IslandFest is the best boat party Downriver! For those unfamiliar with the term “Downriver,” it colloquially refers to the 18 cities south of Detroit located along Lake Erie. IslandFest takes place on Woodtick Island in Lake Erie, right on the border of Erie, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. You must have a boat to get to the island. Best places to … Continue reading 14th Annual IslandFest Downriver Boat Party! (Sat. July 25, 2026) Erie, Michigan