Summer is here in River Country and now is the perfect time to visit all our wonderful attractions. From all our beautiful campsites, parks and rivers to our detailed bike trails, you are sure to enjoy yourself.THREE RIVERS WATER FESTIVAL
Currently going on, the Three Rivers Water Festival is an exciting event running until tomorrow June 19, 2010. The festival features live music, a parade, exhibit booths, food vendors, rides, games, tournaments, and more.
Friday night there will be a parade following the event. Also, a classic and old-car show Saturday morning and fireworks around 10:25 p.m. Saturday.
A variety of local and regional artists will be performing in the Community Tent on Saturday, June 19th from 11:00am to 3:00pm sponsored by Three Rivers Banking Center, with a different artist each hour such as Kathryn Tapper, Shelag, and returning this year is a crowd favorite- a Dulcimer Duo, and rounding out the great talent of the day is the Gray’s Community Band starting at 3:00pm. The Community Tent is located in Scidmore Park behind the old hospital building.
For more information about this event, contact the Three Rivers Chamber at (269) 278-8193 or visit the event website at http://www.trchamber.com/?page_id=58
FARMER'S MARKET IS BACK
The Sturgis Farmer's Market is back for summer. Dates coming up are July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. The market will be set up in downtown Sturgis. Local produce will be sold. For more information call 269-651-1907. For more dates, check out the Calendar of Events on www.rivercountry.com
FISHING IN RIVER COUNTRY
River Country boasts 58 lakes - 18 of which have public boat launches - and 16 rivers and streams for great fishing! The River Country Tourism Council also provides a guide to lakes, rivers, and streams in St. Joseph County.
Spend your vacation fishing in River Country, you will surely be pleased. We have a variety of fish including Bullheads, Crappie, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Trout, and Yellow Perch.
Make sure to visit Colon Bait & Tackle in Colon for all your fishing needs! In business since 1966 at the same location. Complete line of bait & tackle and sporting good. Licenses. Sales. They know all of the great fishing holes. Located at East Corner of Blackstone Ave. and Franklin. 233 S. Blackstone Ave., Colon 269-432-3633.
Please Note: Anglers in Michigan (17 years of age and older) are required to purchase a fishing license, available on an annual or daily basis. Both are widely available at local stores. Other regulations relating to fishing seasons, fishing methods, and size limitations, are published in the Michigan Fishing Guide, available wherever licenses are sold. Visit Michigan's DNR at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr for more information.
