BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260718T120000Z DTEND:20260719T220000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Newaygo County Gus Macker 2026 DESCRIPTION:TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n \nFire Up for Newaygo County Gus Macker Basketball!\n\n\n\nAmerica's Original 3-on 3- Basketball Tournament is returning to Newaygo County\, MI July 18-19\, 2026\n\n\n\nThe River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County is thrilled to bring Gus Macker Basketball to Newaygo County. We are excited to have Newaygo Insurance Agency as a major sponsor for our 5th tournament! Get ready\, Newaygo County! America's favorite 3-on-3 basketball tournament is here\, bringing fast-paced action\, fierce competition\, and tons of fun for players and fans alike. Indulge in mouthwatering eats from food trucks\, cheer on high-flyers in the slam dunk contest\, and watch the next generation of hoop stars shine on the dream court. But the real question is: who will claim the legendary toilet bowl trophies and secure ultimate bragging rights? Don't miss this epic celebration of basketball\, community\, and unforgettable memories! \n\n\n\n Highlights to look forward to:\n\nSaturday 10a-4p\n\nFreddy's Fun Party Rentals Inflatable Obstacle Course $5 wristband (unlimited play)\n\nSuperstar Fun Events - Gellyball $5 for 700 rounds of ammo - all ages!\n\nSaturday 12p-3p\n\n3 Point Shoot-Out (cash prize)\n\nSaturday 4p\n\nSlam Dunk Contest Sponsored by Jerry's Towing & Recovery!\n\nCash Payout: 1st Place: $250 2nd Place: $150 3rd Place: $100\n\nSunday 10a-1p\n\nFree Throw Contest (cash prize)\n\nSunday 10a-3p\n\nFreddy's Fun Party Rentals Inflatable Obstacle Course $5 wristband (unlimited play)\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ:\n\nWhy attend Newaygo County Gus Macker? \n\nWe have the best team committed to providing our players\, staff\, volunteers and guests with an amazing experience in a safe\, accessible and clean environment. \n\nWe are centrally located about 40 minutes from Grand Rapids\, Big Rapids and Muskegon! \n\nWhere can we park?\n\nTo be Determined\n\nWhere can we stay overnight?\n\nWe have a full list of our Members that offer lodging! Click Here!\n\nWill there be restrooms?\n\nSo many! We have the cleanest porta jons and take pride in that. Includes handicap accessible and conveniently located in three main areas of our venue. (One set on the east side of tournament\, one set on west side of tournament and one set just before the food trucks in the campground.\n\nIs there a place to change/feed the littles?\n\nYes! We have a booth with privacy just for that! Tables\, chairs\, diapers\, wipes and some extras just in case you need them! (Proudly Provided by NCPCA)\n\nIs there medical staff on site?\n\nOnly the best! Newaygo County Emergency Services along with Corewell Health stay on site to make sure everyone is taken care of in a timely manner. \n\nIs it pet friendly?\n\nWe ask that you keep your pets at home during this event. Thank you for understanding. \n\nWhere can we find something to eat?\n\nWe know Food! We have a full list of dining options! click here\n\n\n\nOur on site food trucks will be: (cash preferred\, some only accept cash)\n\nSober Eats\n\nOld Iron BBQ\n\nOne Way Coffee-Snacks-Sweets\n\nSanders Mobile Shop\n\nWicked Eats & Treats\n\nWaffle Stix\n\nKona Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBRAG MOMENT:\n\n Our tournament broke the record in 2022 for the most registrations for a first year location. \n\n Our event committee took home the 2023 Gus Macker National Conference Community Game Night Championship!\n\n In 2024 we broke our own tournament registration record and our team count continues to grow each year!\n\n In 2025 we're recognized as being part of the Top 5 largest Macker tournaments\n\n We had about 250 smiling faces to help this event be the success it was!\n\n\n\n SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \n\n VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - GENERAL\n\n VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - COACH/STUDENT SIGN UP\n\n(Find your school district to sign up!)\n\n Food Vendor Registration & Information - Full\n\n\n\nWith ten plus sub-committees there are a lot of opportunities to get involved\, please contact Kelly or Rachael at 231-652-3068 with questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
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\nFire Up for Newaygo County Gus Macker Basketball!
\n
\nAmerica'\;s Original 3-on 3- Basketball Tournament is returning to Newaygo County\, MI July 18-19\, 2026
\n
\nThe River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County is thrilled to bring Gus Macker Basketball to Newaygo County. \; We are excited to have Newaygo Insurance Agency as a major sponsor for our 5th tournament! \;Get ready\, Newaygo County! America'\;s favorite 3-on-3 basketball tournament is here\, bringing fast-paced action\, fierce competition\, and tons of fun for players and fans alike. Indulge in mouthwatering eats from food trucks\, cheer on high-flyers in the slam dunk contest\, and watch the next generation of hoop stars shine on the dream court. But the real question is: who will claim the legendary toilet bowl trophies and secure ultimate bragging rights? Don&rsquo\;t miss this epic celebration of basketball\, community\, and unforgettable memories! \;
\n
\n&diams\;Highlights to look forward to:
\nSaturday 10a-4p
\nFreddy'\;s Fun Party Rentals \;Inflatable Obstacle Course \;$5 wristband (unlimited play)
\nSuperstar Fun Events - Gellyball $5 for 700 rounds of ammo - all ages!
\nSaturday 12p-3p
\n3 Point Shoot-Out (cash prize)
\nSaturday 4p
\nSlam Dunk Contest Sponsored by Jerry'\;s Towing &\; Recovery!
\nCash Payout: 1st Place: $250 \; 2nd Place: $150 \; 3rd Place: $100
\nSunday 10a-1p
\nFree Throw Contest (cash prize)
\nSunday 10a-3p
\nFreddy'\;s Fun Party Rentals \;Inflatable Obstacle Course \;$5 wristband (unlimited play)
\n
\n
\nFAQ:
\nWhy attend Newaygo County Gus Macker? \;
\nWe have the best team committed to providing our players\, staff\, volunteers and guests with an amazing experience in a safe\, accessible and clean environment. \;
\nWe are centrally located about 40 minutes from Grand Rapids\, Big Rapids and Muskegon! \;
\nWhere can we park?
\nTo be Determined
\nWhere can we stay overnight?
\nWe have a full list of our Members that offer lodging! Click Here!
\nWill there be restrooms?
\nSo many! We have the cleanest porta jons and take pride in that. Includes handicap accessible and conveniently located in three main areas of our venue. (One set on the east side of tournament\, one set on west side of tournament and one set just before the food trucks in the campground.
\nIs there a place to change/feed the littles?
\nYes! We have a booth with privacy just for that! Tables\, chairs\, diapers\, wipes and some extras just in case you need them! (Proudly Provided by NCPCA)
\nIs there medical staff on site?
\nOnly the best! Newaygo County Emergency Services along with Corewell Health stay on site to make sure everyone is taken care of in a timely manner. \;
\nIs it pet friendly?
\nWe ask that you keep your pets at home during this event. Thank you for understanding. \;
\nWhere can we find something to eat?
\nWe know Food! We have a full list of dining options! \;click here
\n
\nOur on site food trucks will be: (cash preferred\, some only accept cash)
\nSober Eats
\nOld Iron BBQ
\nOne Way Coffee-Snacks-Sweets
\nSanders Mobile Shop
\nWicked Eats &\; Treats
\nWaffle Stix
\nKona Ice
\n
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\n
\nBRAG MOMENT:
\n&diams\;Our tournament broke the record in 2022 for the most registrations for a first year location. \;
\n&diams\;Our event committee took home the 2023 Gus Macker National Conference Community Game Night Championship!
\n&diams\;In 2024 we broke our own tournament registration record and our team count continues to grow each year!
\n&diams\;In 2025 we'\;re recognized as being part of the Top 5 largest Macker tournaments
\n&diams\;We had about 250 smiling faces to help this event be the success it was!
\n
\n►\;SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \; \; \;
\n►\;VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - \;GENERAL
\n►\;VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - COACH/STUDENT SIGN UP
\n(Find your school district to sign up!)
\n►\;Food Vendor Registration &\; Information - Full
\n
\nWith ten plus sub-committees there are a lot of opportunities to get involved\, please contact Kelly or Rachael at 231-652-3068 with questions. \; LOCATION:Grant High School 331 E State St Grant\, MI 49327 UID:e.1709.43058 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260415T040343Z URL:https://www.rivercountrychamber.com/events/details/newaygo-county-gus-macker-2025-43058 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR