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Board Members:
Gregg Carner
Brinks
Stephanie Trombly
Your Sisters Closet
Deb Ballard
First Bank, Cadillac
Lincoln VanDrie
Toy Town
Donna Molnar
Fifth Third Bank
Margo Jacobs
Charter Media
Beth Bosscher
The Shay Station
Contact Information:
Joy VanDrie
Executive Director info@downtowncadillac.com |
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Fall Fever Festival - September 24th - 25th
 Celebrate fall in downtown Cadillac, family fun activities in-store, on Harris Street and various locations throughout town. Currently events include: car show, bounce houses for the kids, doggie show, family style games, mascot contest, 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 Co-Chairs – Gretchen Curtis, NorthWest Bank, 775-1282 or Jessica Frederick, NorthWest Bank, 779-0011.
All Week - Downtown Scavenger Hunt in participating Stores, look for the pumpkins. |
Craft Beer Festival, a beer tasting event – 5pm-12midnight |
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Under the tent on Harris Street come experience local craft beer with friends. $15 entry (includes 5, 6oz tastings) over 30 different local craft beers will be available, with information.
$15 entry (includes 5, 6oz tastings) over 30 different local craft beers will be available, with information. For details and sign-up information contact Scott Baarstad, Friend of the DCA, 920-1729. |
Godfrey's Classic Car Show - 12-6 |
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On Harris Street, check out Classic cars and watch the cruise at 6pm. $10 entry fee, prizes! $10 entry fee, prizes! For details and sign-up information contact Margo Jacobs, Charter Media, 920-9201. |
Music presented by Mix 96 - 12-6pm |
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‘Rock on' throughout the day with a mix from the 70s, 80s and 90s. |
Mascot Contest presented by FirstBank – 3pm |
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Over 8 local businesses will tout their stuff and win prizes based on audience feedback. For details and sign-up information contact Mascot Contest – Deb Ballard, FirstBank, 775-9000. |
Fall Harvest Booth by Willow Mercantile - 12-6pm |
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Pumpkins, fresh vegetables and locally made product tasting. |
Bounce Houses in the park, presented by the DCA & CHS Band Boosters – 12-6pm |
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$3 wrist band for unlimited use all day in three bounce houses. |
Bird Call Contest, Build a Bird Feeder & more Birds presented by Backyard Buddies – 12, 2, 4pm |
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In conjunction with the MDNRE, Forest Service, Audubon Society and Carl T's, for kids 4+. For details and sign-up information contact Bird Contest & Bird Feeder Building – Mark Kraszewski, Backyard Buddies, 775-7706. |
Downtown Scavenger Hunt Prize Awards |
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Play throughout the week. Saturday hourly Winners announced starting at 1pm - 5pm. |
Pee Wee Dog Races, Parade, Contests – Saturday 1-5pm |
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Entry forms available on website, Northwood Feeds, Meyer Veterinary and Airport Animal Clinic. For details and sign-up information contact Steppin Woof Dog Show – Julie Dyer, Express Yourself Promotions, 775-8380. |
Kids Games presented by Toy Town – Saturday 1-3pm |
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New and Classic games, for kids 3+. |
Pumpkin Decorating by Willow Mercantile & Toy Town – 3-6pm |
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Paint a friendly or ghoulish face on a pumpkin, for kids 4+. |
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Farmer's Market - July-October
8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesdays & Fridays
(Parking next to AmVets Downtown) |
Jazz in the Park - May-September
- 'The Ancient & Honorable Clam Lake Dock & Dredge Marching & Chowder Society Silver Cornet Band' with Cornet Band – (Monday's at 7:30pm: Box dinner 7/12, 6:30, $12; Wine/Cheese/Chocolate 7/20, 6pm, $12; Fund Night 7/29, 4-10pm) Gospel Concerts (Saturdays & Sundays*) Jackpine Pickers (Tuesdays
7-9pm) Rock the Dock (Wednesdays*) Upbeat Cadillac/Jazz in the Park (Thursdays
7-9pm)
- Alive after 5
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Cadillac Heritage Labor Day 10k Run
 2010 marks the 38th running of the “Cadillac Labor Day l0k”, 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.
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Fall Color Tour
Coming soon... |
Downtown Storybook Christmas & Christmas in the Park - December 3 - 5
- Downtown Cadillac bustles with activity all day Special activities in most stores Special holiday menus in most restaurants Santa comes to Downtown Cadillac
- Cadillac lights the trees around the lake front
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 North American Snow Festival - February 4-7
- Started in 1983 Three day festivalRaces and time trials on the lakeMusic and entertainment
- Day of family winter fun
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March In Spring Shopping Extravaganza - March 12-13
- Look for the Red Dot in business windows for businesses featuring Special Sales, Events and Fun as we celebrate Spring in our beautiful Up North community.
March In for Sidewalk Sale Flyer
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Easter Egg Hunt & Unscramble - April 2-4
The Downtown Cadillac Association in partnership with the Cadillac Jaycees invites everyone to celebrate Easter in Downtown Cadillac this coming weekend.
We kick of Easter weekend on Friday, April 2, with the Easter Egg Unscramble in over 35 downtown Cadillac businesses. Participants can pick up an Easter Egg Unscramble Entry Form at any of the businesses showing a one foot tall Egg in their front window. Then, search throughout downtown to find the letters on paper eggs hidden inside the participating businesses, find the letters, unscramble the phrase and enter to win! Over $1000 of prizes will be given away at 5pm Saturday, final drawing to be held at Brinks Art & Framing at 4:30pm. The Easter Egg Unscramble runs both Friday and Saturday, need not be present to win – you just have to unscramble the letters.
Saturday morning, April 3, the Cadillac Jaycees “No Egg Left Behind” Egg hunt kicks off at 11am sharp, in the City Park. All participants 12 and under will receive a special goodie bag after they collect all of the eggs in the city park (please arrive early). The City of Cadillac Fire Departmen t fire trucks will be at the City Park from 10am -12noon with hot chocolate and donuts to entertain the children. Random participants will receive special prizes from select downtown businesses such as Toy Town, The Gospel Bookstore and others. A special appearance from the Easter Bunny during the Egg Hunt and in Downtown Cadillac until 2pm will ensure a happy day for all!
March In & Easter Egg Unscramble Flyer |
 Art Walk & Meet the Artist - May 1-29
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 - 29 in downtown stores. NEW - the “Art Walk - Art & Wine Showcase” on May 6, from 6 - 10pm at the Historical Cobbs & Mitchell Building* - meet with Showcase Artists, buy their art, take a tour of 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, Tom Taylor/Coldwell Banker, or Doug Brown/Chemical Bank for tickets. ‘Meet the Artist' on May 29th, (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 additionally host art vendor 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
*The Art Walk – Art & Wine Showcase is a collaborative event brought to you by the Downtown Cadillac Association and the Wexford Historical Society & Museum. The new owners of the Cobbs & Mitchell Building (formerly MDOT) will be on site to display the future development of one of Cadillac's greatest landmarks. For additional information on the Wexford Historical Society & Museum, click here.
About the Artists, Where they'll be, How to Contact Them and more |
 Memorial Day Parade - May 31 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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 Cadillac's Independence Day Celebration - July 3rd
Cadillac's Independence Day Celebration Flyer
Cadillac City Park, Harris & Lake Streets, Downtown
Celebrate Independence Day in Cadillac on July 3 kicking off with the Footliters parade, five Live Bands at the Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, three Bounce Houses and Dynamite the Clown for the kids, a bike decorating contest, Cadillac Sands volleyball tournament, downtown in-store activities, and food vendors on Harris Street to include a BlueWare BBQ, cotton candy and other tasty local food. Celebrate from 1pm to 10pm in the Cadillac City Park, leading up to Fireworks on Lake Cadillac at dusk. Bring your family, chairs and blankets to enjoy music and our independence in the park.
12pm – 6pm – Fun Activities in Downtown Stores
1pm – Parade – Harris/Mitchell/Chestnut/CHS (Parade Application)
2pm – 10pm 5 Live Bands at Pavilion (Details coming)
2pm – 8pm 3 Bounce Houses
3pm – 6pm Dynamite the Clown
3pm – Bike Contest (Parade Application)
2pm – 8pm Food & Beverages on Harris Street
>>>>BlueWare BBQ Dinner
>>>>Eagles Beverage Tent (non-alcholic)
>>>>Elephant Ears, Cotton Candy, Icecream...
>>>>Brats, burgers, hot dogs...
Cadillac Sands Volleyball Tournament
Dusk – Star spangled banner on the City Docks, Fireworks over Lake Cadillac
Parade Application
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 Art Festival & Flower Show - July 16 - 17
- 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
- Go to Cadillac Area Arts Council
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Downtown Sidewalk Salebration - July 30-August 1
‘Walk by Day, Crawl by Night'
- Enjoy shopping downtown during the day, then experience dinner specials and a revived downtown night life Walk by Day – shop from 10-5pm, bring your Kids and earn free entry into the Bounce House area on Harris Street Crawl by Night – 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
West Fest - July 30-August 1
- Experience the Cadillac Resort District on the west side of Cadillac, where M-115 & M-55 intersect Lots of events planned like a Buffalo BBQ, Ski Show, Texas Hold'em Tournament and more… Kids activities in Kenwood Park, Fun Family activities all weekend long
- Go to Cadillac Resort District for more information
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Northern District Fair - August 14-22
(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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