Latest Past Events

Paddle with Pride

North Bar Lake 44.8399° N, 86.0635° W, Empire

We are kicking off our first community paddle of the season, Thursday, June 26th, with pride! Paddle with Pride is a connection-centric community event brought to life with our partners at Up North Pride. What to know: Date: Thursday, June 26th Location: North Bar Lake Time: Be ready to hit the water at 6:30pm! There […]

The 2nd Annual Beryl Days

Sleeping Bear Surf 10228 W Front St, Empire

‘Beryl Days’ (Beryl (pronounced “barrel” – yes, like a barrelling wave!) is a weekend-long, freshwater festival rooted in joy, community, and caring for what you love.This grassroots event merges surf, stewardship, music, and play to cultivate a culture of connection — to the Lakes, and to one another. From comps to cleanups, live music to laughter, Beryl […]

Paddle with Purpose: A Platte River Cleanup

Platte River Picnic Area 5038 Platte River Trail, Honor

Introducing our Paddle with Purpose series - a paddle and pickup on the water! We started our season pickin' up the Platte, and we're ending the season with a pickup on the Platte! Join The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup on the Platte River amidst the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, […]