Celebrate 'Christmas in June' at Fayette Historic State Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2015

Contact: Randy Brown, 906-644-2603


Celebrate 'Christmas in June' at Fayette Historic State Park

Fayette Historic State Park will host a “Christmas in June” celebration Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is open to the public and visitors are encouraged to reserve a campsite and join the fun with holiday decorations. 

The event will include festive holiday activities including outdoor games, kids' projects, a bounce house and hot dog concessions. Ugly Christmas sweaters also are welcome and encouraged. 

There also will be holiday surprises. Santa Claus will bring a very tall, green and sometimes mean special guest. Santa, park staff and visitors all will have to work together to help this special guest understand why Christmas is more than packages, boxes and bags.

“We need lots of happy campers and children to help Santa’s guest find his Christmas spirit,” said Fayette Historic State Park Supervisor Randy Brown. 

For camping reservations, please call 800-447-2757 or visit www.midnrreservations.com.

Fayette Historic State Park, located in Garden, Michigan (in the Upper Peninsula's Delta County), is home to a historic townsite representing a once-bustling industrial community, as well as a visitor center which hosts history and nature programs. Visitors also can enjoy hiking, cycling, hunting, swimming, fishing, boating and more at the park. For more information about the park, visit www.michigan.gov/fayette.

For more information about Christmas in June, including a schedule of activities, please call the park at 906-644-2603.

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There is no charge to participate in Christmas in June, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Fayette Historic State Park. 

A Recreation Passport grants vehicle access to any Michigan state park, boat launch, state forest campground or nonmotorized state trailhead parking. Residents can purchase the Passport for just $11 ($5 for motorcycles) at the time of Michigan license plate renewal through Secretary of State. Forgot to check “YES” during renewal? Residents and nonresidents can purchase a Recreation Passport window sticker during regular business hours at state parks. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport supports state parks and local outdoor recreation opportunities at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.