It's the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race!

The Blue Water Festival, Port Huron's Boat Weekend returns July 9-12, 2025. Familiar favorites such as Concerts, OT's Family Night, Street Fair and Mannequins Making a Difference join us for the festivities, all being kicked off by the Rotary International Day Parade on Wednesday, July 9 in Downtown Port Huron.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

6:30PM Color Our World Rotary International Day Parade 

• The parade route is along Huron Ave. and Military St. between Glenwood Ave. & Court St. (Street closures start at noon on Quay St. and 3PM on Huron Ave.)

6-9PM Concert at the Port Huron Yacht Club Stage, Broken Unplugged. FREE Admission.

7-10PM Concert at the Quay Street Experience Stage, Killer Vibe. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP

THURSDAY, JULY 10

4-7PM Concert. Quay Street Experience Stage, Penny Board. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP PIN

4-9PM Kids Zone GOOGLE MAP

• Bounce Houses
• Aerial Ropes Course, 4-8PM
• Splatter Your Own T-Shirt, Ceramic Sailboats
• Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Sidewalk Chalk
• Gaming Trailer
• Lil’ Skipper Boat Races in the Fountain
• Yard Games

4-9PM Blue Water Street Fair onHuron Ave. Between McMorran & Quay St.

• Vendors & Crafters

4-10PM Food Trucks at McMorran Blvd., Grand River Ave. next to Sperry’s Moviehouse, and West Quay Lot next to the Zebra Bar (Zeeb Grille)

5-8PM Concert Grand River Stage, Dave Frendt. GOOGLE MAP

5-9PM OT Family Night — FREE Admission, NE Corner of 10th St. Bridge GOOGLE MAP. Parking with shuttles from the SC4 Campus Parking Lot or Walkable.

• Petting Zoo
• Rock Wall
• Bounce Houses
• Hair Braiding
• Games, Crafts, Prizes
• Kaos Wrestling Organization is having a free pro wrestling show starting at 5PM
• Live Music from the Thomason Family Band 5-8:30PM

5:30-10PM Mannequins Making a Difference at the Military Street Bridge

• Famous Live Mannequins

7PM Night of Hope Concert TICKETS Outdoor Concert at the South McMorran Lot, near 701 McMorran Blvd. No Bar/Alcohol Service. GOOGLE MAP

• Cade Thompson starts 7:00pm
• Caleb & John starts 7:45pm
• Jordan Feliz starts 8:45pm

7-10PM McMorran Beer Garden Concert, Ty Evenson & To Kephart Acoustic Duo. FREE Admission.

7-11PM Concert. Quay Street Experience Stage, Dusk til Dawn. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP

8-Midnight Concert at the Port Huron Yacht Club Stage, Los Gringos. FREE Admission.

10PM Moses Roses Drone Show Launching From Desmond Landing

FRIDAY, JULY 11

11AM-10PM Food Trucks at McMorran Blvd., Grand River Ave. next to Sperry’s Moviehouse, and at the West Quay Lot next to the Zebra Bar (Zeeb Grille)

Noon-9PM Blue Water Street Fair on Huron Ave. Between McMorran & Quay St.

• Vendors & Crafters

1-4PM Concert Grand River Stage, Dave Frendt. GOOGLE MAP

1:30-9PM Kids Zone GOOGLE MAP.

• Bounce Houses and Obstacle Course, 1:30-9PM
• Aerial Ropes Course, 3-7PM
• Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, 4-9PM
• Sidewalk Chalk, 1:30-9PM
• Hair Braiding, 1:30-4:30PM
• Gaming Trailer, 1:30-9PM
• Lil’ Skipper Boat Races in the Fountain, 1:30-9PM
• Yard Games

4-7PM Concert. Quay Street Experience Stage, Band: For a Few More Dollars. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP

5:30PM Hot Dog Eating Contest, Outside Country Style Marketplace. Free to enter the contest. GOOGLE MAP

• Whomever eats 8 hotdogs the fastest wins. The winner gets a $100 gift card.

5:30-10PM Mannequins Making a Difference at the Military Street Bridge

• Famous Live Mannequins

6PM Downtown Git Down Concert TICKETS Outdoor Concert at the South McMorran Lot, Near 701 McMorran Blvd. There is bar/alcohol service at this event. In the event of bad weather, this concert may move indoors at McMorran. GOOGLE MAP

• Wsg. Northbound starts at 6PM
• Logan Michael starts at 6:45PM
• Hayden Coffman starts at 8PM
• Spencer Crandall starts at 9:15PM

6:30-9:30PM Concert Grand River Stage, BlueSkye. FREE Admission.

7-10PM McMorran Plaza Concert, Big Papa & the Machine. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP.

7-Midnight Concert. Quay Street Experience Stage, Meldrum Brothers. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP.

8-Midnight Concert at the Port Huron Yacht Club Stage, The Gobies. ENTRY FEE.

10PM-2AM 21+ Boat Night Patio Party, Señor Tequila

SATURDAY, JULY 12

7AM-11AM Bayview Mackinac Race—Sailing Team Sendoff from the Black River (peak around 9-10AM) Viewing of the teams leaving will take place on both sides of the Black River between The 7th St. Bridge and the St. Clair River. There are 192 teams entered as of July 2, 2025.

7AM-Noon Waterfront Patio Watch Party, Freighter’s Eatery, TICKETS

• Watch the sailors pass by heading to the start line in Lake Huron
• 21+ Event
• Mimosa Bar, Bloody Mary Bar, Chicken & Waffle Bar, Omelet Station

8AM-Noon Port Huron Yacht Club, Detroit Police and Fire Pipe and Drums Bagpipers, sailing team send-offs. Best viewing is along the Black River between the 7th St. Bridge and the Port Huron Yacht Club. 

9AM-1PM 3rd Annual Mimosa & Bloody Mary Mackinac Boat Launch Party, Andy's Wine Bar, 104 Water St., Port Huron

• Front row seats on the Black River across from the Port Huron Yacht Club.
• Watch the sailing teams get ready and leave to the start line.

9:30AM-Noon Sails at Sunrise Watch Party, Huron Lightship. TICKETS.

11AM-5PM Blue Water Street Fair on Huron Ave. Between McMorran & Quay St.

• Vendors & Crafters

11AM-6PM Food Trucks at McMorran Blvd., Grand River Ave. Next to Sperry’s Moviehouse, and at the West Quay Lot next to the Zebra Bar (Zeeb Grille)

12-3PM McMorran Beer Garden, Cabana Boys. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP

2-10PM Blue Water Jeep Club, Beach Theme, Jeep-Themed Games. McMorran Plaza Park Area Near 701 McMorran Blvd.

6-10PM Beach Party. McMorran Plaza Park Area Near 701 McMorran Blvd.

• Limbo Contest
• Tropical Themed Drinks
• Dress in Parrothead Gear

7-10PM McMorran Plaza Concert, Air Margaritaville. FREE Admission. GOOGLE MAP

There will be a breastfeeding room available inside of McMorran at 701 McMorran Blvd.