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Art Shanty is pleased to host Maia Hausler of Wand Art Shanty is pleased to host Maia Hausler of Wander & Gather @wandergather 

Maia has transformed the space with her beautiful watercolor illustrations of the natural world. Offering everything from greeting cards and stickers to prints and original artwork. Come in and "wander and gather" your favorites!

Maia will be at Art Shanty from May 25 - May 30 or you can find her online https://maiahausler.com/wander-gather/
and Facebook @wandergather
Fishtown's Art Shanty is all set a ready to host i Fishtown's Art Shanty is all set a ready to host it's first artists!!!😁
 
@wandergather by Artist Maia Hausler and @jeneesbreakwaterco  will be the 2022 season firsts starting tomorrow Wednesday May 25th🎉

See the rest of the seasons lineup in our bio:
Make sure to get your JOYFUL RUN t-shirt! * The cu Make sure to get your JOYFUL RUN t-shirt!
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The cut off for the t-shirt is June 20th
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Register for the Fishtown 5K TODAY! Link in BIO
Fishtown Preservation Executive Director, Amanda H Fishtown Preservation Executive Director, Amanda Holmes (left) and Carlson's Fishery's, Cassie Burda (right) joined with many of the Michigan state licensed commercial fisherman for the Annual Fish Fry in Lansing, Michigan today. They are serving the states legislators and staff in an effort to raise awareness of the states commercial fishing industry and the amazing people that make fish available to the public. 

#commercialfishing #fishtownforever #carlsonsfish 
@carlsonsfishery 
@mifishproducers
Join us for the 14th Annual Fishtown 5K! In Fisht Join us for the 14th Annual Fishtown 5K!

In Fishtown: July 16
Virtually: July 16 — July 23

Register TODAY! *link in bio
#run4fishtown #fishtown5k #ajoyfulrun
Our Fishtown Guardian watching over the installati Our Fishtown Guardian watching over the installation of a new storm sewer and sewer sewer in front of Fishtown.💦 You can still access Fishtown and Manitou Transit!
#kalexcavating
Bill Fowler of the 1836 Fish Company with the firs Bill Fowler of the 1836 Fish Company with the first fish of the season (lake trout) and first fish at the newly renovated Carlson's Fishery. Available tomorrow at the soft opening!
@carlsonsfishery 
#freshfish #smokedfish #commercialfishing #1836fishcompany
Great to see FishBilly Charters return to the dock Great to see FishBilly Charters return to the docks in Fishtown! 

All the Fishtown businesses are buzzing with activity to get open for your visit. 

Everyday more and more of the construction fencing comes down but if you do come to Fishtown, please be aware of the crews working and do not cross the fenced areas.

#fishtownforever
The Biggs Construction team and Carlson's crew are The Biggs Construction team and Carlson's crew are working side by side to get the fishery open! Shouldn't be too much longer before we get to see the doors open and Whitney greeting you with a smile.
@carlsonsfishery 
#BiggsConstruction
You know all that hard work that's been done to sa You know all that hard work that's been done to save Fishtown? The State of Michigan has noticed, too. Today, the Fishtown Preservation Society and the incredible contractors that have been a part of the projects are being awarded the 2022 Michigan Governors Award for Historic Preservation! Thank you to all the made this possible!
Photo courtesy of Jerry Stutzman of TC-Photos
Excited for the last little bit of dock being inst Excited for the last little bit of dock being installed!
#fishtownforever #biggsconstruction
ALBERT BENEDICT - our winner for the May drawing o ALBERT BENEDICT - our winner for the May drawing of this Friends of Fishtown 5K goodie bag and free race registration!
Everyone that registers for the Fishtown 5K now through the end of May is automatically entered into drawings for a chance to win a Fishtown Preservation goodie bag and a free race registration. 
Just ONE more chance left — REGISTER TODAY!  Link in bio
Register now for the Fishtown 5K! https://runsignu Register now for the Fishtown 5K! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Leland/Fishtown5K
When you register for the Fishtown 5K, you are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Fishtown goodie basket and a free race registration (you can invite a friend!). Drawings will be held at the beginning of May and June. 

Our next drawing is MONDAY, May 2, for everyone who has registered. 

Winner will be announced on social media.
#fishtown5k #ajoyfulrun
It's a happening place at the Fishery today And ev It's a happening place at the Fishery today And everyone's thrilled to see the sun again!
BIG THANK YOU to our newest Fishtown 5K sponsors! BIG THANK YOU to our newest Fishtown 5K sponsors!
Ken Richmond Architect
Bel Lago Winery 
These are amazing local businesses with great people behind them ~ Their support means the world to us and we couldn't do this event without them!
If you'd like to join these businesses and become a Fishtown 5K sponsor , please contact our office at (231) 256-8878 or visit our website: https://www.fishtownmi.org/fishtown-5k-2022/
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#ajoyfulrun #fishtown5K
We are excited to announce the 2022 Art Shanty lin We are excited to announce the 2022 Art Shanty line up! We have some of your favorites from last year returning and amazing new ones on the calendar. 
Art Shanty schedule in bio
Down in Fishtown, Earth Day takes on a literal mea Down in Fishtown, Earth Day takes on a literal meaning this year!
#kalexcavating #biggsconstruction
Looking at these photos from over the years, we ar Looking at these photos from over the years, we are getting the 5K fever. 
We are excited to have you back! 😁👟
Registration link in bio
More info link in bio
Bruce Price... the stories he could tell of his fa Bruce Price... the stories he could tell of his family's history in this area and love of Fishtown was remarkable. 
All the more grateful now that we captured this picture.
Diversions and The Bead Hut are in the process of Diversions and The Bead Hut are in the process of being raised so that they are level with the new dock height.

You can see the high water mark left on the building and the before photo from 2020.
#fishtownforever #donorsmakeitpossile 
#kassoncontracting #biggsconstruction #campaignforfishtown
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