This event takes place every year in beautiful Lowell, MI. at the site of the Lowell 4-H fairgrounds on the Grand River.

About the Event:
The Lowell Hover-in is fast becoming one of the largest and most anticipated hover-ins in the midwest. Coming on the heels of the Island Lake Rally and the August Muscoda cruise, the Lowell Hover-in provides an opportunity for Hovercraft enthusiasts to come enjoy a relaxing weekend of cruising and fellowship. Located on the Grand River, Lowell is located centrally between Grand Rapids and Lyons, MI. This Hover-in gathers many hovercrafters from the state of Michigan as well as neighboring states, and people arrive from as far away as Kentucky and Pennsylvania to take part in this event.

Schedule of Events:
On Saturday we will cruise upstream 24 miles to the Dam at Lyons, then stop at Ionia for a quick walk to the Chinese buffet for lunch. After lunch we will depart for the return trip to Lowell for a refueling break, then we will cruise 29 miles downstream to the dam in Grand Rapids and back, for a total of 106 miles. On Sunday we will organize a timed slalom skills competion in the river with prizes handed out.

The Dam at Lyons provides an opportunity to test your courage. We DO NOT recommend that you try this!!

Unique to this Hover-in, is the participation of our friend Ron Miller and his rescue Air boat (which has been used numerous times for rescuing hovercraft)

Lodging Information:
Camping (tent or motorhome) is available right at the launch site. The only expense is $15 camping fee per night. BBQ, hot dogs and a bonfire are provided Saturday night. The fairgrounds have bathroom and shower facilities available. All are invited to Don's shop later Sunday. For more details contact Mike McFarland. (517) 902-4810 or Dave Reyburn (574) 596-9775

Where is Lowell, MI.?
Lowell, MI., is located approximately 16 miles east of Grand Rapids, MI, right on the Grand River. Our location is at the 4H fairgrounds. Heading south on Hudson street, enter the fairgrounds to your left. Heading north on Alden Nash Ave. enter the Fairgrounds on the right immediately after crossing the bridge over the grand river.

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