http://www.portsanilac.net/ Port Sanilac Events: http://www.portsanilac.net/

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Marlette

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Communities Sandusky Community: http://www.misandusky.com/ Sandusky Events: http://www.misandusky.com/ Sandusky Chamber: http://www.sanduskychamber.us/

Carsonville, Applegate, Argyle, Melvin, Minden City, Forester, Forestville, Peck, Snover Scattered throughout Sanilac County are several smaller communities, each with its own history and each with its unique attractions. Carsonville, for example, was founded in 1853 by Silas Hall and was known as Hall’s Corners until 1884 when businessman Arthur Carson renamed the settlement. In Peck, you can find a hardware store straight out of the 1950’s. A bar in Applegate serves up some of the best pizza in the county.

Despite their differences, the communities share the small-town friendliness and helpfulness that are common throughout Sanilac County.

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Museums

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Marlette Historical Depot Museum 3325 South Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-7448 Open by appointment only.

Sanilac County IH Museum

560 N. Goetze Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 810-657-9786 International Harvestor Collection. Replica of dealership along with tractors, trucks, toys, IH parts and advertising memorabilia.

Items from almost every IH dealership in Sanilac County.

Please call for appointment.

228 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9946 www.sanilaccountymuseum.org Open June - Labor Day

Take a step back in time when you visit the country estate of Dr. Joseph Loop, home to the Sanilac County Historical Village and Museum. On a ten acre campus in Port Sanilac, the museum has a collection of 19th and early 20th century historic buildings.

The village is also home to one of Michigan’s last remaining Barn Theatres. Regular season begins in June with many special events year round. Complete schedules are available at www. sanilaccountymuseum.org and www.barntheatre.net.

See ad page 13.

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Live Theatres The Barn Theatre

242 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9114 www.barntheatre.net Offers dramatic performances, comedy and music events.

Firebird Theater

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280 E. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-6684 www.firebirdtheater.com The Firebird welcomes you to our state-of-the-art theater with 3 large screens, reclining seats and stadium seating.

Hi-Way Drive-In Theater

2778 E. Sanilac Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 810-657-6684 www.thehiwaydrivein.com Michigan’s oldest drive-in. There is one screen, a grass field, a safe environment, providing affordable fun for all!

Photo courtesy Tom Fisher

Unique Attractions Croswell Swinging Bridge

Sanilac County is home to Michigan’s only suspension footbridge. Built in 1905, the suspension footbridge, is also called the “Mother-in-Law Bridge” because there is a sign stating “Be Good to Your Mother-inLaw” at one end. Located on Park Path Road, Croswell.

Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

From M-46, take M-53 north for 17 miles to Bay City-Forestville Road. Go east four miles to Germania Road, then south on Germania one mile to the State Park. See map on page 25. www.michigan.gov/sanilacpetroglyphs

Six Gun Territory

6425 Roach Road, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8418 The Sanilac County Underwater Preserve is www.sixgunterritory.com 163 square miles and protects ships dating as Call for reservations for this wild west town far back as 1864; a great adventure for divers. open to the public from Memorial Day michiganpreserves.org/sanilac.htm weekend – Labor Day. Fun for the whole or contact a local dive charter. For charters, see family with Chuck Wagon Food, Old Time info on page 22, for Underwater Preserve, see Photos, Pony Rides, Petting Farm, General info on page 25.

Store, Putt Putt, Panning for Gold, Rope Making, and more! Rustic Cabin Rentals, come and enjoy the 1800’s for a day or the Port Sanilac weekend. Group rates available. Special Lighthouse events include birthday parties, schools, Port Sanilac, Michigan reunions & weddings. Check out our Built in 1886. It is now upcoming events online or give us a call! privately owned, but the light remains active for navigation.

Photo courtesy Kathy Heikkila

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Movie Theaters

All top row photos courtesy Tom Fisher

Thumb Octagon Barn and Agricultural Museum

6948 Richie Road, Gagetown, MI 48735 989-665-0081 thumboctagonbarn.org Step back in time when you enter the premier agricultural museum in the Thumb of Michigan. The site is home to the Thumb Octagon Barn and a craftsman style house along with a one room school house, a grain elevator, blacksmith shop, sugar shack and sawmill. The site is open for tours from 9 am - 6 pm daily from May – October. Special events are held throughout the season including a live music concert, old fashioned tea parties, and a barnyard sale. Don’t miss our Annual Fall Family Days event which takes place the weekend after Labor Day. Visit the website for more information.

See ad pg 12.

Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom Inc.

6650 Burnsline Road, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-0039

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Photo courtesy Laura Denault

Orchards & Farms Bingle’s Berry Farm

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3730 Marlette Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-633-9338 Produce, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & Blackberries U-Pick or We Pick Season: June – October Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

Croswell Berry Farm

Farmer’s Markets Croswell Stockyards

5678 Black River Road, Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3897 Every Monday, May 1 - November 1 Antiques, In Season Produce, Flea Market, Plants & More during the livestock auction.

Marlette Livestock Auction, Inc.

6381 Euclid Street, Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-2183 Every Monday, Year Around, In Season Produce, Plants, (mostly in the summer months), as well as a variety of Amish made products during the livestock auction.

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Fire Hall Park N. Ridge Street, (north of M-46 on M-25) www.portsanilac.net Every Friday, May 25 - October 12, 3 -7 pm Every Saturday, June 16 - September 8, 12 - 4 pm Local produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, honey and artisans craft.

Sandusky

Downtown, Sanilac Ave. Courthouse Lawn, west side (M-19 on M-46 light) www.misandusky.com Every May10 - October 31., Thursday, 2-7pm In Season Produce from Local Merchants & Farms

33 N. Black River Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3273 Blueberries & Blackberries U-Pick or We Pick Season: Mid-July

Green Thumb Blueberries Inc.

455 S. Stringer Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2974 Garden Vegetables, Pumpkins, Blueberries, Raspberries, U-Pick or We Pick Season: Mid-July – August See ad page 14.

Heritage Gardens

7363 S. School Road Melvin, MI 48454 810-378-5082 Fresh Vegetables, U-Pick and enjoy fall corn mazes.

Open September - October.

Kritzman Berry Farm

Messing Menagerie Farms

5616 East Sanilac Road Carsonville, MI 48419 810-622-8920 Naturally Raised Cattle and Vegetable Farm using organic practices. Beef, Pork, Goat.

Self serve produce stand Asparagus Season: May - June Vegetable Season: August November See ad page 14.

Moeller’s Apple Orchard

6927 Aitken Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7071 Apples, Pears, Cider, Jams, Jellies & Honey U-Pick or We Pick, M-25 Lexington, 4 miles North of stoplight, left 3/4 mile on Aitken Rd.

Speaker Lone Oak Orchard

7353 Brockway Road Melvin, MI 48454 810-387-2121 speakerorchard.com Peaches in Aug., Apples in Sept.

Steinman Farms 5850 Brockway Road Peck, MI 48466 810-378-5772 Greenhouse Season: May – June

2194 Brush Street Thistledown Farms Deckerville, MI 48427 2125 N. Wheeler Road 810-376-3045 Strawberries, U-Pick or We Pick Snover, MI 48472 810-672-9497 Season: Mid-June Organic Processing Plant Tours, Kurt Long’s Garden available by appointment only.

840 N. Stoutenburg Road Volz Farm Market Sandusky, MI 48471 4410 Van Dyke Road 810-648-2032 Strawberries in June, Tomatoes Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-7180 & Peppers late summer, most Fresh Fruits, Vegetables other produce available. & Bulk Food.

Bowling Gillis Hotel

1773 Main Street, Minden City 989-864-3535 4 bowling lanes, call for appt.

6560 E. Peck Road, Lexington 810-359-7333 lakeviewhills.com 16 bowling lanes. See ad page 3.

Thumbs Up Snowmobile Club

Top photo courtesy Liberty Lanes

Cass City State Game Area

Minden City State Game Area

K D S Shooting Preserve

Sanilac Sportsman Club

923 acres located between Elmwood & Kelly Road in Greenleaf & Evergreen Townships. Area is open to the public for hunting & fishing.

3225 Beach Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3744 888-697-1151 kdsshootingpreserve.com kds@greatlakes.net Hunting preserve for pheasants, chukkars or quail. Tower hunts.

Weekday specials and dog hunts available.

Photo courtesy Shannon Arbaugh

Photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins

8,725 acres located in Minden, Austin, Argyle and Wheatland Townships. Features one of the largest bog habitats in the state.

See Map on page 25.

3200 Goetze Road Deckerville, MI 48427 810-376-8402

Sanilac State Games Area

989-872-5300 Field Office 900 acres located in Greenleaf Township, Germania Road 1/4 mile south of Bay CityForestville Road.

Area is open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing. No motor vehicles are permitted. This area also offers a handicap accessible hunting trail.

See Map on page 25.

Liberty Lanes

Snowmobile Trails

810-376-4909 thumbsupsnowmobileclub.org 100 Kristian Drive, Sandusky Seasonal trails depending on 810-648-9860 16 bowling lanes & family dining. the weather conditions. Season Available for special events up to normally runs from December through March. Activities 300 guests! See ad page 18. are based in Sanilac County.

Melody Lanes 100 miles of trails run from 2511 Black River Street, Sandusky to Deckerville and Deckerville from Deckerville to Forester, 810-376-9235 Forestville, Minden City and Ruth. Club members mark and maintain the trails along private The Vultures land. The club also offers Soaring Club, Inc. snowmobiling safety classes.

Marlette Township Airport See Map on page 25.

Marlette Contact: Gary Parmentier 248-975-6016 parmeng@comcast.net A new Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Ordinance in Sanilac County allows the maintained Above & Beyond portion of most county roads Farms to be used for ORV and ATV Deckerville traffic. Please note that not all 810-376-3902 communities and townships Lessons, riding & boarding Double H Horse Farm have adopted the ordinance.

The complete official ordinance Deckerville can be viewed by visiting 810-650-7431 www.sanilaccounty.net. Several Summer horse camps, equine communities are planning clinics, training, boarding, organized rides; however lessons and showing. detailed information is not finalized. Information will be Mystic Mountain updated on sanilaccounty.org 6010 S. Lakeshore Road, as it becomes available. Please Lexington bring the kids and drive safely!

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6840 S. Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-5211 12 bowling lanes

Lakeview Hills Lanes

Hunting

Colleen J. Howe Arena, Sanilac County 4-H Fairgrounds 260 Dawson Street, Sandusky 810-404-5985 www.sanilacicearena.com Open skating November through March on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Kautz Shore Lanes

Both photos courtesy Shannon Arbaugh

Skating

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Photo courtesy City of Sandusky, Colleen J. Howe Arena

Flying

Horseback Riding

Miniature Golf

Photo courtesy Laura DeNault

Off Road Vehicle Use

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Golf

Golf Courses

A get-away would not be complete without a round of golf, or so many vacationers claim. If that’s true, then Sanilac County will be high on the list of Michigan vacation destinations. With 6 courses to choose from, golfers have the opportunity to test their skills at many different levels.

There’s never a stranger in the group when golfers gather, so come and spend some time with us. Whether it’s your first time on our courses or your 100th, you’ll always be welcomed!

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Huron Shores Golf Club

1441 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9961 hsgc@att.net www.huronshoresgolfclub.com 18 hole golf course

Marlette Golf Club 2701 Golf Course Drive Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-3009 www.marlettegolf.com 9 hole golf course

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort

6560 E. Peck Road (M-90) Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7333 Main 810-359-8901 Pro Shop www.lakeviewhills.com general@lakeviewhills.com 36 hole golf course. Two exceptional 18 hole golf courses, full service restaurant and the Walter Hagen Sports Bar. For the golf enthusiast, Lakeview Hills North and South Courses are a must play. Both courses are cut through mature woodlands and offer stunning views from many holes.

See ad page 3.

Willow Tree Golf Course 232 W. Galbraith Line Road Melvin, MI 48454 810-387-4001 9 hole golf course

Woodland Hills Golf Course

Huron Shores Golf Club, Port Sanilac

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From the 36 hole Lakeview Hills course, located in Lexington, to the 9-hole Marlette Golf Club on Marlette’s north side, all golf courses boast beautiful fairways and greens, and all are open to the public. Four of them: Huron Shores, Lakeview Hills, Marlette and Woodland Hills have full service restaurants and bars, where golfers can relax well into the evening hours.

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington

320 N. Gates Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2400 18 hole golf course along with casual - fine dining. Reservations available for special events up to 300 guests! See ad page 18.

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Tennis Courts

Brown City

Brown City Community Park Cade Road

Croswell

Cros-Lex High School 5461 E. Peck Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-1500

Deckerville

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Wilson Park Located off Park Street 810-376-9505

Marlette

Marlette Community Park 3 blocks east of Van Dyke (M-53) on Chard Street

Lexington

Community Parks

Brown City

Brown City Community Park Cade Road, south of Main Street (M-90) Picnic tables, pavilion, playground, grills, portable bathrooms, five ball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts. Park is open from April - November.

Carsonville

Carsonville Park Located behind the fire hall off Maynard Street.

Ball field, picnic tables, pavilion & grills.

Croswell

Riverbend Park Swinging bridge, playground, picnic tables, pavilion, grills. Open from dawn until 10 pm.

Gingersnap Park Small park north of Howard Street. Playground.

Truman Park Truman and Ward Streets. Basketball court and playground equipment.

Graham Park Located off Roach Road Tent camping with water.

Open all year round. No vehicles allowed.

Lester Street Park Lexington County Park Deckerville 3885 S. Lakeshore Road Wilson Park Located off Park St., south of Black River St. Patrick Tierney 810-376-9505 Memorial Park Picnic area, basketball court, shuffleboard court, Peck tennis court, horseshoes, playground Peck Memorial Park and volleyball. Snowmobile trailhead.

Peck Road Pavilion available for rent. Not open Tuesday.

Sandusky Veterans Park Sandusky High School Off Black River Street. Playground equipment, 191 Pine Tree Lane sandbox, basketball courts, and picnic tables. Open Sandusky, MI 48471 from 8 am to 10:30 pm.

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Forestville

Public Pools Marlette

Photo courtesy Lori Geiger

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Marlette Community Park 3 blocks east of Van Dyke (M-53) on Chard Street. See ad page 12.

Forestville Park Off Cedar Street. Playground Equipment.

Marlette

Marlette Community Park & Pool - 17 acres 3 blocks east of Van Dyke (M-53) on Chard Street Community park with tennis courts, softball diamonds, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic pavilions, basketball court, swimming pool, wading pool and bathhouse. See ad page 12.

Memory Park Off Angle Street Playground equipment, a pavilion and picnic tables.

Riverbend Park at the Swinging Bridge, Croswell

Melvin

Melvin Village Park On Galbraith Line Road Playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, electrical, ball field, and bathrooms. Closes at 10 pm.

Minden City

Francis A. Lautner Memorial Park Off Main and Third Streets Picnic tables, two pavilions, ball field, playground equipment, volleyball and basketball courts, and grills.

Closes at 10 pm.

Lexington

Lester Street Park Tennis courts, picnic tables, grills, softball/baseball field, basketball courts, skateboarding, 1 mile walking trail, grassy area. Open 7 am - 11 pm.

Patrick Tierney Memorial Park Playground equipment, bathrooms, boardwalk, breakwall, beach, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts and parking. Location for Music in the Park.

Open 7 am to 11 pm.

Peck

Peck Memorial Park Off Peck Road Playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, electrical, ball field, tennis and volleyball courts and bathrooms. Closes at 11 pm.

Port Sanilac

Harbor Park Main Street Playground, pavilion, tables, bathroom, grills. Dawn to 10 pm. Location for Music at the Harbor series.

Bark Shanty Community Center Ball fields, ice rink and basketball court. Dawn - 10 pm.

Port Sanilac Fire Hall Beside Fire House on M-25. Playground equipment.

Farmers Market in summer.

North Park 1/2 Block North of Orchard Street. Pavilion, grills, beach handicap accessible.

Sandusky

Sandusky City Park Off Speaker Street Ball fields, volleyball court, two pavilions, picnic tables, grills and handicap accessible playground equipment.

Closes at dusk.

Diamond Trail Off Maple Valley Street One mile paved trail for walking, jogging, biking and in-line skating, benches.

Lexington Park, Lexington

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Parks

Photo courtesy Shannon Arbaugh

County Parks

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Delaware Park - 111 acres

6301 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Palms, MI 48465 810-622-8715 14 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 Nature trails, swimming beach, fishing, hiking trails and picnicking. See ad page 30.

4731 Van Dyke Road (M-53), Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-6600 9 miles north of M-46 on M-53 on the Cass River 147 sites, playground, recreational field, picnicking, hiking, fishing, pavilion, handicapped accessible bathrooms & campsites and camping with sewer hookup.

See ad page 30.

Forester Park - 68 acres

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Lexington Park - 27 acres

3885 S. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7473 3 miles north of Lexington on M-25 Tennis courts, beach, picnicking, playground equipment, restrooms, pavilion & horseshoes. See ad page 30.

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2820 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Carsonville, MI 48419 810-622-8715 6 . 5 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 190 sites, showers, park store, horseshoes, playground equipment, nature trails, swimming beach, picnic pavilions, fishing, arcade, running water, cabin rental and camping with sewer hookup.. See ad page 30.

www.sanilaccounty.org

Evergreen Park - 68 acres

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Marinas Port Sanilac Harbor

810-648-5550

7276 Main Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9610

Port Sanilac Marina

7365 Cedar Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9651 www.portsanilacmarina.com Full service deep water Lake Huron marina, located in Port Sanilac Harbor.

Dockage, storage, sales, and service.

New dealer for Catalina, Hunter, J Boats and MJM. Main building also contains ASA Sailing School, Ice Cream Store in lower level as well as Uri’s Waterfront Dining which overlooks the harbor.

See ad page 2.

Bark Shanty Marina 65 S. Lake Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-404-4414

Lexington State Harbor 7411 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5600

Oldford’s Marina

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7400 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5410

Charter Cruises Miss Port Sanilac

810-622-9651 www.portsanilacmarina.com chester@portsanilacmarina.com 45 foot Coast Guard Inspected Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity.

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, Parties, Large Party Fishing and Diving Groups.

Contact: Captain Chester S. Kolascz Port Sanilac Marina. See ad page 2.

Background Background photo photo courtesy courtesy Darcy Darcy Mann Mann

Lexington Boat Charter, LLC Stormy Chinook 7400 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-3000 www.lexingtoncharterboat.com

4140 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 386-212-4030

SailTime Detroit & Sea Hawk Sailing School

4037 E. Stilson Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-4552 or 989-738-6962 Captain: Craig Burch Vessel: 28’ Aluminum Marinette.

Species: Lake trout, salmon, & walleye.

7365 Cedar Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Contact: Jim Kaza Office: 586-778-5152 Cell: 586-838-8714 SailTime Detroit www.sailtime.com/portsanilac Sea Hawk Sailing School www.seahawkss.net jkaza@sailtime.com ASA Certified sailing lessons, day sailing and US Coast Guard captained charters. Unlike other sailing schools, this facility is located far from the noise and stress of urban locations, offering a peaceful and quiet setting to practice and gain confidence in your new sailing skills.

Photo courtesy Christina Parraghi

Southeast Charters

Charter Dives Four Fathoms Diving Inc. 7320 Main Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-DIVE

Huron Explorations Co. Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-4638

Huron Venture

Charter Fishing

45 N. Flower Street Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-4226

Miss Port Sanilac

Rec & Tec Dive Charters Inc.

810-622-9651 www.portsanilacmarina.com chester@portsanilacmarina.com 45 foot Coast Guard Inspected Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity.

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, Parties, Large Party Fishing and Diving Groups.

Contact: Captain Chester S. Kolascz Port Sanilac Marina. See ad page 2.

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Contact: Gary D. Venet Sr., Captain 586-994-7858 (cell phone) www.rectecdivecharters.com Email: scuba4us@hotmail.com The “Sylvia Anne” is a 2002 SeaHawk wide beam 360, Coast Guard inspected vessel. She is 36 ft. long with a 14 ft. beam. Certified for 14 passengers.

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Miss Port Sanilac

7277 Simons St., P.O. Box 39 Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8910 www.cqilex.com Captain: Ron Cutler Vessel: 28’ Fiberglass, Sports Fisher Amenities: 10’ Beam Species: Walleye, perch, salmon, lake trout, steelhead, & browns.

810-622-9651 www.portsanilacmarina.com chester@portsanilacmarina.com 45 foot Coast Guard Inspected Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity.

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, Parties, Large Party Fishing and Diving Groups.

Contact: Captain Chester S. Kolascz Port Sanilac Marina. See ad page 2.

Photo Photocourtesy courtesyChristina ChristinaParraghi Parraghi

Area Beaches Delaware Park

Forester Park

6 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25.

Picnic tables, hiking, nature trails, bathhouse, shelter, running water, large public beach and camping. See ad page 30.

Lexington Park

3 miles north of Lexington on M-25.

Tennis courts, picnic tables, public beach.

See ad page 30.

Patrick Tierney Memorial Park

Located in Lexington. Playground equipment, bathrooms, boardwalk, breakwall, beach, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts and parking. Location for Music in the Park series. Open 7 am - 11 pm.

Port Sanilac Harbor Public Access/Beach

Located at the north side of the breakwall in Port Sanilac, is a public area that is used for a beach.

Bait & Tackle

Clays Bait & Tackle 82 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-8776

Port Sanilac Bait & Sporting Goods

7305 E. Main Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-531-1510 • 810-990-5808

Right 3 photos courtesy Laura DeNault

Sailing

Whether your sailboat is your “cottage on the lake” or your “one design racer”, sailing has been rooted in Port Sanilac since the harbor was built in 1951. With the addition of a second Harbor of Refuge located in Lexington in 1975, sailing has become a popular recreation activity for vacationing mariners and local sailors alike in Sanilac County.

The Sanilac shoreline has become an excellent vantage point for viewing the legendary Port Huron to Mackinaw Yacht Race. This race, held in July each summer, has become more of a spectator sport than ever. The new race course has the 300 boat fleet hugging the shoreline. The spectacular scene of colorful spinnakers contrasted against the deep blue waters of Lake Huron are a sight that postcards and vacation memories are made of.

Local Port Huron Racing Federation (PHRF) boat racing is held from late May through late September. The Bark Shanty Sail Club hosts theses races along with an annual Lake Huron Yachting Association regatta.

Fishing

With the ice breakup in late March comes the excitement of early spring fishing. The water is still cold and it gives the angler an advantage for finding trout, salmon or steelhead.

The fish seek the warm water of the stream runoff and are close to shore. Shallow water fishing is most productive. Most fishing tournaments are run in May and early June.

As the water warms, the big fish go deep and offshore. By late June the perch start coming in. Perch populations have grown in recent years. The DNR reports that the Sanilac area has been an anomaly for perch count. You may want to include that there is the Perch of July Fishing Tournament in Port Sanilac. Perch fishing in the past couple of years has stayed strong right into the fall when the salmon and trout run. The fall months bring the spawning season. Brown trout are frequently caught near streams and harbor entrances.

In September and October of 2008, the DNR expanded their fish plantings out of Port Sanilac. A fish count completed at that time showed a good cross section of species in the twenty to forty foot depth contour.

www.sanilaccounty.org

14 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25.

Small beach, picnic tables, pit toilets, roadside park and rustic camping. See ad page 30.

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Water Recreation

Diving

Since the shipwreck discovery of the steamer “Regina” in the 1980’s, recreational diving has exploded along the Sanilac shoreline. There are over 14 different wrecks within an hour of Port Sanilac or Lexington.

Water clarity has dramatically increased in Lake Huron over the past 15 years. It is not uncommon to hear reports of 75 foot visibility. Deep and shallow water dives are equally rewarding.

With all the interest generated by the many wrecks of the Great Storm of 1913, the Sanilac Underwater Preserve was formed to protect these wrecks from treasure hunters and salvagers.

Commercial dive charters operate out of both Lexington and Port Sanilac harbors.

Compressed air and dive supplies are available in Port Sanilac. Several Detroit metropolitan area dive shops organize dive trips to the Thumb area.

Kayaking

Kayaking along the shores of Lake Huron is gaining in popularity. The clean, clear water; the calm, soothing action of the waves; and the beauty of the shoreline all combine to give the novice or experienced kayaker a refreshing experience. Take the opportunity to explore isolated beaches easily accessible from the water. Now with the introduction of the Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail linking Saginaw Bay, around Lake Huron through the southern tip of Sanilac County, distances between landings can be as little as a mile or less. Visit thumbtrails.com for more info. See map, page 25.

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Sanilac County Photo Contest Category Winners 1 Laura DeNault, People Enjoying Our Amenities 2 Kathy DesJardins, Still Life & Scenic Views 3 Laura DeNault, Tourist Attractions & Events 4 Shannon Arbaugh, Water Sports & Other Activities

1 Congratulations

To all of our photo contest winners!

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Thank You

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Since 2009, amateur photographers have been providing beautiful photos that show some of Sanilac County’s best features. Images in this booklet are not possible without their help.

Thanks again for inviting us into your part of Sanilac County!

Good Job! Open Invitation

The Sanilac Tourism Association is now accepting entries for the 2013 photo contest. Full details available at sanilaccounty.org. Be a part of the fun!

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Sanilac County, Michigan

Key to Map Airport Boat Ramp / Marina Kayak / Canoe Launch Site Snowmobile Trail Head

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Largest county in the lower peninsula of Michigan Geographical Size: 961 Square Miles Elevation: 600 - 900 Feet Physiography: Rolling plains, lake border plains Growing Season: 140 - 160 days Annual Precipitation: 29 - 32 inches Average Snowfall: 40 - 60 inches Forest Type: Aspen - Birch, Maple - Beech Fall Colors: Early October County Seat: Sandusky

Shipwreck State Game Hunt Area / Attraction County Park City, Town, Village

Distance from Metro areas We’re closer than you think!

Bay City Detroit Flint Frankenmuth Lansing London, Ontario Port Huron Saginaw Toledo, OH Toronto, Ontario

1 - 1/4 hrs 1 - 1/2 hrs 1 - 1/4 hrs 1 hr 2 - 1/4 hrs 1 - 3/4 hrs 1/2 hr 1 - 1/4 hrs 2 - 1/2 hrs 3 - 1/2 hrs

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Hollands Hollands Little Little House House in in the the Country, Country, Port Port Sanilac Sanilac

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Butler Photography Bed & Breakfast

5774 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5910

www.bbonline.com/ mi/butlerphotography

Captain’s Quarters Inn

7277 Simons Street, P.O. Box 39 Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-2196

www.cqilex.com email: westwind@greatlakes.net

Carroll House Bed & Breakfast

7307 Simons Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5702

www.carrolhousebandb.com

Country View Bed & Breakfast

3723 S. Van Dyke Road Marlette, MI 48453

989-635-2468

Crown Jewel & The Gallery Bed & Breakfast

167 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-0788

Heart House Bed & Breakfast

60 N. Howard Street Croswell, MI 48422

810-679-4005

Holland’s Little House Bed & Breakfast

1995 N. Huron View Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-9739

www.connieholland.com email: always@avci.net

Inn The Garden Bed & Breakfast

7156 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8966

www.inngarden.com

A Night to Remember Bed & Breakfast

5712 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-7134

www.anighttoremberbandb.com www.lexingtonmichigan.org

Powell House Bed & Breakfast

5076 Lake Shore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5533

www.powellhouselex.com

Raymond House Inn

111 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-8800

www.theraymondhouseinn.com email: hrbrlite@sbcglobal.net

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington

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Hotels & Motels 3832 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8460

Beachcomber Resort Motel & Apartments

3601 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8859

Bellaire Motel

120 S. Ridge Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-9981

Cros-Lex Lodge

5060 E. Peck Road Croswell, MI 48422

810-679-2400

Harbourfront Motel

5689 Old Orchard Bluff Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8906

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort

6560 E. Peck Rd. Lexington, MI 48450

888-355-4004 810-359-7333

www.lakeviewhills.com email: frontdesk@lakeviewhills.com

Lakewinds Motel

6997 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5196

email: lakewindsmotel@yahoo.com

Last Chance Motel

7024 Main Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-9258

information not available

Thumb Heritage Inn

405 W. Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471

810-648-4811

www.heritageinn.com

DeMott’s Westpark Inn

440 W. Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471

810-648-4300

White Feather Motel

5773 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-7777

Azure Tides

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email: sgw67@hotmail.com

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A-1 Cottage Rentals

810-648-5550

P.O. Box 546 Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-7774 www.a1cottages.com 810-712-0031 email: a1cottages@a1cottages.com

Affordable Lexington House

7332 Lester Street Lexington, MI 48450

www.thelexhouse.com 586-775-1141 email: jcstanson@wowway.com

Amber Lane Gifts & Crafts Family Vacation Rental

2450 S. Lakeshore Rd. Applegate, MI 48401

www.rentalbug.com 810-622-0642 email: amberlanegifts@gmail.com

Auntie Mary Ann’s Hideaway

7380 Kilkare Street Lexington, MI 48450

734-765-5655 734-455-3804 email: map0313@yahoo.com

B & G Lakeview Cottage

7341 Satinwood Lexington, MI 48450

586-977-0672 email: www.gailtali@aol.com

Beautiful Lexington

7333 Kilkare Street Lexington, MI 48450

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Boyington House

7294 Boyington Street Lexington, MI 48450

www.beesky.com/boyingtonhouse/ 586-803-0124 email: boyingtonhouse@yahoo.com

Celtic Cottage

7314 Cedar St., P.O. Box 69 810-300-3393 www.rentalbug.com Port Sanilac, MI 48419 810-622-9565 email: omarac@sbcglobal.net

Country Cottage

7236 Lester Street Lexington, MI 48450

www.victorianantiquesemp.com 810-359-7134 email: vaemporium@yahoo.com

Cozy Cottage For Rent

7318 Willow Court Lexington, MI 48450

586-453-1341 email: nicolegros3682@hotmail.com

Cutest Cabins

2927 S. Lakeshore Road Applegate, MI 48401

810-359-2800 www.cutestcabins.com

Fairwinds Cottage

5115 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8785 www.fairwindslexington.com 810-359-7484 email: fairwindslexington@yahoo.com

Green House Cottage of Lexington

8407 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-404-7484 www.thegreenhousemichigan.com 586-791-9422 www.TRAVEL-MICHIGAN.STATE.MI.US

1995 N. Huron View Port Sanilac, MI 48469

www.connieholland.com 810-622-9739 email: always@avci.net

Huron Lake Cottage

5269 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

www.huronlakecottage.com 810-679-4143 email: sundancer@advnet.net

Lex on the Lake

5795 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-7910

Lexington Dayton House

7333 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450

www.a1cottages.com 810-359-7774 email: a1cottages@a1cottages.com

Lusky’s Lakefront Cottages

8949 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

www.luskys.com 810-327-6889 email: vacation@luskys.com

Nymph & Seadog: 2 Lakefront Cottages

8469 & 8471 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 616-669-5187 www.nymphandseadog.com

Piazza’s Cottage

2898 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-2231 248-542-9581

Rose Cottage

36 S. Lake Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

www.rentalbug.com 810-622-8343 email: gallery890@yahoo.com

Sarah’s C&C Cottages: 2 Cottages

173 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-0788 email: sgw67@hotmail.com

The Red Cottage

7782 Cherry Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-327-2578 email: theredcottage@yahoo.com

Thompson Lake Cottage

825 Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-679-3966 810-359-2222 www.sanilaccounty.org

Whale Rock Cottage

4489 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-0133 810-334-9544 www.whalerockcottage.com

Whispering Willows

7373 Kilkare Street Lexington, MI 48450

www.mypeoplepc.com/ 734-354-6078 members/berelsfamily/wwc

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Campgrounds

Both photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins

Blue Water Campgrounds

3995 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5112

information not available

ad on pg 30

Evergreen Park 9 miles North of M-46

4731 Van Dyke (M-53) Cass City, MI 48726

www.sanilaccountyparks.com evergreen@sanilaccountyparks.com

ad on pg 30

Forester Park 6.5 miles North of Port Sanilac

2820 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-8715

Foster’s Bar, Grill & Campground 2 miles North of Forestville on M-25

8070 N. Lakeshore Road Forestville, MI 48434 989-864-3200

Holiday Beach Resort & Campgrounds

420 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469

Lake Huron Campground

2353 N. Lakeshore Road Carsonville, MI 48419 866-360-CAMP (2267)

www.lakehuroncamp.com info@lakehuroncamp.com

7181 Lexington Blvd.

Lexington, MI 48450

www.lexingtonRVresort.com lexingtonRV@sbcglobal.net

4.5 miles North of Port Sanilac, on M-25

Lexington RV Resort

989-872-6600

810-622-8142

810-359-2054

www.sanilaccountyparks.com forester@sanilaccountyparks.com

information not available

Camping Sanilac County Parks www.sanilaccountyparks.com County park system consisting of four sites: Delaware Park, Evergreen Park, Forester Park, and Lexington Park. Each contains various forms of camping and recreation in rustic environments.

See ad page 30.

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2353 N. Lakeshore Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 1-866-360-2267 (CAMP) www.lakehuroncampground.com

Camp Rentals

Photo courtesy Darcy Mann

Photo courtesy Sanilac County Park

Camp Ozanam

7303 Walker Road Carsonville, MI 48419

810-622-8744

www.svdpdet.org penny@campsconnect.org

Camp Stapleton

3753 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-622-8744

www.svdpdet.org penny@campsconnect.org

CYO Boys Camp

1295 S. Lakeshore Road Carsonville, MI 48419

810-622-8744

www.cyocamps.org penny@campsconnect.org

CYO Girls Camp

1564 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-8744

www.cyocamps.org penny@campsconnect.org

YWCA Camp Cavell

3335 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

information not available

810-359-2267

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144 Shoreline Rd. East, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-8113 • huronshores@sbcglobal.net huronshoresmhc.com 2 miles North of Port Sanilac, offers 12 full hook up RV sites in its manufactured home community. A peaceful quiet place to enjoy your stay on Lake Huron.

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Delicious, healthy, and fresh, you will find a wide variety of locally grown farm products at our Farmers Markets.

Conventionally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, beef, pork, poultry, grains, sugar, and honey are available as well as a similar assortment of organically raised goods. Sanilac County is ranked in the top ten Michigan counties for the production of Organic food with 12 growers certified on 3,295 acres. Heritage seeds are utilized when possible. Passed down through generations these seed selections have been chosen for flavor. Only by sampling them can you understand how tasty these fruits and vegetables can be.

The Sandusky Farmers market is located downtown at M-46, west side of courthouse lawn, on Thursdays from 2­– 7 pm starting May10th and running through end of October. Port Sanilac Farmers’ Market is open Fridays 3-7pm (May 25-Oct.12) and Saturdays 12-4pm (June 16-Sept. 8), www.portsanilac.net.

The people are friendly and growers will be happy to share their farming experiences with you. Ask them how they grow their products and what steps they take to ensure the best produce for you. Inquire about the best way to store your purchase or even if they have a favorite recipe they can share. For canners and freezers there is no better resource than the Farmers Market.

For a unique treat, contact the Messing Menagerie Farm.

The Messing’s specialize in naturally raised cattle and organic vegetable gardening. Available for purchase are beef, pork, and goat, as well as a variety of vegetables in season. For more information, call 810-622-8920.

A short distance north of Lexington is Moellers Apple Orchard located at 6927 Aitken Road 810-359-7071. During the season stop by to pick up fresh apples or pick your own. It’s a great way to spend the day with friends and family, simply getting outdoors to enjoy the fresh Lake Huron air!

The baker or sweet tooth in you will want to visit Country View Bulk Foods. Located at 177 N. Germania Road, Snover, Michigan (countryviewbulkfoods.com), just off M-46. Bulk flours, sugars, baking supplies, spices, baked goods, as well as local fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, grains and dairy products are available in conventional or organic form. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, just ask. They will happily contact a local producer to supply your needs.

Come and experience a truly exceptional agricultural county!

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Area Fairs & Festivals There’s something for all members of the family to enjoy at Sanilac County’s many fairs and festivals!

Starting in June, there’s the Thumb Area Soybean Festival in Brown City taking place from June 8-10, complete with a street fair and spectacular fireworks! Next up is the Sandusky Thumb Festival scheduled for June 21-24, with its outdoor Arts and Craft Show, Music on the Courthouse Lawn series, and parade on Sunday, June 24!

Lively activities continue in July. 4th of July is a great way to kick off mid-summer activities! Forget the crowds of the city: come and experience breathtaking fireworks while lying on the beach in Lexington on June 30 or Port Sanilac on July 7. Both towns have their parades on June 30. Watch Lexington’s parade at 11 a.m., and then drive up scenic M-25 to watch Port Sanilac’s at Noon!

July 20-22 are Marlette’s days to shine with the Marlette Country Fair Days celebrating life in a farming community. You won’t believe the creatively decorated hay bales lining the streets of downtown!

Or for something different, visit Croswell on the same weekend, during their Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival. Walk the famous “Mother-in-law” Swinging Bridge or cheer on your favorite team during the hilarious Cardboard Boat Races.

To close out the month on July 28 and 29, Port Sanilac Festival includes The Eastports Classic Car Show, A Kite Festival featuring 40 kites choreographed to music, Caribbean Blue (the premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band) concert at Harbor Park, and other family activities at the Harbor.

In many regions, the arrival of August might mean that summer is winding down. However, there’s no lack of activity in Sanilac County. The popular Croswell Fair kicks off the month on August 1-4. With a carnival, rodeo, Night of Destruction Derby and Mud Drags, it’s one Fair you won’t want to miss! While in the area, spend some time at the Lexington Fine Arts Street Fair on August 4 and 5.

This Art Fair boasts beautiful and unique creations lining the main street in Lexington, rivaling any of the other Art Fairs in Michigan!

On the same weekend, a few miles north of Croswell, Deckerville welcomes you to their Homecoming Festival on August 3, 4, and 5 . You don’t have to be a native of this quaint village to attend their enjoyable homecoming; but after you come into contact with Deckerville’s hometown hospitality, you’ll feel like you are! Why don’t you plan to spend the entire weekend in Sanilac County, enjoying wholesome, family friendly activities?

For a unique experience, you’ll want to make sure and visit the Antique Boat Show taking place August 10 and 11 in Port Sanilac.

Dozens of beautifully restored, classic boats will be on display in the picturesque harbor. While you’re there, grab your fishing pole, try your luck at catching some tasty Lake Huron perch, and grill your catch for supper at the Port Sanilac Harbor Park!

August 19-25 brings the Sanilac County 4-H Fair, one of the bestattended county fairs in the state. Its exciting carnival, huge number of 4-H farm animal exhibits and thrilling grandstand events is an event you won’t want to miss! You’ll appreciate the fairgrounds’ safe, clean, paved walkways and its friendly, rural atmosphere. Bring your family to an event that celebrates tradition and country style living!

And, just when you might think that Sanilac is only about the outdoors and rural country living, experience Thumbfest, scheduled for September 1 in beautiful downtown Lexington. This free event showcases folk music, jam sessions, and clinics for the entire family!

The renowned Lexington Bach Festival is slated for September 14-16. This celebration of classical orchestral and choral music has been acclaimed on public TV as well as by reviewers from many newspapers from around the state! Fans of Bach and other classical composers, will be impressed by the talent of the participating US and Canadian musicians. Come on Friday and stay through the weekend to attend all 3 concerts.

Then come back the next weekend for Lexington Days, starting on Friday, September 22 with Outhouse Races, and continuing with a Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, and Classic Car Show on Sunday.

Not to be outdone by urban areas throughout the USA, Sandusky hosts both a Miss Sanilac Outstanding Teen Pageant on November 11; and a Miss Sanilac County Scholarship Pageant on November 25. Part of the Miss American Pageant series, these events showcase some of the brightest and best young women of Sanilac County!

What better way to start the Christmas season than to attend “Michigan’s Original” Country Lighted Farm Implement Parade Weekend on December 1 and 2 in Sandusky! The parade, consisting of a wide variety of floats and brightly lit farm implement vehicles, takes place at 7 p.m. on December 1, and the entire town celebrates with family activities and events right through the weekend. This is the ultimate way to experience rural life at its best!

To top off the Christmas season the Lexington Christmas Horse Parade will happen on Saturday, December 8. Come and enjoy a celebration of Christmases from the past when horses were our main form of transportation. The sight of these fine animals will impress both young and old.

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A & W Lakeside Family Restaurant

Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

5309 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-8522 See ad page 37.

8 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0176 bluewatersportsbar.com The Blue Water Inn was here for over 75 years, and we have brought the building back to its original 1850’s facade. We have a bar with a full menu: chicken wings, burgers, pizza & more. We have TV’s so you won’t ever miss a game. Play pool, darts & your favorite tunes. See ad page 37.

286 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky 810-648-3301

Bake Krazy Bake Shop

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56 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0031 www.bakekrazy.com One stop bakery & baking supplies outlet. Coffee & a wide variety of baked goods. Our experienced staff can create baked goods for your special event. We also carry a range of Wilton baking supplies.

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Beagio’s Pizza & Restaurant 3003 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-2015

Bea’s Diner 55 N. Howard Avenue, Croswell 810-679-4542

Bob & Jamie’s Grill 57 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4299

Breakfast Only 3474 Main Street, Deckerville 810-376-9565

Burger King

6484 W. Marlette Street, Marlette 989-635-7829

The Forester Inn 2422 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Carsonville 810-622-8606

Gillis Hotel 1773 Main Street, Minden City 989-864-3535

Ginger’s Café 4237 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-2020

Gwen’s Galley 77 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4448

Harrington Inn Restaurant

Bush’s Restaurant

4164 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-3266

6513 S. Lakeshore, Lexington 810-359-5801

5349 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-8686

Cadillac House

Huron Shores Golf Club 1441 N. Lakeshore Road, Port Sanilac 810-622-9961

5502 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-2621 www.cadillachouse.com

Jeff’s Marketplace

440 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4300 Inside DeMott’s Westpark Inn

China Lee

Big Boy Restaurant

Coach House Tavern

422 W. Sanilac Rd, Sandusky 810-648-4530

Eddie G’s

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58 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky 810-648-5850 2701 Golf Course Dr., Marlette 989-635-3478

Corner Café 3452 Main Street, Deckerville 810-376-8450

Country Cove Restaurant 247 E. Lapeer Street, Peck 810-378-5144

5455 N. Main Street, Lexington 810-359-5180 Business 810-359-8911 Deli

Jerry’s Foodland 35 Kristian Street, Sandusky 810-648-4310 Business 810-648-4514 Deli

Kautz Shore Lanes & Restaurant 6840 Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-5211

Country Sampler Restaurant 5260 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-5997 Photo courtesy Shannon Arbaugh

Takeout plate Liberty Lanes, Sandusky Photo courtesy Lori Geiger

Kayla’s Kafé 1740 Van Dyke Road, Decker 989-635-2453

Lakeshore Market 7023 Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-824-8558 lakeshoremarket@ greatlakes.net www.lakeshoremarket.com

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort 6560 E. Peck Road, Lexington 810-359-7333 www.lakeviewhills.com See ad page 3

Laings Garden 3070 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-2939

Liberty Lanes 100 Kristian Drive, Sandusky 810-648-9860 See ad page 18.

Little Caesars • 467 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4066 • 3381 S. Main Street, Marlette 989-635-7502

Main Street Grill 2954 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-8216

Mainstreet Café 40 S. Elk Street, Sandusky 810-648-2320

Marlette Livestock Restaurant 6381 Euclid Street, Marlette 989-635-0177

Mary’s Diner

Subway

14 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-9377 See ad page 37.

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Treve’s Pizza

Newman’s Pub “N” Grub

• 4116 E. Main Street, Brown City 810-346-3709 • 2575 S. Van Dyke, Marlette 989-635-2320

7264 Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-8080 rdnewms@aol.com

Penfield Restaurant 27 W. Lapeer Street, Peck 810-378-5330

Pizza Hut 412 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4555

Riverside Family Dining 27 N. Howard Avenue, Croswell 810-679-4771

Silver Tavern 2071 Black River St., Deckerville 810-376-8563

Steis’s Village Inn 5523 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-5090 steissvillageinn@sbcglobal. net

The Stone Lodge 156 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-6200

Uri’s Waterfront Dining & Spirits 7365 Cedar Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0325 www.portsanilacmarina. com/uris The Food…The Friends…The View… Join us for a relaxed, casual dining experience while enjoying a second floor view of Lake Huron. We offer authentic Michigan cuisine using local seafood, beef, chicken, and produce. See you soon!

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The Van Camp House LLC 135 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0558

Restaurants From Mexican to Italian, American, Chinese and everything in between, Sanilac County can meet your taste bud’s needs, as well as your pocketbook’s.

The majority of our restaurants, diners and pubs are one-of-a-kind establishments locally owned and operated, with names like The Van Camp House and The Vintage Restaurant offering fine dining experiences, to Mainstreet Café for some of the best family fare available. To experience fine lake view dining, your best bet is Uri’s Waterfront Dining and Spirits, located at the Port Sanilac Marina.

If you’re interested in combining outstanding food and golf, try Huron Shores Golf Club in Port Sanilac, Lakeview Hills Golf Resort in Lexington, Marlette Golf Club’s Coach House Tavern or Woodland Hills Golf Resort in Sandusky. Or, if bowling is more your style, don’t miss Liberty Lanes in Sandusky, for their famous wet burritos and homemade pizza!

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• 2897 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-5481 • (Inside Walmart), Sandusky 810-648-9856 Mary Ann’s Diner • (Inside Ben’s Supercenter), 4000 Main Street, Brown City Brown City 810-346-4122 810-346-3664 McDonald’s • 5495 N. Main Street, Lexington • 174 S. Howard Avenue, Croswell 810-359-0000 810-679-0042 • 450 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky Sugar Shack 13 W. Lapeer Street, Peck 810-648-2465 810-378-5971 • 3430 S. Main Street, Marlette 989-635-3877 Thumbs Up Moore Ice Cream Co. 53 N. Howard Avenue, Croswell 810-679-2220 3295 Main Street, Marlette

DINING & SHOPPING

Woodland Hills Golf Club, Sandusky

For overnight accommodations, with a full service restaurant, DeMott’s Westpark Inn/Bench Warmers Restaurant in Sandusky has all you need, including a relaxing, intimate cocktail lounge.

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort offers lodging as well, with golf course view rooms and banquet facilities for up to 400.

Heading inland or coming to Sanilac County by way of M-53?

Marlette has Beagio’s Restaurant, well-known for their pizza, Moore Ice Cream for “to die for” ice cream treats and Eddie G’s for a great dinner and a night cap!

And, Sanilac County is not without night time entertainment.

Check out The Stone Lodge in Pt. Sanilac, for live music and karaoke, accompanied by great American cuisine. Lakeview Hills Golf Resort has a variety of entertainment opportunities from comedy to music. For pizza and libations, Steis’s Village Inn of Lexington is sure to be a big hit!

Don’t worry about leaving favorite restaurants at home. Sanilac County has McDonald’s in Croswell, Sandusky and Marlette, a Big Boy in Sandusky and a Subway Restaurant in Brown City, Lexington and Sandusky, just to name a few.

Whatever your craving might be, Sanilac County restaurants are sure to please!

Water Tower Bar & Grill

Wimpy’s Place

7245 S. Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-2006

7270 Huron Ave, Lexington 810-359-5450 See ad page 36.

Woodland Hills Golf Club 320 N. Gates Road, Sandusky 810-648-2400 See ad page 18.

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Lois & Co. Embroidery The Forestore

7269 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-2496

An Orchard Setting

7275 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5322 See ad pg 44

3990 Mowerson Rd., Brown City 810-378-5530 loisandcompanyembroidery.com

2440 N. Lakeshore Rd., Carsonville 810-622-8266

7353 Brockway Rd., Melvin 810-387-2121

Elegant Creative Keepsakes

Mainstreet Memories

The Lexington General Store

Bob Hobbs

7 Wells St., Croswell 810-679-4475

7262 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-8386

Gallery

3477 Main St., Deckerville 810-376-4514

Marketplace On Main

7272 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-8900

The Pineberry Shoppe

3563 Main St., Deckerville

7318 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-0125

Country Courtyards

Gifts Etc.

5712 Main St., Lexington 810-359-7134 victorianantiquesemp.com

6385 E. Sanilac Rd., Carsonville 810-622-0373

8065 3rd St. (M-25), Forestville 989-864-3570

Memories of Ireland Gift Shop

7276 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5151

Country Sampler General Store & Mercantile

Gifts From Michigan

1015 N. Lakeshore Rd., Port Sanilac 810-622-0464

This N That

5260 Main St., Lexington 810-359-5997

Fine Things

Bonnie Gifts

7288 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5558

Country Settings

519 N. Lakeshore Rd., Port Sanilac 810-622-8978

32 S. Elk St., Sandusky 810-648-2690, See ad pg 40

Harbor Light Gallery & Gift Shop

Creative Expressions Flowers & Gifts

111 S. Ridge St. (M-25), Port Sanilac 810-622-8550 harborlightgallery.com

3381 S. Main St, Marlette 810-635-3275

Croswell Greenhouse 180 Davis St., Croswell 810-679-3298, See ad pg 40.

East Port Exchange 7 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-9551

Heritage Gardens 7363 S. School St., Melvin 810-378-5082

Neal’s Floral Shop 14 N. Howard Ave., Croswell 810-679-3554

Noble

5435 Van Dyke Rd., Brown City 810-346-2979

The Town Shop

19 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-9540

Troyer Furniture Sales 3120 Sullivan Rd., Marlette See ad page 40

7247 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-2300 noblelexington.com

Twin Pines Gift Shop

Pearls & Lace

Village Pottery Studio & Gallery

212 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 810-648-2506

7010 Lexington Rd., Lexington 810-359-8151

Persuasions Ltd.

215 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-8320

7282 Huron Ave., Lexington

Weekends

Irish Rose Gift Shoppe 810-359-2930 7282 Huron Ave., Lexington Sandtown Florist

7266 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-3388, See ad pg 40

810-359-5340 irishrosegifts.com

22 S. Elk St., Sandusky 810-648-4480

J & T Keepsakes

Steel Magnolias

5512 S. Main St., Lexington 810-359-5794

4235 N. Van Dyke Rd. , Brown City Woodland Cottage 810-724-6010 3396 Lamton Rd., Decker 989-872-3771 The Country Crate 3012 Main St., Marlette 989-635-3348

Karen’s Creations 15 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-8661

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Willow Tree 3295 Main St., Marlette 989-635-4884

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Angel’s Garden

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Shopping

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Trout & Salmon Fishing Tournament Lexington Harbor, 248-802-8365 www.lexingtonmichigan.org Spring Carnival 989-635-2320, www.cityofmarlette.com Sanilac County Spring Showcase Home, Sport & Garden Show, 810-648-9966

Sandusky

Humane Society Mutt Strut www.misandusky.com, 810-648-4445 Gagetown Barnyard Sale www.thumboctagonbarn.org Croswell Memorial Day Parade 9 am, www.cityofcroswell.com Port Sanilac Memorial Day Blessing of the Fleet at the Harbor Lexington Memorial Day Parade - V.F.W. 11 am, Downtown Lexington, 810-359-8804

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Brown City Thumb Area Soy Bean Festival Downtown Brown City, 810-346-3272 jacobson9669@hotmail.com 9 Croswell Fishing Contest Riverbend Park, 8-11 am & 6-9 pm www.cityofcroswell.com, 810-679-3904 9-10 Lexington Civil War Re-enactors Encampment Downtown Lexington (Next to Ehardt’s Pharmacy), ruffinimichael@att.net 16 Lexington A & W Antique Tractor Show North of Lexington, 810-359-8522 16-17 Lexington Lakeside Craft Show Lexington Harbor/10 am - 6 pm Saturday /10 am - 5 pm Sunday, 810-359-2261 21-24 Sandusky Thumb Festival Fireworks, Motorcycle Show, Craft Show & Antique Show, Parade,� www.misandusky.com, See ad pg 10 23 Sandusky Sanilac County Senior Fair Sandusky High School, 10am, � www.misandusky.com 23 Croswell Family FunFest Riverbend Park, 12 noon - 5 pm, www.cityofcroswell.com, 810-679-3904 23-24 Croswell Motorcycle Flat Track Races Croswell Fairgrounds, 10 am, www.croswellfair.org, 810-404-4929 23 Lexington A & W Classic Car Show North of Lexington, 810-359-0121 30 Lexington Independence Day Celebration Parade Downtown Lexington, 11 am/ Fireworks, Lexington Harbor at dusk 810-359-8631, www.lexingtonmichigan.org 30 Port Sanilac Independence Day Celebration Photo courtesy Parade Downtown Port Sanilac, 12 noon City of Sandusky /Old time Baseball Game after parade, Bark Shanty Community Fields, portsanilac.net Photo courtesy Shannon Arbaugh

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Harness Racing Croswell Fairgrounds, www.croswellfair.org, 810-404-4929 Fireworks Port Sanilac Harbor at dusk, www.portsanilac.net Car Show – Cruise Night downtown Snover, 810-648-4556 Mini Tractor Pull Croswell Fairgrounds, 2 pm, www.croswellfair.org, 810-679-3904 Port Huron To Mackinac Sailboat Race www.phyc.org Farm & Agriculture Days Sanilac County Historical Museum and exhibits at the Port Sanilac Farmers’ Market Concert at the Barn www.thumboctagonbarn.org Swinging Bridge Festival www.cityofcroswell.org, 810-679-3904 Art Show Downtown Port Sanilac, www.portsanilac.net Country Fair Days, 150 Year Celebration 989-635-2320, www.cityofmarlette.com Triathlon biking, running, and swimming, www.lexingtontriathlon.org Festival “Caribbean Blue” Paradise Pit-Stop for Jimmy Buffet Fans Port Sanilac Harbor, www.portsanilac.net

Croswell

Croswell Fair www.croswellfair.org, See ad pg 46.

Deckerville Homecoming 810-376-8563, www.deckervilledcdc.com Port Sanilac Civil War Days Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum w � ww.sanilaccountymuseum.org, see ad pg 13.

Lexington Lexington Fine Arts Street Fair 810-841-2009, www.lexingtonmichigan.org Lakeshore Antique Yard Sale Trail From Marine City to Port Austin on M-25, 810-359-7134 Lexington 5K Run Lexington Harbor, Registration at 9 am, www.lexingtonmichigan.org Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show Port Sanilac Harbor Park, www.michacbs. com, 810-622-9931, www.portsanilac.net Sandusky Cruise Night & Car Show 810-648-4445, www.misandusky.com Center & right photo courtesy Susan Morse Photo courtesy Lori Geiger

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Brown City

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Croswell

Many of our communities cityofcroswell.com celebrate holidays with festivals Deckerville and parades. Please visit the respective websites for a complete deckervilledcdc.com/ eventscalendar.html list of happenings or updates:

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Sanilac County 4-H Fair www.sanilac4hfair.com Margarita Fest Lexington Harbor, 10 pm, 248-705-0260 Fishing Contest Riverbend Park, 8-11 am & 6-9 pm www.cityofcroswell.com, 810-679-3904

Lexington

Thumbfest Downtown Lexington, 10 am - 10 pm www.thumbfest.org, www.bluewaterfolk.org Sandusky Walk to Remember & 5K Run Diamond Trail, 9 am, 810-648-0330 Gagetown Fall Family Days www.thumboctagonbarn.org Lexington Bach Festival www.lexarts.com Lexington Lexington Days Craft Show, 810-359-2261/Outhouse Races 810-359-5450/Classic Car Show - Register 8 am, 810-359-5450, www.lexingtonmichigan.org

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“Michigan’s Original” Country Christmas Lighted Farm Implement Parade Weekend www.misandusky.com Country Christmas Parade 6:00 pm, 989-635-1002 www.cityofmarlette.com Christmas Horse Parade Downtown, 2 pm, 810-359-5340

Photo courtesy Susan Morse

Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

Port Sanilac Boofest Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum Family Activities, Haunted Village Family Activities, www.sanilaccountymuseum.org Lexington HarvestFest Downtown Lexington, www.lexingtonmichigan.org Marlette Trick or Trunk 989-635-7448, www.cityofmarlette.com

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Port Sanilac Music At The Harbor Complete Schedule: www.portsanilac.net Music At The Harbor begins every Saturday starting June 14th and continues through September 1st. You can relax and enjoy various music at the Port Sanilac Harbor. Performance times are 7 to 9 pm.

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Miss Sanilac Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant www.misandusky.com, 810-648-4445 Christmas Parade 5:30 pm,� www.cityofcroswell.com Miss Sanilac County Scholarship Pageant www.misandusky.com, 810-648-4445

Lexington

Christmas Tree Lighting & Merchant Candle Walk Santa at 7 pm, Sing Along, Trolley Rides, Entertainment, Shopping,� 810-359-7434 Port Sanilac Christmas Open House Open House & Caroling in the Mansion at the Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum, www.sanilaccountymuseum.org Background photo courtesy Shannon Arbaugh Photo courtesy City of Sandusky

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Community Event Contacts

Lexington Music In The Park Complete Schedule: www.lexarts.com Music In The Park is a series of concerts featuring a variety of professional musicians and are offered free to the public.

Concerts are Friday evenings at 7:30 pm beginning June 24th and continuing through late August, at Patrick Tierney Village Park on the shore of Lake Huron.

Port Sanilac Classical Church Concert Series Complete Schedule: www.sanilaccountymuseum.org All Concerts are on Sunday and start at 3 pm in the Church Museum and are offered year round. Enjoy various forms of Classical music how it may have been back in the ‘olden days’.

Port Sanilac The Barn Theatre Request a Complete Schedule: 810-622-9114 The Barn Theatre provides a variety of shows throughout the season, from June through September. Shows vary in style from comedy to melodrama to improv.

Sandusky Lawnchair Music Series Complete Schedule: www.sanduskyarts.org Lawnchair Music Series takes place on the Sanilac County Courthouse Lawn on Friday evenings from June 24th to July 14th, at 7 pm.

This is just a brief listing of events.

See www.sanilaccounty.org for complete calendar.

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The Seasons in Sanilac County

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No entertainment is as simple, inexpensive, and memorable as taking your family on a road trip. We invite you to visit Sanilac County and experience all we have to offer in every season of the year. In the spring, begin with a breath taking cruise on M-25 along Lake Huron. Bring a picnic to enjoy at Lexington Park. Walk on the beach, collect shells and stones, listen to the gentle lapping of the waves, watch massive cargo ships slip quietly by, and savor the scenery.

Depending on how early you’re visiting in the spring, icebergs may be drifting and melting offshore: a perfect photographic opportunity.

The summer months offer many of the same pleasures as spring.

Picnics, family rides, hiking, swimming, boating, spectacular views of the lake, fishing and hunting are all available in Sanilac County. Many local campgrounds offer a rustic place to stay and have cabins for the frontiersman in you. If your pleasure is simply sitting around the fire to visit with friends and neighbors, this is the place to be! Motels are located in Sandusky for those of us wanting to enjoy a more traditional comfort; and many Sanilac County communities offer Bed and Breakfast accommodations, for a homey, natural experience.

Take time to appreciate the farmers as they work fields and plant crops; and take advantage of the fact that Sanilac County ranks #1 in Michigan for the production of many agricultural commodities. A great way to see the fields is to drive the country roads on an Off Road Vehicle (ORV)! A new ORV Ordinance in Sanilac County allows the maintained portion of most county roads to be used for ORV and ATV traffic.

Because this is an agricultural county, you can find great variety, quality, and deals at the Farmers Markets in Port Sanilac and Sandusky.

Treat yourself to fresh picked fruits, vegetables, flowers, and many other farm commodities produced by local growers. Or stop at any of the many roadside stands scattered throughout the county.

The trees are alive with color in the fall. Miles of intense color are there for your pleasure. A gorgeous view can be found around every turn and in the next mile: truly nature at its finest. The farmers are harvesting their fields; and this is a sight not to be missed. The massive machines devour grain by the truckload. Fishing peaks again in the fall with runs of trout and salmon. And, if you enjoy deer hunting, this is the place to be!

Winter is exceptional in Sanilac County, with groomed snowmobile trails, hockey for all ages, cross-country skiing, rabbit hunting, and photographic opportunities available, to name just a few. Many Sanilac County communities offer family friendly winter festivals, starting in December and lasting all season.

So, no matter the season, come and enjoy the beauty and hospitality Sanilac County has to offer!

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Local Services Photo courtesy Sanilac County: Forester Park

Ad Listing

Emergency Care Fitness Centers Laundromats

Marlette Regional Hospital 2770 Main Street Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-4000 marletteregionalhospital.org Multifaceted healthcare organization serving Sanilac, Tuscola, Huron, Lapeer and Exchange State Bank pg 44 Saint Clair Counties. 24 hour Applegate fully staffed emergency room Exchange State Bank with board-certified physicians.

2543 South Sherman Road See ad page 47.

Brown City McKenzie Health System Exchange State Bank 120 Delaware Street 4482 Main Street Sandusky, MI 48471 Carsonville 810-648-3770 Exchange State Bank mckenziehealth.org 3992 Chandler Street Serves Sanilac and surrounding Deckerville counties. We offer 24-Hour Eastern Michigan Bank care provided by Emergency 3636 Main Street trained physicians. Our team of Exchange State Bank practitioners and nurses provide 3397 Main Streett care and services to patients of all Lexington ages. See ad pg 48.

Eastern Michigan Bank 5446 Main Street Eastern Michigan Bank pg 46 Serving Sanilac County’s personal & professional banking since 1895.

Nine locations to serve throughout Sanilac & St. Clair counties.

1-800-397-2504 EasternMichiganBank.com

Port Sanilac

Exchange State Bank 55 South Ridge Street

Sandusky

Eastern Michigan Bank 324 S. Sandusky Road Exchange State Bank 415 W. Sanilac Road

Emergency Care Deckerville Community Hospital 3559 Pine Street Deckerville, MI 48427 810-376-2835 deckervillehosp.org

Pharmacies

Ehardt’s Pharmacy • 4436 Main Street Brown City, MI 48416 810-346-2637 • 57 N. Howard Avenue Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3900 • 7275 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5322 ehardts.com Nutrition center, natural remedies, home medical equipment, oxygen, cards & gifts. See ad pg 44.

Photo courtesy Sanilac County: Lexington Park

Conlee’s Bright & Clean Self Service Laundry 5321 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8092 Cros-Lex Laundry & Tanning 37 Ward Street Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-4220 Deckerville Laundromat 3479 Ella Street Deckerville, MI 48427 Ehardt’s Pharmacy Open 7 days 7275 Huron Ave. Eastgate Cleaners Lexington, MI 48450 234 E. Sanilac Road 810-359-5322 Sandusky, MI 48471 Certified Clinical Nutrition, 810-648-2310 Tim Knapp, RPh. See ad pg 44. Port Sanilac Coin Laundry 29 S. Ridge Street The Health Store Nutritional Supplements & More Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Open 7 days 160 E. Sanilac Street Rainbow Laundry Sandusky, MI 48471 & Tanning Salon 810-648-3637 4114 Main Street thehealthstore-mi.com Brown City, MI 48416 See ad pg 31.

810-346-2570 It Figures 6075 E. Peck Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-4311 Lakeview Hills Golf Resort 6560 E. Peck Road (M-90) Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7333 lakeviewhills.com See ad pg 3.

Holistic Care

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ATM’s

Transportation Auto Services Sanilac Transportation

Graff Chevrolet Buick 495 W. Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-9850 graffsandusky.com See ad pg 34.

Tubbs Brothers 959 W. Sanilac Road Marlette Township Airport Sandusky, MI 48471 6725 Airport Road 810-648-0000 Marlette, MI 48453 tubbsbrothers.com 989-635-3500 Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Aviation fuel 24/7 dealer. New & pre-owned & aircraft repairs. vehicles, auto service center, Sandusky City Airport quick lube, collision, & towing.

1213 N. Sandusky Road See ad pg 31.

Sandusky, MI 48471 810-414-3009 Aviation fuel, flight instruction & two mechanics for airplane repair.

110 Campbell Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-9766 sanilactransportation.com santran9311@sbcglobal.net See ad page 44.

Airports

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