Description
Discover Presque Isle hits the park for a non-stop fun-filled week! As always, Discover Presque Isle's goal is to encourage the community to "discover" the park in new ways and to raise awareness of its rich offerings. There is yoga on the beach, birding walks, kayaking and biking opportunities, environmental walks and talks, a sand sculpture competition, the annual giant beach bonfire ... and much, much more. And most is entirely FREE!
Discover Presque Isle also provides an opportunity to give something back to the park in appreciation for all it has given to us over the years. Please seek out our button & t-shirt tents and donate generously - money raised benefits the park through Presque Isle Partnership projects - projects focused on improving and expanding accessibility for all visitors, enhancing park amenities to create a more enjoyable experience, ensuring public safety, preserving the park's rich history, providing educational opportunities, and fostering a culture of conservation.
While most programs are free, donations are encouraged and appreciated as they help to further the Presque Isle Partnership mission.
Here are event highlights:
Daily (July 21–27):
- Beach Yoga, Pilates & Yogilates
7:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Beach 8 - Beekeepers Exhibit (Mobile Hive & Honey Sales)
8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Monday, July 21
- Birding Basics
8–9 a.m. | Thompson Circle - History of Presque Isle
9–10 a.m. & 1–2 p.m. | Ridge Center Room 112
Tuesday, July 22
- Turtles of Presque Isle
9–10:30 a.m. | Lagoons Boat Launch - Tamarack Birds of Prey
4–5 p.m. | Ridge Center, Big Green Screen Theater
Wednesday, July 23
- Birding Basics
8–9 a.m. | Thompson Circle - Discover Archery
9–11 a.m. & 1–3 p.m. | Ridge Center Pavilion - Presque Isle Through the Lens
3:30–4:30 p.m. | Ridge Center, Big Green Screen Theater - UPMC Sunset Music Series
5:30 p.m.–Sunset | Beach 11
(Small Town Rollers + Above All in Volume)
Thursday, July 24
- Eco-Paddle
9–11 a.m. | Lagoons Boat Launch
Friday, July 25
- Birding by Pontoon
7:30–8:30 a.m. | Lagoons Pontoon Boat Station - Lagoon by Pontoon
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon | Lagoons Pontoon Station - Archery Encounters
10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Playfield beyond Ranger Station - Vendor & Food Festival
11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Beach 11 - Beach Illumination
8–9:30 p.m. | Sunset Point - Sunset Point Kite Flyers
Weather dependent | Sunset Point
Saturday, July 26
- Presque Isle Volleyball Challenge
8:30 a.m. check-in | Beach 6 (Pre-registration required) - Fishing with S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie
9 a.m.–Noon | Near Rotary Pavilion - Marquette Sand Sculpture Competition
Build: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Judging: 12:30 p.m. | Awards: 1 p.m. | Beach 11 - Lagoon by Pontoon
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon - Archery Encounters
10 a.m.–7 p.m. - Vendor & Food Festival
11 a.m.–7 p.m. - Discover Presque Isle Beach Concert
2–10 p.m. | Beach 1 - Fire Performers
7:30–9:30 p.m. | Beach 1 - Giant Beach Bonfire
9–10 p.m. | Beach 1 - Sunset Point Kite Flyers
Weather dependent
Sunday, July 27
- Rotary Pancake Breakfast
7:30 a.m.–Noon | Rotary Pavilion - Lagoon by Pontoon
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon - Archery Encounters
10 a.m.–7 p.m. - Vendor & Food Festival
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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All welcome!
