Friends of Fishtown hold Fishtown 5K

From Staff reports

The Friends of Fishtown celebrate the 10th year of the annual Fishtown 5K on Saturday, July 21, at 9 a.m. In honor of this they’ve declared 2018 “The Year of the Tug.” In addition to the usual medals given at the 5K, specific medals will be given for best fish tug costumes as well as the first three tugs to cross the finish line.

​You can make your tug as historically accurate, or as creative as you would like, including decorating strollers and wagons. Materials such as paint, cardboard, twine, tape, and brushes will be available, as well as directions and hands-on help. You can bring materials of your own as well. This event is open to people of all ages. If you cannot stay for the event you are welcome to take cardboard construction materials to decorate at home. This will be a great way to learn about Fishtown’s tugs past and present and help support the Fishtown Preservation Society.

For more information, call 231-256-8878 (Fishtown Preservation) or visit FishTownMI.org/events.