Date and Time
Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Description
Buy Nearby Guy Road Trip
The 2026 Buy Nearby Weekend Road Trip takes the Buy Nearby Guy from Lansing to Elk Rapids, with a few pit stops along the way. Michiganders can visit the Buy Nearby Guy mascot on Friday, October 2, in Downtown Port Huron and Downtown Marine City, and in Downtown Elk Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3.
This year’s Buy Nearby Weekend celebration marks the 13th annual celebration and includes a road trip across Michigan with the Buy Nearby Guy, the iconic blue Michigan-shaped mascot. The weekend also brings back the Shop 3 Challenge Punch Card Contest, giving shoppers a chance to win a $500 gift card.
