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Classic Events &
Chairperson
Classic
Car Parade & Cruise
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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.
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Little
Miss Richmond Contest
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Find
out who will be 2008 "Little Miss". Held on the Festival Stage.
Contact Lorie Rix @ (586)727-1320 or email
rix@klondyke.net for further information.
Applications available at the library
on August 1st.
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 31st.
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Strawberry
Shortcake Social
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Presented
by the Richmond Historical Society. Cost, $3.50 each. |
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The
Fabulous Outhouse Races
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Watch
this hilarious race down North Main Street. Four man teams vie for
the trophy. Come see who has the fastest toilet in town! Don't
forget the women Powderpuff too! (Race begins at Monroe St.) No Cost.
Contact Jim Ellis @ (586)727-2779 for
further information.
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Community
Theatre Presentation
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At
the Richmond Center for the Performing Arts (corner of Parker & Churchill).
Production to be announced. Adults
$15.00, Students & Seniors $13.00. |
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Softball
Tournaments
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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 community school fields
off of Division Road (32 Mile).
Ladies and Guys contact Bill Ewing at (586)727-1981
for more information.
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Children's
Main Street Parade
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A
parade just for the kids. Watch it or participate in it. Our
theme for 2008 to be announced.
Contact
Nicole Clark at
(586)727-1322 or nikclark16@aol.com
or
Gina Caperton at (586)727-1558 or
kcaperton@comcast.net
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Classic
Demolition Derby
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This year will mark the
Derbies 31st anniversary! Changed
to Friday Night! Who will have the toughest car on the track.
Cost, Adult
$6.00, Child $4.00 12 and under.
Contact Jeanne Treend at (586)727-2843
or jtreend@comcast.net or further information.
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Arm
Wrestling Contest
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Sanctioned by A.P.S., presented by Detroit Arm
Benders. Registration in the Festival Beverage
Tent. Cost $10.00 per person. |
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Ping
Pong Ball Blowout
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Immediately
following the children's parade. Stand back and let 'em fly.
Ping pong balls with "child size" prizes inside bounce down Main Street.
A real favorite for the younger people in our community. This event
is for children 10 and under only. Sponsored by many
local businesses. Hopper designed and built by U.S. Pattern.
Contact Nicole Clark at (586)727-1322
or nikclark16@aol.com or
Gina Caperton at (586)727-1558 or
kcaperton@comcast.net for further information.
Figure
"8" Demolition Derby
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An
interesting twist to the Classic Derby. "8" x the bangs, "8" x the
thrills, and "8" x the fun! Cost, Adult $6.00, Child $4.00 12 and under.
Contact Jeanne Treend at (586)727-2843
or jtreend@comcast.net for further information.
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Fireworks
Show
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Enjoy
spectacular fireworks over the park provided by American Fireworks Company.
No cost. Rain date Sunday.
Call (586)727-1320 for further information.
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Masonic
Lodge Pancake Breakfast
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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.
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Community
Ecumenical Church Service
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A
nondenominational service at Trinity Lutheran Church on
Division. Service
at 9:00 am |
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Horse
Shoe Tournaments
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A
returning favorite. Horseshoe pits located by the Richmond Community
Center. Register at the Center. Trophies sponsored by Petitpren.
Cost, $5.00 per person.
Contact Jeff Nowak @ (586)727-2124 for
further information.
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Merchant
Street Sales & Non-Profit Organizations
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Fair-Cross
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Back
by popular demand and even better this year. Fair Cross Promoter
is Larry Franckowiak (586)921-7335. Cost, Adult $6.00, Child $4.00
12 and under.
Contact Matt Rix @
mrix13@yahoo.com
Fair-Cross Details
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"The
Grand Parade"
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The
45th annual "Grand Parade". Voted MICHIGAN'S BEST 2004,
2005 & 2006
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 or Tim Rix
at (586)727-1320 or
Rix@klondyke.net
for further information.
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