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Pig Roast, Music in the Park & Banks Township Citizen of the Year

"Tiny Town, Huge Heart" is the slogan for the 38th Annual Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast. This long running event is set for this Friday and Saturday, June 15-16 in Ellsworth. The huge schedule of events offers something for everyone! Friday's schedule includes an Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Family Water-slide & Ice Cream Social, 3-Point Basketball Shootout, Paddle Antrim Cruise, Horton Creek Concert and an Outdoor Movie at dusk. Saturday's events feature a 5K and Fun Run, Pancake Breakfast, Craft Show, the popular Pig Roast Parade, Hastings Harmony Hous Open House, Roast Pork Lunch, Free Children's Games and activities, Steel Horse Breezeway Benefit, Horse Pull, Banks Township Historical Society Open House, and the 2018 Fireworks at dusk. Thank you to the Pig Roast Coordinator and Officers for all of their work and dedication to  the event and community! Coordinator - Betsy Randall President - Heidi MacNichol Vice President - Christina Charbonneau Secretary - Lynn Spearing Treasurer - Marcie Potter Thank you to the many event volunteers and to the many generous sponsors helping make this wonderful schedule of events. Like Ellsworth Pig Roast on Facebook.   Congratulations to Joni Wieland of Ellsworth on being named 2018 Banks Township Citizen of the Year!   2018 East Jordan Friday Night Music in the Park Concert Series kicks off June 15. One of northern Michigan's favorites, the popular Jelly Rolls Blues Band will kick off the 2018 Music in the Park Concert Series this Friday, June 15 at 7:00 PM. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and be ready to enjoy an evening of great music in Memorial Park. Come to town early and enjoy dinner and shopping before the concert. If you have not contributed to the Music in the Park, please send your tax-deductible check payable to - City of East Jordan, "Music in the Park" in the memo, P.O. Box 499, East Jordan, MI 49727 Music in the Park is proudly co-sponsored by the Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan Downtown Development Authority and the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce.

The C-48 Breezeway

Make your up north vacation the best one ever. Spend the day exploring the countryside and small towns and villages along C-48 the Breezeway.

The C-48 Breezeway is a well known scenic route connecting Atwood, Ellsworth, East Jordan and Boyne Falls. Not only is it the fastest route from point A (Atwood) to point B (Boyne Falls) but this 25 mile scenic rural ride is sure to please  everyone. This scenic route offers everything from spectacular views, award winning cuisine, nature preserves, orchards, attractions, artisans, and much more.  C-48 The Breezeway signs clearly mark its route through beautiful forests and valley vistas, drumlin carved hillsides dotted with orchards and various lakes along its way. Visit the website at  www.ridethebreezeway.com

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Up Coming Chamber Events

Kick-Off to Summer Business District Open House – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Find the Swan Form

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AREA FESTIVAL & EVENT DATES – 2018

Ellsworth Pig Roast – June 15 & 16

R3 Triathlon – Run – Ride – River – June 23

East Jordan Freedom Festival – June 27 – July 1

South Arm Classics – July 14

Rotary Club BrewFest – July 14

Sweaty Yeti Run – July 14

Portside Arts Fair – August 4 & 5

 

Music in the Park Concert Series 2018

 

 

FRIDAY CONCERTS IN THE PARK – SUMMER -2018

JUNE 15 – JELLY ROLL BLUES BAND – BLUES

JUNE 22 – JENNY THOMAS – CONTEMPORARY FOLK

JULY 6 – BLUE WATER RAMBLERS – MICHIGAN MUSIC – FOLK, SHANTIES, BALLADS

JULY 13 – JON ARCHAMBAULT BAND – ROCK, BLUES

JULY 20 – PISTIL WHIPS – UNORTHODOX FUNKY BLUES

JULY 27 – STEEL AND WOOD – BLUEGRASS

AUGUST 3 – FULL CIRCLE – 60’S ROCK