28th Annual

July 16-20, 2008

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WEDNESDAY JULY 16th

LOBSTERFEST AND PIG ROAST - Marina Park - 6pm - 9pm

Sponsored by:

The Friends of Inland Lakes

THURSDAY JULY 17th

FAMILY NIGHT BEACH BASH - DeVoe Public Beach - 6pm - 9pm

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Fun and games for the whole family, sack races, limbo, face painting, sand castle contest and much more. Enjoy story time with special guest Jonathan Rand, author of the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers book series.

TEEN DANCE - Marina Park - 9pm - 11pm

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Teens come and join the fun! Dance, sing and have a great time! The DJ will be playing the latest hits and you can even do karaoke.

FRIDAY JULY 18th

CHILI COOK OFF - Marina Park - 1pm - 7pm

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Watch teams compete to see who can make the best chili, or become a competitor. Teams are competing for cash prizes in the following categories: best chili 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and best chilidog chili. Set up begins at 12:00pm and tasting will begin at 5:30 followed by awards at 7:00pm. Music provided by Eagle 101.5 fm. Mike Ridley will take the stage from 4:00pm - 8:00pm to provide music and comical entertainment. CHILI COOK-OFF APPLICATION

Mike Ridley

THE BUDWEISER HORSES - Indian River Airport - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Come see the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

Cruise Night - 6:00 pm

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Line up for the Cruise will begin at Indian River CarQuest at 6:00pm with the Cruise beginning at 6:30pm. The Cruise will finish at Citizens National Bank at 7:30pm. Here is your chance to get a sneak peek at some of the automobiles that will be in the Classic, Custom Car & Truck Show on Saturday.

ENTERTAINMENT TENT - Marina Park - 8pm-12am

Sponsored by:

Inland Lakes

Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Dance the night away and enjoy the live music performed by The Blitz. (21 and over only) $3.00 admission fee.

SATURDAY JULY 19th

KIWANIS 10k FUN RUN- 7:00 am sign up, 8:00 am run begins
Sponsored by:

Indian River Kiwanis

For registration information please contact Greg Rotter at 231-238-8564.

CRAFT SHOW- Downtown - 10am - 4pm

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Booths featuring arts and crafts made by local and visiting artists. Offering a wide variety of items ranging from jewelry to furniture and much more. Click here for application, Click here for rules

CLASSIC, CUSTOM CAR & TRUCK SHOW - Downtown - 10am - 4pm

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If you love classic & custom vehicles this event is for you! Why not spend some time admiring some great automobiles? Come join us for the 3rd Annual Classic & Custom Auto Show. Registration will begin at 8:00am and awards will be at 2:00pm.

FARMERS MARKET - Bowen's Corner - 10am - 4pm

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Shop of locally grown produce, homemade breads, jams, jellies, maple syrup and much more.

Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament – DeVoe Public Beach

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Double elimination 5 on 5 Coed Beach Volleyball – Top two places will receive a cash prize. Call 231-238-4880 for more information. VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION FORM

PETTING ZOO - Downtown - 10am - 4pm

Sponsored by:

Cheboygan County 4-H

ENTERTAINMENT TENT - Marina Park - 8pm - 12am

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You can't help but dance when you hear the music of Indian River native Duffy King. (21 and over only)

SUNDAY JULY 20th

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST - Cochran-Roberts VFW Post #7439 8am - 12pm
Sponsored by:

Cochran-Roberts VFW Post #7439
and the Ladies Auxiliary

All you can eat breakfast. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham and toast. Juice, coffee or tea.

Indian River Aviation Expo - Indian River (Calvin Campbell) Airport 11am - 3pm

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and The Friends of Indian River Airport

11 am to 3 pm - open house and aircraft display

2 pm - Bob Richards Air show and Air Acrobatic program - Sponsored by W.W. Fairbairn & Sons and Friends of the IR Airport

Purchase Bi-Plane-Airplane Rides by Carolina Barnstormers on Saturday and Sunday