Join Q100 Michigan for the 2026 Rockin' The River Tour!

Date & Time: June 27th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: JAY'S SPORTING GOODS, 1151 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735

Activities:

• Register to Win an Old Town Discovery 119 SOLO Sportsman Canoe from Jay's Sporting Goods (valued at $1,299)
• Enjoy the Rockin' The River Tour fun with Q100 Michigan, Up North Sports Radio, Fabiano Brothers, Jay's Sporting Goods, and Ray's BBQ, Brews & Blues
• Celebrate summer with music, prizes, and great company!

Important Info:

• Must be 21 or older to enter
• The ONLY way to win is to register at a tour stop
• Deadline to enter: July 25
• Grand Prize Winner announced at the AuSable River Fest VIP Party at the Old AuSable Fly Shop on Saturday, July 25, 2026, between 6 PM and 8 PM

Don’t miss your chance to win and rock the river with us! 

CONTEST DETAILS

Join Q100 Michigan for the 2026 Rockin' The River Tour!

Date & Time: July 2ND, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Back Door Saloon, 5819 W Houghton Lake Dr #9701,

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Activities:

• Register to Win an Old Town Discovery 119 SOLO Sportsman Canoe from Jay's Sporting Goods (valued at $1,299)
• Enjoy the Rockin' The River Tour fun with Q100 Michigan, Up North Sports Radio, Fabiano Brothers, Jay's Sporting Goods, and Ray's BBQ, Brews & Blues
• Celebrate summer with music, prizes, and great company!

Important Info:

• Must be 21 or older to enter
• The ONLY way to win is to register at a tour stop
• Deadline to enter: July 25
• Grand Prize Winner announced at the AuSable River Fest VIP Party at the Old AuSable Fly Shop on Saturday, July 25, 2026, between 6 PM and 8 PM

Don’t miss your chance to win and rock the river with us! 

CONTEST DETAILS

Join Q100 Michigan at the 2026 July 4th Parade in Downtown Grayling.

and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. Lineup begins at 10 AM and the parade starts at 11 AM. Come early to see Roadrunner and the Q-Crew before the parade for prizes and pre-parade fun.

Want to be in the parade? Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR.../viewform

Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5 PM.

Join Q100 Michigan for the 2026 Rockin' The River Tour!

Date & Time: July 9TH, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: 9925 W Higgins Lake Dr, Roscommon, MI 48653

Activities:

• Register to Win an Old Town Discovery 119 SOLO Sportsman Canoe from Jay's Sporting Goods (valued at $1,299)
• Enjoy the Rockin' The River Tour fun with Q100 Michigan, Up North Sports Radio, Fabiano Brothers, Jay's Sporting Goods, and Ray's BBQ, Brews & Blues
• Celebrate summer with music, prizes, and great company!

Important Info:

• Must be 21 or older to enter
• The ONLY way to win is to register at a tour stop
• Deadline to enter: July 25
• Grand Prize Winner announced at the AuSable River Fest VIP Party at the Old AuSable Fly Shop on Saturday, July 25, 2026, between 6 PM and 8 PM

Don’t miss your chance to win and rock the river with us! 

CONTEST DETAILS

Join Q100 Michigan for the 2026 Rockin' The River Tour!

Date & Time: July 11TH, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: JAY'S SPORTING GOODS, 8800 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617

Activities:

• Register to Win an Old Town Discovery 119 SOLO Sportsman Canoe from Jay's Sporting Goods (valued at $1,299)
• Enjoy the Rockin' The River Tour fun with Q100 Michigan, Up North Sports Radio, Fabiano Brothers, Jay's Sporting Goods, and Ray's BBQ, Brews & Blues
• Celebrate summer with music, prizes, and great company!

Important Info:

• Must be 21 or older to enter
• The ONLY way to win is to register at a tour stop
• Deadline to enter: July 25
• Grand Prize Winner announced at the AuSable River Fest VIP Party at the Old AuSable Fly Shop on Saturday, July 25, 2026, between 6 PM and 8 PM

Don’t miss your chance to win and rock the river with us! 

CONTEST DETAILS

Join Q100 Michigan for the 2026 Rockin' The River Tour!

Date & Time: July 16TH, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: 6811 W M-72 Hwy, Grayling, MI 49738

Activities:

• Register to Win an Old Town Discovery 119 SOLO Sportsman Canoe from Jay's Sporting Goods (valued at $1,299)
• Enjoy the Rockin' The River Tour fun with Q100 Michigan, Up North Sports Radio, Fabiano Brothers, Jay's Sporting Goods, and Ray's BBQ, Brews & Blues
• Celebrate summer with music, prizes, and great company!

Important Info:

• Must be 21 or older to enter
• The ONLY way to win is to register at a tour stop
• Deadline to enter: July 25
• Grand Prize Winner announced at the AuSable River Fest VIP Party at the Old AuSable Fly Shop on Saturday, July 25, 2026, between 6 PM and 8 PM

Don’t miss your chance to win and rock the river with us! 

CONTEST DETAILS

CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW – AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL

Date & Time: Saturday, July 18, 2025
Show Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Downtown Grayling, MI (Michigan Ave)

Activities:

• Join Q100 Michigan on-site from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Register to win the Old Town Canoe! (Details available at the Q100 tent)
• Enjoy a stunning display of classic cars and trucks judged on:
  • Best of Show, Paint, Interior, Engine
  • Mayor’s Choice, Queen’s Choice, Rat Rods, Modern Muscle, and more
• Trophies awarded in multiple categories, including Best of Class and Top Thirty
• Volunteers in blue festival shirts will guide participants to parking and registration
• Pre-Show Cruise Night: Friday, July 18 at 5:30 PM (Northstar Auto Wash, 6438 W. M-72 Hwy)

KIDS DAY – AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Event Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Grayling, MI

Activities:

• Join Q100 Michigan on-site from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Register to win the Old Town Canoe! (Visit the Q100 tent for contest details)
• A fun-filled day for families with: Bounce houses, Face painting, Games and crafts, Interactive booths, Local mascots and characters!
• Free giveaways and prizes throughout the day
• Food vendors and treats available nearby

HUP RACE – AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Race Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Grayling, MI (Michigan Ave)

Activities:

• Join Q100 Michigan on-site from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Register to win the Old Town Canoe! (Stop by the Q100 tent for contest details)
• Watch teams of paddlers compete in this fun and fast-paced canoe sprint
• Great for spectators of all ages – cheer on your favorite team!
• Enjoy music, food vendors, and a lively festival atmosphere

Bring your energy and your voice – it’s time to shout “HUP!” and celebrate Grayling’s paddling tradition!

CRAFT SHOW – AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL

Date & Time: Friday, July 24, 2026
Show Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Grayling, MI

Activities:

• Join Q100 Michigan on-site from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Register to win the Old Town Canoe! (Visit the Q100 tent for contest details)
• Explore a wide variety of handcrafted goods from local and regional artisans:
  • Jewelry, pottery, woodwork, home décor, and more
• Enjoy live music, food vendors, and a vibrant festival atmosphere
• Perfect for finding unique gifts or treating yourself to something special

Support local creativity and enjoy a day of shopping, sunshine, and community spirit!

Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands - Qualifier Event #1 

Join us for the first qualifying event of the Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands presented by Q100 Michigan! 

Date: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST

Time: 8 PM-10 PM

Location: Victories at Odawa Casino, Petoskey

Come and support your favorite local bands, duos, and solo artists as they compete for a chance to win $4,000 cash and airplay on Q100 Michigan! 

Don't miss out on the live performances and the excitement of the competition. Click the link for more details and official contest rules. 

[CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES]

Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands - Qualifier Event #2

Join us for the first qualifying event of the Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands presented by Q100 Michigan! 

Date: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH

Time: 8 PM-10 PM

Location: Victories at Odawa Casino, Petoskey

Come and support your favorite local bands, duos, and solo artists as they compete for a chance to win $4,000 cash and airplay on Q100 Michigan! 

Don't miss out on the live performances and the excitement of the competition. Click the link for more details and official contest rules. 

[CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES]

Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands - Final Event 

The grand finale of the Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands presented by Q100 Michigan is here! 

Date: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

Time: 8 PM-10 PM

Location: Victories at Odawa Casino, Petoskey

Join us for an unforgettable night as the top qualifiers compete for the grand prize of $4,000 cash and airplay on Q100 Michigan! 

Don't miss the chance to see the best of Michigan's unsigned talent live on stage. Click the link for more details and official contest rules. 

[CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES]

STAY TUNED TO SEE WHERE THE Q100 MICHIGAN TEAM WILL BE NEXT!