Blue Water SandFest To Host Michigan’s Premier Sand Sculpting Championship

The Blue Water SandFest, held from August 2nd – 4th at the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, will feature Michigan’s first and only major sand sculpting competition. 

Set against the stunning Lake Huron backdrop, the event includes Semi-Pro Solos, Doubles, and Amateur contests. Visitors can enjoy free sand sculpting lessons, demonstrations by master sculptors, and the Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show.

The festival boasts a Kids Zone with a huge sandbox, a live music festival featuring local and Nashville artists, and a beer garden. Food vendors, cornhole games, and tours of Michigan’s oldest lighthouse, guided by the Port Huron Museum for $5, add to the fun. The event aims to support the restoration of the lighthouse and grounds. Enjoy three days of family-friendly excitement at Blue Water SandFest!

For more information, visit: bluewatersandfest.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County 4-H And Youth Fair 2024: A Week Of Family Fun

The St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair will take place from July 15th – 20th, at Goodells County Park, located at 8345 County Park Drive, Goodells, MI. 

Starting at 9 a.m. daily, the fair will feature a variety of activities, including livestock shows, a Junior livestock sale, carnival rides, monster truck rides, robotics demo, car show, mud volleyball, and an animal oasis with a petting farm for all to enjoy.

Kids can enjoy activities like a pedal tractor pull, splash pad, frog jumping contest, turtle race, diaper derby, and stick horse rodeo. Nightly entertainment includes a rodeo, demo derby, and tractor pulls. The fair will also feature food vendors, craft shows, and much more! 

For more information, visit: stclaircounty4hfair.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

 

St. Clair County TEC Shines At National SkillsUSA Competition In Atlanta

Five students from St. Clair County TEC represented Michigan at the national SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta from June 24-28. 

Competing against peers nationwide, TEC students demonstrated their expertise in various fields. Samantha Halsey (Virtual Learning Academy) and Janiah Curry (Port Huron Northern High School) placed 16th in Nail Care, while Hannah Plucinski (St. Clair High School) secured 24th in Cosmetology Overall. Allane Stamplis (St. Clair High School) finished 33rd in Welding Sculpture, and Gavin Ward (Marysville High School) achieved 14th in CNC Programming.

“We are incredibly proud of our students who competed at the national SkillsUSA competition,” said TEC Principal Lesley Murphy. “Their commitment, hard work, and passion for their respective fields have truly shone through.”

SkillsUSA is the premier showcase of America’s most highly skilled career and technical education students, featuring over 6,000 state champions from across the United States competing in 115 skilled and leadership contests.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell