Started by the owner of The Limberlost Bar in 1985 on beautiful Houghton Lake, the annual Bud Bash boat party takes place the first Saturday in August.
Houghton Lake is Michigan’s LARGEST inland lake and has a max depth of 20 feet.
Between 5,000-10,000 people will flood the South Shore of Houghton Lake for a giant boat party. Keep your eyes out for the main attraction, the double-decker tiki party boat overflowing with hot ladies!
Yes, cops are out in full-force at Bud Bash giving out tickets for open intox, MIP, public urination, etc, so exercise caution and safety.
Houghton Lake is only 3hrs NW of Detroit! If you go, be sure to check out the patio bar at the Limberlost Bar!
And get some great pizza at Buccilli’s Pizza (2949 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI).
What: Bud Bash
When: Saturday, August 01, 2026
Where: South Shore of Houghton Lake (4168 West Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI)
Time: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Michigan Boat Parties facebook group