To mark the event's 70th anniversary, organizers are planning one righteous celebration. "We are having a ton of fun with our Groovy '70s theme. There are also many activities for the whole family to enjoy on the shoreline, such as a petting zoo, pony rides, jugglers and zany contests. Michigan's longest running winter festival, Tip Up Town, is filling the Houghton Lake area with all kinds of snowy fun. For more information, visit. The whole town seems to come out to celebrate with hundreds of volunteers donating their time and talents to make the event successful and fun for everyone. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Free parking is available at the high school and library with free shuttle service to and from Tip-Up Town.
There will be indoor activities, too, because Jacobs says you never know what the weather will be like and everyone needs the opportunity to warm up now and then. There is a children's division in the ice fishing contest and anglers that teach youth how to cast with a tip-up. The Jan. 16-17 dates have been switched to Feb. 27-28 because of restrictions on attendance at outdoor events. Tip-Up Town's 2020 celebration will take place Jan. 18-19 and Jan. 25. Tip-Up Town USA in Houghton Lake promotes itself as Michigan's longest-running winter festival, with a polar bear dip, snowmobile drag racing, ice fishing contest and more in Roscommon County. Group protests Iranian government on Women's Day. 10 PM this evening to 2 PM EST Friday.
Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake. When all was said and done, not only did I have a totally different perception of what this event is really all about, the crew and I had a winter blast. Come out for the day or stay for the weekend. It is held at the southern DNR boat launch, off of M-55 near the Pines Theater and Pineview Golf Course. View more on The Morning Sun.
Those who complete the challenge will receive a small prize and be entered to have a chance to win a bigger prize. We have shorts and hoodies that say 'Peace, Love and Fishing' and all kinds of events planned. Face painting, balloon art and a photo booth will be housed in a Family Fun Tent and there will also be an adult beverage tent with live entertainment. 6560 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, MI 48629. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Michigan doctors speak out in support of gun bills. Today, ice fishing continues to be at the heart of the festival, with an ice fishing contest and prizes awarded in categories like the largest pike, largest bass, largest walleye and more. "We are focused on families and keep it affordable so everyone can visit and make memories, " said Jacobs. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now. It began back in the early '50s when ice fishermen gathered on the ice.
"We enjoy showing off our community. A popular northern Michigan festival is switching to a February weekend because of coronavirus restrictions. This year's Tip-Up Town USA promises to be a groovy one. "People are just going to have a ball here, " said Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jay Jacobs. Tip-Up Town USA is set for Jan. 25 in Houghton Lake. The heaviest snowfall rates of a half inch to an inch per hour are expected to occur within the morning commute, between 4 AM - 9 AM, which would lead to reduced visibility and snow covered roads. Injured MSU student shooting victim's family urges change. Children are encouraged to go ice fishing, too.
WHERE... Portions of southeast Michigan. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. These locations are spread throughout the five-acre Tip-Up Town village. Please enter a search term.