Downtown Bay City
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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Thank you to Barb Engelhardt & Tom Carter for maintaining these pocket parks!
Please meet the merchant & welcome Gabe Windt of Area 13 Tattoo to Downtown Bay City! Area 13 Tattoo first opened at 928 Washington Avenue on December 5th, 2023
With two decades of tattooing under his belt, Gabe brings a wealth of experience to Downtown, accompanied by a team of five ...talented artists. His journey into the tattooing world started with a passion for art and comic books, encouraged & inspired by none other than his uncle, Rick Windt the owner of G.T. Homestead! Gabe currently into the trash polka style of tattooing.
The best way to connect with Gabe & the team is giving them a follow on Facebook or sending them a message. Also, you can sign up for their occasional text messages - if you say yes, you’ll be the first to hear about special offers, events, and updates from them. You'll also get a 10% off coupon the same day! It’s easy to sign up, just text JOIN to (833) 761-7399.
Join us in Downtown Bay City today for Three of a Kind!
Each participating business you enter, you will receive one playing card, when you make a purchase, you will receive a another playing card. Once you match up three of a kind show the business and you will receive an entry slip into ...a drawing for an awesome giveaway filled with gifts & goodies from participating businesses! By the way, Jokers are wild! 🃏
This event will take place during participating business hours, Saturday, April 20th.
Good luck & have fun shopping for the win!
♥️♦️ Join 22 Downtown Bay City merchants for Saturday's Three of a Kind Lucky Shopping event! ♠️♣️
Each participating business you enter, you will receive one playing card, when you make a purchase, you will receive a another playing card. Once you match up three of a ...kind show the business and you will receive an entry slip into a drawing for an awesome giveaway filled with gifts & goodies from participating businesses! By the way, Jokers are wild! 🃏
This event will take place during participating business hours, Saturday, April 20th.
Good luck & have fun shopping for the win!
☀️ It's here! ☀️
Starting in just over 9️⃣ short weeks, we are excited to share the lineup for the 2024 Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series!
As usual, all shows start at 7:00 PM and are free admission. So grab a friend, grab a chair & come out to ...Wenonah Park on Wednesdays!
☀️ June 19th - Bay Concert Band
☀️ June 26th - Shout! The Beatles Tribute
Week off for The Bay City Fireworks Festival
☀️ July 10th - Captain Fantastic, Elton John Tribute
☀️ July 17th - Detroit Rock City, KISS Tribute
☀️ July 24th - Fleatwood Mac, Fleetwood Mac Tribute
☀️ July 31st - Serious Moonlight, David Bowie Tribute
☀️ August 7th - The Classic Women of Country, sponsored by Brian's House Community Group
☀️ August 14th - Material Girls, Madonna, Chef, Blondie, Heart, Adele & Lady Gaga Tributes
This couldn't have been done without the support of our community & sponsors 1st State Bank, Mulligans Pub/Lucky Star Rentals, Serenus Johnson Construction, Superior Insurance Group, The Times Properties, Tri-Star Trust, Brian's House, Excellency Presents & the Downtown Management Board.
Can't wait to see you in the Park!
*The severe weather plan is in process*
If you or your business still would like to support the series, sponsorships are still being accepted until May 1. Please contact Downtown Bay City for more info, 989-893-3573.
Please meet the merchant and welcome Josh Hescott and Hescott Design Co, owner of "The Shop" to Downtown Bay City! The Shop is located on the corner of Saginaw and Third St. at 115 Third St. offering custom mid century and danish modern designs including dining tables, media cabinets, ...cutting boards, live edge work & more! 🪵
Josh began woodworking over 28 years ago, enjoying the process, but the more pieces he made the more people wanted to purchase them. So that began Hescott Design Co. in 2017 and has been full time since then. This new location on Third St. is his first brick and mortar location that includes his woodworking shop.
Josh claims that he has never met a taco that he didn't like, the ocean scares the sawdust out of him, and also has an impressive clientele, having crafted pieces for none other than Angela Kinsey of "The Office"!
Visit him on Third Street Wednesdays - Fridays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM or give him a call at 989-450-3538. Your next favorite piece is waiting to be made!
You will also want to make sure to give him a follow on instagram to follow his current projects at @joshhescott
April 9th, join artigiano and Bonny Doon Vineyards for a California themed Wine and Cheese Pairing at Old City Hall!
Tickets include 5 Wines from Bonny Doon and 5 Cheeses from artisan creameries in California, directly paired with a guided tasting and discussion about the cheeses, wine, ...and vineyard.
A small charcuterie plate and bread will also be provided to help clean your palate 🧀🍷