47th VSNA Convention – Venue Information

Welcome

Welcome to the 47th VSNA Convention! We are thrilled to host this memorable event at the prestigious Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron, Michigan.

Venue Address

Blue Water Convention Center 800 Harker St, Port Huron, MI 48060

Getting Here

From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • Distance: Approximately 75 miles (1.5-hour drive)
  • Route: Take I-94 E directly to Port Huron.
  • Rental cars and ride-sharing services are available at the airport.

From Bishop International Airport (FNT)

  • Distance: Approximately 75 miles (1.5-hour drive)
  • Route: Take I-69 E to I-94 E towards Port Huron.
  • Taxis, ride-share, and rental cars are easily accessible.

Hotels Nearby

For Family Dasoha Package Attendees

Your accommodations will be arranged at nearby Port Huron hotels as part of your package.

For Individual Package Attendees

Here are a few excellent hotel options near the convention center. Shuttle service will be provided to ensure you can easily get to and from the event:
  • Hampton Inn Port Huron Discount Code: VSN.1655 Yeager St, Port Huron, MI 48060
  • Holiday Inn Port Huron – 2021 Water St, Port Huron, MI 48060
  • Fairfield Inn by Marriott – 1635 Yeager St, Port Huron, MI 48060
  • Comfort Inn – 1720 Hancock St, Port Huron, MI 48060
  • Quality Inn & Suites – 1700 Yeager St, Port Huron, MI 48060

Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from select hotels to the convention center. Stay tuned for the shuttle schedule.

Dining and Restaurants

  • Freighters Eatery & Taproom – Locally sourced cuisine with waterfront views (Inside DoubleTree).
  • Palms Krystal Bar & Grill – Classic American fare.
  • Casey’s Pizza & Subs – Casual and quick dining.
  • Raven Café – Coffee, sandwiches, and desserts.

Activities in Port Huron

  • Blue Water Bridge – Scenic views of the St. Clair River.
  • Port Huron Museum – Explore local history and culture.
  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse – Tour Michigan’s oldest lighthouse.
  • Huron Lady Cruises – Enjoy a scenic river cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 47th VSNA Convention. Safe travels and enjoy your time in Port Huron!

Become a VSNA Member or contribute through donation

The VSNA is a non-profit, tax-exempt religious organization (US Tax Exempt ID# 51-0245255) in the USA.

To preserve, to protect and to propagate for the present and posterity and to instill, to imbibe and to impart the Lingayat (Veerashaiva) heritage, legacy and way of living and its universal values as exemplified in the pronouncements (Vachanas) of the Sharanas and to popularize, to practice the exalted principles of Dasoha and Kayaka through service to humanity at large.