About Pirates and Mermaids Festival

Date

August 1st and 2nd, 2025

Venue

Oscoda Beach Park

Location: The 9.6-acre park is located on River Road on Lake Huron, about three blocks from downtown Oscoda.
Features: The park has 1,025 feet of Lake Huron frontage, a public beach, a boardwalk, a sunbathing deck, a splash pad, a basketball court, a skate park, a pavilion, a band shell, children's play equipment, picnic tables, grills, and an accessible bathhouse. The park also has a historic site called the "Dock Reserve," which is the remains of a dock that predates the 1911 fire.
Accessibility: Much of the park is handicap accessible, including the bathhouse, parking area, and boardwalk.
Reviews: Some say the park is great for kids and adults, and that the beach is clean and beautiful.
More on Oscoda links:
https://www.michigan.org/property/oscoda-beach-park
https://www.oscodatownshipmi.gov/

Expected Attendance

Over 500+ MerPeople participants and 1,000+ attendees. Free to the public, all you need is a tail.

Festival Highlights

Live mermaid tank performances, vendors, live music, gala celebration, and a Guinness World Record Attempt.