The Pied Piper Skatery, 4454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake, Michigan
(Yes, a real log cabin!)


But first it was:
The March Inn Dance Pavilion / Roller Rink, 4454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake, Michigan
• Land owner: Mr. & Mrs. George Biallas[1] (1935-1943)
• Operator: Ray and Addie March[2]
(Moved his buildings to land that March family owned in 1943. [1])
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• Organist: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Straight wood floor pattern. (see photos)
• Primary reason for closing: Rink continues in the family as he gave it to his daughter.[2]
• Opened: 1935[2] - 1956[2]
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The Pied Piper of Hamlin, 4454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake, Michigan
• Operator: Marcelyn & Harold Hamlin[2] (Daughter of Ray and Addie March)
• Manager: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: Unknown.
• Opened: 1956[2] - 1991[5]
(After closing remained vacant for many years.)[5]
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The Rustic Ballroom, 4454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake, Michigan
• Operator: Al and Judy Reeves[6]
(Ballroom and bands, no skating)
• Opened: 2007[5] - 2010[6]
(Previously vacant for many years.)[5]
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Pied Piper Skatery, 4454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake, Michigan
• Operator: Angie and Jeff Marshall.[7]
• Primary reason for closing: Unknown.
• Opened: 2014[7] - 2017[6]
(Purchased 2011, but didn't open until 2014)[7]
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• Currently it's: Junction Event Center / Walloon Junction Bar & Grill.


In the beginning, The March Inn.[5]


Addie March[5]


Ray March and daughter Marcelyn
demonstrate their roller skating skills.[5]


Marcelyn March[5]


Ray and Addie March, circa 1939.[5]


Vintage Snack Bar.[5]


Leased the land, but owned the building.
I can't confirm if the move ever happened,
but Ray March was very determined to do it.



New owners, but still in the family.

Membership card.[5]




Now known as The Pied Piper of Hamlin.





1970's photos.[8]






The Pied Piper of Hamlin closed in 1991
& the building remained vacant for many years.




The Rustic Ballroom (no skating)
2007-2010.

2007 Website Images.



The Rustic Ballroom 2007 New Years Eve party.





Purchased in 2011, but the
Pied Piper Skatery didn't open until 2014.




2016 Website images



















Just three short years later,
the Pied Piper Skatery closed.




As of 2022, It looks like it has come full circle.


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