Boyne City's 4th of July Festival is ALWAYS held on July 4th, regardless of the day of the week. All events are held at Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Street unless otherwise noted.

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This schedule is tentative, based on the 2012 schedule. Please check back as the 4th of July draws closer

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

1-3 p.m. - All-Class Reunion for Boyne City Schools, Veterans Park.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

9 a.m.- 9 p.m. - "Bouncers and More" Inflatable Alley - For all ages

11 a.m.-6 p.m. - 36th Annual Waterside Arts & Crafts Show - Veterans Park

1 p.m. - Soap Box Derby School - Required of all kids who want to participate in the Soap Box Derby at 2 p.m. Tuesday. This will to ensure that drivers have the proper skills to operate the derby car. On Pine Street between Park & East Streets.

5-6 p.m. - Early registration and packet pick-up for Independence Day Running Race, behind the Chamber of Commerce, 28 S. Lake St. (Check back later for registration forms)

Thursday, July 4th, 2013

All Day - Food, Games and Concession stands of non-profit organizations

6:30-7:15 a.m. - Running Race Registration - behind Chamber building, 28 S. Lake St.

7-10:30 a.m. - Eagles Breakfast at Eagles Hall, 106 River St.

7:30 a.m - 35th annual Independence Day Run - 2-mile and 10k races along the edge of Lake Charlevoix - 2013 registration form

8:30 a.m. Parade registration & lineup at Water Works building on Division Street

9 a.m.-7 p.m. Bouncers & More Inflatable Alley - For all ages and sizes

9-9:15 a.m. Children's Bike & Costume lineup at Early Childhood Development Center playground: judging at 9:30 sharp

9:30 a.m. Pre-parade entertainment and Eta Nu Clowns - Downtown

10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 36th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Show

10 a.m. - GRAND PARADE* on Water Street and Lake Street. Begins at corner of East and Water Streets, proceeds west on Water Street to Lake Street, then north on Lake, ending at Glen's Market | Parade entry form (PDF)

11 a.m. - Boyne Valley Garden Club Pie Sale

11 a.m. - Boyne City Rotary Club Chicken Barbecue

11:30 a.m. Kiwanis/Glen's Market Children's Pie-Eating Contest - Veterans Park

Noon - 2 p.m. Kiwanis Children's Games - Veterans Park

1- 7p.m. Bands in Veterans Park

2 p.m. - Commemorative Raft Race in the Boyne River | Flier

2 p.m. - Soap Box Derby, Park Street at Cedar Street - must pre-register and attend Derby School at 1 p.m. July 3 (see above).

2:30 p.m. - Boyne Chamber's 24th Annual Duck Race in the Boyne River - Chance to win $1,000, $250, $100, and seven $50 prizes. Purchase $10 tickets at Chamber office. Last year's winners below | Video

10:30 p.m. - FIREWORKS over Lake Charlevoix | Adopt Fireworks donation form

Reminder: Dogs are not allowed in city parks during festivals/special events.

* Handicapped parking available during the parade on Park Street between Ace Hardware and Pat O'Brien Real Estate.

Friday, July 5 (Rain date for fireworks)

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Thanks to our 2012 sponsors!

Gold Sponsor of the Grand Parade - Great Lakes Energy

Silver Sponsors - Eta Nu Women's Club
Red Mesa Grill/Cafe Sante
JEGA Catering Inc./Boyne River Inn
Boyne Area Medical Center/Charlevoix Area Hospital

Bronze Sponsors - Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, The Carroll Family, Boyne Falls Polish Festival, Eta Nu Women's Club, The Harborage Condominium Association, Boyne City Rotary Club

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 The Duck Race is conducted in the Boyne River at 2:30 p.m. on July 4th. Tickets are sold for $10 at the Chamber office, 28 S. Lake St. Here are the top 10 finishers from 2012:

Jim Milbrandt of Springfield, Illinois, bought one ticket for the 4th of July Duck Race and his duck (#495) crossed the finish line first. Jim displays his check for $1,000 in front of the Chamber office. Other winners in the Duck Race were, in order: 2nd place, Obie Wicker, #230 $250; 3rd Jessica Skop, #535, $100; 4th Carolyn, #219, $50; 5th Robin Donnay, #298, $50; 6th Sandy Marxer, #680, $50; 7th Barbara Mania, #394, $50; 8th Chloe Chaffee, #685, $50; 9th Roger Nichols, #612, $50; 10th David Mattesa, #334, $50. Winner Jim Milbrandt and his family have been coming to Boyne City for the 4th of July for 27 years in arow. His father, also named Jim, grew up in Boyne City, graduated from Boyne City High School in 1952 and passed away two months ago in Springfield. Twenty family members from three states came to their family get-together here in 2012.