These events are still available (as of 9/5/23):
Oktoberfest Celebration – Saturday, September 16
Saginaw River Guided Tours – Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. through October 14
Rock the Boat Concert Series on the Princess Wenonah
Most Popular! | Rockin’ Live Music | Includes Meal | Cash Bar | 3 Hours | Ages 21+ | $70
This is your night out to hear the hits you love from bands that bring energy and excitement to keep the crowd rocking all night! These events are our most popular series, normally sold out in advance. 21+ and up.
Your ticket includes theme nights with popular live bands and a catered meal by Krzysiak House Restaurant during the 3-hour down the Saginaw River to Saginaw Bay cruise aboard the Princess Wenonah. Full cash bar offered. See Dinner Menus for typical offerings.
2023 Event Line Up – Tickets on Sale Now
- Friday, July 7 – Local Legends Jedi Mind Trip
- Friday, July 14 – N/A
- Friday, July 21 – In the Pouch with Marsupial Creampie
- Friday, July 28 – Journey Down the River with The Rockshow Band
- Friday, Aug 4 – Soul and Funk with The Soul Xpress
- Friday, Aug 11 – Blues and more with Papa Kiszka
- Friday, Aug 18 – Deep Cuts with Nameless
- Friday, Aug 25 – Flashback Friday with The Rockshow Band
- Friday, Sept 1 – Rockin’s Blues with The Rhett Yocom Blues Band
- Friday, Sept 8 – Jedi Mind Trip Rocks the Princess Wenonah
- Friday, Sept 15 – ROCKtoberfest with The Rockshow Band
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Carefree Cruisin’ on the Saginaw River
Relaxing Cruise | Catered | Live Music | Cash Bar | 3 Hours | Ages 21+ | $70
Perfect for date night or groups looking for dinner, live entertainment and a relaxing night on the water. Acoustic and small groups perform fun, feel-good tunes without overpowering conversation. Group rates are available!
Your ticket includes catering and live entertainment during the 3-hour Saginaw River cruise aboard the Princess Wenonah. Full cash bar offered. 21+ unless accompanied by parent or guardian. Full cash bar offered. See Dinner Menus for typical offerings.
2023 Event Line Up – Tickets on Sale April 11, 2023
- Saturday, July 8 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Bob Hughes Duo
- Saturday, July 15 -N/A Private Event
- Saturday, July 22 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Dale Boulton Acoustic
- Saturday, July 29 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Laurie and the Lefties
- Saturday, Aug 5 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Jim McKeith
- Saturday, Aug 12 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Marsupial Creampie
- Saturday, Aug 19 – Reminiscing with Greg Hind of the Little River Band
- Saturday, Aug 26 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Bob Hughes Duo
- Saturday, Sept 2 – Carefree Cruisin’ with Laurie and the Lefties
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VIP Fireworks Experience at the Renowned Bay City Fireworks Festival
June 30 and July 1 | Catered | Live Music | Cash Bar | 3 Hours | Adults $105-130
Tickets on Sale April 11, 2023
Known far and wide as one of the best shows around, your ticket not only gets you a great seat for the show on the deck at Wenonah Park, you’ll enjoy the electric performers we have lined up this year, not to mention a great meal from the famous Krzysiak House Restaurant. Stay hydrated during the cruise with our cash bar. Your purchase supports two great causes, the Bay City Fireworks Festival and BaySail’s Windward Bound Youth Sailing Program. Full cash bar offered. See Dinner Menus to view the planned meal service.
Friday, June 30 – Board at 5:30 p.m., depart at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Detroit-based Allentown, performing the music of Billy Joel on the upper deck. Dinner served on the main deck, with a cash bar available. After the cruise, enjoy reserved seating dockside for Friday nights Fireworks display. Adults 21+, $105 per person.
Saturday, July 1 – Board at 5:30 p.m., depart at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Saginaw-based SoulXpress, a multi-member group that will take you back to to the heyday of Motown, Soul and Funk. These talented musicians play a variety of instruments and feature a three piece horn section and great vocals. Dinner served on the main deck, with a cash bar available. After the cruise, enjoy reserved seating dockside for Friday nights Fireworks display. Adults 21+, $130 per person.Shortcode
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Other Special Events
The Princess Wenonah and Islander also take part in special events throughout the season and may be docked in alternate locations for Downtown Bay City’s Wine Walk, Apps and Ales, and more. We also host many fundraisers for charitable organizations that may offer tickets to the public.
Public Cruises now depart from a new location! Find us in Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City. For parking information see this link.