Village of Port Sanilac
56 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469
Downtown Development Authority
P.O Box 107, Port Sanilac, MI 48469
info@portsanilac.net
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to register online for the Lighthouse Run & Fun Walk.
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July 20-22nd will be a busy weekend with artistic offerings galore!
The Port Sanilac Art Fair
is happening Friday-Sunday, July 20-22nd at Fire Hall Park, located on M-25 just north of the traffic light. Peruse artwork from area artists and find that special piece to take home!
While you're here, join us in welcoming area crafters to the
Annual Crafters' Fair
hosted by the Sanilac County Historical Museum Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.
Bring your arts and craft tour to a close by stopping by the Port Sanilac Farmers' Market also located at Fire Hall Park. Local artisans bring a wide variety of locally made handcraft to market each and every Friday, from 3-7pm. |
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Welcome to our Newest Buisiness!!
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If you haven't stopped by the Beach Boutique yet, you really should! There is something for everyone in the family, from flip flops, to wave boards, cute sandals to button down polos.
Tell the men to head upstairs while you shop ladies! There are plently of model ships on display, as well as men's attire, perfect for the boat, beach, or dinner at the bar.
And ladies, there's plenty of cute beachy dresses, hats, and jewelry. The fun and the funky, the cute and the cozy. And a plethora of cottage adornments....windchimes, wooden mantle pieces, and nature inspired knick-knacks.
Really, the shop is full of colorful surprises. Stop in, look around, and leave with something for the beach bum in all of us!
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Harbor Light Gallery
A Unique Artistic Treat!
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Located next to the Raymond House Inn Bed & Breakfast, owners Gary & Cristy Bobofchaks operate the Harbor Light Gallery. Corner to corner, nested in cabinets and displayed atop antique dressers, is a display of locally made delights. Many of the unique and bedazzled works are made by Cristy herself.
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Museum Wish List
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Music at the Market!
The Port Sanilac Farmers' Market welcomes their new live music series, Music at the Market. The live music brings a new energy to the market. We are proud to keep even the music local! In July, we welcome
Still Running back on the 6th, Denny Dwyer on the 13th, J. Dobat on the 20th, and Dean Barnett on July 27th. August sets the stage for Carl Henry on August 3rd, Dean Barnett on the 10th, Still Running on the 17th, and Denny Dwyer closing out August on the 25th. And Mike Baylsh closes out the musical season on September 1st. Come visit our local gathering spot. Grab a mint lemonade from Alice, grab a friend, sit down, and relax to a little live music next Friday afternoon! View our events here. |
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The Port Sanilac Portal
All the Good News about Port Sanilac!
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Greetings!
Well, summer is in full swing here in the thumb! July has welcomed our summer time residents with new village ammenities like our new tennis and basketball courts. It's great to see the younger generation out and about town, being active, and having a great time!
The Farmers' Market has welcomed many new vendors. Be sure to check out Amber Lane' 
Port Sanilac's Farm & Agriculture weekend was a great success too. The Museum hosted their f irst annual Farm & Agricuture  weekend that brought the farming life of Sanilac County to visitors far and wide. The Farmers' Market's Farm Days exhibits gave fellow farming enthusiasts a fun backdrop for conversations, learning, and resource sharing.
Our Fireworks were a blast to say the least! 
There just seems to be an endless supply of waterfront
photo opportunities this summer! From the colorful fireworks to the awesome sight of the Port Huron- Mackinac sailboat race, the breakwall and the beaches have been graced with friends, neighbors, visitors, and family. It is truly our greatest treasure!
July is yet to close. We still have the Art Festival, Museum Crafters' Fair, and Summer Festival awaiting our excitement. August seems set for those loving the antique side of life, with our Antique Boat Show and Antique Trail Sale. Treasures seem to exist off our shores and right in town too!
Jennifer Powell
Coordinator, Port Sanilac DDA
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Port Sanilac's 2012 Fireworks Show...
A Real Blast!
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Every year, the Port Sanilac community comes together to raise money for our incredible fireworks show. This year was yet another blast of a show, with ooohs and aaaahs from the Harbor to the Breakwall to spectators on Uri's balcony. 
Thanks to everyone who helped make our Independence Day festivities a true success!
A special thank you to Sue Jacobs for coordinating the fundraising efforts that included canvasing neighbors, the 4-corners collections, and the donation boxes around the area. Another special thank you to Jeanne Harper and the Blue Water Bar & Grill for sponsoring the 4th of July Golf Outing to raise funds for the show.
Also, thank you to Gale Travis for organizing the Independence Day Parade and filling the streets with food and fun! As well as to Susan Gill, for bringing in the live music to Harbor Park that kept quite a crowd entertained and tappin' their toes!
Last, but not least, thanks to our area businesses and residents that volunteered for the 4-corners collection, put out donation boxes, and walked door-to-door, helping to raise the funds for such an awe-inspiring light show in the sky!
We couldn't do it without each and every one of you! Thank you!
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Perch of July Tournament
 Port Sanilac Bait & Sporting Goods is hosting it's Second Annual Perch of July Tournament. Fish your hearts out July 1st- July 28th, will awards being presented Sunday, July 29th @ 3pm at the Port Sanilac Summer Festival!
Fill out and drop off entry form at the Port Sanilac Bait and Sporting Goods located at 7305 E. Main Street in Port Sanilac. For more information, contact Randy at 810-990-5808 or Mike at 810-531-1510 from 5am-10pm.
Don't miss out on a chance to help out our area Volunteer Fire Fighters! A portion of the entry fees will be donated to the Port Sanilac Fire Department. The bait shop will also be matching money donated to the PSFD.
There will be a weekly biggest fish prize (by length), end-of-the-month Top Ten prizes, and an Overall Winner of total length of the month! Don't wait to sign up! Participants can measure up to five fish per day. Port Sanilac Bait & Sporting Goods will have fresh bait daily.
Check out their Facebook Page for daily reports and updates on the Top Ten.
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2012 Gobie Tournament
Port Sanilac Bait & Sporting Goods is hosting their annual Gobie Fishing Tournament that takes place Saturday, July 28th during the Port Sanilac Summer Festival. 
This tournament is for the younger fishing generation! Open to those 16 yrs. and under, this tournament runs from Daybreak until 10am on Saturday, July 28th.
There will be prizes for entering, as well as competition prizes that include Biggest Gobie, Most Gobies, and Biggest Non-Gobie Species. Prizes and Awards will be given out the day of the event, and recognized during the Awards on Sunday, July 29th at Summer Festival stage.
Participants should register the day of the event at Port Sanilac Bait & Sporting Goods located at 7305 E. Main Street in Port Sanilac...before heading out to the Breakwalls to fish! For more information, contact Randy at 810-990-5808 or Mike at 810-531-1510 from 5am-10pm.
Good Luck out there!!! May there be plenty of fish for everyone!
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Sunset Cruise and Big Band Sounds added to the 2012 Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show!
PORT SANILAC - Remember the days of mahogany decks and rumbling tailpipes cruising the rivers and lakes? They are returning to Port Sanilac!
Port Sanilac is hosting its 4th Annual Antique Boat Show, Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11. This two-day event is a showcase for wooden-hulled and classic boats from Michigan and Ontario.
This year's show is again sponsored with the cooperation of the Michigan Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, part of the national Antique Classic Boat Society (ACBS). Funding was also made possible through the Port Sanilac DDA and a donation from the Port Sanilac Harbor Commission. Corporate sponsorships from Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill, Tubbs Brothers Ford Mercury Chrysler Jeep, and Hagerty Insurance, Vintage Marine Division add to the success of this year's schedule.
"Each year we try to add a new attraction," noted Bill Thomas, event chair. "This year, thanks to Music at the Harbor, Bill Dembrock and his Big Band will play great swing-dance tunes from the '30s, '40s, and '50s on Saturday night."
The Antique Boat Show, an in-water and on-land display of boats are complimented again this year with
other antiques on wheels.
The Port Sanilac Vintage Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by Michigan Vintage & Retro, promises to be much larger than last year. "We already have heard from a number of vintage bike owners that have reserved the date to be a part of this year's show," noted coordinator, Dick Roth of Caseville. "We could easily see double what we had last year."
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Upcoming Events!July 6-7, 2012
Buy Fresh and Buy Local at the Port Sanilac Farmers' Market! Friday Market is open 3-7pm. Saturday Market is open 12-4pm. Located at Fire Hall Park, just north of the traffic light on M-25.
July 7, 2012
Independence Day Festivities! The Independence Day Parade marches down Main Street at 1pm. Music at the Harbor presents the ThumbFest Benefit with live music from 6-10pm leading up to the Fireworks Show at dusk. Put on your dancing shoes and grab your lawn chair...this Saturday's gonna be a blast!
July 7, 2012
Ice Cream Social at St. John Lutheran Church from 5:30-8pm. Hot Dogs, chips, pies, and ice cream sundaes!
July 7, 2012
Photo Prints Display from the extensive Glass Negative collection Saturday, July 7th at 10:00 AM in the Deckerville Depot.The photos are of life in early Sanilac County, many places you will recognize or remember, from by-gone days. You will also be able to purchase copies of the photos.This exhibit will be open for this season only, so don't miss it. Admission is free this day and will be part of regular admission for Tours of the Village or during weekend events. For more info, call 810-622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org.
July 8, 2012
Community Sing-Along of traditional hymns, gospel and spiritual music with a "touch of bluegrass!" Sunday, July 8th at 3:00 PM in the Museum Church
Here are two great opportunity's to express your "inter-self" and display your singing talent, or lack thereof, and no one will notice either way. Free (Donations accepted).For more information, call 810-622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org.
July 8, 2012
Annual Victorian Summer Brunch with strolling Minstrels will again be hosted by Andy Fabian at The Van Camp House in Port Sanilac on Sunday, July 8th at 1:00 PM.
July 9, 2012
Children's Days at the Museum at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum.
1-3pm. Call (810)622-9946 for more information and activities schedule.
July 13-14, 2012
Buy Fresh and Buy Local at the Port Sanilac Farmers' Market! Friday Market is open 3-7pm. Saturday Market is open 12-4pm. Located at Fire Hall Park, just north of the traffic light on M-25.
July 13, 2012
Farm Days at the Port Sanilac Farmers' Market. Farming exhibits will be displayed by our vendors at Friday Market. Come see a day in the life of our farmers Friday, July 13th from 3-7pm. Port Sanilac Farmers' Market is located at Fire Hall Park, just north of the traffic light in town.
July 14, 2012
White Elephant Sale at St. Mary Parish Center, 9am-2pm. Call 810-622-9904 for information or to participate.
July 14-15, 2012
Farm & Agriculture Weekend- Daily Tickets are $5 adult, $3 Students & Children
($20 max for family). For more information, call 810-622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org.
July 14, 2012
Music at the Harbor presents Sweet Claudette and her Vibes Axis Band.
Don't miss the matriarch of the Detroit Blues scene..Harbor Park, 7-9pm. www.sweetclaudette.com
July 16, 2012
Children's Days at the Museum- Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum.
1-3pm. Call (810)622-9946 for more information and activities schedule.
July 20-22, 2012
Port Sanilac Art Show. Fire Hall Park, just north of the traffic light in town.
July 20-21, 2012
Buy Fresh and Buy Local at the Port Sanilac Farmers' Market! Friday Market is open 3-7pm. Saturday Market is open 12-4pm. Located at Fire Hall Park, just north of the traffic light on M-25.
July 21, 2012
Music at the Harbor presents Funkee Station. Keeping it groovy and soulful with the sounds of Classic, R&B, funk, and Motown. Harbor Park, 7-9pm.
July 21-22, 2012
Arts & Craft Fair at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. 10am-5pm. For more information, call 810-622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org.
July 23, 2012
Children's Days at the Museum at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum.
1-3pm. Call (810)622-9946 for more information and activities schedule.
July 27, 2012
Music at the Harbor presents Golden Harvest. Harbor Park, 7-9pm.
July 27-28, 2012
Red, White, & Blueberries fundraiser at the Port Sanilac Farmers' Market. Join us to enjoy seasonal treats crafted by our own vendors featuring locally grown blueberries! Friday, July 27th from 3-7pm and Saturday, July 28th from Noon-4pm (while fresh supplies last!) Port Sanilac Farmers' Market is located at Fire Hall Park, just north of the traffic light in town.
July 27-29, 2012
Port Sanilac Summer Festival goes tropical! Join us for our Paradise Port o' Call ...a slice of paradise right here in Port Sanilac! From our storefronts to our Farmers' Market, a Tropical Boat Lighting to a Bloomin' Bike Parade... the sights and sounds of paradise will abound... complete with the live tunes of Caribbean Blue!
July 28, 2012
The East Ports Classic Car & Truck Show. Classic vehicles from the days of yesteryear. Glorious chrome fins and horsepower that created an American Industry! Stroll down Main Street and check out these vintage wheels! For more information, click here.
July 28, 2012
Port Sanilac Kite Festival- Grab your kite and head over to St. Mary's Field via the Summer Festival Trolly for The Port Sanilac Kite Festival, Saturday, July 28th from Noon-5pm. Performances by the Windjammers International Kite Team at 1pm and 3pm with over 40 kites in the sky, choreographed to music! Music, Kids' Kite Fly, and kite-making.
July 28, 2012
Music at the Harbor presents Caribbean Blue... The premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band! We welcome you to sit back and enjoy some island attitude right here in Port Sanilac! Dance the night away under the Lights of Paradise boat lighting glow and the stars in the sky! Harbor Park, 7-11pm.
July 29, 2012
Dinner at St. Mary Parish Center. 11:30am-5:00pm.
July 30, 2012
Children's Days at the Museum at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum.
1-3pm. Call (810)622-9946 for more information and activities schedule.
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We are always looking to improve our town and our services, your input is welcome! Please forward any comments or questions to info@portsanilac.net. We look forward to seeing you around town!
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