![Yardbird Outdoor Power Equipment dressed cereal box](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-13-850x424.webp)
HOUGHTON LAKE– Cold temps and cautionary ice didn’t stop the fun at this year’s Tip Up Town Festival in Houghton Lake. The kickoff event took place at the Northern Center where they announced this year’s TUT Queen, Heather Emmerick and guests could enjoy the many tasty foods the area has to offer. The TUT festival creates memories and enjoyment each year for our special community.
~ Photos by Alicia Noragon and Tracy Constance
![Tip Up Town parade float](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-17-850x533.webp)
![NCACU float](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-16-850x512.webp)
![Denton Township Fire and Rescue truck with little girl looking out window](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-15-850x487.webp)
![parade participants walking down the road](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-14-850x663.webp)
![TUT Queen candidates on a float](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-12-850x652.webp)
![Infamous ice slide](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-11-850x764.webp)
![Pony rides](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-10-850x611.webp)
![Eli Lamon petting a goat](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-9--850x766.webp)
![wood carver](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-8--850x671.webp)
![cowboy riding a bull](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-7--850x512.webp)
![Family tent enjoying the activities](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-6-850x402.webp)
![Earl B. Jones](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-5-850x610.webp)
![food winners - Copper Kettle](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-4-850x505.webp)
![Heather Emmerick and Alexandra Evans during the TUT queen contest](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-3-850x514.webp)
![runners during the Frosty Fingers 5k](https://www.upnorthvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tut-1-850x434.webp)