Boyne City 4th of July Festival

Boyne City's 4th of July Festival is ALWAYS held on the 4th of July, no matter what day of the week July 4th falls. The schedule below is tentative, based on last year's events. Please check back for more details and updates.

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All events are held at Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Street unless otherwise noted

Monday, July 2, 2012

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

2- 4 p.m. - Art-full Magic: a Children's Show - free at Boyne Arts Collective, 210 S. Lake St.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

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

11a.m.-6 p.m. - 34th Annual Waterside Arts & Crafts Show - Veterans Park

6-7p.m. - Early registration and packet pick-up for Independence Day Running Race, behind the Chamber of Commerce, 28 S. Lake St. Last year's registration form

 Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

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 - 32nd annual Independence Day Run - 2-mile and 10k running races along the edge of Lake Charlevoix - Last year's registration form

8:30 a.m. Parade registration & lineup at Water Works Dept. on Division St.

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 Child. Devel. Center playground: judging at 9:30 sharp

9:30 a.m. Pre-parade show:  Boyne City Gymnastics & more. Eta Nu Clowns - Downtown

10 a.m.- 6 p.m. 33rd Annual Waterside Art & Craft Show  -Veterans Park

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 Children's Pie-Eating Contest - Veterans Park

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

1- 7p.m. Bands in Veterans Park:

    1 p.m. TNT  |  3 p.m. Sundogs  |   5 p.m. Northern Nites

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

2:30 p.m. - Boyne Chamber's 23rd 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

4 p.m. - Soap Box Derby, Park Street at Cedar Street

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

Rain date for Fireworks - Tuesday, July 5th

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

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

Thanks to our 2011 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

Bronze Sponsors - Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, The Carroll Family, Boyne Falls Polish Festival, Parkview Apartments, Eta Nu Women's Club, The Harborage Condominium Association, Boyne City Rotary Club, Boyne City Ace Hardware, Boyne Area Medical Center/CharlevoixArea Hospital

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 2011:

1. Carol Rowe of Wilton CT, $1,000
2. Sue Gonzalez, $250
3. Stefanie Jordan, $100
4. Scott Knight, $50
5. Rachel Denneau, $50
6. Sandy Williams, $50
7. Nancy Quigley, $50
   
8. Wyatt Barter, $50
9. Julie Love, $50
10. Keely Frye, $50