May’s a merry month for ‘Dog Bowl 2014,’ ‘Balloons over Bavaria’

April 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Memorial Day weekend in Michigan’s number one tourist destination promises to be exciting as two annual events – Dog Bowl 2014 at the River Place Shops May 24 and 25, and the 7^th Annual “Balloons over Bavaria’ competition May 23-26 – return to Frankenmuth.

Dog Bowl 2014, an Olympic-style event with more than 20 contests to test pups’ athletic prowess, attracts dogs and their owners from across the country. Friends, family and especially the dogs themselves are sure to have a great time as participants or spectators at this fun-filled free event.

The “Balloons over Bavaria” weekend will host 30 of the nation’s most experienced hot air balloon pilots, who will test their flying, landing, and target skills over six flight attempts over the weekend, and will display their colorful aircrafts in the Balloon Glow Village each evening. The event will conclude Sunday evening with a spectacular fireworks display. Also a free event, “Balloons over Bavaria” is sponsored by the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn (http://www.bavarianinn.com/) and Gordon Food Service, together with many other area supporters. See a complete schedule for the “Balloons over Bavaria” Balloon Championships at www.bavarianinn.com/play/dog-bowl-and-hot-air-balloon-championship .

About the Bavarian Inn (bavarianinn.com):

The Bavarian Inn Lodge, nestled along the Cass River in Michigan’s No. 1 tourist attraction – Frankenmuth – is the state’s largest Indoor Water Park Hotel! The Lodge has 360 European-themed guest rooms, including whirlpool and family suites, four indoor pools, three whirlpools, two water slides, a miniature golf course, two gift shops, two lounges and two restaurants — all under one roof. Their expansive 35,000 square feet Family Fun Center houses two dramatic waterslides, three pools and two whirlpools, over 100 video and redemption games, a two-story children’s play village and Willy’s Kingdom indoor mini-golf course. Guests can also enjoy live, year round, nightly entertainment and test their own musical skills during weekend family karaoke shows. In 28 years of business, the Bavarian Inn Lodge has been an important destination for travelers, evidenced by the 1.25 million room-nights that have been booked there since its opening, along with its top rating on TripAdvisor®.

Celebrating 125 years of service in 2013, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has become a Michigan landmark. Generations of diners, lodgers and tourists from around the globe have discovered true Bavarian hospitality thanks to Dorothy and her late husband William “Tiny” Zehnder. Guests experience the old-world European charm of the Bavarian Inn – whether it’s the famous chicken dinners, fresh baked goods or Michigan’s greatest selection of German beer. Bavarian Inn also prides itself on being one of the top consumers of Pure Michigan agricultural products. Nestled within a backdrop of authentic German architecture, a variety of shops and other fun activities, a trip to Frankenmuth would not be complete without a visit to the Bavarian Inn.

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