Schedule of the Event:

February 1, 2025

10am - Coronation Breakfast, American Legion (900 E. Lincoln St.)

Enjoy a breakfast buffet, made by the American Legion. Help us crown this year’s Perchville Royalty (Adults and Juniors). Have a chance to win prizes, the entrance fee is a Perchville button. Doors open at 9:30.

February 6, 2025

5-8pm - Royal Feast, Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Join us for a Royal feast to honor past and present Royalty. Dinner will be a buffet style with baked chicken or perch, vegetable, potato, and dessert. Cash Bar will be available. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door.

February 7, 2025

6am - Fishing Tournament Begins

Only a Perchville button is required for to register a fish. Registration will take place when your fish is brought to the weigh-in. Must be present at the Awards Ceremony in the Hospitality tent, Lunch is provided. To see the complete list of rules please click Fishing Rules

4-8pm - Fish Dinner, The Collective (821 Newman St.)

5-9pm - Hospitality Tent – DJ Chris Redburn, Harbor Park Parking Lot

Celebrate Perchville with plenty of fun, adult beverages, and live entertainment. The heated tent is in Harbor Park parking lot, next to the State Dock. Beverage tickets will be $5 (cash only) and are available for purchase only in the tent. Perchville button and photo ID required for entry. (must be 21) Buttons will be available for purchase at the door.

5pm - Cornhole Tournament, Hospitality Tent

Hosted by Third Coast Cornhole, registration is required electronically through the Scoreholio app or by clicking this link https://share.scoreholio.com/Cn1Od4xOROb. Price per team is $40. Check-in will begin at 4:30 in the Hospitality Tent, Tournament will begin at 5. Must be 21 and have a Perchville Button to enter.

7-9pm - Perchville School Dance (4th-7th graders) Tawas Area High School Commons

Put on by the Tawas Braves PTO. Dance for 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Held at the Tawas Area High School Commons, kids from all schools are welcome. Entry is $5 and a concessions stand will be available.

February 8, 2025

10am-10pm - Free Shuttle

10:30am - Perchville Parade, Tawas City Fire Department to US 23 to Newman St.

If your business or organization would like to partipate in the parade please be at the Tawas City Fire Department at by 10am.

11am - “Chilly” Cook-Off, Newman Street

Sample chili from over 20 businesses all along Newman St at the 30th Annual “Chilly” Cook-off and then vote for your favorite. Coozies are $8 and available for purchase in advance at Brew Crew, Village Chocolatier, Sterling Properties and Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce. Coozies will also be available day of the event at Sterling Properties (225 Newman St.). Hosted by the East Tawas Business Association.

10am - Frozen Chosen Shooting, Iosco Sportsmen’s Club

Love to shoot? Don’t miss this military style shooting contest at the Iosco Sportsmen’s Club. Vintage or any style rifle at 100 yards. $10 entry fee, proceeds benefit our Veterans.

10am—4pm - Perchville Bazaar, The Collective(821 Newman St.)

First Annual Perchville Bazaar with over 25 craft and sales vendors, yummy foods, and more! For information on being a vendor please call Jan at 989-260-8522.

11am - Polar Bear Swim Registration, East Tawas DNR Boat Launch

Brave the ice and freezing cold water for bragging rights and a Perchville Beanie you can’t get anywhere else. $20 fee; entrants under 18 must have a parent’s signed consent form; must be 16 to jump. Registration and event at the entrance of the East Tawas State DNR Boat Launch. Registration is day off, forms can be found here Polar Bear Registration Form

11am - Pits Open for ATV Barrel Race, Dewey Durant Park (712 W. Franklin  St.)

Registration is $20, and will take place prior to the event in the Pavilion at Dewey Durant Park. Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to enter. Participants under 18 years of age must have permission and signature of parent/guardian. Concessions will be available. The Registration form and more information can be found here Barrel Race Registration Form

11am-Close - Lucky Buttons, Downtown East Tawas

Match your button number to numbers displayed in participating businesses and win a prize!

11am-4pm - Family Expo, East Tawas Community Center (760 Newman St.)

Fun and festive games, performances, and prizes and bike giveaways for all ages. Located at the East Tawas Community Center, admission is a Perchville button for adult, and free for kids. Button will be available for purchase at the door.

Family Expo Schedule:

11:00am  Doors Open- Face Painting, Food concession by American Legion Post 211

11:30am  1st Magic Show by Joel Tacey

12:00pm  Introduction  of Jr King and  Jr Queen and Draw 1st round of prize Balloon Art until 1:00pm

12:30pm K-9 Demonstration by Search and Rescue

1:00pm 2nd Magic Show by Joel Tacey

1:30pm BPT Entertainment

2:00pm 2nd Prize Drawing

2:45pm Clark The Juggler

4:00pm Final Prize Drawing

11am-6pm - Closest to the Pin Contest, Bogeys Indoor Golf (106 W. Westover St.)

Stop by Bogeys Indoor Golf and takle a couple of swings at a chance to win a gift certificate.

12-4pm - Warming Station, Bay St. (In front of Branham’s Jewelry)

Come warm up by the fire pit! Enjoy free Smore’s and hot chocolate with the East Tawas Police and Fire Department. Located on Bay St. in front of Branham’s.

12-8pm - Hospitality Tent, Harbor Park Parking Lot

Celebrate Perchville with plenty of fun, adult beverages, and live entertainment. The heated tent is in Harbor Park parking lot, next to the State Dock. Beverage tickets will be $5 (cash only) and are available for purchase only in the tent. Perchville button and photo ID required for entry. (must be 21) Buttons will be available for purchase at the door.

1pm - Winter Walk, Alabaster Township

Meet at Dyer Rd. Trail Head. Participants may bring their snowshoes, water, and snacks and be dressed for the weather. The event will include a brief welcome and introduction to the preserve by Alabaster Township Parks and Recreation Committee.

1pm - ATV Barrel Races Begin, Dewey Durant Park

Registration is $20, and will take place prior to the event in the Pavilion at Dewey Durant Park. Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to enter. Participants under 18 years of age must have permission and signature of parent/guardian. Concessions will be available. The Registration form and more information can be found here Barrel Race Registration Form

1:30pm and 3:30pm Polar Bear Swim, East Tawas DNR Boar Launch

Brave the ice and freezing cold water for bragging rights and a Perchville Beanie you can’t get anywhere else. $20 fee; entrants under 18 must have a parent’s signed consent form; must be 16 to jump. Registration and event at the entrance of the East Tawas State DNR Boat Launch. Registration is day off, forms can be found here Polar Bear Registration Form

8pm - Diamonds in the Skye- Perchville Fireworks Display, East Tawas State Dock

Join in celebrating 75 years of Perchville with a fireworks spectacular. The Fireworks will be launched from the East Tawas State Dock and should be visible anywhere along Tawas Bay.

February 9, 2025

8am-12pm - Homemade Breakfast Buffet, The Collective

Hosted by the Tawas Wellness Warriors, Starting at 8am and going until noon. $15 per person $6 for kids.

11-12pm - Weigh-In for Fishing Tournament, Hospitality Tent

Only a Perchville button is required for to register a fish. Registration will take place when your fish is brought to the weigh-in. Must be present at the Awards Ceremony in the Hospitality tent, Lunch is provided. To see the complete list of rules please click Fishing Rules

12:15 - Fishing Tournament Awards, Hospitality Tent

Date: February 1 and February 6-9, 2025

Location: Various Venue in East Tawas, MI 48730

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