Art & Wine - It Doesn't Get Any Better!

The quaint haven of Tawas and East Tawas will host the annual Waterfront Fine Art Festival and the Tawas Uncork’d  & Untap’d Wine Festival this August.

A juried art show, the Waterfront Fine Art Festival celebrates its 55^th year. Hosted by the Tawas Bay Art Council & Gallery, the festival will be held on August 1 and 2 at the Shoreline Park located in Tawas City. Over 100 artists will be on hand featuring a variety of fine art including paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, hand carved wood, photography and more.

Sample some of Michigan’s finest wines and ales at the Tawas Uncork’d & Untap’d Wine Festival on August 1 at Harbor Park near State Dock in East Tawas from Noon to 6:00pm. This annual fundraiser for the new East Tawas Library brings together Michigan vintners, breweries and mellow music for a delightful time.

An easy 20-minute drive south along US-23, the Tawases have much to offer. You’ll find picturesque scenery everywhere you look. East Tawas is an idyllic small town with sandy beaches, a protected bay and a beautiful downtown with plenty of local shops and restaurants.  Take a walk or ride along the newly constructed bicycle and footpath that runs along the Tawas Bay shore on Lake Huron.

Before heading out, make a stop at the historic 70-foot Tawas Point Lighthouse at Tawas Point State Park. The lighthouse is open for tours six days a week from May through September.  The view from the top is amazing.