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For further information on events in the Indian River area, please contact the Indian River Chamber of Commerce at 231-238-9325 or 1-800-EXIT-310 or info@irchamber.com. If you have an event that you would like to add to the calendar please send info to: info@irtourism.com or 231-238-0949 (fax)

2008 Annual Awards Dinner

The Indian River Chamber of Commerce held their 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Monday Evening, March 10th at the Indian River Golf Club. The Awards Dinner is an opportunity for the Chamber to recognize businesses and individuals in the community who have made a significant difference to the local society. Awards were given for the following:

Member of the Year:
Inland Lakes Education Foundation
Given in recognition of a chamber member who has taken initiative to make a significant contribution and who has had a favorable impact in our community through volunteer excellence.


Member of the Year: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director and Richard deVore, Inland Lakes Education Foundation

Citizen of the Year: Pat and Jane McGinnis
Given in recognition of the person in our community who best exemplifies excellence in community service and leadership.


Citizen of the Year: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director, Pat McGinnis and Jane McGinnis

Organization of the Year: Arch Ministries, Inc.
Given in recognition of a member community service organization that has made a significant contribution and whose leadership accentuates the mission of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce.


Organization of the Year: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director and Pat Kolb, Arch Ministries, Inc.

Beautification: Burt Lake Preservation Association & Tuscarora Township for the Green Dock Project
Given in recognition of a chamber business that has made a significant contribution toward the beautification of the Indian River Area.


Beautification: Mike Cherveny, Burt Lake Preservation Association, Rebecca Behm, Executive Director, and Eric Jacobson, Tuscarora Township Supervisor

Lifetime Achievement: Eric Jacobson
Awarded to an individual who through unselfish devotion contributes to the quality of life of the Indian River community.


Lifetime Achievement: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director, Eric Jacobson
 

2008 Regional Calendar of Events

Dates are subject to change, you may wish to call ahead

 July

4          4th of July Celebration – 1pm - St. Ignace - www.stignace.com

4          4th of July Parade – Indian River 11am - www.irchamber.com

4          Independence Day Waterfront Events and Fireworks – Mackinaw City - www.mackinawchamber.com

4          4th of July Parade, Downtown Cheboygan  10am – 231-627-7183

4          Independence Day Fireworks, Cheboygan Co. Fairgrounds – 231-627-7183

4          Independence Day Celebrations, Mackinac Island – 1-800-4-LILACS

4          4th of July Parade – Boyne City www.boynechamber.com

4          Boyne Area Chamber Annual Rubber Duck Race – www.boynechamber.com

4          Independence Day Fireworks – Boyne City www.boynechamber.com

5          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

5          4th of July Fireworks – Indian River - 231-238-0970

6          Bike Ride from Wolverine to Gaylord – 2pm – www.trailscouncil.org

9          Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165

11-12   Jordan Valley Car Show – www.ejchamber.org

11-12   Boyne Thunder – Boyne City   www.boynechamber.com

12        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

12        Burt Lake Preservation Association Annual Meeting – www.blpa.org

12-13   Blissfest – Cross Village – www.blissfest.org 

12-13   Port Huron to Mackinac Island Yacht Race – www.byc.com

14       Tom Woodruff - Illustrator - Teen Program 12:30pm Parent Program 3pm Indian River Library -231-238-8581

15-19   Gaylord Alpenfest – Gaylord www.gaylordchamber.com

16-20   28th Annual Indian River SummerFest – Downtown Indian River - www.irchamber.com

             16       Lobster Bake and Pig Roast – Marina Park 

17-      Family Night Beach Bash 6pm – 9pm DeVoe Public Beach 

                        Teen Dance 9pm – 11pm Marina Park 

             18 -     Budweiser Horses on Display – 2pm – 4pm Indian River Airport 

                        Chili Cook Off – 5pm – 7pm Marina Park 

                        Cruise Night – 6:30pm Citizens National Bank

                        Entertainment Tent – 8pm – 12am Marina Park 

            19 -      Indian River Kiwanis 5k/10k Fun Run - 8am - Tuscarora Township Hall

                        Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament – 9am DeVoe Public Beach 

                        Craft Show – 10am – 4pm Downtown  

                        Classic & Custom Auto Show – 10am – 4pm Downtown 

                        Growers Market – 10am – 4pm Bowen’s Corner 

                        Entertainment Tent – 8pm – 12am Marina Park 

                        Kayak Bike Biathlon – 1pm – pm DeVoe Public Beach 

             20-      Cochran Roberts VFW Post All You Can Eat Breakfast 8am – 12pm VFW Hall 

                        Indian River Aviation Expo – 11am – 3pm  Indian River Airport

 16        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

19-20   Chicago to Mackinac Island Yacht Race – www.chicagoyachtclub.org  

20-26   Venetian Festival – Charlevoix – www.charlevoix.com 

23        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

25-26   Antique Flywheelers Show – Walloon Lake   www.ejchamber.org  

26        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

27        Bike Ride from Wolverine to Cheboygan – 2pm – www.trailscouncil.org  

28        Greg Nelson, Pro Hack Sack Demonstrations - Indian River Library 3pm 231-238-8581

29         African Power Point Presentation - Indian River Library - 7pm  231-238-8581

30        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

August 

1-2       Polish Festival – Boyne Falls www.boynecountry.com 

2          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

2          Historical Village “Summer Celebration” – www.mackinawchamber.com  

2          Ride the Charx – Boyne City   www.lmb.org/nmb 

3-9       Cheboygan County Fair – Cheboygan   www.cheboyganfair.com 

5          Antique Show – www.mackinawchamber.com  

6          Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

8-10     Riverfest – Alanson www.villageofalanson.com 

8-10     Ironworkers Festival – Mackinaw City    www.ironfest.com  

9          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

13        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

16-23   4th Annual Riverfest, Cheboygan – 231-627-7183  

16-24   Emmet County Fair – Petoskey  -231-347-1010 

14        14th Annual Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity Pig Roast & Picnic – Cheboygan - 5pm  231-597-4663

15-17   Petoskey’s Festival on the Bay – 231-347-4150 

16        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

16        Churchill Classic 5k Run – Citizens National Bank – Cheboygan   231-627-7111 

16-17   Top of Michigan Boat Races on the Inland Waterway www.irchamber.com 

17        Topinabee Chicken Barbecue – 12pm – 4pm 231-238-9578 

19-23   Otsego County Fair – Gaylord   www.otsegocountfairgrounds.org  

20        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

22-23   20th Annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show – Mackinaw City   www.mackinawchamber.com  

23        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

23        Old 27 Tour and Local Car Show – Cheboygan  www.cheboygan.com  

23-24   Mackinaw City Fine Arts & Crafts – www.mackinawchamber.com  

27        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

30        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

30-31   Arts and Crafts Dockside – www.stignace.com  

September 

1          51st  Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk – Mackinaw City – www.mackinawbridge.org 

1          State Street Bridge Walk & Community Picnic – Cheboygan 231-627-7183 

3          Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

5-7       Sidewalk Sales – Mackinaw City    www.mackinawchamber.com  

5-6       Hopps of Fun a Festival of Beer and Wine – Mackinaw City  - www.mackinawchamber.com 

6          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

6-7       Royal Craft Show, Charlevoix – 231-237-0884 

10        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165 

12-14   17th Annual on the Waterfront – Car/Toy/Truck Show & Swap Meet – www.nostalgia-prod.com 

13        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

13        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Car Show – Indian River Eagles Club  9:00am – 4:00pm  (231) 238-5165 

13        9th Annual Sturgeon for Tomorrow Banquet – www.sturgeonfortomorrow.org 

12-14   Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show – St. Ignace – www.auto-shows.com  

13-14   Big Mac Shoreline Fall Scenic Bike Tour and Ride Across the Mackinac Bridge –            www.mackinawchamber.com  

20        Burt Lake Marina’s Annual In-Water Boat Show – 10am – 4pm    www.burtlakemarina.com  

20        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

27        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

October 

TBA     Indian River Women’s Club Auction and Dinner – 5:15pm at the Indian River Golf Club  231-238-7201

TBA     Snowmobile Swap Meet – Rental Express 8am – 5pm  231-238-9696 

3-5       Boyne City Harvest and Heritage Festival – Boyne city   www.boynechamber.com  

4          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

4          St. Ignace Bayside Fall Fest & The Great Pumpkin Roll – St. Ignace    www.stignace.com  

10-12   29th Annual Apple Festival – Downtown Charlevoix 10am   www.charlevoix.org 

10-14   The Great Pumpkin Hunt – www.mackinawchamber.com  

11        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

11        27th Annual $15,000 Raffle – Indian River www.irchamber.com 

18        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

18        14th Annual Leaf Peeker Craft Show – 10am – 4pm  East Jordan   www.ejchamber.org 

25        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9am – 1pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

November 

8          Deer Hunters Ball A Benefit for the American Red Cross– 6pm at Nubs Nob   231-348-7666 

15        Northern Michigan’s Largest Buck Pole – Pat & Gary’s Party Store – Indian River 

15        JRAC Holiday Art & Craft Show – East Jordan   10am – 4pm  www.ejchamber.org  

28        28th Annual Indian River Christmas Craft Show – Inland Lakes School www.irchamber.com 

28        An Indian River Christmas – 5pm Downtown Indian River 231-238-7362 

28        Boyne City Open House and Santa Parade – Boyne City www.boynechamber.com  

29        Cheboygan Christmas Craft Show at the K of C Hall in Cheboygan 231-627-5350 

December 

5-7       Christmas in Mackinaw – www.mackinawchamber.com  

6          Parade of Lights – Cheboygan 231-627-7183 

6          Pictures with Santa – Citizens National Bank in Cheboygan 3pm – 5pm   231-627-7111 

6          Parade of Lights – Cheboygan  www.cheboygan.com  

14        Community Christmas Cantata – 2pm – www.mackinawchamber.com  

19        Good Morning Cheboygan – Citizens National Bank in Cheboygan  7:30am – 9:00am    231-627-7111

 

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