Welcome To The Au Gres Area.
Small Town Values & Big Time Recreation.
Au Gres is located in eastern Arenac County on US-23, just a few miles from the shores of Lake Huron. When you visit you will find a friendly community that offers a lot of outdoor recreation, pleasing sunrises and beautiful evenings.
With the Majestic Shores Of Lake Huron and the Saginaw Bay very near by. Feel Free To have a stroll, take a dip, or just watch one of the beautiful sunrises of Michigan’s sunrise side.
City of Au Gres - The focal point of the Au Gres area
The City of Au Gres is home to numerous small businesses and has a population of nearly 1,000 inhabitants. The city boasts a friendly small town atmosphere that is welcoming to all.
The City of Au Gres in partnership with the Au Gres Area Chamber of Commerce work to facilitate development projects on behalf Au Gres businesses and residents. We utilize new techniques and combinations of resources to bring all parties together for a cohesive master plan. City of Au Gres offers the creative entrepreneur or developer a variety of excellent business opportunities.
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Live, Work & Play
Live:
Au Gres is a small riverfront community in a beautiful natural setting. Nestled along the Au Gres River near Saginaw Bay & Lake Huron and readily accessible via state and interstate highways. Au Gres’ downtown has an appeal that draws customers with its small town friendliness, unique shops, quality restaurants, wineries and pubs. Au Gres offers year round recreational opportunities from its fabulous walleye, bass and perch fishing, and three 18-hole golfcourses within ten minutes, and a dinner cruise and casino only 15 minutes away!
Our neighborhoods and rural residential areas offer a wide range of lifestyle choices. Housing options include home sites overlooking the Au Gres River, Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron; country homes on wooded lots teaming with nature; family-friendly neighborhoods on tree-lined streets; seasonal rentals; and, custom-built homes for empty-nesters. Regardless of where you live, work or play, Au Gres offers a unique lifestyle experience for everyone!
Residential Neighborhoods
Water Front Homes
Apartments
Rural Homes
Farm Living
Condominiums
Website: Wiltse Realty
Website: Arenac Realty
Work:
The Au Gres area has an abundance of employment opportunities, with many employers seeking to hire every day. Many small businesses, such as restaurants & pubs, retail stores, landscaping & property maintenance, repair facilities, building trades, marine sales & service, etc., waiting to add you & your skills to their employment rolls.
There are also industrial manufacturing jobs, in areas such as plastics, metal stamping, metal casting & fire protection systems. Recently there has been a great number of jobs added to the Au Gres area in cannabis growing, processing & dispensary facilities.
Agriculture/Farming is a big part of the Au Gres area. With many large acreage crop farms.
There are often both full time & seasonal jobs available.
Restaurants
Pubs
Property Maintenance
Manufacturing
Retail
Cannabis
Building Trades
Agriculture
Marine Sales & Service
Play:
If you’re into outdoor recreation, then the Au Gres area is a great place to be.
Enjoy the wilderness opportunities the area has to offer: hunting & trapping, hiking, biking, fishing, ORV trails & snowmobiling. With Au Gres near Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron, and river systems you can enjoy watercraft sports: boating, canoeing, kayaking & jet skis.
In addition, there are four 18-hole golf courses with beautiful scenery and family friendly atmosphere. These courses provide casual golf and nearly always have available tee times. They provide dining & often host entertainment.
Two County parks, one situated on the Saginaw Bay shoreline the other on Oasis-lake. There is a river front park with a splash pad and pavilion right in downtown Au Gres. Coming soon there will be an outdoor Arenac Event & Agricultural Center.
There are several campgrounds & beach front cottage rentals available.
Outdoor events include: Classic Car Cruise, Fireworks Festival, Walleye fishing tournaments, Boat Parade & Halloween in the Park.
Enjoy watching live sports outdoors? Come watch AuGres-Sims School football, baseball & track.
Come play in the AuGres area great outdoors.
Hunting
Whitetail Deer
Wild Turkey
Fishing
Walleye Tournament
Perch Fishing
ORV Trails - Side by Sides
ORV Trails - Quads
Snowmobiling
Beautiful Beaches
Sandy Beaches
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Jet Skiing
Golf Course
Au Gres River-side park
Pt. Au Gres Park & Campground
Au Gres City Campground
What about indoors?
Dining at our local restaurants. Social gathering at the pubs, they often host entertainment such as live bands, karaoke, holiday theme parties & sports watch parties. Just a short drive away (15 minutes) is Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. A recent addition in Au Gres, escape rooms.
Enjoy watching live sports indoors? Come watch Au Gres-Sims School basketball & volleyball.
Dining
Pubs & Bars
Pubs & Bars
Casino
Community
When a community thrives business thrives !
In any thriving community, the relationship between local businesses and the residents plays a key role in fostering economic growth. Companies that sponsor local events, participate in charitable activities, or provide support to local residents demonstrate their investment in the well-being of their community, earning customer loyalty in return. Businesses that are perceived as integral parts of their community garner positive public relations and a strong brand image. This reputation not only attracts local customers but also appeals to a broader audience who values socially responsible companies.
The Au Gres Area Chamber of Commerce & it's Business Partners are committed to support of our local community.
Schools
A word from the Au Gres - Sims Schools Superintendent
Au Gres-Sims School District is a small and rural district that sits on the shores of Lake Huron, in Arenac County. Located less than an hour's drive north of Bay City and Saginaw, AGS is close to the conveniences of the large, suburban areas while still retaining the intimate tight-knit community values of a small town. The district encompasses a large land area and is a nature-lover’s dream with miles of pristine shoreline and plenty of privacy. Our close connection with the surrounding area is evident in our place-based education program and many green infrastructure projects that align with the values of the community.
Clustered on one campus, school employees form long-lasting and powerful relationships with one another, our students, our families and the community. Au Gres-Sims boasts a comprehensive one-to-one technology program, small class sizes, and an award winning band program. Recent bond renovations have modernized our campus giving it the feel of jewel schools in our destination district. Au Gres-Sims is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Churches
There are several christian faith churches in the community
Other Community Organizations
Important Community Contacts
Au Gres-Sims Schools
Whitney Township
Arenac Public Transit Authority
