We're celebrating our independence in good old fashioned red, white and blue style.

Schedule of Events:

Family Golf Scramble  - 9am: Gather your family and friends for a nine-hole golf scramble on Betsie Valley. Sign up by July 1!

Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

Nature Frames: 10am - 11:30am
Puffy Pillow Workshop: 2:30pm - 4pm

Chairlift Rides  - Held from 5pm - 8pm on the Buck Quad Chairlift

Bike and Golf Cart Parade

Our theme is Red, White, Blue, and Americana Fun! Free to participate. Guests must use their own personal bikes or golf carts for the parade.

Parade Time:  5:15pm

Registration

Registration available from June 28 - July 3, 2025 at the Mountain Adventure Zone or call us at  231-378-2071 . Each participant will receive a wristband at registration once a valid waiver has been completed or verified. Entries are subject to review.  Registrants must be lined up at 5pm at the Mountain Adventure Zone for judging.  Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 golf carts and top 3 bikes!

Golf Cart Prizes

First Place: Four Action Pack Passes
Second Place: Four unlimited Alpine Slide passes
Third Place: Four single Alpine Slide tickets

Bike Prizes

First Place: One Action Pack Pass
Second Place: One unlimited Alpine Slide pass
Third Place: One single Alpine Slide ticket
 
Star-Spangled Bash

Held from 5:30 - 9pm. Enjoy music and dancing plus carnival games, barbecue, lawn games, treats and more!

-DJ - We'll be playing your favorite tunes from 5:30 - 9:30pm on the Crystal Center Lawn, located near the base of the Alpine Slide. Come party with us!

-Carnival Games - A variety of carnival games will be available to play. Tickets will be required to play the games. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the Tickets and Rental windows near the event.

-Independence Day Sand Art Bottles - 10 tickets. Create your own patriotic work of art!

-Fourth of July Glitter Tattoos - 10 tickets. Get star spangled with our themed glitter tattoos!

BBQ Menu

1/2 slab of Cherry BBQ Pork Ribs, baked beans, and Great Lakes Chips - $20
Grilled cheeseburger, baked beans, and Great Lakes Chips - $14
Grilled hot dog, baked beans, and Great Lakes Chips - $10
Rainbow Crystal Crispies - $5
Salted Pretzel Bites w/ nacho cheese & grain mustard - $10
Popcorn - $4
Great Lakes Chips - $3

Outdoor Movie on the Crystal Center Lawn:  9:30pm - 11pm, featuring The Sandlot. Free to attend!