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

Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival

September 26-29

Can you believe that 2019 marks the 14th year of the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival?!?! Four days and nights of independent film, music and fun in Downtown Bay City! This festival is about connecting filmmakers and musicians with the festival-goers. Period. Well, parties too.

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MI Made Marketplace

Saturday, September 28th

The event is a festival-style marketplace that will take place in the streets of downtown. The vendors will be a mix of made in Michigan products, arts, food trucks and more!

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