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Admission is free, and the weekend schedule includes live bands, vendors, historical exhibits, children’s inflatables, a petting zoo, a fun run, a car show, a cornhole tournament and Saturday night fireworks.
Before marinas and beach towns, Michigan’s Great Lakes ports were working fishing hubs. From Bay Port to Leland, these towns fed the Midwest and shaped life along the water from 1890 to 1940.
The 1800s pamphlet promotes Bay Port resort, highlighting transportation via Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad, luxurious accommodations, fresh water sources, and recreational activities. It showcases Bay Port’s appeal as an accessible summer destination with scenic views and high standards of service.
