Festivals & Events (#1 & #2

"Live every day as if it is a festival. Turn your life into a celebration." ~ Shri Radhe Maa

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Jordan River Arts Council Exhibits

All Year (See Schedule in Ad on p. 8)

Miss East Jordan Pageant

April 30

EJ Chamber Annual Meeting

May 21

Regional Business After Hours

May 25

Annual Breezeway Garage Sale

Friday & Saturday, May 27 & 28

26 Miles of garage sales across C-48 The Breezeway from Atwood to Boyne Falls. www.ridethebreezeway.com

Memorial Day Parade

May 30

EJ Chamber Golf Outing

June 3

Mallard Golf Club & Driving Range

Summer Reading Event

Wednesdays: June 8, July 20 & August 10

Jordan Valley District Library Ellsworth Pig Roast

June 17 & 18

Celebrating over 40 years of food, family & fun. www.facebook.com/EllsworthPigRoast

East Jordan Freedom Festival

June 23 - 26

Block Party, Grand Parade, Bands, Food, Fun & Fireworks. www.eastjordanfreedomfestival.org

Ellsworth Fireworks

July 3 - Dusk

Fireworks over Lake St. Clair

Sweaty Yeti 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

July 9

A family-friendly event welcoming all levels, to benefit the Barber-Galvin Memorial Scholarship. www.sweatyyetirun.com

East Jordan Music in the Park Series

June 3 - July 29 (See Schedule p.10)

South Arm Classics Festival Depot Teen Center Golf Tournament

July 9

Classic cars and boats, fun, food and music. Sponsored by EJ Lions Club www.southarmclassics.com

September 10

Paddle Antrim

Brewfest

July 9

Drinks & dancing in City marina parking lot. Sponsored by EJ Rotary Club

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September 15 - 17

Two-day kayak paddle covering over 40 miles of Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes. www.paddleantrim.com

Up North Busker Fest

July 15 & 16

A new world-class busker's festival balloon twisters, musicians, jugglers & more. www.facebook.com/buskermania/

Depot Teen Center Can Drive

July 23 - 10 am -1 pm Portside Arts Fair

August 6 & 7

Arts & Crafts, Food, Music. www.portsideartsfair.org Retail Therapy Sales

August 17

Kiersten’s Ride

August 20

Horseback / Walk / ATV Ride fundraiser for suicide awareness & prevention. www.kierstensride.org

Fall Fest

September 24

Tourist Park from 12-10 pm. Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Tent and more.

Jordan River Fall Raft Excursion

September 24

2.5 mile family-friendly guided river trip down the Jordan River. www.jvoutfitters.com

Breezeway Fall Color Cruises

September 24, October 1 & 8

Three Saturday Cruises... at your own pace. Fall Colors, Corn Mazes, Pumpkins, Apples, Scarecrows, and more! www.ridethebreezeway.com

Depot Teen Center Pumpkin Walk

October 21-22

Jaleesa O'Neal Belle of the Blizzard 2022 Jason O'Neal Winter Knight 2022

Holiday Art Fair

November 12 - East Jordan High School

Small Business Saturday

November 26

Mingle & Jingle / Jubilee of Trees

November 26

Community Tree Lighting, Caroling, Refreshments, Shopping. PLUS the "Jubilee of Trees for 501-C3s" silent auction.

Lions Club Christmas Village

December 3, 2022 - January 3, 2023 A festive drive through EJ Tourist Park.

Christmas in Atwood

December 3

Wooden Shoe Holiday Festival

Wednesday, December 7

In the quaint Village of Ellsworth - Tree lighting and Caroling. Food & Games in beautiful Banks Township Hall.

Other Fun Stuff

Sno-Blast Winter Festival

February 17-18, 2023

The 42nd annual event includes Sno-Sculpture Contest, Crowning of Belle of the Blizzard and Winter Knight, Blessing of the Sleds and more.

Community Spirit Week

March 13-17, 2023

Lion's Club Easter Fun & Games

April 8, 2023

EJ Visitors Center

211 Main St., Downtown East Jordan Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-3pm & Event wkends

Exhibits featuring the history of the Iron Works since 1883. Also at this site is an EJ employment application kiosk. For more info call 231-536-4447. Castle Farms

Wine Down Wednesdays: Every Wednesday thru October! 1918 Cellars from 6-8 pm - live music, food, wine and more! Fairy Garden Make & Take : Jun 28; Jul 26 Farm-to-Table Dinner & Tour: Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 11 Prince & Princess Story Time: Jul 13 Grand Wedding Expo: Oct 30 Santa's Workshop: Dec 10

Raven Hill Discovery Center

The Smithsonian Labor Days History of

Work is ongoing until the end of 2022. FREE Second Saturdays: May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8 Families only - no groups, please. Jul 10: Celebrate 30 years with Raven Hill - Open House Noon-4pm Aug 7 : 4th Annual Pedal Pig & Pint Bike Tour Aug 11: Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra open-air concert at Raven Hill - 7pm