July 1-4, 2010

Manistee's annual Forest Festival over the July 4th weekend promises fun for the entire family.

THURSDAY, JULY 1
Stitchery and our Heritage, 10am-5pm, the Lyman Building.
The Little Smilin’ Choo Choo, 10am-Dusk, Douglas Park, First Street Beach.
Festival Market Place and Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach entertainment site.
T.J. Schmidt & Company Carnival, 2pm-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Forest Festival Duck Race, 6pm, Maple Street Bridge.
Roots on the River, 7pm, Jaycee Bandshell on the River on Memorial Drive.

FRIDAY, JULY 2
Used Book Sale, 9am-5pm, Manistee County Library.
Stitchery and Our Heritage, 10am-5pm, the Lyman Building.
Festival Market Place and Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
The Little Smilin’ Choo Choo, 10am-Dusk, Douglas Park, First Street Beach.
T.J. Schmidt & Company Carnival, 2pm-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Manistee Lions Club Fish Boil, 4:30-7pm, Festival Tent, First Street Beach.
American Auto Bed Race, 7pm, line up by American Auto, 297 First Street.
Scottville Clown Band Concert, 8pm, First Street Beach Festival Tent.

SATURDAY, JULY 3
Farmers Market, 8am-noon, parking lot across the Maple Street Bridge.
Flag Raising Ceremony, 9:45am, corner of Division and River Street.
Independence Day Parade, 10am, travels west on River Street from Division Street to First Street to the Armory parking lot.
Stitchery and our Heritage, 10am-5pm, the Lyman Building.
Festival Market Place and Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, 10am-dusk, First Street Beach entertainment site
The Little Smilin’ Choo Choo, 10am-Dusk, Douglas Park, First Street Beach.
T.J. Schmidt and Company Carnival, 12pm-dusk, First Street Beach.
Manistee World of Arts & Crafts, 10am-5pm, Red Szymarek Park on Fifth Avenue.
Customs-n-Classics Car Club 19th Annual Car Show, 4-8pm, VFW Hall.
Manistee Jaycees Aquapalooza, 7pm, Festival Tent, First Street Beach.

SUNDAY, JULY 4
World Famous Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 7am-1pm, Manistee Catholic Central School Cafeteria.
Customs-n-Classics Car Club 19th Annual Car Show, 8am-3pm, Douglas Park, First Street Beach.
Stitchery and our Heritage, 10am-5pm, The Lyman Building.
Manistee World of Arts & Crafts, 10am-5pm, Red Szymarek Park.
Festival Market Place and Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach entertainment site.
The Little Smilin’ Choo Choo, 10am-Dusk, Douglas Park, First Street Beach.
T.J. Schmidt and Company Carnival, 12-6pm, First Street Beach.
Smokey at the Kid's Fun Day, 1pm, parade.
Kid's Parade, 1pm, line up at the Armory.
Kid's Fun Day, 1-3pm, First Street Beach.
Lions Pig Roast, 1-4pm, First Street Beach Festival Tent.
Fireworks Party, 8pm-midnight, Festival Tent, First Street Beach.
Fireworks, 10:30pm, First Street Beach or Fifth Avenue Beach.

The above schedule was obtained from the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce website. Changes of times, dates and events may occur. Contact The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, 231-723-2575 with questions. The latest schedule is available at www.manisteechamber.com -- click on their Manistee Forest Festival link.