Tip Up Town USA

02/01/2026

2026 Tip Up Town USA Polar Bear Dip

01/31/2026

Lots to look forward to this weekend at Tip Up Town USA!

01/31/2026

Thank you to everyone involved in making this year's Tip Up Town USA polar bear dip possible!

01/25/2026

The kids medallion has made it to day two!! Yesterdays clues are posted at the kids stage. Today is kids day at Tip Up Town USA so we hope for many kiddos out searching for this weekends kids medallion.

Another kids medallion hunt will be held next weekend.

01/23/2026

National Pie Day is the perfect day to remind you to come participate in the family fun like the Pie Eating Contests both weekends at Tip Up Town USA!

Join us at Tip-Up Town USA Jan 24-25 & 31st, 2026!

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

All events are on as scheduled for the 1st weekend of Tip Up Town USA. We look forward to seeing you at the parade Saturday at 11am!

01/21/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🏅🙌

Get your maps and your "old-timer" advice ready—the 2026 Medallion Hunt officially kicks off tomorrow, January 22nd at 4:00 PM!

Where to find your clues:

Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce

UPS 98.5

Denton Township Hall

Family Fare Supermarket

The Houghton Lake Resorter

Kronner’s Pharmacy

Remember: Clues will not be given over the phone, social media, or email. You have to visit these locations to get the latest lead! 🏃💨

If you find it: The medallion must be turned in at the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce between 9 AM and 5 PM. Good luck, hunters!

01/20/2026

⚠️ ATTENTION DIPPERS: PREREGISTRATION CLOSES 1/22 ! ⚠️ If you want to walk /away with the official 2026 Polar Bear Dip sweatshirt, you MUST preregister!

Deadline: January 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The Perk: Guaranteed official sweatshirt! 👕

Day-of Registration: Starts at noon on 1/31. Late registrants will receive a commemorative medallion, but sweatshirts will NOT be available for on-site registration. 🏅 PREREGISTER AT tipuptownusa.net

01/19/2026

It's National Popcorn Day and this Lil Tip-Up Towner wants to remind you you can get delicious snacks at Tip Up Town USA like popcorn & more!!!

He also wants to remind you that there is a kids medallion hunt both weekends and Kids Day is Sunday Jan 25th, 2026!

01/15/2026

7 Days Until the Hunt Begins! 🕵️‍♂️🔍

The countdown is ON! In exactly one week, the first clue for the 2026 Medallion Hunt will be released. Are you and your team ready to scour the shoreline?

Quick Refresher on the Rules:

📍 The medallion is hidden on public property within 3 miles of the Houghton Lake shoreline.

🚫 It is not hidden at the State Police Post, airports, school property, or the TUT site itself.

👀 It could be in plain sight—no digging or heavy lifting required!

Check out the full list of rules below and start planning your route. Who’s going to find it this year?