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Celebrate Charlotte
2010 Celebrate Charlotte Festival: June 17-20

The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Celebrate
Charlotte Festival. The celebration continues in Charlotte!

June 17th
6/17
Sidewalk Sales- Downtown *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.)

Sales throughout downtown retailers

6/17
Cars for Caring Cruise-In *Celebrate Charlotte*(6:00 - 10:00 p.m.)

Sponsored by Charlotte Cruisers to benefit SIREN/Eaton Shelter! Bring your car, truck, low rider, motorcycle, tractor, etc. & show some support at a family friendly event, the show will take place in downtown on Cochran St.! Admission to the public is free and the cost for entry is only $10 per vehicle, trophies will be awarded in more than 17 car, truck, motorcycle and tractor categories! There will be 50/50 drawings, food available at our local restaurants and music provided at the event by Ezy Street Band.

6/17
Goodnow & Baldwin Music *Celebrate Charlotte*(8:00- 12:00 p.m.)

Mike's Sports Page

June 18th
6/18
Sidewalk Sales- Downtown *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.)

Sales throughout downtown retailers

6/18
Pilot/Sponsor Reception *Celebrate Charlotte*(5:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

For Celebrate Charlotte Festival sponsors, Hot Air Balloon pilots/crews, takes place at the former Felpausch building on W. Lawrence Ave.

6/18
CJO Baseball Tournament *Celebrate Charlotte*(6:00)

The Charlotte Baseball Club is hosting the CBC/Hayes Green Beach at the American Legion field.

6/18
Balloon Launch *Celebrate Charlotte*(6:00 p.m.)

A new FREE event coming to Celebrate Charlotte this year taking place at the former Felpausch building on W. Lawrence Avenue! This event is sponsored by the Charlotte Chamber, Hayes Green Beach Hospital and Colleen's Cuisine! Also there will be live music at Eaton Pub & Grille, Fay's Evelyn Bay, The Gavel Restaurant & Lounge, Mike's Sports Page and Riedy's Pizza.

6/18
Music Around Town *Celebrate Charlotte*(7:00 p.m.)

Music at The Gavel (Two Girls & Guitar), Reidy's (Root Doctor), Eaton Pub & Grille (Blind Ambition), Fay's Evelyn Bay (The Don Sovey Quartet), Mike's Sports Page (Bobby Cantwell), Biggby Coffee (Medicine Crow).

June 19th
6/19
Balloon Launch (Weather Permitting) *Celebrate Charlotte*(6:30 a.m.)

Located at Fitch Beach Airport

6/19
Farmer's Market *Celebrate Charlotte*(8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.)

Located at the Courhouse Square, sponsored by Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Enjoy a large variety of selection of fresh produce grown locally, 517-543-8853.

6/19
CJO Baseball Tournament *Celebrate Charlotte*(8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.)

The Charlotte Baseball Club is hosting the CBC/Hayes Green Beach at the American Legion field.

6/19
Local Artists, lessons, story, music *Celebrate Charlotte*(9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Located at the Courthouse Square Association located on 100 W. Lawrence Ave.

6/19
Craft Show & Non-Profit Expo *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Takes place at the Courthouse Square Association (CSA). The fee for a 10'x10' space is $25 for crafters/profit industires and is free for non-profit orgainzations. Your application, space fee and a copy of your 501(c)3 letter is due by June 4th, send them to CSA, PO Box 411, 100 W. Lawrence Aveune, Charlotte MI 48813. Vendors may set up on Friday June 18th after 5 p.m. at your own risk or on Saturday morning! For questions call CSA at 517-543-6999 or email them at preserve@ia-4u.net.

6/19
Sidewalk Sales- Downtown *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.)

Sales throughout downtown retailers

6/19
Tours of Courthouse Museum *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)

Takes place at the old Courthouse, tours will be given on the half hour.

6/19
Activites & Games on CSA Lawn *Celebrate Charlotte*(11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Courthouse Square Association (CSA), 100 W. Lawrence. U.S. Army & Charlotte Branch…

6/19
Kiwanis Chicken Bar-B-Q & Food *Celebrate Charlotte*(11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Courthouse Square Lawn (Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church will be doing the cooking)

6/19
Water-ball tournament *Celebrate Charlotte*(12:00- 3:00 p.m.)

Charlotte Fire Department, area fire departments will compete in water-ball contests.

6/19
Skate & BMX Competition *Celebrate Charlotte*(3:30- 9:00 p.m.)

Held at Lincoln Park. Starts at 4:30 p.m., practice is from 2:30- 4:30 p.m. and registration is from 3:30- 4:30 p.m.! There will be prizes, other games and food, for more information call Brenda at the Charlotte Assembly of God at 517-543-0649 or call her on her cell phone at 517-204-4740.

6/19
Family Carnival *Celebrate Charlotte*(4:00- 7:00 p.m.)

FREE, takes place at Lincoln Park. For more information call Brenda at the Charlotte Assembly of God at 517-543-0649 or call her on her cell phone at 517-204-4740.

6/19
Chalk Art *Celebrate Charlotte*(2:00- 3:00 p.m.)

Courthouse Square Sidewalks

6/19
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner *Celebrate Charlotte*(4:00- 7:00 p.m.)

For Eaton County Humane Society, takes place at Lawrence Avenue Church.

6/19
Music Around Town *Celebrate Charlotte*(8:00 p.m.)

Music at The Gavel (Two Girls & Guitar), Reidy's, Eaton Pub & Grille (Jesse and Joel), Fay's Evelyn Bay (The Don Sovey Quartet), Mike's Sports Page (Jeff Wood), Biggby Coffee (Medicine Crow).

6/19
Balloon Launch (Weather Permitting) *Celebrate Charlotte*(6:00 p.m.)

Located at Fitch Beach Airport. The Kiwanis Club will have their food wagon!

6/19
Freddy Cunningham & Root Doctor Band *Celebrate Charlotte*(7:00- 11:00 p.m.)

Takes place at the Airport, provided by Eaton County Federal Bank, LAFCU and DDA.

6/19
Balloon Night Glow or Burn-Off *Celebrate Charlotte*(8:30- 10:00 p.m.)

Also Charlotte Cruisers will be on display, takes place at the Airport.

6/19
Fireworks *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:00 p.m.)

Takes place at the Airport, need donations to Festival Fireworks Fund at Eaton Federal Savings Bank, 236 S. Cochran.

6/19
Ron Cleeves & Summer Breeze Music *Celebrate Charlotte*(12:30 p.m.)

Courthouse Square Lawn

6/19
Chris Sovey *Celebrate Charlotte*(10:00 a.m.)

Courthouse Square

6/19
Lansing Concert Band *Celebrate Charlotte*(2:00 p.m.)

Courthouse Square

6/19
Freddie Cunningham & the Root Doctor *Celebrate Charlotte*(7:00 p.m.)

At the Airport

6/19
DDA's Farmer's Market(8:00- 12:00 a.m.)

Find fresh products grown locally on the N. side of the 1885 Eaton County Courthouse Lawn on Cochran Avenue every Saturday! Enjoy a large variety of selection of produce now through October, for more information call 517-543-2681.

June 20th
6/20
Balloon Launch (Weather Permitting) *Celebrate Charlotte*(6:30 a.m.)

Takes place at the Airport

6/20
Pancake Breakfast *Celebrate Charlotte*(7:00- 11:00 a.m.)

Sponsored by the Charlotte Lions Club.

6/20
Father's Day Fly In *Celebrate Charlotte*(7:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.)

Located at Fitch Beach Airport, sponsored by the Charlotte Lions Club.

6/20
Fire Trucks on Display *Celebrate Charlotte*(8:00 a.m.)

Charlotte Fire Department and Airport

6/20
Baseball Tournament *Celebrate Charlotte*(9:00 a.m.)

The Charlotte Baseball Club will play at the American Legion ball field.