SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome to the Runyan Lake Social Events page — your one‑stop dock for everything happening around the lake. From boat‑in movie nights and island gatherings to family‑friendly traditions and new community favorites, this is where you’ll find the full lineup. The featured event at the top is the next big thing on our calendar, followed by a look at what’s coming soon and a stroll through our past highlights. Whether you’re here for popcorn, paddleboards, or just good company, consider this your guide to the fun side of Runyan Lake.
Featured Upcoming Event
Spring General Meeting
Date: May 15, 2026 7:00 PM
The Runyan Lake Spring General Membership Meeting brings neighbors together to review and discuss important lake matters. Members gather to hear updates, address community concerns, and plan for the season ahead, ensuring the lake remains a safe, enjoyable, and well‑maintained resource for everyone.
Upcoming Events
Boat-In Movie on Runyan Lake - Ratatouille
May 24, 2026 9:00 PM
Anchor at the island, dial up FM 88.3, and prepare for Pixar’s Ratatouille. Popcorn is encouraged, but gourmet snacks are highly recommended — just don’t let any rats near the cheese plate. Aspiring chefs welcome, health inspectors tolerated, and anyone with a tiny toque on their head gets bonus points. Please keep your linguini untangled, your egos smaller than your soup pots, and your boats free of suspicious rodents. If you suddenly crave French cuisine halfway through, don’t worry — everyone else will too. This is the only movie night where your dinghy might double as fine dining seating.
Music on the Island Featuring Still Rain
Jun 6, 2026 6:00 PM
Peace, love, and music, man! Our first Music on the Island night is all about good vibes and groovy sounds. Boats gather ‘round, the band Still Rain sets the rhythm, and the lake becomes a floating festival of harmony. It’s free, it’s live, it’s all about community — so tune in, chill out, and let the music carry you higher.
Runyan Lake Fishing Tournament
Jun 19, 2026 12:00 AM
Bring your best tall tale and your stoutest rod—the Annual Runyan Lake Fishing Contest is a week of friendly rivalry where everyone gets a shot at glory. Whether you actually land the whopper or simply tell the story best, expect sun‑splashed mornings, late‑day showdowns, and plenty of good‑natured bragging rights. If your bobber heads straight to the bottom, keep a firm grip on your pole and watch for Old Finn—he’s legendary for tangling lines, testing tackle, disappearing without a trace, and sending cheaters for an unexpected swim. Practice good stewardship: use proper handling, pack out trash and unused bait, secure your lines, and follow local regulations so Old Finn remains calm while he makes sure our lake stays healthy for generations.
Pig Roast and Music by The OxyMorons
Jun 20, 2026 5:00 PM
Aloha, Runyan Lake—our Pig Roast on the Island is serving up sunshine, sizzle, and sweet harmonies under the tiki-lit sky! Featuring live music by The OxyMorons, we’re turning the shoreline into a tropical dance floor with leis, bright blooms, and island vibes all night long. We’ll bring the pig; you bring the flavor—pack your favorite side dish or a dessert to pass and let the luau feast begin. Grab a lawn chair, kick off your shoes, and meet us where the waves and the music do the talking.
4th of July Fireworks
Jul 3, 2026 10:00 PM
Runyan Lake Fireworks lights up the sky every July in a hometown spectacle of red, white, and blue—launched from the island and mirrored in the rippling water as families, friends, and boaters gather along the shore and afloat to cheer. Lanterns glow along the banks, sparklers wink in little hands, and each booming burst paints the night with glittering trails and golden stars, turning the lake into a shimmering parade of patriotism and joy—so bright and booming it might just stir something mysterious in the deep. It’s a timeless community tradition: equal parts heart, hometown pride, and fireworks‑fueled wonder.
4th of July Boat Parade
Jul 4, 2026 12:00 PM
Don your best Uncle Sam hat or full‑on bald eagle getup and rendezvous at the island at noon—bring flags, bunting, and enough red, white, and blue to outshine baseball, apple pie, Chevrolet, or even a Ford; we’ll parade the pontoons, sing patriotic songs, cheer from the docks, and show those other lakes what true American pride looks like.
Surf & Turf on the Island
Jul 11, 2026 5:00 PM
Ahoy, mateys — hoist your bibs and prepare to get claw‑fully corny at the Surf & Turf Cookout on Runyan Lake’s Main Island: crack a lobster and you’ll be a bona fide lob‑star, butter‑faced and proud, as you practice your best “shell we eat?” one‑liners between heroic napkin rescues. Keep that bib on or you'll be a claw‑tastrophe, and remember, if someone asks for a steak, tell ’em “I’m on a seafood diet: I see food and I eat it,” then hand them a bib and a cracker. Bring friends, bring napkins, and bring your best pirate growl — because this is the only cookout where the treasure is messy, the puns are plentiful, and the bragging rights come with extra butter. It'll be a shell of a time.
Music on the Island Featuring WestFall
Jul 25, 2026 6:00 PM
Wake up sleepy heads, Iiiiiiit's party time! Crank the neon and slam the reverb — WestFall is about to detonate the island stage with face‑melting riffs, thunderous drums, and a double‑bass groove that’ll make your cooler vibrate. Pontoon fleets and waist‑deep fans will be raising red Solo cups, waving glow sticks, and singing every chorus back at the band as their sweet sounds light up Runyan Lake. Expect big hooks, bigger hair, and a shoreline turned into one giant, dancing amp — this is pure 80s rock radio energy: loud, proud, and absolutely unforgettable.
Old Finn's Water Rodeo
Aug 1, 2026 10:00 AM
Every summer, Runyan Lake transforms into a stage of splash, spirit, and story as Old Finn’s Water Rodeo bursts to life. From high-flying wakeboard tricks to DIY canoe catastrophes, residents compete for glory in events that echo the legend of the lake’s elusive guardian. Presiding over the spectacle are the Five Eyes of Finn — a rotating panel of judges drawn from each RLI area. The Ripple Reader watches for finesse and flow, the Tailwatcher rewards boldness and splash, the Mapkeeper honors creativity and lore, and the Wake Whisperer listens for rhythm and etiquette. But all eyes turn to our fifth judge, Finnislav the Skeptical — the brooding “Russian Judge,” cryptic, dramatic, and never impressed. His silence is thunderous, his eyebrow raises are rare, and his approval is the stuff of legend. Whether you’re chasing the Garnet Splash Award or sinking with style in the Clay Curse Medal race, this is more than a contest — it’s a celebration of lake life, local lore, and the mythic mischief of Old Finn.
Hot Dog Roast on the Island
Aug 8, 2026 12:00 PM
Every summer, Runyan Lake’s flat island becomes the sizzling stage for the most delicious dollar you’ll ever spend. Picture it: dancing bratwursts in bowler hats, hot dogs doing the cha-cha, and a soda can twirling like it’s auditioning for “Lake’s Got Talent.” For just one buck, you get a grilled-to-perfection hot dog or brat, a bag of chips that may or may not be doing the jitterbug, and a pop can that’s fizzing with excitement. Volunteers man the grills like culinary superheroes, flipping franks and collecting coins with the precision of a Swiss watch. Boats pull up like it’s a floating food court, kids cheer, and somewhere in the smoke, the spirit of Old Finn probably raises a fin in approval. It’s tradition, it’s flavor, it’s fun — and it’s the only place where your lunch might dance before you eat it.
Music on the Island Featuring Jon Fett Quartet
Aug 22, 2026 6:00 PM
This is it — the final sonic eruption of summer. Runyan Lake’s island becomes a thunderous stage as the Jon Fett Quartet unleashes one last set beneath the fading sky. It’s distortion, sweat, and shoreline rebellion. Boats drift in like floating amplifiers, fists rise from the water, and the trees tremble with bass. The mic is hot, the amps are stacked, and the lake is listening. With lightning riffs and raw vocals that punch through the dusk, this isn’t just a concert — it’s a farewell roar, a ritual of rhythm, and a tribute to the chaos that binds us. Runyan Lake Inc. presents: Last Music on the Island — one last sonic splash before the silence.
Fall General Meeting
Aug 28, 2026 7:00 PM
The Runyan Lake Fall General Membership Meeting brings the community together to prepare for the close of the season. Members review year‑end updates, discuss lake priorities, and cast votes on important topics that guide decisions for the year ahead, ensuring the lake remains well cared for and the association’s plans reflect the voice of its members.
Boat-In Movie on Runyan Lake - UP!
Sep 6, 2026 8:15 PM
Float over, dock at the island, and tune in to FM 88.3 for Pixar’s Up. Popcorn encouraged, grumbling old men with balloon houses welcome. Please keep your Wilderness Explorer pledges short, your talking dogs on leashes, and your snacks squirrel‑proof. If you cry during the first ten minutes, don’t worry — everyone else will too. This is the only movie night where your boat might qualify as “lighter‑than‑air.”
Taste of the Lake
Sep 12, 2026 1:00 PM
Get ready to loosen your belt and tighten your mitten, because Runyan Lake presents Taste of the Lake — a glorious, cherry-splashed, pasty-packed celebration of Michigan’s most beloved bites. From the crispy crunch of Better Made chips to the mysterious swirl of Superman ice cream, this potluck paradise will feature everything from wet burritos to olive burgers, all lovingly crafted by your fellow lake dwellers. And yes, somewhere between the smoked whitefish dip and the Vernors float, you may spot a bowl of candy corn — because in Michigan, it’s not just for Halloween, it’s a year-round lifestyle choice. Come hungry, vote generously, and remember: the mitten always wins.
Past Events
No past events found.