Red Cedar Jubilee begins on Saturday, June 20
The 55th annual Red Cedar Jubilee in Williamston is set to begin this coming Saturday, June 20 with the Food & Beverage Tent open at Howard Dahlstrom Park from 4 to 10 p.m.
The Demolition Derby ‘Night of Destruction’ will also be at Howard Dahlstrom Park on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. It will feature Enduro Race, FWD Gut and Go, Big Car Derby, Motor Swap, Limited Weld and a Kids Power Wheels Derby.
The ‘Citizen of the Year’ Dinner is planned on Monday, June 22, at the Williamston Senior Center. The reservation-only event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Red Cedar Jubilee. For reservations, contact redcedarjubilee@gmail.com.
The ‘Senior Citizens’ Picnic will be held on Tuesday, June 23, beginning at 11 a.m. at McCormick Park. For information, contact 517-655-5173 or visit the Williamston Area Senior Center Facebook page.
The number of activities grows larger starting Wednesday, July 24, with the Food & Beverage Tent open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the Arnold Amusement Carnival also open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with both being held at Howard Dahlstrom Park. The Tent will feature live entertainment all four days it’s open—Wednesday thru Saturday, while the carnival will have rides and games through Sunday.
Wednesday’s schedule also features the Boy Scout’s kid games at McCormick Park at 4 p.m., followed by a Kids’ Parade from McCormick Park to the Food & Beverage Tent starting at 6 p.m. Visit the event’s Facebook page for theme information, age groups and more details. Prizes will be provided. Contact Dawn Cunningham at Dawn.eighmy@gmail.com. Crash Landing will entertain in the Food & Beverage Tent from 6 to 10 p.m.
Thursday’s itinerary includes a Dunk Tank sponsored by Red Cedar Jubilee Boy Scout Troop 63. A Euchre Tournament is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Food & Beverage Tent. Buy in starts at 6:30 p.m. for $10 and proceeds benefit Williamston area parks. Prizes and a 50-50 raffle are available with the grand prize a Weber Spirit II grill courtesy of Kodet’s Hardware. A Cornhole Tournament for ages 18 and up begins at 5 p.m. at Howard Dahlstrom Park. Buy in begins at 4:30 p.m. at $20 per team. The Williamston Weekly Cruise In will take place downtown along Grand River from 5 to 9 p.m. Jessy Adams will provide entertainment at the Food & Beverage Tent from 6 to 10 p.m. and the Motown Eagles (tribute band) will entertain as part of the Williamston Summer Concert Series at the McCormick Park Bandshell beginning at 7 p.m.
Friday’s events continue with the Carnival and Blake James in concert at the Food & Beverage Tent from 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday features a Craft Show in the McCormick Park Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Taylor Smith Memorial Car Show at the Williamston Eagles Hall at 10 a.m. There will be Antique Car Rides at Howard Dahlstrom Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a $5 donation. The Chicken BBQ will take place at the Williamston Eagles Hall beginning at 12 p.m. until sold out. A 0.5 Race begins at 12 p.m. at Howard Dahlstrom Park and ends at the 4 corners. The Red Cedar Jubilee Grand Parade lines up at 11:30 a.m. at East High Street and kicks off at 12:30 p.m. See Facebook for event theme and details. Contact Tammy Scott or redcedarjubileeparade@gmail.com. The Williamston Rotary Club Duck Drop begins at 2 p.m. after the parade at the Putnam Street Bridge. Visit the Williamston Rotary Facebook page for information. Steve Hunt as “Elvis” will entertain at the Food & Beverage Tent from 5 to 7 p.m. and Pott’s Road will play from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Great Lake Fireworks presented by Kodet’s Hardware and Tom Barrett will take place at dusk at Howard Dahlstrom Park.
Sunday wraps up the Jubilee with the Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 p.m. at Howard Dahlstrom Park, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 63. The Eastern Ingham Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McCormick Park parking lot and the Carnival continues from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For up-to-date information, follow the Red Cedar Jubilee on Facebook.
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