December 11, 2012
The 96 Days of Summer.....
IN ALMA…
It’s a Memorial weekend tradition: The Alma Highland Festival & Games, happening May 25-26 on the campus of Alma College, is one of the largest Scottish festivals in the Midwest. Noted for its piping and drumming competitions and has had over 30 Pipe Bands performing and competing. The athletic competition has professional athletes on Saturday and amateurs on Sunday. Other events include 5K and 10k run with over 900 runners/walkers, a grand parade on Saturday (10:30 am) and art & crafts fair. click here for more info
IN BAY CITY…
The Weediculous Comedy Tour happens Saturday May 26 (8pm) at the State Theatre. Tickets $17. click here for more info
IN BRIDGEPORT…
The Junction Valley Railroad is ready to go for a new season with its Opening Day Kick Off Saturday May 25 (10am). They’ll kick off the season this year by unveiling the William & Lillian Stenger memorial car, named for the late designer and builder of JVRR and his wife of 51 years. click here for more info
IN CHESANING…
Shop the Chesaning Townwide Attic Sale May 24-25, Michigan's largest community-wide garage and yard sales with over 85 sites within a square mile of the village of Chesaning. Shop downtown merchants sidewalk sales for close-out, discontinued, slightly damaged and personal items. click here for more info
IN CLARKSTON…
The concert season continues at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Eddie Money performs Friday May 24 (7:30pm). Tickets $34.50 pavilion and $10 lawn click here for more info
IN COLEMAN…
The Coleman Veterans Memorial 3rd Annual "United by Sacrifice" Concert will be performed Sunday May 26 (noon) at the Coleman Veterans Memorial. This year will feature country music recording artist John Michael Montgomery, with special guests, Bobby Niemi and the Beef Cakes, Mandi Layne and the Lost Highway, Bullhonky Deluxe & Steve Armstrong and the 25 Cent Beer Band. Concert tickets are $30 at the gate. There is also a Rib Cook-off contest, beer tent and more. click here for more info
IN FRANKENMUTH…
It’s a different kind of excitement – the Frankenmuth River Place Dog Bowl 2013 May 23-27 at the Frankenmuth River Place Shops. This is America’s largest Olympic style event for dogs with over 25 fun dog events & competitions. You’ll also enjoy the Great Lakes Regional and State of Michigan Hot Air Balloon Championships with Over 35 Hot Air Balloons. click here for more info
The Great Lakes Regional and Michigan State Balloon Championship happens May 23-26 at Frankenmuth River Place. Watch professional balloon pilots as they challenge each other in various competitions, scheduled flights, and the Balloon Glow event where pilots tether and illuminate their balloons in the evening hours.
The Tour de Frankenmuth 2013 at Zehnder’s on Main Street includes Das Tour de Frankenmuth Race (8am) and the Bike Expo Saturday May 25, and Gran Fondo di Thumb May 26th. click here for more info
The Mid-Michigan Music Lover’s Expo is being held Sunday May 26 (11am-6pm) at the historic Fischer Hall in downtown Frankenmuth. You’ll find vinyl records, 45s, CDs, cassettes and posters for rock n’ roll collectors. Admission FREE.
IN GLADWIN…
Get ready for a busy but fun weekend at the Dick Berg Memorial Weekend Rodeo at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds May 25-26. click here or here for more info
IN GENESEE…
The Family Fun Festival May 27 features the Memorial Day parade and family fun for all ages. Parade (11am) , kids activities, food vendors, craft show, flea market, car cruise and more. Festival (11:30am - 4pm) at Lions Park on Green Arbor Drive.
IN MIDLAND…
The Great Lakes Loons take on the Dayton Dragons Saturday May 25 (7:05pm), Sunday May 26 (3:05pm) and Monday May 27 (3:05pm) at Dow Diamond. click here for more info
Remember our heroes and watch the Memorial Day Parade Monday May 27 (10am) in downtown Midland.
IN MT. PLEASANT…
Big & Rich perform live Friday May 24 (8pm) at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. Tickets $69-$40. click here for more info
IN SAGINAW…
The Saginaw Memorial Day Parade steps off Monday May 27 (11am), following a route from Washington Ave. & Hoyt to the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hoyt Park, just north of Ezra Rust Drive. Honor our veterans by attending the annual parade "A Time to Remember". click here for more info
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