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Jun 3 - Sep 30
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Farmer's Market
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Enjoy the fresh/healthy locally grown produce from our area Farmers every Wednesday starting June 3rd thru Sept 30th. The Farmers Market will be in the front parking lot of the Oscoda Area Chamber of Commerce located on US-23 (just before the bridge into Oscoda). Wednesdays from 9am till 2pm.
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Jun 28 - Aug 30
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Movies under the Stars
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A family movie will be shown free to the public, every Sunday night at dusk beginning June 28th through August 30, 2009 at the Oscoda Beach Pavillion (Downtown Beach). For more information contact the Chamber of commerce 989-739-7322
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Jul 4
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4th of July Parade & Celebration
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Downtown 4th of July Parade at 1pm (slated). Fireworks at dusk, location Shoreline Childrens Park. (Behind the Oscoda Area Chamber of Commerce - just south of the bridge)
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Jul 11 - 12
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Curley Memorial Canoe Race
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MCRA sancioned race memorializing local canoe legends Harry, Jerry & Kevin Curley. For more information call 989-739-9231
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Jul 18
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True Clors Classic Car, Truck and Classic Motorcycle Show
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All day event- Free Admission for Spectators. This is a must see event to benefit the Veteran's Memorial Park located on the former WAFB. Car, Truck and Motorcycle show, Food, soft drinks and water will be available in the 'mess tent'. Entertainment to begin at 11:30 am (A Salute to the Superstars). Doantions to the Park are accepted and welcomed. or further information visit www.vmpnem.org
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Jul 20 - 25
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Iosco County Fair
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Fun for the whole family. Exhibits, carnival rides, animals, food, vendors and so much more.located in Hale on M-65. For more information call 989-728-3566
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Jul 25 - 26
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AuSable River Days
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An event to celebrate the racers and the end of the marathon. Crafters, carnival,pony rides, petting zoo, inflatable's, music and food. (989-739-7322)
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Jul 25 - 26
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61st Annual Weyerhauser AuSable River International Canoe Marthon
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Beginning at dusk in Grayling and ending in Oscoda 120 miles and 14 non-stop hours later!! This race is a must see event. Longest non-stop canoe race in the world. Call 989-739-9231 for more information on this event
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Jul 25 - 26
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10th Annual Gagaguwon Traditional Pow Wow
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Experience the Native American Spirit at this traditional dance and crafts event held at Old Orchard Park. For more information contact Joe at 989-739-1994
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Aug 6
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12th Annual Jim Ruedisueli Memorial Golf Challenge
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Annual Golf Challenge, Lakewood Shores, Blackshire Course. Get in on this four person scramble at one of the nicest courses in the state. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information. 989-739-7322
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Aug 10
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Annual Yankee Air Museum Golf Outing
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To be held at Red Hawk Golf Course in Tawas City. For more information call 739-7555
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Aug 13 - 16
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Super Boat Fishing Tounament
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Fishing for Salmon, Walleye, Lake Trout, and Steelhead on Lake Huron. beer tent and live music will be available. Proceeds go to the Lake Huron Sports Fishing Inc.and Dive Rescue Team. For mor information contact Bill at Bunyan Town Marina 989-739-2371
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Aug 15
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River Run Race (bicycle race)
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A Celebration of the Bicycle, Music & Beverages. Road race, BMX Stunt show, kids bike rodeo, bike limbo, music afternoon to night, beer & wine. Shoreline Park. 7am-9pm
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Aug 17
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11th Annual AuSable River Canoe & Clean
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Pitch in and help maintain the beauty of the majestic AuSable River. For more information call 989-739-9040
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Aug 22 - 23
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Shoreline Arts & Crafts Show
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Homemade arts and crafts and hobbies on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, Location Shoreine Park, behind the Oscoda Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Chamber 989-739-7322
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Sep 10 - 13
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Wurtsmith Air Force Base Reunion
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Friday Sept. 11th, Patriots Day 1:30pm. There will be an opening ceremony held at Wurtsmith Air Museum for guests of the reunion. Reunion dinner to be held at the Oscoda Community center at 7pm. Saturday, Sept 12th the 2009 Michigan Air Tour featuring 30-40 private planes will be arriving 3-4pm. 4pm a presentation will be held. Public is invited to attend. Sunday Sept 13th the annual pancake breakfast will take place starting at 6:30am. It is open to the public and the cost is $6.00. The breakfast will be held in the museum hanger. For more information: www.wafb.net or the museums website www.wurtsmith-yaf-museum-org
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Sep 19 - 20
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13th Annual Paul Bunyan Festival
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Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Championship, where chainsaw carvers turn logs into intricate sculpures (sold at auction) Lumberjack storytelling, Arts & Crafts Fair, Classic Car Show, Ponie Rides, Kids games, Live Bands, Beer Tent , Food vendors and so much fun for the family. A day full of fun. Contact the Oscoda Area Chamber of Commerce for more information. 989-739-7322
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Oct 2 - 31
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Old Orchard Park Annual " Haunted House & Hayrides"
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Every Friday & Saturday night from 7pm to 10pm in October, Old Orchard Park brings out the best of Halloween scares on a hayride through the woods and a very haunted house. Located on River Road, 7 miles west of Oscoda. Come out and enjoy some thrilling, scarry times. For more information call Larry at 989-739-7814
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Oct 3
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Motown in O'town
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A "downtown" celebration. Dancing in the "streets" Live Motown bands, beverage tent, and food! Location Furtaw field. Saturday 11am-9pm
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Oct 3 - 4
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3rd Annual Tour De AuSable Bike Race
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Saturday road race thru town, Sunday mountain bike race at Old Orchard Park. For more information call Chris 989-739-9231
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Oct 17
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Harvest Festival
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Community Spirit!!! Pumpkin painting contest, seed spitting contests. Pumpkin Derby Race, costume contest, bobbing for apples, sack races, chili cook off, music, beverages. Fun for all ages!! Furtaw Field. Saturday 10am-9pm
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Nov 14
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Wild Game Dinner
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Enjoy a evening of food, raffles, prizes and fun. Dinner will be held at the AuSable Inn. Activities begin at 4pm. Call 989-739-7322 for more information
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Dec 5
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Lions Annual Childrens Christmas Party
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Located at the American Legion Hall in Oscoda. Free Lunch from 11am - 12:30 pm, pictures with Santa and lots of games. for more information call 989-739-3911
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Dec 5
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Northern Lights Christmas Parade
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Community celebration of the Holiday Spirit. Lighted parade at dark thru downtown. Come and welcome Santa Claus to the Oscoda Area. Call 989-739-7322
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