Algoma’s Crescent Beach is a popular place to go throughout the entire summer, but you will see even more people there over the coming weeks. The popular destination is preparing to host the Shanty Days Battle on the Beach Volleyball Tournament on August 12th and 13th and Soar on the Shore a week later on August 19th. Both events bring hundreds of people to the coastal area in addition to those looking to build a sand castle or wade into Lake Michigan. Friends of Crescent Beach’s Sara Krouse hopes the extra attention brings people back to the area over and over again, whether it is just to hang out or to volunteer.

You can find details about both of the upcoming events at Crescent Beach below. Cathy Pabich, who helped create the Friends of Crescent Beach in 2015 with support from the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership, is this year’s Shanty Days honoree.