Friends of the St. Clair River’s celebration of the Great Lakes continues with their inaugural Sturgeon Full Moon Lighthouse Climb on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Station Park.

This unique event coincides with August’s full moon, the Sturgeon Moon from Michigan’s oldest lighthouse. The August full moon got its name from Indigenous communities because they knew the sturgeon of the Great Lakes were most readily caught during this full moon.

The Blue Water Indigenous Alliance will share their ecological knowledge through a traditional Drum to share the history and values Lake sturgeon had on their lives. Indigenous Peoples possess a wealth of multi-generational knowledge resulting from lived experiences on the Great Lakes. The threatened Lake sturgeon are a mascot for the Great Lakes and their recovery.

Advanced ticket purchase required.
$20/adult (12 yo+)
$10/child (4-12 yo)
3 & under are free
Tickets are $25/person at the gate regardless of age

Ticket purchase includes all activities, parking, a lighthouse climb, food vendors, beach bonfire, fireside chats with stargazing and storytelling, music, and special guest performances. Families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for the performances and bonfire.

The event is located at 2800 Omar Street in Port Huron. Thanks to our event partners: Port Huron Museums, St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Blue Water Indigenous. Learn about Michigan’s oldest Lighthouse: https://www.phmuseum.org/fort-gratiot-lighthouse/.

Tickets are good for only Sunday, August 22, 2021. The event takes place rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. Funds raised during the event support Friends of the St. Clair River’s conservation programs.

Complete festival details are at www.SturgeonFestival.com.