Boyne Thunder Route
The route winds its way through beautiful Lake Charlevoix, out to Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, then all the way up to Little Traverse Bay, Harbor Springs, and back to Boyne City for the finish.
Start / Boyne City
1 / Elk Rapids
2 / Northport
3 / Bay Harbor
4 / Harbor Springs
5 / Horton Bay
End / Boyne City
Plan Your Weekend
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025
- 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Stroll the Streets in Boyne City
- 7:30 pm Family Movie Downtown Boyne City
SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse – donations accepted
- 10:15 am – 10:45 am Boat Parade Laps, Boyne City (approximate times)
- 11:30 am Boyne Thunder Champagne Cruise
Contact Jeff Wellman @properties Christie’s International Real EstateOffice: 231-881-9400 Cell: 231-675-9892Join us for a beautiful day on Lake Charlevoix at the last Boyne Thunder card stop aboard a top notch vessel enjoying appetizers & beverages from local establishments.
Cost: Donation of $200.00 - Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch in Charlevoix at the Charlevoix City Marina
- 1:35 pm Thunder boats depart Charlevoix
- 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Thunder boaters turn in cards in Boyne City
Recommended Viewing Locations
- Open Space (across from Family Fare)
- Sunset Park
- Peninsula Beach
- Tannery Beach
- Young State Park
- Walkways at Pine River Channel and Bridge Park
- South Pier Lighthouse
- Michigan Beach Park
- Area around Charlevoix Marina
- Mt. McSauba Beach
Public Marina
- Marina Park
- Haserot Park
East Park (US31 South of Petoskey)
Marina Area
2025 Boyne Thunder Merchandise
Times & Locations
BOYNE CITY: Friday 9 am – 9 pm
& Saturday 9 am – 12 pm
POKER RUN VILLAGE CHARLEVOIX: Saturday 10 am – 2 pm near the tent on Bridge Street