Attractions and events, recreational opportunities, and sports programs and teams in Algonac, Michigan are the focus of topics in this category.
These may include local libraries, museums, theaters, parks, zoos, or art galleries, as well as festivals, fairs, or other community events. Entertainment venues, such as bowling alleys, may also be listed here.
The city maintains five parks and nearly seventeen acres of open space for the use of the community. Smith Field includes a baseball field and a skate park. Along the St. Clair River, Riverfront Park features a half-mile boardwalk, a gazebo, a boat launch, and a garden. The Columbia Street Playground is near the water tower on the corner of Columbia and Market, while Scout Drive Tot Lot is on Scout Drive at Columbia Street. Lions Field, on Michigan Street, includes a pool, basketball court, and a playground.
Funded by Clay Township and the City of Algonac, as well as through private donations, the Algonac Clay Historical Society maintains two museums in Algonac. Its original museum is housed in the historic Bostwick Building, while the Society has Maritime Museum occupies the old Fifth Third Bank Building, where the city's maritime traditions are highlighted, including vintage Chris-Craft boats, which were produced in Algonac. The Society also maintains a log home that had been owned by the Bedford family since 1882 and is believed to have served as a schoolhouse before that.
Whether sponsored by the government, school system, community organizations, or private enterprise, things to do and places to go in Algonac is the focus of topics in this category.
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Sponsored by the Algonac Art Fair Committee, the annual art fair has been held since 1972, scheduled all day Saturday and Sunday on Labor Day Weekend, at the Algonac City Park. Instructions and forms for local and non-local participants, non-profit organizations, and food vendors may be downloaded from the site, and several photographs from past events are displayed on the site. Art Fair applications may also be downloaded from the site in PDF format.
https://algonacartfair.com/
Algonac Clay Historical Society
Formed through the 1991 combining of the former Algonac Boating and Historical Group and the Clay Township Historical Society, the non-profit organization operates two museums in the city, as well as a historic log cabin that may have served as a schoolhouse in the late 19th century. Membership information, locations, hours, and contacts are published to the site, along with details of its facilities and programs, a gallery of photographs, and historical information.
http://www.achistory.com/
The site highlights the Algonac Muskrats football program, and anything else relating to football in Algonac, Michigan, on-season or off-season, and including varsity, junior varsity, 8th grade, and the community’s Algonac Youth Football programs. Special programs and fundraising events are featured, with schedules, registration forms, and contacts, and Football Camp dates and contacts are included, with downloadable checklists and other documents.
https://www.algonacfootball.com/
Serving the youth of Algonac, Michigan, the Algonac Little League offers opportunities for Little League baseball, as well as a softball program. Its site includes a Little League age calculator, a league finder, rules and regulations, and bat information. Sponsors are acknowledged, as are its board of directors, locations, registration information, available programs, and volunteer opportunities. Links to National Little League resources are posted.
https://www.algonaclittleleague.com/
Formed by the Ladies Library Association in 1901, the Algonac-Clay Library was the third library to be affiliated with the St. Clair County Library System, as it is now, and has been housed in several locations before moving to its current location in the former Hemenger Hardware store. Its history, address, telephone numbers, and hours of operation are published to the site, along with links to other resources of the St. Clair County Library System and elsewhere.
http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us/BranchInfo.aspx?id=2
Held at Waterfront Park on the St. Clair River in Algonac, Michigan, the annual festival features cold brews, barbecue, bourbon, and country music. Participating breweries are highlighted, schedules are published to the site, and tickets may be purchased from the site, including the Party Pass, General Admission, and VIP Admission options. A list of local ticket outlets is also provided, along with parking information, entertainment schedules, and contacts.
https://bourbonbrewsnbbq.com/
Located in Algonac, Michigan, Sluggers Sports Center is a training facility for baseball and softball, offering state-of-the-art equipment, batting cages, and a fully-equipped indoor baseball facility, suitable for team practice or play, allowing players to keep in shape during the winter season. Monthly memberships are available with a 12-month commitment, and instructors are available from all backgrounds, high school, college, and former pro ballplayers.
http://www.sluggerssportscenter.com/
