Location:
The tournament will be held throughout the streets of Downtown Midland along Main St and Larkin St.
Get ready to hit the pavement—and the court!
This summer when the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament rolls into the heart of downtown Midland, Michigan! Teams of all ages and skill levels will battle it out under the open sky surrounded by the buzz of local life and the unbeatable backdrop of historic Main Street. This year the fun starts early! Friday afternoon kicks off with our new Heroes Tournament, featuring spirited matchups between teams from Midland Police, the Fire Department, EMS, and local Veterans. After you cheer on your hometown heroes, the Commons Live Music series will light up the plaza with the Detroit Rock City KISS Tribute show. Or head over to Dow Diamond, where the Great Lakes Loons will be taking the field Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for family-friendly theme nights and baseball under the lights.
Nestled amid a vibrant collection of restaurants, cafés and boutique shops, Downtown Midland offers more than just prime courtside seats—it’s a full-service entertainment district. Refuel between games with a delicious variety of food and drink, from pub eats to fine dining, and browse unique gifts or handmade souvenirs from neighborhood merchants. Whether you’re playing, cheering, or just soaking in the atmosphere, the Gus Macker weekend in downtown Midland promises three-point thrills, slam-dunk excitement, and a community experience you won’t want to miss!
All proceeds from the Great Lakes Bay Gus Macker benefit The Legacy Center for Community Success and Northwood University’s Men’s Basketball Team. The Legacy Center for Community Success is a Midland-based non-profit organization that serves the region with the mission to enhance well-being, strengthen families, and give individuals tools for success using proven strategies in literacy, youth development, and substance use prevention. Be sure to stop by our tent under the Poseyville Road overpass on Main Street during the event to learn more about what we do and say hello!
Hotel Information
Special Hotel Rates Available
Click here for a list of hotels that have agreed to provide special rates for the Midland Gus Macker weekend.
Please Note: We expect hotels in Midland will sell out early and suggest that you make your hotel reservations prior to July 18, 2025.
Schedule of Events
● July 10th: 20% of sales at Frick’s Sports Bar on July 10th will go to support Gus Macker and The Legacy Center
● August 8th @ 6pm: Heroes Tournament ○ Local heroes (law enforcement, fire, EMS, veterans)
● August 9th & 10th: official Macker tournament begins