Special Events
It seems as though something special is always going on in Alpena. Festivals and events that celebrate Independence Day, antique steam engines, classic cars, lighthouses, Santa Claus, the Thunder Bay River, and a fish called “Big Brownie” are just a smattering of the special events that take place in Alpena year ‘round. Great performances at the Alpena Fine Arts Shell, Alpena High School Auditorium, the Alpena County Library and Alpena Community College’s Granum Theatre are scheduled throughout the year.
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!!!FEATURING!!!
Exciting rides and games for the whole family!
Adult beverage's and Live Entertainment available nightly inside the Merchant's Building sponsored in part with Alpena Beverage - MillerCoors - Pepsi Bottling of Lachine. For a complete list of events click here.
Visiting Presque Isle Michigan, which is halfway between Alpena and Rogers City, is truly a maritime experience since we are home to two lighthouses. The oldest, built in 1840, is the smaller of the two and is no longer in service, but can be climbed. The newest tower, built in 1870, is the tallest tower on the Great Lakes which is open to the public for climbing and is still in service. Both towers have adjacent lightkeeper's dwelling which are restored and open to visitors.
Passport to the Arts - Your Town is ARTown. Paintings, sculptures, note cards, matted and framed prints join the East Shore Art Guild Inc. & Gallery as local artisans exhibit their works of visual fine art in a wide array of mediums and themes during harmony weekend in Harrisville.
Two locations: Lemon’s State Farm Insurance Agency on Main Street and the Harbortown Marketplace on Main Street.
Two days: Saturday, 8a.m.-6p.m. And Sunday, 10a.m.-4p.m.
The East Shore Art Guild Inc., is a non-profit organization committed to providing community cultural benefits through the arts. Harmony Weekend is sponsored by the Harrisville Arts Council.
For more information please call: The Posen Chamber of Commerce
989.766.8128. Check out our web-site at: www.posenchamber.com
Four person golf scramble with proceeds to provide scholarships to Alpena Community College students.
On this day many events are planned for kids including live music, FFA hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkin carving, cider making demonstrations, face painting, balloons, games cider and donuts...Giant Pumpkin Contest...
Adults: $5. Children & Seniors: $3. Special family rate: $12. Museum members: Free.
This year we will feature: Jim Miller Frontiersman ~ children's activities ~ face painting ~ petting zoo ~ rope making ~ animated Avenue of Shops ~ Model A club ~ basket weaving ~ Huron Humane Society meet & greet ~ Barber Shop Chorus ~ Sterling Engines ~ Bob Kujawa's one room school house exhibit ~ Native American flute performance ~ historical building tours ~ planetarium show ~ North Country Candy & Gifts. Woodcarving, blacksmith, weaving & spinning demos. Pie baking contest sponsored by Neiman's Family Market.
**Festival's Special Events**
Thursday - Festival Grand Opening Activities at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center and "Welcome Party/Silent Auction"
Friday - Lighthouse Dinner & Concert at Holiday Inn of Alpena
Saturday - Lighthouse Benefit Breakfast and The Keeper's Dinner & Concert with guest speaker, at Holiday Inn of Alpena
Sunday - Festival's Live Auction, Noon-3p.m. at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center
Check out our web-site: www.lighthousefestival.org or call Melanie at: 586.566.1603.
“A day to remember our Veterans”
(We will always have our honoring service on the 11th month, 11th day at 11:00 a.m. each year.) For more information or any questions you may have please contact Barb at: 989.356.1960
For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016
or the web: www.alpenamall.com
Entry forms my be picked up at the Alpena Chamber of Commerce. Early mailed entries will receive a door prize basket! Entry tickets will be $3.00 at the door, seating is limited, no reserving seats allowed. We will also have a photographer on site for winners to purchase prints and packages.
This year we will be offering a photo pageant for our younger girls. Entry fees are $ 15.00. Photo must be turned in on Friday, November 12 at 11a.m. sharp. Photo's MUST stand in frame for awards table.
Regular pageant entry will be $25.00, competing age divisions will begin at 12p.m. for 6 -10 years of age and 5p.m. for 11-19 years of age. Each girl will compete ONLY against others in her own age group for titles. There will be 2 places per age level: Supreme Queen & Mini Supreme, One Miss Northern Star "Ultimate Supreme Queen" will be crowned in Jr. Miss category.
MANDANTORY * Orientation will take place Friday, November 12 at Noon for regular entries. Bring entry form or you may fill one out & pay entry at the door. You will need a short biography of yourself on a regular index card, it will be read during the evening gown segment.
For complete information please contact Debra Scherf, 989-220-4222 or email dscherf1@yahoo.com. Checks may be forwarded to: Venture Crew#2004, c/o Debra Scherf, 1101 Merchant St., Alpena, MI 49707. Venture Crew #2004 is Chartered by St. Paul Lutheran Church Alpena. Our Venturing Crew Meets Tues 7p.m.-8:30p.m., year around at Saint Paul Lutheran. Come Join the Journey! Advisers: Diane Murphy, Chris Harsch, Heather Segel and Debra Scherf.
This event will open the Saturday before Thanksgiving and run through January 1, 2011. For more information please contact the museum or the website at www.bessermuseum.org.
(The Tree Lighting follows the Holiday Parade)
For more information please call: 989.356.6422. Check out our web-site: www.alpenadowntown.com
For more information please call Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce
989.354.4181. Check out our web-site: www.alpenachamber.com
For more information please contact the DDA Office at: 989.356.6422. Check out our web-site: www.alpenadowntown.com
For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016
or the web: www.alpenamall.com
Check out our web-site: www.alpenamall.com For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016
For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016
or the web: www.alpenamall.com
Ceremony to honor law enforcement, those that have lost their lives in the line of duty and those that still work each day to protect us. We also honor our fireman. Contact Gloria for more information, 989-464-0646.
For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016
or the web: www.alpenamall.com
Join us for an old fashioned, Polish, pre-Lenten treat!
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