If you have never been to Alger County Michigan, then there is no better time to come than the last weekend of August. Besides the biggest weekend long music show this county has ever seen, there is sites and scenes that are all within a 20 mile area. . . Casino, Boat Tours, Sport Fishing, many Water Falls, and many routes to ride and wonders to see.
Radio spots will soon be playing on radio stations in Michigan and Wisconsin, spreading the word of this big event. 24 TV spots at being scheduled for a few weeks prior to the event and the Radio Results Network will be offering the last of the lower priced advanced passes at the U.P. State Fair at their booth. After that, the advanced sale of Weekend and Single Day passes will end. Big savings are offered now here on our BASH Page, on the web site, 24/7, or orders can be handled by phone by calling (906) 439-5111. Our office is open from 8 to 4:30 eastern time, week days. While your at it, check out the event T Shirt, where on the web site before the event, they can be ordered in just about any size. After the advanced sale period, there will be shirts available at the event, but sizes will be very limited. Placing an advanced order is the really best way to make sure you are getting what you want and we won't run out.
Event goers will not have to live on beer and wine coolers alone, and will be at standard area bar prices (cheap by most areas) and offered by the area Lions Clubs. There will be excellent food as well; Big Moe's BBQ and Papa Murphy's Pizza have already staked out their spots. Our own Chef Dennis who is featured monthly in the "Just Shut UP & Eat" section of our print magazine will be on hand to create special treats to feast on. Also our own Chef Riley will be on hand for a special Pancake breakfast. We have heard that the Moose Lodge in Munising is planning a special Fish Fry for the Friday Evening of the BASH. It is still early yet, but many more exciting things are in the works.
One of the biggest problems at this time, is to be able to plan on how many people to expect for this new event. That is why it is so important that those wanting to come, and take advantage of the money savings, by ordering passes in advance. We are asked almost every day, just how many people should the suppliers plan for. We can only get a good guess of what will be needed, by everyone that can, helping us by ordering passes in advance.
The bands are contracted, the massive stage, lighting and sound systems locked in. Vendors are signing up and motels are starting to book rooms. This is one of those times that waiting to the last minute, is really not a good idea. The best way you can help make this event a smash success is making your plans early and getting set up.
The area health department has already been by our office and checking to see if we have all our ducks in a row. So far, we are A-OK and working hard to keep it that way. So many things depend on knowing how many people are expected to come. As a start we have ordered a dozen Porta Potties for the main event site, but up to two weeks in advance we can order more if needed. We will be setting the stage up Thursday in the home plate area of the baseball field. The Lions are considering two service bars, one in Left field and another in Right field. In deep Center field will be the path to the Porta Potties and hand washing stand.
Our area near the event for free camping, has turned into big question mark as well. Even in the U.P. we have to follow state laws regarding camp sites and pay fees per the amount of sites. We have to mark out actual sites and provide Porta Potties based on the amount of sites. All this is well and good, but we have to know how many people to set sites up for and what type of camping they need; tent, trailer, bus, etc. Again, please let us know that you are coming and what your needs are, by either sending me an e-mail to, mike@upmag.net or calling in at (906) 439-5111 as soon as you can. This is really important. Also if you want to stay at a motel, then don't wait too long because there are only so many.
Our August print issue will have a complete map of the area, showing where all the action is taking place. We will include the sites of interest as well as recommended ride routes. There will be many routes on paved roads through National Forests and National Lakeshore Parks. If you are not a subscriber and you want just that issue mailed to you, we will send you that issue First Class, when we get it from the printer, for just $6.00. Just call (906) 439-5111 and get on the list.
Well, that is about it for now, but please keep checking back for further UPdates as we learn more. There are many things we have been made privy to, that are really exciting, but it is our policy to not beat the drum about something until it is 100% locked it. One last thing, I came upon a web site today that explains the photo above and worth checking out . . .
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