Downtown Bay City

Bay City's Own Tall Ships

Sail the waters of our community on our own Appledore Tall Ships.
If you have never sailed on a Tall Ship, Bay City is the place to start.

Concerts

You can enjoy the sights and sounds of live entertainment
throughout the year. Downtown Bay City hosts both
indoor and outdoor concerts.

Be Creative

Fun for the entire family with great opportunities to be
creative. We can help bring out the artists in each
of you!

Delta College Planetarium

Located at the heart of Downtown, the Planetarium
offers regular showings and special events. You
will be surprised at all there is to see and learn.
A Celebration of Music

Each week in the summer, you will find music throughout Downtown Bay City. Free Concerts
and movies for all ages are held at Wenonah Park, Third Street Waterfall Park, and Uptown.

Sidewalk Days

One of the many Downtown traditions where you can find
always find a great sale while shopping local businesses. A
tradition that has taken place for over 50 years!.

Taste of Downtown

Enjoy a taste of delicious food and sweet treats from
from some of the finest Downtown Bay City's eateries
and specialty food shops.

Downtown Bay City's Wine Walk

Downtown Bay City's eateries and pubs serve up.
their finest, offering a full night of wine sampling, food
and music in the streets.
Always Something New In
Our Historic Downtown.

City Market is its own one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family.
The Market is filled with small local businesses who would love to
share their products and services with you.

Electric Mix

Remember Vinyl? Electric Kitsch is just one of
Downtown's unique shops. We love our
young entrepreneurs.

Shopping

With a variety of places to shop, you and your friends can
enjoy the day together, while experiencing the one-of-a
kind shops that Downtown Bay City has to offer.

Sip and Dine

Food and drink options throughout Downtown Bay City
continue to grow. With our many eateries, pubs, coffee
and candyshops, you will surely find a favorite.

Welcome to Downtown, soon to become your favorite place to visit, work and live. We offer festivals throughout the year, celebrating annual and special events. We have plenty of sites to see, one-of-a-kind shops and places to eat.

Located on the water you can stroll along the Riverwalk and enjoy the parks or visit one of our art galleries. At night the downtown comes alive with concerts, movies, and other special events.

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Events

Hot Chocolate Hop

Sunday, February 2

Come on out and stay warm with an array of delicious drinks while shopping, dining and exploring Downtown Bay City! Meet your local entrepreneurs, enjoy the unique spaces the city has to offer & hop all along to all the warm spots! Bring the whole family to try them out and vote for your favorite!

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Indulge

Sunday, February 9

Visit participating businesses on Sunday, February 9th and make a purchase of just $5 or more to receive a special Indulge candy bar for your chance to win some great prizes! Check under the label right away to see if you are a winner!

Grand Prize: Romantic 2-Night Weekend Stay for Two at the Doubletree Hotel – Bay City Riverfront and a $100 Downtown Gift Certificate for Dining and Shopping. Over 200 Additional Prizes from Participating Businesses!

Shop early! The number of special Indulge candy bars available is limited!

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Downtown Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, February 29

The Downtown Chili Cook-Off brings together some of the area’s finest restaurants and their creative chili recipes for a tasty showdown in Downtown Bay City. Come try them out and vote for your favorite!

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the event and can be purchased at any participating location. There are a limited number of tickets available, so get them before they sell out!

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