Downtown Grayling

08/05/2026

August always seems to fly by. ☀️ The end of summer comes fast, but there’s still plenty of it left to enjoy here in Grayling!

There’s still time to paddle the AuSable, grab a sweet treat downtown, explore a new trail, enjoy live music, or simply slow down and soak in a Northern Michigan evening.

What’s still on your Grayling summer bucket list? 🌲💙

07/24/2026

One of our favorite weekends in Downtown Grayling! Check out the times and details below.

07/24/2026

Congratulations ladies! Keep your eye out for these Queens and their courts representing Grayling in so many ways!

Meet your 2026 Miss AuSable River Festival Royalty!

Miss AuSable River Festival
👑 Queen Zoella Wethington 🩵

Junior Miss AuSable River Festival
👑 Queen Bailey Miller 💜

Little Miss AuSable River Festival
👑 Queen Emerson Bracken 🩷

Congratulations to our new royalty — we’re so proud of all the contestants who competed this year! 🌟

Stay tuned for a full royalty recap tomorrow! 📸

AuSable River Canoe Marathon Downtown GraylingGrayling Regional Chamber of Commerce

07/23/2026

Experience the best of Grayling! 💙 Thanks to the Grayling Visitors Bureau for this beautiful look at all our community has to offer!

07/20/2026

We’re looking forward to the parade this weekend! See you on Peninsular & Lake in Downtown Grayling at 11am Saturday July 25th! 💙

Correction: The AuSable River Festival Parade will be held Saturday, July 25 at 11am on Peninsular Avenue. The time of 4pm published in the Spectator Guide is incorrect.

07/16/2026

Looking for another way to be involved with the upcoming festivities? Lend a helping hand! These events are built on amazing volunteers in our community. Volunteers are SO appreciated!

We're looking for the people who make the magic happen!

Whether you can spare one shift or several, there's a place for you on the team. We have opportunities before the festival, during festival weekend, and behind the scenes, so you can volunteer in a way that fits your schedule.

Help create one of Northern Michigan's favorite summer traditions!
💙 Grab a friend.
🛶 Bring your family.
🙌 Volunteer as a team.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE!

Sign up today and help us make this year's AuSable River Festival the best one yet! Link in the comments below to sign up

07/16/2026

Have you signed up for the AuSable River Festival Parade yet? What are you waiting for?! Gather your friends, family, business, or organization and join the fun!

🗓 Sign up by Tuesday at 5pm to be part of the July 25th Parade.

📣 Reminder: The parade will have a new start time of 11am this year, along with a new parade route - so be sure to plan ahead!

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the festival's favorite traditions. We can't wait to see you there!

Sign up at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYHy0CMBdfu-RN-MtsyMA5-EtVaTxAyxjGOJSdZ4A2mTw9w/viewform?usp=header