Gerstenberg said they hope it becomes an annual event; she added it comes at little cost to the city.
Algonac will have a party next month that local leaders hope will become an end-of-the-summer tradition each year.
The city's first-ever Waterfront Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival is slated for Aug. 25 at Algonac Riverfront Park.
City Manager Denice Gerstenberg said the idea for the event follows Algonac's community visioning survey taken at the beginning of 2018. She said the results showed "residents wanted more activities" in town, and she got an informal OK from city leaders to find someone to organize the event.
"Just as a City Council is responding to what the residents requested, we connected with a group that's called the Social Connection," Gerstenberg said. She said the Metro Detroit event promoter has done other events in the region, such as the St. Clair Beer and Wine Festival.
Gerstenberg said a special event permit will be on the City Council agenda Tuesday.
She said approaching a promoter to organize the event "doesn't cost the city much" and didn't required prior council approval. She said the only cost to the city will be the electricity used in the park.
According to its "Last Party of the Summer" Facebook page, the event is slated to run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 25, which is a Saturday.
Social Connection, Gerstenberg said, will secure a stage and hire entertainment. She said it will also provide vendors, tents and other amenities, including clean-up. She said local vendors are welcome to participate.
Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, 805 St. Clair River Drive, at Algonac Liquor, 411 Michigan St., or at www.sipofsummer.com.
General admission tickets are currently $35, with VIP tickets costing $50.
Service groups can raise money for their organization by volunteering to pour at the event, and each person who does receives $25 for his or her organization. Sixty volunteers are needed.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1611504345625608.