Alanson Riverfest
August 8, 9 & 10, 2008
Presented by theVillage of Alanson Downtown Developement Authority
P.O. Box 13 Alanson, MI 49706 or contact us for more info riverfest@villageofalanson.com
Schedule of Events!
Thursday August 7
6 pm Volunteer’s Party-All volunteers are invited to attend so we know who is doing what. FREE FOOD
Friday August 8
12 noon–5 pm Setup begins for Art & Craft show and Flea Market
5:00 pm–9 pm Art & Craft Show and Flea Market begins
5:00PM-9:00PM "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners sponsored by Citizens National Bank
10:00PM - 1:30AM Jeff FitzGerald and the Allniters sponsored by Karriager Engineering
Saturday August 9
7 am - Set up for Shows continues
9 am –5 pm Motorcycle Show in Front of Spanky’s Powersports on US 31
9 am – dark Boat Show on River Street
9 am - 5 pm Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market
9 am Huck Finn Boat Race on the Crooked River-starts on Sand Bar on Bass Street ends M 68 bridge.
10 am – 6 pm Family Fun Tent- games and activities
10 am Watermelon Seed Spiting Contest- in the Teen Tent
10 am – 4 pm Alanson Library Book Sale
11 am Limbo Contest- in the Teen Tent
12 noon- 2:30 pm Cedar Swamp Boys- in the Beer Tent – Co-Sponsored by- Alpena Oil, Sid Baker Masonry, Alanson Dairy Queen, Countryside Reality, Stafford ‘s Resort, Circuit Control Corp.
2 pm – 4 pm Darwin Project-in the Teen Tent – Sponsored by Blarney Castle
3 pm – 5:30 pm-Country Classic Band- in the Beer Tent-Co-Sponsored by Crooked River Yacht Club, Two Loons Lagoon Marina & Resort
4:30 pm – 6 pm- Deadweights Society-in the Teen Tent- Sponsored by Blarney Castle
6 pm – 9 pm- Month of Sundays- In the Beer Tent
6:30 pm – 9 pm- Tube Debut- In the Teen Tent- Sponsored by Blarney Castle
9 pm – 10 pm- Night Time Boat Parade- On the Crooked River starting on the South Side of Locks in Crooked Lake
10 pm – 1:30 pm- Boogieman and the Soul Shine Band- In the Beer Tent – Co-Sponsored by Ryde Marine, Ranch RV Sales, Bluegreen Resorts, Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac.
Sunday August 10
10 am – 11:30 am Community Church Service- In the Teen Tent
11 am – 3 pm The Art & Craft Show, Flea Market, and the Boat Show
12 noon – 1:30 pm –Andy Stefanic Band-In the Teen Tent- Sponsored by CenturyTel
1 pm – 4 pm-Taste of the North- In the Beer Tent-a separate ticket needs to be purchased plus a Riverfest Button Music by Rivertown Jazz Band sponsored by Houseworth Realty and Robert Johnson –sponsored by Pete and Anne Riefel
2 pm – 3:30 pm - The Walker Trio-In the Teen Tent- Sponsored by CenturyTel
4 pm – 5:30 pm- Jetty Rae- In the Teen Tent- Sponsored by CenturyTel
4 pm – 5 pm- Desert Sky- In the Beer Tent- Sponsored byThe Masters’ Sound-Studio G
5 pm – 9 pm – Soul Street- 7 piece Motown Show Band- In the Beer Tent-Sponsored by W.W. Fairbairn & Sons, Hometown Wireless, Brewbaker’s Furniture, First Federal of Northern Michigan, Pauly’s Homecooken
Riverfest T-Shirts for sale $10 & $15at Crooked River Lodge-The Office Shop-Shermens Pizza-Norms Barber Shop or
Call 231-548-5656 or 231-330-3188
which are sponsored by
Entertainment in theBeverage Tent* Schedule
*Sponsored by Bayside Beverage
Friday August 8th
5:00PM - 9:00AM "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
Sponsored by
10:00PM - 1:30PM Jeff FitzGerald and the Allniters
Saturday August 9th
12:00AM - 2:30PM Cedar Swamp Boys*
*Cosponsors-Alpena Oil Company/Sid Baker Masonary
3:00PM - 5:30PM Country Classics Band*
*Co Sponsors-Crooked River Yacht Club/TWO LOONS LAGOON AND RESORT
6:00PM - 9:00PM Month of Sundays
9:00PM - 10:00PM The Night Time Lighted Boat Parade on the River
10:00PM - 1:30AM Boogeman and the Soul Shine Band
All ages Tent
2:00PM - 4:00PM Darwin Project
4:30PM - 6:00PM Deadweights Society
6:30PM - 9:00PM Tube Debut
Sunday August 10th
All ages Tent
10:00AM - 11:30AM Community Church Service
12:00PM - 1:30PM Andy Stefanic Band
2:00PM - 3:30PM Walker Trio
4:00PM - 5:30pm Jetty Rae
Beer Tent
1:00PM - 4:00PM Taste of the North
Music by the Rivertown Jazz Band* and Robert Johnson**
*Sponsored by 
**Sponsored by Pete and Anne Riefel
4:00PM-5:00PM Desert Sky
Sponsored by
5:00PM-9:00PM Soul Street- 7 piece band playing orginal Motown Music
Our Sponsors, Thank Them with Your Support!!!!
Platinum Level Sponsors!
Bayside Beverages
Gold Level Sponsors
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CROOKED RIVER YACTH CLUB
W.W. Fairbairns & Sons 231-548-2244
Silver Level Sponsors
TWO LOONS LAGOON AND RESORT
231-548-5802 kausheh@racc200.com
Indian River Contractors 231-238-7136
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac 347-6380
Bronze Level Sponsors
Countryside Realty 231-330-4646 Alanson Dairy Queen 231-548-8888
Circuit Controls Corp. 231-347-0760 Brewbaker's Furnature 989-733-8595
First Federal of Northren Michigan 231-548-2922
Sid Baker Masonary 231-548-548-5143 Alpena Oil Company 989-356-1098
Stafford's Resorts 231-347-5197
Pete and Anne Riefel
Silent Auction Donors
Bills Farm Market 231-347-6735 $40.00 Value!
Flowers by Sky’s The Limit 231-347-7770 $25.00 Value!
Dinner for 2 at Sagamores 231-439-4059 approx. $180.00 Value!
4-General Admission Day Passes for Thunder Falls Family Water Park Max Value $92.00! 231-436-6000
Sponsors Corner
A letter to Our Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities Form
Sponsorship Commitment Form
Silent Auction Form
Riverfest 2008 Exhibit Applications
Juried Arts & Crafts Show Application Form
Riverfest Flea Market Application
Boat Show Application
Riverfest 2007 Slideshow click Here
Riverfest 2007 Lighted Boat Parade Videos click Here
Map of Alanson
