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Board Members:
Paul King
President
Cadillac News
Lincoln VanDrie
Vice President
Toy Town
Beth Bosscher
Treasurer
The Shay Station
Jennifer Russea
Fae by Freya
Janeen Russel
The Sweet Shop
Donna Molnar
Fifth Third Bank
Kristine Anderson
Atomic Closet
Contact Information:
Joy VanDrie
Executive Director info@downtowncadillac.com
201 N. Mitchell St.
Cadillac
231 775-0657 |
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Lake Cadillac Pond Hockey - January 27 - 29
The Cadillac Area Hockey Association (CAHA) and Labatt Blue welcomes you to our Winter Wonderland for the 2nd Lake Cadillac Pond Hockey Classic. That's right, this fun, exciting hockey weekend will take place right on picturesque Lake Cadillac, just moments away from beautiful Downtown Cadillac and many other wonderful Cadillac area businesses and destinations. This is a non-checking, age 21 and over, four division tournament. Bring your skates, sticks and tuuks. Click here for further details…. |
 North American Snow Festival - February 2 - 5
New in 2012, Downtown Cadillac offers Downtown NASF Raffle Mania, offering over 100 door prizes to NASF Raffle Button holders throughout the weekend. Buy a NASF button and come downtown Friday – Sunday to find your button number listed on a NASF Raffle Mania flyer hung at participating stores. If you're number is listed, you are a winner at that business. Check back here for a list of participating stores posted after January 1.
NASF kicks off Thursday February 2 with Family Night, including the Chili Cook-off and Miss NASF pageant at the Cadillac Armory. Friday includes the Fun Run throughout the day and entertainment/ beverages at the Armory Friday evening. Saturday includes the majority of the events: Lake Races, Antique Snowmobile Show, and other contests. New this year NASF Raffle will give away $5000 in cash prizes. See www.nasfcadillac.com for details. |
Trail of Tales - March 9 - 17
A Storytellers festival combining the talents of writers of books, music, videos, poets and movies to celebrate the tales of our real and fairytale lives. This event kicks off on Friday, March 9 in Downtown Cadillac Stores, The Wexford Public Library and theater offering exhibit area to showcase the Storytellers. This will continue thru the week to a grand finale on Saturday, March 17 where the storytellers will be on site to meet, greet and perform. The library and schools will offer various programs throughout the week, please check back here for more details closer to the event. On Saturday, March 19 you will be able to travel the Trail of Tales with a passport to celebrate Storytelling. Come join us in showcasing local book authors, musicians, videographers, poets and the various ways storytellers celebrate literacy every day. This event supports March as National Literacy & Reading Month.
Author Application (February 1, 2012 deadline) |
 Art Walk & Meet the Artist - May 1-26
6th Annual Art Walk & 3rd Annual Art & Wine Showcase
“Art & Wine Showcase” on 5/17
“Meet the Artists” in Stores 5/26
 About the Artists, Where they'll be, How to Contact Them and more Art is Blooming in Downtown Cadillac. Various Cadillac Area Artists are showcasing their talents in Downtown Cadillac Businesses. Art will be on display from May 1 - 226 in downtown stores. The 3rd Annual Art & Wine Showcase is on May 17th, from 6 - 10pm (location to be determined). Meet with Showcase Artists, buy their art, enjoy the historic landmark, tantalize your taste buds with wine and mingle with fellow art & history enthusiasts. Tickets are  $25 per person, see Brinks Art & Framing & The Shay Station for tickets. ‘Meet the Artist' on May 26th, (Memorial Day Weekend) from 10am - 4pm throughout downtown Cadillac stores - artists on-site and in the stores to meet, discuss and sell their art. We will host additional art booths on Harris Street. (booths are still available) The Art Walk is a month of art in downtown Cadillac that will surely tantalize your art taste buds! watercolor • acrylic & oil paintings • mix media • glass etching • wood carvings • music • literature • fabrics and more • Snacks and refreshments • Artwork on display starting May 1st
About the Artists, Where they'll be, How to Contact Them and more
Artist application will be online soon. Check back often. Thank you! |
Rotary Strive for Stride 5k on Memorial Day
- Rotary Club and Dynamic Physical Therapy Partner up for this event.Over 1,000 walkers, runners and ‘Girls on the Run' participate every year.
- Go to www.cadillacrotaryclub.org for more information.
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 Memorial Day Parade - May 28
Organized by area Veterans Associations, please see www.cadillacmichigan.com calendar for parade details.
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 Cadillac's Independence Day Celebration - July 7 - 8
Celebrating our independence with a tribute to our veterans and military on Friday, and celebrating our independence with a day long line-up of events on Saturday, closing the weekend with a pancake breakfast in the park on Sunday.
For event details go to www.cadillacmichigan.com |
LIVE Music in City Park - June to September
Tuesday - Thursday, Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion
See www.cadillacmichigan.com for entertainment details... |
Farmer's Market - July-October
8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesdays & Fridays
(Parking next to AmVets Downtown) |
Art & Craft Market - July - October
Planning in process to offer a weekly artist & crafter's market in downtown Cadillac to compliment the Live music offerings and farmers market. More to come in April 2012. |
 Art Festival & Fine Art Fair
July 20 - 21
Art, Food, Music & Fun in Cadillac City Park
- The Cadillac Arts Council organizations entertain the crowds - starting Friday evening with the Taste of Cadillac food booths. There is music and entertainment of all kinds during the evening on Friday and all day long at the Rotary Arts Pavilion next to beautiful Lake Cadillac. Over 100 Fine Art Booths exhibit and sell juried artwork throughout the City Park. Go to Cadillac Area Artists Association
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Historical Home & Garden Tour
Celebrating summer with history and gardening, local residents open their historic homes and lush gardens during this fundraiser for the Wexford Historical Society. For event details go to www.wexfordcountyhistory.org |
Downtown Sidewalk Salebration - July 27 - July 29
Customer Appreciation Specials & Activities
- Enjoy shopping downtown during the day, then experience dinner specials and a revived downtown night life. Music, fun, dancing and specials in downtown bars and restaurants with prize drawings until 10pm
- Donate items to Wexford County Project Christmas – drop boxes throughout downtown
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Clam Lake Band
7:30 pm Monday, Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion. Go to www.cadillacmichigan.com calendar for specific dates from July to August. |
Northern District Fair - August 13 - 19 (Third week in August)
4-H Groups, carnival, evening events held at the Grand Stands, exhibits and bingo.
www.northerndistrictfair.org
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Cadillac Festival of Races - Labor Day
 2010 marks the 39th running of the “Cadillac Festival of Races”, the longest continually held 10k race in Michigan. In the past the race has served as the State Championship race for the Road Runners of America, Michigan chapter. Located at the Cadillac Veteran's Memorial Stadium in front of the Cadillac High School. Celebrating decades of foot races in the Cadillac area, go to www.cadillacfestivalofraces.com. New in 2012 this event will be held on Saturday over Labor Day weekend and many new improvements are planned, see their event web site for details and to register...
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Fall Fever Festival - September 22nd - 23rd
 Celebrate fall in downtown Cadillac, family fun activities in-store, on Harris Street, Lake Street and various locations throughout town. Currently events include: Craft Beer Festival, Car Show, bounce houses for the kids, doggie show, Criss Cakes Flying pancake breakfast, family style games, music, local food and farmers on hand to buy your fall harvest goodies. Fun for the whole family! For details and sign-up information contact Fall Fever Festival Committee Chair, Joy VanDrie 231-920-5189.
Overview of 2011 event details....
Starting Friday - Downtown Scavenger Hunt in participating Stores, look for the pumpkins. |
Saturday - September 22nd - Saturday an array of events will start at 12noon until 10pm to include: |
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- Craft Beer Festival from 2pm until 10pm, tasting all day with snacks & beer fun under the tent - $20 advance tickets (5, 6oz tasting's), $22 at the door, must be 21, DD entry available. Right Brain Brewery & Schmohz Brewery will be on site throughout the day. Tickets available at Platinum Noir Salon, Willow Mercantile, Barrel Room at Shay Station & Oak Heirlooms
(Click here for Beer Festival flyer) Live Entertainment under the Tent from 6pm-10pm. 6-8pm Rachael Davis on stage, 8-10pm Kung Fu Rodeo on stage - both local bands Godfrey's Classic Car Show - 12noon-5pm plus a Classic Cruise-in parade! Co-sponsored by Firstbank-Cadillac. Harris Street. Check out 50+ Classic Cars from all over Northern Michigan. Registration: 10:30am-Noon corner of First & Harris-$10 fee. Prizes awarded at 4pm. Classic Cars will LEAD the Fall Fever Festival Parade at 5pm! Contact Margo Jacobs for more information 231-920-9201.
(Click here for Godfrey's Classic Car Show flyer) PeeWee NasDog Dog Show, Race, Contest at 1pm and 3pm (In City Park)
(Click here for PeeWee Dog Show flyer) Kids Bounce Houses from 1-6pm, Kids Fall Crafts by Northwestern Bank 1-3pm, Kids Games 12-1pm by Toy Town & Pumpkin Decorating from 3-4pm by Toy Town & Willow Mercantile (In City Park) Hudson Farm Petting Zoo from 12noon-6pm, Alpaca, Sheep, and other animals, bring your cameras!! Fall Fever Parade, harvest related entries encouraged starting at 5pm $10 entry fee (Starts at City Park/ Harris Street with Car Show entries, to Mitchell Street North, to ends at High School)
(Click here for Fall Fever Parade application) Fall harvest booths – Showing off and selling the best of local harvest available & pulled pork.
- And more in the works, check back for updates…
Please thank the following sponsors: Godfrey Motors, Wexford Jewelers, Fox Motors and Avon Automotive for their support of the Fall Fever Festival!
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- Sunday the tent will have the world famous Criss Cakes, All you Can East, Flying Pancakes from 9am – 1pm. This will be a great finale to a fun weekend. $7 adults, $5 Children 5-10, Free Children 4 & under. Tickets available at Toy Town & Firstbank (Downtown & North end)
(Click here for Criss Cakes flyer)
Note: Crop Walk will also be on Sunday in the Pavilion area from 11-4pm, at the Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion. |
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Moonlight Madness (Click here for flyer)
October 24, 6-8pm in Downtown Cadillac
 2012 Theme: N/A
Congratulations Platinum Noir - 2011 Winner of moonlight madness Costume Contest
Congratulations Sweet Shop - 2011 Winner of moonlight madness Scarecrow Contest
Super Ghouls and Goblins adorn downtown with contests, festive treats, sales, preview holiday products and entertainment. A true up north experience in downtown Cadillac. Try your hand at a Spooky Scavenger Hunt for kids and adults. Check out your local selection for the upcoming holidays and take advantage of layaway programs, specials and Santa storage.
Try your hand at a Spooky Scavenger Hunt that starts at the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and ends at Hermann's European Café. Enter to win prizes and downtown gift certificates, get a jump on your holiday shopping. |
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Moonlight Madness 2011 Contest Judges - Bo McCurdy, Linda Durant
Carla Filkins, Sally Goggin, Pat Goggin & Bill Barnett
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Sweet Shop - Winner of ScareCrow
Competition, Janeen Russell
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Platinum Noir - Winner of Costume
Competition, Michelle McCoy
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October Event - Willow Mercantile
(date will be posted in early summer)
14 local artists' exhibits. Tantalize your taste buds with a variety of over 20 foods to sample, both in the greenhouse and the mercantile throughout the day. Come enjoy the colors and tastes of Home Grown Art. For details go to www.willowmercantile.com. Willow Mercantile is located on US131/ Mitchell Street, Cadillac, Michigan. Also enjoy Hagstrom's (next door) for “It's All about You” 11-2pm for face painting, pink hair extensions, and a complimentary bridal checklist. For Details go to www.hagstromsflowers.net or call 231-775-4656. |
Downtown Cadillac Storybook Christmas - November 23-24, 2012
 Downtown Cadillac bustles with activities starting Friday evening (November 23), in the City Park with carols at 5:30pm, Mrs. Claus reads this year's Storybook (Polar Express) & live entertainment on stage, then as the sun sets, the lighting of the lakefront (1.5 miles) at 6:00 then welcomes the arrival of Santa by boat to the City Park docks around 6:15, he is welcomed by the Mayor and children, who walk him to the Light Lever where he helps the Mayor light the Community Christmas Tree at 6:30. Santa then greets and listens to the children until 8pm and retires to the North Pole to feed the reindeer. Saturday (November 24), Santa arrives at 10am Saturday downtown to receive children until 4pm.
Downtown businesses host Holiday Open House activities, door prize drawings, specials and entertainment throughout the day from 10am – 4pm, many stores downtown will be open after 5pm to assist Holiday shoppers.
2011 Santa Downtown Schedule:
November 25 – 6ish-8pm, in the City Park
November 26 – 10-4pm, Fae by Freya
December 3 – 9:30-1pm, Fifth Third Bank
December 4 – 12-3pm, Simply Delightful
December 10 - 12-4pm, Historical Museum (& cookie swap)
December 16 - 6-8 pm, at Sears Downtown
December 17 – 12-3pm, Simply Delightful |
Garden Club's Home Tour Saturday - First Weekend in December
10:00am to 3:00pm
The 12th Annual Holiday Home Tour – Cadillac, Michigan. Cadillac Garden Club presents their 12th annual Holiday Home Tour. Between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, the public is invited to visit four beautifully decorated area homes. Free refreshments. Advance tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at Brinks Art and Frame Shop, 112 S. Mitchell St., downtown Cadillac. $15.00 day of tour. There are descriptions of the participating homes and a map on your purchased ticket. Please call 231-510-9047 for more information. |
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