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Pictures of Tip Up Town fun and fish

By
Mark Constance
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The Polar Bear Plunge did not disappoint and attracted a huge crowd.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY- Tip-Up Town in Houghton Lake is Michigan’s oldest winter festival. It began in 1950 to celebrate ice fishing and community spirit. Activities include ice races, kids tent, fishing contest, vendors and polar plunges, it attracts thousands of people.

These photos are also printed in February issue of Up North Voice, which is available on newsstands across the region.

~ Photos by Mark Constance, Donna Thoma, and courtesy photos.

Todd Taylor with his family visited TUT on the opening weekend.
Todd Taylor with his family visited TUT on the opening weekend.
Carlie Wilson and Lisa Pamame of NCACU participated in the Tip Up Town parade.
Mark Richter and Sandy Napierski claim the prize for Best of Theme for NCACU’s Float “A Charming Tradition for 75 years!”
Susie of Houghton Lake caught this nice Largemouth Bass on Jan. 24.
The Houghton Lake Eagles Club 3201 had a great time celebrating TUT.
Our furry friends were invited to enter the “Tip Pup” Town dog show.
Woodcarving displays for enjoyment and purchase at this year’s TUT.
The infamous ice slide was a hit as usual at TUT.
Sandy Lechich was hanging out with Tip Up Town Queen Jenny VanDuinen at Garret’s Pressure Crack.
Matthew Miller caught this nice Smallmouth Bass on a tip-up during the first weekend of TUT on Jan. 18.
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