Good morning, Bay City.

The Labadie Rib Fest is underway in Bay City this weekend and offers tasty ribs with live concerts.

Today at Veterans Memorial Park, Blue Oyster Cult with special guest Nameless perform at 6 p.m. — doors open at 5 p.m.

On March 19, Bay County Sheriff's deputies went to a Walmart at 3921 E.

Wilder Road in Bangor Township after the store manager filed an embezzlement complaint and charged 51-year-old cashier Jodi L. Doyle—allegedly a Saginaw woman—with taking nearly $2,000 from her register.

Bay City will transform three contaminated parcels into Water Street Lofts—a three-story apartment building with 89 new units—using a $400,000 EGLE grant and local funding, with construction set to finish by 2027.

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.