Barbecruise

Bar-B-Cruise Day Events

9:00 AMCorn Husking at Workum's, 516 Terrace Ct., North of Bartholomew Park
10:00 AM - 3:00 PMLYC merchandise for sale at Nedow's Bay.
10:30 - 11:00 AMBoat Parade! Prizes for the best decorated boats will be awarded in five age groups: 12& under, Teens, Family, Adults, and Over 50. The famous "Mermaid Flag" will be awarded for the most outstanding decorated boat. Skippers will power their boats in front of the Judges on the Yacht Club dock. EVERYONE in the participation boat/watercraft MUST show their life jacket to the judges on their FIRST pass if they want to be eligible for an award. The Judges love preregistered boats! Please call 248-408-9550 with your category, boat title, and the family names of the participants.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PMShingle Branding. Get your old shingles branded with a new year at Bartholomew Park. New pre-branded shingles will also be available at the evening BBQ.
12:00 PMPicnic. Pack your basket with all those gourmet treats and join your fellow Bar-B-Cruisers at the lot just north of Bartholomew Park for a grand day of fun and games. Parents are responsible for their children in the swimming area during the picnic.
7:00 PMBar-B-Q. Make the cooks sweat this year. Get an extra helping of the best beef, brats, pork, lamb, turkey and corn on the cob here. Share the Leelanau spirit with a community sing along and fine family entertainment. Stay later for music with the D.J.! Don't forget the foul weather gear, just in case!
9:00 AM, Sunday Cleanup.As always, we need to restore Bartholomew Park to its original condition. Bring gloves and friends and meet us at the park. Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated.