July 1-5, 2009

Manistee's annual Forest Festival over the July 4th weekend promises fun for the entire family. Here is a general rundown of activities for the Festival:

Wednesday

Woodworking and Woodcarving, 10am-5pm, Lyman Bldng., River Street.
Festival Market Place & Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Historic Trolley Tours, 11am-5pm, Manistee Co. Transportation, Memorial Drive.
Carnival, 2pm-Dusk, First Street Beach.

Thursday

Book Sale, 9am-4pm, Manistee County Library.
Canoe & Kayak Tour of Big Manistee River, 10am, High Bridge River Access Site.
Woodworking and Woodcarving, 10am-5pm, Lyman Bldng., River Street.
Festival Market Place & Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Historic Trolley Tours, 11am-5pm, Manistee Co. Transportation, Memorial Drive.
The "En Plein Air" Exhibit, 1-6pm, Ramsdell Theater Complex.
Carnival, 2pm-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, 3pm-8pm, Painted Lady Saloon.
Chalk Art Contest, 4pm, River & Water Streets.
Manistee World of Arts & Crafts, 5pm-Dusk, Red Szymarek Park.
Forest Festival Duck Race, 6pm, Maple Street Bridge.
Roots on the River, 7pm, Jaycee Bandshell on Memorial Drive.

Friday

Forest Festival Golf Outing, 8:30am, Manistee National Golf & Resort.
North Country National Scenic Trail Hike, 10am-12pm, Marilla Trailhead.
Woodworking and Woodcarving, 10am-5pm, Lyman Bldng., River Street.
Festival Market Place & Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Historic Trolley Tours, 11am-5pm, Manistee Co. Transportation, Memorial Drive.
Carnival, 12pm-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Guided Tours of Historic Babcock House, 1-4pm, 420 3rd Street.
The "En Plein Air" Exhibit, 1-8pm, Ramsdell Theater Complex.
B-17 G Flying Fortress, 3pm, Manistee County Blacker Airport.
Artist's Reception, 4pm-8pm, 429 River Street.
Manistee Lions Club Fish Boil, 4:30-7pm, First Street Beach.
American Auto Bed Race, 7pm, American Auto, First Street.
Fireworks Party, 8pm-12am, First Street Beach.
Fireworks, 10:30pm, First Street Beach.

Saturday

Farmer's Market, 8am-12pm, Memorial Drive across from Maple Street Bridge.
B-17 G Flying Fortress, 9am, Manistee County Blacker Airport.
Flag Raising Ceremony, 9:45am, corner of Division & River streets.
Independence Day Parade, 10am, downtown Manistee.
Woodworking and Woodcarving, 10am-5pm, Lyman Bldng., River Street.
Manistee World of Arts & Crafts, 10am-5pm, Red Szymarek Park.
Festival Market Place & Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
15th Annual Traditional Jiingtamok Pow Wow, 11am, across from the Little River Casino Resort.
Silent Auction and Lee Murdock Concert, 11am-6pm, S.S. City of Milwaukee, Arthur Street.
Surroundings Tabacalera Perdomo Cigar Tasting Event, 12pm-6pm, 423 River Street.
Carnival, 12pm-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Guided Tours of Historic Babcock House, 1-4pm, 420 Third Street.
Customs-n-Classics Car Club Cruise Night, 4pm-8pm, VFW Hall.
Manistee Jaycees Aquapalooza, 7pm, First Street Beach.

Sunday

World Famous Kiwanis Breakfast, 7am-1pm, Manistee Catholic Central School Cafeteria.
Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and 1-Kilometer Fun Run, 8am, Manistee High School.
Customs-n-Classics Car Club 18th Annual Car Show, 8am-3pm, First Street Beach.
B-17 G Flying Fortress, 9am, Manistee County Blacker Airport.
Manistee Equine Pet Show, 10am, First Street Beach.
Woodworking and Woodcarving, 10am-5pm, Lyman Bldng., River Street.
Manistee World of Arts & Crafts, 10am-5pm, Red Szymarek Park.
Festival Market Place & Food Vendors, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, 10am-Dusk, First Street Beach.
Community Worship Under the Tent, 11am, First Street Beach.
15th Annual Traditional Jiingtamok Pow Wow, 11am, across from the Little River Casino Resort.
Sandcastle Contest, 12pm-3pm, First Street Beach.
Carnival, 12pm-6pm, First Street Beach.
Kid's Parade, 1pm, First Street to the beach.
Kid's Fun Day, 1-3pm, First Street Beach.
The "En Plein Air" Exhibit, 1-4pm, Ramsdell Theater Complex.
13th Annual Waterball Competition, 1-4pm, National Guard Armory Parking Lot.
Guided Tours of Historic Babcock House, 1-4pm, 420 3rd Street.
Lions Pig Roast, 1-4pm, First Street Beach.
Scottville Clown Band, 4-6pm, First Street Beach.

For more information, contact the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 723-2575.