Classic Car Parade & Cruise
Sponsored by Country Cruisers Club. Parade line up at the Fire Department parking lot (on N. Main St.). Cruise immediately following headed North up M-19. No Cost.
Contact Dave Lawson (586)727-1733 or (810)533-1042 for further information. Richmond Car Cruise Flyer
Little Miss Richmond Contest
Find out who will be 2011 "Little Miss". Held on the Festival Stage.
Contact Lorie Rix @ (586)727-1320 for further information.
Applications available at the library or Community Center beginning on August 2nd. Please mail the completed form to Lorie Rix at P.O. Box 271, Richmond, MI 48062. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm, August 31th.
Strawberry Shortcake Social
Presented by the Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society. Only $4 per person! Historic village open with special demonstrations all weekend.
The Fabulous Outhouse Races
Watch this hilarious race down North Main Street. Three man teams vie for the trophy. Come see who has the fastest toilet in town! Don't forget the women Powder puff too! (Race begins at Monroe St.) No Cost.
Softball Tournaments
Batter Up! Over 40 men's and women's teams. Battle it out to see who is the best of the best. Held at the Richmond Community School fields off of Division Road (32 Mile).
Ladies and Guys contact Ron Minoltti at (586) 977-1518for more information.
Children's Main Street Parade
Children's Main Street Parade - sponsored by Waste Management - Pine Tree Acres
A parade just for the kids. Watch it or participate in it. The theme for 2011 is 'Richmond Zoo'.
Contact Nicole Clark at (586)533-8783 or nikclark16@aol.com Gina Caperton (586)727-1558 or kcaperton@comcast.net Children's Parade Application
Classic Demolition Derby
This year will mark the Derbies 35th anniversary! Who will have the toughest car on the track? Cost, Adult $7.00, Child $4.00, 12 and under.
Contact the festival hotline for more information at (586)727-1320.
Arm Wrestling Contest
Sanctioned by A.P.S., presented by Detroit Arm Benders. Registration in the Festival Beverage Tent. Entry fee is $15.00 per weight class.
For more information call - Jeff Byrum @ 586-330-9891
Ping Pong Ball Blowout
Catch a ping pong ball and redeem at the Festival Barn or at many participating local businesses. Festival Barn prizes must be redeemed by 6pm on Sunday. Sponsored by the local area businesses. (10 & under only please.) We cannot stress enough that this event is for kids only. Ping Pong Ball Hopper was designed and Built by U.S. Pattern.
Figure "8" Demolition Derby
An interesting twist to the Classic Derby. "8" x the bangs, "8" x the thrills, and "8" x the fun! Cost, Adult $7.00, Child $4.00, 12 and under.
Contact the festival hotline at (586)727-1320 for further information or e-mail richmondderby@comcast.net
Bump & Run
New to Richmond this year is the Bump & Run. Have fun watching cars race while trying to survive the track and fellow racers.
Cost, Adult $7.00, Child $4.00, 12 and under.
Contact the festival hotline at (586)727-1320 for further information or e-mail richmondderby@comcast.net
Fireworks Show
Enjoy spectacular fireworks over the park provided by American Fireworks Company. No cost. Rain date Sunday.
Call (586)727-1320 for further information.
Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast
Start your day with a great pancake breakfast for a great cause. Held at the Masonic Lodge (on North Main Street). Cost Adult $5.00, Children 5-12 $2.00, under 5 free.
Contact Tom Dickinson @ (586)727-1888 for further information.
Community Ecumenical Church Service
A non-denominational service at Trinity Lutheran Church on Division. Service at 9:00 am
Horse Shoe Tournaments
A returning favorite. Horseshoe pits located by the Richmond Community Center. Trophies sponsored by Petitpren. Cost, $5.00 per person.
Contact Patty Fournier @ (810)392-2814 for further information.
Merchant Street Sales & Non-Profit Organizations
Whether you're looking for special gift or collectibles, come visit on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, for a variety of wares.
Visit the Non-Profit booth's to support our neighboring community.
"The Great Michigan Parade"
The 48th annual "Great Michigan Parade". Voted MICHIGAN'S BEST Small-Town Parade by The Detroit News. Boasting the 2nd largest marching musical parade in Michigan. A proud tradition in Richmond! Fun for young and old alike.
Contact Mark Rix at (586)727-1320 for further information or e-mail richmondparade@comcast.net
5th ANNUAL ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS MUSTER
Come and see antique fire trucks, the Amkus Rescue Tools truck and a new E-One fire engine on display at Bailey Park, near Festival grounds. Raffle will be drawn at 3:30 pm, need not be present to win. Amkus Auto Extrication demonstrations at 12pm and 2pm. Watch us lead the children's parade at 11am down Main Street. Sponsored by LTM Fire Equipment.
For more info please call Jeff Goodar @ (810)523-9752. Muster Registration Information
THE ANTIQUE CORNER DISPLAY
Featuring the Old and Nostalgic
Re-live the Past and come out and see: Various Vintage Snowmobiles, Motorcycles and much more...
Across from the Good Old Days Barn
For more information if you would like to display your item contact: Mark Ellis (586) 727 - 1469 or
Dave Zurakowski (586) 727 - 1304