Good morning, Bay City.

The 112th annual Saginaw County Fair will run from Tuesday, July 29 to Saturday, Aug.

2 at the fairgrounds on 11350 Peet Road in Chesaning—featuring livestock exhibits, new rides for kids and grandstand events like tractor pulls and a demolition derby—and offers free entry for children under 36 inches and senior discounts.

Michigan Cream and Sugar introduced new flavors at its new location using locally sourced ingredients—Tim Mangan discussed the offerings during an interview with Mid-Michigan NOW on July 24th.

Local farmers said the corn is 'sweating' by giving off up to 4,000 gallons of moisture per acre each day to cool off during the heat wave, and they warned that continued dryness may lower yields—raising grocery prices if crops suffer.

Experts like Jeff Knickerbocker urged keeping the soil moist and hope for some rain soon to help the plants cope.

Bay City commissioner Alex Dewitt (6th Ward) said the city has not received official updates from Bay City Bridge Partners since winter, and he wants clear information on the toll bridges.

He asked BCBP (which runs the Liberty and Independence bridges) to share details on work, usage, and investment to better serve residents.

Delta College Public Media is urging local viewers to call Congress to restore a $1 million funding cut—after the Rescissions Act removed $1.1 billion from public broadcasting.

The broadcaster, which operates five TV stations and one radio station that support an emergency alert system for 1.2 million Mid-Michigan residents, said it will have to cut programs and staff if funds are not restored.

Blue Oyster Cult Live Concert

3-6 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — VIP tickets available — Experience a legendary band with exclusive VIP offers and premium seating options.

Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar Pop-Up at Fran & Dot Boutique

6-8 p.m. — Fran & Dot Boutique — No appointment necessary — Explore permanent and ready-to-wear handmade jewelry in Downtown Bay City.

50th Annual Used Book Sale

8 a.m.-8 p.m. — Bay County Civic Arena — Hardcovers $2, Paperbacks $1 — Dive into thousands of used books while supporting community library programs.

2025 Summer Music Fest

Various times — Summer Music Fest — Admission fee applies — Experience a delightful mix of traditional polka and diverse musical acts at Frankenmuth's premier festival.

Podcasting for Beginners Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free entry — Learn to record and edit podcasts with expert guidance in a hands-on environment.

Great Lakes Beer Festival

2-7 p.m. — Dow Diamond — VIP ticket includes buffet — Sample Michigan's finest craft beers and enjoy live music in a vibrant ballpark setting.

Knitting and Crocheting Meetup

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Drop in to knit and crochet with expert assistance available.

Monthly Zine Meet Up

2-4 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Materials provided — Create mini-books filled with your creative expressions at this interactive zine workshop.

Westside Putt & Pub Crawl

12-4 p.m. — H2O's Waterside Grill — Registration required — Enjoy a fun day traversing 9 bars with 9 unique putting holes in Bay City.