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Dunes Golf Club – Sleeping Bear Dunes Anchor Day Classic – July 16, 2016

Sleeping Bear Dunes Anchor Day ClassicWELCOME to the Inaugural Sleeping Bear Dunes Anchor Day Classic

Nestled among the most spectacular landscape in the United States and perhaps the world, this exciting new golf event will be hosted at the inspiring and challenging Dunes Golf Club. Dedicated to the founder of the course and the contribution of of family and friends for so many decades, the golf tournament is sure to induce alacrity from the game of golf combined with lasting memories from a very special place.This is a professional style event which will include the fourteen club rule, appropriate attire and the application of the rules of golf.

In addition, there are only 40 spots remaining. There are six flights and each flight will be represented with eight contestants.

ENTRY FEE: $100.00 PER CONTESTANT

• Pre-Tournament Flight Drawing and Champagne reception Friday July 15th
• Complimentary tournament meal
• Complimentary beverages during the round
• First, Second and Third place prizes

Additional amenities to be announced at the drawing reception

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Crystal Mountain – Crystal Trifecta – August 27, 2016

12pm: Trifecta Bike Race

Our new downhill course starts at the top of the Clipper chairlift. Two qualifying runs per rider. The top seven best times from two runs advance to the final heat. Medals for the top three in each category! Full face helmets required.

Categories:
• General
• Junior (ages 12 & under)

Cost:
$30 per racer includes race entry and lift ticket to Gravity Festival. Registration required, call 888.968.7686 ext. 7502.

Registration:
Packet pick up and day-of registration available at the Mountain Adventure Zone at 11am.

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Crystal Mountain – Gravity Festival – August 27, 2016

Schedule

10am: Against Gravity Mile

A one-mile Run/Walk/Crawl to the top of the Mountain. $10 per person. Proceeds will benefit Back the Track. All ages welcome! Registration required, call 888.968.7686 ext. 7502. Registration includes a lift ticket to the Gravity Festival.

11am: Family Kite Building Competition

Meet at 11am at the base of the Clipper Chairlift to build the most creative and functional kite from the materials provided. $30 per family, including one lift ticket to the Gravity Festival. Must register by August 20. Please call 888.968.7686 ext. 7502.

12pm: Trifecta Bike Race

Our new downhill course starts at the top of the Clipper chairlift. Two qualifying runs per rider. The top seven best times from two runs advance to the final heat. Medals for the top three in each category! Full face helmets required.

Categories:
• General
• Junior (ages 12 & under)

Cost:
$30 per racer includes race entry and lift ticket to Gravity Festival. Registration required, call 888.968.7686 ext. 7502.

Registration:
Packet pick up and day-of registration available at the Mountain Adventure Zone at 11am.

4pm: Closest to the Pin Disc Golf Competition

Test your aim at one of Crystal’s longest disc golf drives from the top of the mountain. Discs awarded to top three in each category.

Categories:
• General
• Junior (ages 12 & under)

Cost:
$10 per person, includes lift ticket to Gravity Festival. Registration required, call 888.968.7686 ext. 7502.

Summit Stage

Ride the Crystal Clipper chairlift for spectacular views and live music. $10 per person, ages 8 and under FREE with a paying adult.

Tickets available by calling 888.968.7686 ext. 7502 or by visiting the Mountain Adventure Zone on Saturday, August 27.

2-6pm: BBQ & Brews! Cash bar open until 8pm.
2-6pm: Live Music by ReFURBUSHed
2:30pm: Trifecta Awards
3pm: Kite Awards
6-8pm: Live Music from Jetty Rae

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The Tweed Ride – Mission Point Resort – September 17, 2016


Online tickets for the Inaugural Mission Point Tweed Ride are now on sale! The first 100 registrants will receive a custom tweed key chain designed and made by Dubarry of Ireland!

All tickets include entry to the ride and a glass of port (for anyone 21 and older) at the party at the Bistro directly following the ride.

Grab your bike (new or old) and join us for a day of good, old-fashioned fun at MPR. Don’t forget to dress up in your favorite tweed apparel for the occasion – prizes will be awarded for Best-Dressed!

EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00 a.m. Dubarry of Ireland Trunk Show outside of Mission Point Marketplace
1:00 p.m. Bike ride around the island, beginning at Mission Point and ending at the Bistro
3:00 p.m. Reception at Bistro for the participants
5:00 p.m. Presentation of awards and the conclusion of the reception

REGISTRATION
To register, click here!


BEST-DRESSED PRIZES
Graciously donated by Dubarry
1st Place will be outfitted in Dubarry Tweed by Dubarry of Ireland
2nd Place will receive a $100 Gift Certificate to be used on Dubarry items in The Boutique at Mission Point
3rd Place will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to be used on Dubarry items in The Boutique at Mission Point

BEST BIKE PRIZES
Graciously sponsored by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
There will also be a best bike competition. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded!

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