Archived News Release: June 18, 2015 - Enjoy the beautiful Huron River and participate in free activities for families and all ages during the Huron River Day celebration at Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road in Ann Arbor, Sunday, July 12.
The main Huron River Day activities will be held at Gallup Park noon–4 p.m. Have fun discovering and learning about the Huron River; paddle a boat with $5/boat canoe and kayak rentals; visit the exhibit tents to learn about the river; and enjoy live music all on the banks of the beautiful Huron River. Among the many activities offered will be a children's tent with art and science activities and the enviro-challenge game; have your picture taken in a canoe photo booth; catch a fish; dip for river bugs; play in a stream table; see a live animal program with the Leslie Science & Nature Center; step into a butterfly house; enjoy the history of the river with the Classic Small Boat Show; and try out stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
Entertainment Schedule
Noon AuxWerks Raft Dance
Noon-1 p.m. Ambient circus
12:15 p.m. Musical entertainment with Hullabaloo
12:45 p.m. Aviary circus show
1:30 p.m. AuxWerks Raft Dance
1:30 p.m. Musical entertainment with Joe Reilly
1:30-3 p.m. Ambient
2:35 p.m. AuxWerks Raft Dance
2:45 p.m. Musical entertainment with Misty Lyn
3 p.m. Aviary circus show
3:50 p.m. AuxWerks Raft Dance
Concessions for sale will include a hot dog stand, Pilars tamales, Italian Ice, Spicers Grill and more. Ride your bike to the event, and your boat rental will be free. Bicycle valet parking will be provided by Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition.
Also on Sunday, July 12, the Washtenaw County Parker Mill County Park will offer tours of the Pioneer Grist Mill noon–4 p.m.
This Huron River Day Celebration is sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation. Additional support provided by Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation and the City of Ann Arbor.
Huron River Day History
Thirty-five years ago, the Huron River Day celebration began as a way to encourage partnerships among government, private and non-profit organizations and to educate citizens about the importance of water quality and Huron River preservation. Each year, this event draws approximately 2,500 people from the Ann Arbor community to celebrate the Huron River.
For more information about Huron River Day, call 734.794.6240 or visit www.a2gov.org/HRD.
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