Oscoda is in Iosco County, and in the Northern Region. This community is located south of Alpena between Harrisville and Tawas City along US Highway 23 on the banks of the Au Sable River near Van Ettart Lake and the Foote Dam. Situated on the shore of Lake Huron. Oscoda was first settled in the late 1860s when Edward Smith of the company of Smith, Kelly & Dwight bought land here. Situated at the mouth of the Au Sable River, Oscoda played a major role in the lumber era as a key distribution point for shipping lumber on the Great Lakes. Today, Oscoda is mainly supported through the presence of tourism. A popular attraction includes the Au Sable River Run in the spring, which ends in town at the finish line, while starting in Grayling. It also has a beautiful sandy beach for swimming. And it is a great place for lodging, being so close to the many recreational activities in the Iosco County area.
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MorelFest Boyne City MI May16-19 Each May, Boyne City fills with hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country who come seeking that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival Charlevoix MI July20-27 What began as a simple candle-lit boat parade has grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summer season and attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse Mackinac Island MI August8-11 Mackinac Island Carriage and Saddle Horse Parade, the Breeds of Mackinac presentation, musical kurs featuring the beautiful Friesians, lectures on the role of the horse in Mackinac's history.
St Helen Bluegill Festival St Helen MI January1 Crafter demonstrations, live music and entertainment, vendors, kids games, a medallion hunt, and great food. Sunday wraps up with the Grand Parade and Awards Ceremony.
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