Perchville 2009 Photos

What does Scooby Doo, a nurse and a woopie cushion have in common? The frigid waters of Tawas Bay. I give much credit to all who braved the icy waters but these three looked the best, in my opinion.

Kevin and Jennifer pause momentarily for a photo op!

Angie and Linda from Lansing and Eaton Rapids respectively enjoy a fistful of beers. Visitors such as these two find time to make the 3 hour drive for fun on the beach of Tawas Bay. Angie approached me very apprehensively, inquiring what was under my coat. I explained and showed my camera (covered for clumsy drinkers) and we were friends for only a moment. Here's the photo! It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance.The photographer and author, Jeremy, finally convinced a security guard that my forehead needed stamped rather than my wrist. He obliged and I was inked for the entire evening, drawing questions from strangers and friends alike.

Perchville 2009

East Tawas and Tawas City, MI, known as "The Tawases" host the annual Perchville USA each year in February. This year marked the 59th Perchville. Perchville began as a way to attract fishermen to the area and exploit the abundance of Perch in Tawas Bay. Some 59 years later, the tradition lives on but with less Perch and more Walleye and Pike being caught. Today's activities include a "Polar Bear" swim where people, young and old, pay $15 to brave the icy water of Tawas Bay and make the plunge. Oh yeah, for that $15 you get a one of a kind T-Shirt that says you were brave enough to hit the water. The event is overseen by the US Coast Guard. After swimming many can be found in the hospitality tent on the beach. A circus sized tent with live music, libations, beads and funny hats finish up the day. People from all over Michigan and the mid-west come for this fun filled event.

If you find yourself or someone you know in the photos below or just like the photograph and wish to order a print, please feel free to contact me at jeremyschrader@charter.net or
(989) 484-3401 to order your prints. For the month of February, a Perchville discount will be applied. 8 x10 prints for only $10 each plus $5 shipping cost. Order three 8 x10's and get free shipping. Smaller prints are also available;
4 x6 for $2 each and 5 x 7 for $6. Shipping for 4 x6 and 5 x 7 are $4. Order now! Check the post below this one for additional photos of Perchville 2009.

(Top Left and Top Right photo) A personal friend Christine Bean (left) makes the best of an icy situation.