10/05/2026
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Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 - Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival is the autumn event that normally results in a full campground! We will need volunteers on Saturday to assist in a number of areas at this very popular event. Shifts are 2.5 hours except for lighting the pathway which normally takes about 45 minutes depending on how many volunteers are helping.
Event schedule:
Join the free fun and participate in the return of this very popular Fall Harvest Festival at Tawas Point State Park on the lighthouse grounds! A great weekend for Fall color, bird watching…and people watching, since costumes are welcome throughout the entire event.
Friday, October 9: - Lighthouse grounds
11a – 5p: Visit the Gift Shop and stock up on great gifts for the upcoming holidays!
5p – 8p: Free visits to enjoy the family-friendly spooky decoration in the lighthouse. These are self-guided tours with resident Keepers to answer questions.
5p – 9p: Free hayrides around the Tawas Point State Park and Lighthouse area. Hayride pick-up points: the Camp Host site inside the State Park Campground and near Lighthouse. Dress in costume IF YOU DARE....or come as you are to enjoy the fun!
7p – 9p: More fun to round out the night, a lantern hike to the Point!
Saturday, October 10 - Lighthouse grounds
11a – 5p: Visit the gift shop for one of the last days to shop (closes October 18).
Noon – 4p: - Free visits to enjoy the family-friendly spooky decoration in the lighthouse. These are self-guided tours with resident Keepers to answer questions.
Noon – 5p: Free family games and activities for all age levels. Free pumpkins and apples available for attendees 16 years of age and under, while supplies last. (One each per attendee, please.)
Noon – 5p: Free hayrides around the Tawas Point State Park and Lighthouse area. Hayride pick-up points: the Camp Host site inside the State Park Campground and near Lighthouse. Dress in costume IF YOU DARE....or come as you are to enjoy the fun!
7p – 9p: Harvest Fest Party and Dance at the Beach Pavilion. This popular event will include music, hot chocolate and apple c***r for attendees. There will be a lighted walkway to guide attendees from the campground to the party and back.
This event continues to be brought to you by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan History Center staff to thank you for another great Tawas Point season. Assistance and financial support are provided by the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park.
This is a No Fee event; however, vehicles must have a valid Recreation Passport to enter all Michigan State Parks. If your vehicle doesn't already have a Passport sticker, they can be purchased at the State Park Contact Station or Secretary of State for annual entrance to ALL Michigan State Parks.
