All events are held on Festival Grounds unless otherwise stated.
Scheduled events are subject to change without notice.
Saturday, Sept. 10th
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS - 8:00 am
Over 40 men's and women's teams slug it out to see who is the best. Held on the Richmond Middle School softball fields off of Division Road (32 Mile Road).
Ladies and Guy's call - Ron Minoltti @ (586) 977-1518
5th ANNUAL ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS MUSTER - 9:00 am
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. Sponsored by LTM Fire Equipment.
For more info please call Jeff Goodar @ (810)523-9752. Muster Registration Information
MERCHANT & VENDOR STREET SALES - 10:00 am to dusk
Lined up along Washington and Beebe Streets. Also visit the Non-Profit Organizations to help support our surrounding community. No cost.
Please note we are not able to accept vendors who sell food at the Festival. You must contact Mid America Shows.
For more info call - Terry Olson @ (586)727-2407 or terryjolson@comcast.net
HORSE SHOE TOURNAMENTS - SINGLES - 10:00 am
Register at 9:00 am. Trophies sponsored by Petitpren. Cost $5.00 per participant. Pits are
located by the Richmond Community Center on Festival Drive.
For more info call - Patty Fournier @ (810)-392-2814
ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY - 10:00 am
RED KNIGHTS FIREFIGTER MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN - 11:00 am
(Benefiting Great Lakes Burn Camp) Register between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at MC Leatherworks 57695 Van Dyke, Washington Twp., MI 48094. For more information visit: www.redknightsmcmi5.org
CHILDREN'S MAIN STREET PARADE - 11:00 am
The theme for the 2011, is the Richmond Zoo. Watch it or participate! Line up begins at 10:00 am on Beech Street. Parade travels up Main Street to Park Street and will be led by Antique Fire Apparatus Muster .- sponsored by Waste Management - Pine Tree Acres -
PING PONG BALL BLOWOUT - Immediately following the parade.
Catch a ping pong ball and redeem them at the Festival Barn or at many different participating local businesses. Festival Barn prizes must be redeemed by 6 pm on Sunday. Sponsored by the local area businesses. (10& under only please.) We cannot stress enough that this event is for kids only.
FESTIVAL BEVERAGE TENT OPENS - Noon
Watch sporting events on the big screen!
FIRE TRUCK DUNK TANK - Noon
All Proceeds go to Great Lakes Burn Camp. Located at Bailey Park. Come out and sink Miss Richmond's court.
MIDWAY CARNIVAL OPENS - Noon to 10:00 pm
Pay $20.00 for a wristband and ride all day until 6:00 pm. Only individual tickets availible after 6:00 pm. Provided by Mid America Shows.(Height restrictions apply on some rides.)
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS OPEN - 1:00 pm to dusk
Old Schoolhouse, Log Cabin, Train Depot, and the Memorial Walkway are open for tours. Sponsored by the Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society. No Cost.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SOCIAL - 1:00 pm to dusk
Come by and try some of the best strawberry shortcake around. Sponsored by the Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society. Get yours fast! Only $4 per person.
LADDER TRUCK RIDES ON RVGD LADDER 1 - Noon to 3:00 pm
CAR RESCUE EXTRICATION DEMONSTRATION - 2:00 pm
sponsored
by LTM Fire Equipment
CHILDREN'S GAMES - 12:30 pm
Fun, games & prizes too! For ages 12 and under. Register at the Beebe St. Park Pavilion between 12:30 and 1:00 pm. Sponsored by Richmond Parks & Rec Department.
For more info call Margo VanHove @ (586)727-3064
CHILDREN'S SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST - 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Held on the Tiger Fruin Memorial Trike Track. For ages 12 and under. Register at the Beebe St. Park Pavilion and art must be finished by 1:45 pm. Sponsored by Richmond Parks & Rec Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT WATERBALL CONTEST - 1:00 pm
Located on Bebe Street and Park Street.
CHILDREN'S CANDY SCRAMBLE - 2:00 pm
Held at the wooden play structure in Beebe St. Park. Done by age groups. Sponsored by Richmond Parks & Rec Department. No Cost
CHILDREN'S AWARDS - 2:15 pm
Announcement of Side walk chalk winners. Held on the Festival Stage. Sponsored by Richmond Parks and Recreation.
For more info call Margo Vanhove @ (586)727-3064
FESTIVAL STAGE PRESENTS - 2:30 pm
Highland Dance Academy
FESTIVAL STAGE PRESENTS - 3:00 pm
Blackberry Creek Dancers
ARM WRESTLING CONTEST - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sanctioned by A.P.S.and presented by Detroit Arm Benders. Registered in the Festival Beverage Tent 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Entry fee is $15.00 per weight class.
For more information call - Jeff Byrum @ 586-330-9891
TRADITIONAL DEMOLITION DERBY & BUMP & RUN- 4:00pm
All under the lights! Awards sponsored by Scott Williams Trucking, Inc. Cost $7.00 Adults, $4.00 Children 12 and under. WaiverMap
Drivers and Pit persons need to read all rules and sign the waiver before submitting the entry forms.
For more info call the Festival hotline @ (586)727-1320 or e-mail richmondderby@comcast.net NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED
FUN DOG SHOW & CONTEST- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Held on the Festival Stage. Fun categories & prizes!
For more info call - Sue VanTiem @ (586)727-4325
FESTIVAL STAGE PRESENTS - 6:45 pm
Richmond Dace Center
DANCING IN THE BEVERAGE TENT - 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
"The Gobies"
FESTIVAL STAGE PRESENTS - 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
"Tenacious Red"
FIRSTSTATE BANK FIREWORKS SHOW - 10:00 pm
Enjoy a special ending to your evening, with fireworks over the park provided by American Fireworks Company. It will be a sight to remember. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 11th.