Alanson celebrates the Northern Michigan summer with a weekend full of activities every August. This family fun festival has music, entertainment, a kayak race, food and more.

WEDNESDAY
6-9pm Volunteer only party in the tent

THURSDAY
7-10pm Alanson Riverfest Teen Dance

FRIDAY
12-7pm Arts & Crafts/Antique flea market, streets of Alanson
6pm-12:30am Bands in the Big Tent

Family Events at the Park
3-8pm Bouncers and More
5-8pm Nate the Great, entertainer
5-8pm
SATURDAY
9am Guided Kayak Excursion/Fundraiser
9am 5-K run, teens and adults, register in the park, 8 a.m.
10am 3-on-3 basketball tournament
10am Dodge ball tournament
10am-2pm Alanson Library annual book sale, community center
11am Bouncers and more
11am Frog jumping contest (bring your own frog), Village Park
11:30am Pie eating contest, Village Park
12-2pm Frozen T-shirt contest, at head of River Street
1-6pm Nate the Great, entertainer
2pm Bark in the Park--Best Dressed, Mutt Strut, Best Trick, Look-a-Like
3:30pm Moors and McCumber
6pm-12:30am Bands in the Big Tent

SUNDAY
9:15-10:15am community church service, entertainment tent
11am-4pm Petoskey Steel Drum Band, Village Park
12-5pm Roscoe the Clown
1-4pm Ultimate Variety Party Band

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Summer in Northern Michigan...

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For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in Northern Michigan:

Harbor Springs, Michigan -- Harbor Springs is the place to try new things! Rent a bike or a kayak, go snow tubing, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends.
Petoskey -- There's so much to do in Petoskey from the Bear River Valley Recreation Area, to Petoskey State Park, to biking, golfing, hiking, and more.
Charlevoix, Michigan -- Visiting Charlevoix in Northern Michigan is a fun-filled vacation with great beaches, boating, skiing, fishing and year 'round family fun.
Things to Do in Boyne City, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like Boyne City in Northern Michigan with camping, boating, skiing, year 'round outdoor activities, and of course, the morel mushroom!
Lots of Activities in Mackinaw City, Michigan -- Explore Mackinaw City in Northern Michigan for history, the International Dark Sky Park, and outdoor activities.
Mackinac Island -- Take a step back in time and find lots of things to do when you visit Mackinac Island by horseback or bike--no cars allowed!
Northern Michigan Activities & Things to Do -- Northern Michigan offers many fun things to do for the entire family whatever the season, whatever the reason!

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