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Lions Club Winterfest Late January
Fishfly Festival June 23-27
The secret is getting out Anchor Bay Country Fest July 9-10
Music By the Bay August 13-14
about downtown New Baltimore! Oktoberfest Sept 17-18

Year round activities abound in scenic non-profit community New Balti- ticipate, and our farmers see a direct
waterfront downtown New Baltimore. more Farmers Market grows increase in their sales of Michigan pro-
Unique shopping, dining, and plenty of each year in popularity. Starting with duce. Thanks Debra & your team for
outdoor recreation for the family. 10 vendors its first year, last season all the hard work to make this such a
As the town grows, so does the cul- there were several Sundays with 90+ nice community event each Sunday....
ture. Last fall the New Baltimore participants offering local products I always come hungry and am never
Arts & Culture Commission was to as many as 5,200 visitors in one disappointed!
formed. Owner of the local The Conn market day! The market also proudly There are many new items to talk
Artist art studio Constance Hipwell Vla- supports the SNAP program, (Supple- about in downtown New Baltimore (for
houlis explained the purpose is to help mental Nutrition Assistance) to ensure more see pg 76) but since I have some
enrich the community through visual, local produce is received by those who German heritage, I’d like to highlight
literary, musical, culinary, and perform- need some extra help through tough for 2021 is a brand new two day
ing arts. This group will add warmth times, along with being the first Farm- Oktoberfest scheduled September
and beauty to public spaces and will of- ers Market in Macomb County to offer 17-18 with German food, music, dance,
fer ways for area citizens to participate Double Up Food Bucks. This Program and beverages. The same weekend
in the arts. One possibility mentioned matches the dollar amounts customers on Sunday the 19th, the annual Lions RESORT PORT - NEW
was the formation of a bay area Jazz use on their SNAP benefits up to a $20 Club Car Show takes place with the
Band. I’m sure the Art Commission limit. These extra funds can only be re- addition of a Swap Meet - and I was told
through The Conn Artist studio would deemed for purchase of the Festival Tent will still be in place for
be happy to hear if you might be inter- Michigan-grown fruits & this event too. All these activities along
ested in this pursuit. vegetables or fruit/veg- with the many great shops and restau-
Taking a larger portion of the down- etable-bearing plants. rants can be
town area each Sunday 9am-2pm, This is a win-win reached by
and going into its 14th season, the for all, as there BOAT or
is no cost to par-
CAR! BAL

“We had many TIMORE
Farmers Market local foods, farmers, and artisans - markets last season
with 90+ vendors”
pierogies to purses!! Debra Williams
Certified Market Mgr
New Baltimore
Farmers Market

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