Delta County Century Ride
Sunday September 18th 2022
Gladstone Sports Park
900 North Bluff Drive Gladstone, MI
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Cost: $10
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The Century Ride is designed to be enjoyable for all riders, regardless of their endurance level.
Participants can choose from ride lengths of 100K, 78K, 40K, and 13K -- it's fun for the whole family.
No matter what route participants select they will be able to enjoy food, beverages and musical entertainment at a variety of rest stops during their ride.
Rest Stops:
* Dobber's Pasties serving 8am-3pm
* Brisket Barn serving 11am-3:30pm
* Root Beer Floats served 11am-3:30pm.
Sponsored by Bink's Coca-Cola & Rapid River Dairy Flo.
Additional Details: Ride Day- Gourmet Waffle Breakfast Served by Bobaloon's 8am-10am ($5 per person)
Bay de Noc Bike & Binge: Saturday Sept. 17th 5pm -7pm:$10/person
Arrive Saturday Night at the John and Melissa Besse Foundation Sports Park Concession Stand to pick up your ride registration the night before the ride.
Enjoy an Elmer's County Market Croatian Chicken Dinner served with corn on the cob, potato salad, and pie!
Sponsored by Visit Escanaba.
Remember Limited Quantities Available. Pre-register to guarantee your dinner!
Annual events in Escanaba
Are you uncertain when to plan your trip to the Bays de Noc? Check out some of our popular annual events and come during your favorite!
Rapid River Relic Ride
Each year, this vintage snowmobile ride, show and swap happens in the last weekend of January. Do you have an older sled yourself? Come join the fun! The group also makes announcements on their Facebook page.
The Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby
In February, this ice fishing derby invites anglers to the Walleye capital of the world. The bigger your catch, the better the prize! Find updated information as the event nears on our Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby page.
Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day Celebrations
Spend your long weekend in the Bays de Noc and celebrate our country with us! Plan for parades, picnics, live music, fireworks, food and more. Search the event calendar for these specific weekends to find each municipality’s plans.
Kruisin' Klassics
As June approaches, the classic cars cruise into the Bays for the Kruisin’ Klassics Car Show and Swap Meet at the U.P. State Fair Grounds. Peruse the vehicles on display, see who wins best in show awards, test your own speed in a fun run and stick around for the grand finale — a parade!
Fayette Heritage Days
This August event at Fayette Historic State Park and Townsite celebrates the “hey-day” of Fayette as a bustling iron smelting town. Activities include period displays, food, music and a historic baseball game —1860’s style. And you will be invited to play!
U.P. State Fair
Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has delighted folks from all over as they experience and celebrate the unique culture of Michigan’s U.P. It’s seven days of thrilling rides, enthralling grandstand shows and lots of blue ribbon fun.
Yooper Fest
Celebrating Yoopers! Each September, join others on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba as they visit vendors, play games, eat delicious food and enjoy live music and more.
Holiday Events
Plan your winter trip around these annual holiday events!
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