Are you ready for this weekend's Yankee Doodle Days?

34th Annual Yankee Doodle Days Starts on Thursday

The Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 34th Annual Yankee Doodle Days on Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18.  This family-friendly community event will take place at its new location at Jaycee Park, 525 E. River Street.  All of the proceeds from this event and all Chamber events are allocated to promoting the Grand Ledge community and its members. 
 
THURSDAY, JUNE 15

The event kicks off with the Grand Ledge Masons serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and pop from 5:00 PM until close.  The Storytellers take the stage at 6:30 PM. This family-friendly event is sponsored by the Grand Ledge District Library.  Next, the free Music in the Park concert series features musician Abbey Hoffman performing at 7:00 PM, followed by The Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

The Grand Ledge Masons are back at 5:00 PM serving more food.  The Grand Ledge Area Retailers will be hosting its Nite Owl Shopping event from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.  

There is a $5 admittance fee after 7:00 PM for the entertainment tent, and you must be 21 years old with a valid ID to enter.  Global Village will perform at 8:00 PM. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

The Grand Ledge Farmers' Market will be open from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Jaycee Park with some vendors staying later.  Breakfast will be served beginning at 10:00 AM at Beagle's Cafe' and Bakery.  Starting at 10:00 AM the Grand Ledge Masons will also add pulled pork sandwiches to their menu and continue serving food until close.  

There will be a Craft Show with more than 70 vendors displaying a variety of items at Jaycee Park from 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Yankee Doodle Day parade kicks off at 11:00 AM and heads down Bridge Street towards the fire barn.  When the parade ends, families should stop by Jaycee Park and W. River Street for our Kid’s Day festivities.  There will be plenty of fun and exciting activities this year, including pony rides, scavenger hunt, Potter Park Zoo animals, K-9 dogs, obstacle course, dual slides, bounce house, magicians, clowns, fun time photos, flying drones and small planes, police sticker badges and kid’s ID kits, and much more.  The kids can also Touch-A-Truck on W. River Street and in the island parking lot.

The Grand Princess Riverboat will offer rides throughout the day on the Grand River every hour beginning at 12:00 PM from the dock on the Island.

Trinity Episcopal Church will be hosting a Red, White, and *Blue*-tiful: Music event at 1:00 PM.
 
There is a $5 admittance fee after 7:00 PM for the entertainment tent, and you must be 21 years old with a valid ID to enter.  Brian Lorente and Usual Suspects will perform at 8:00 PM. 

There is also a Riverboat Fireworks Cruise leaving the island dock at 8:00 PM for those wanting to watch the fireworks from the river while enjoying appetizers.  The Fireworks Extravaganza will begin around 10:00 PM after dusk and will be launched from the Island Park along the river.  The bridge on Bridge Street between River and Front Streets will be closed during the fireworks, so the crowd can enjoy the display up close. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

The festivities will conclude with music from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. 

The rest of June continues with some great events

June 14 -  Hungry Howie's Fundraiser for GL Elite Cheer
June 15-18 -  Yankee Doodle Days at Jaycee Park (Chamber Event)
June 15 -  Crafting for a Cause at GL Library
June 15 -  A Celebration of Transformation at Farm Bureau
June 15 -  The Storytellers at Jaycee Park
June 15 -  Music in the Park at Jaycee Park (Chamber Event)
June 16 -  Night Owl Shopping by Grand Ledge Area Retailers
June 16 -  Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog at Over the Ledge Theatre Co.
June 17 -  Josh Spalsbury Memorial 5K Comet Chase/Kids Run
June 17 -  Grand Ledge Farmers' Market at Jaycee Park
June 17 -  Kids Yankee Doodle Days Activities at Ledge Craft Lane
June 17 -  Build It/Grow It at Jaycee Park During Yankee Doodle Days
June 17 -  Red, White, and *Blue*-tiful: Music
June 17 -  Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog at Over the Ledge Theatre Co.
June 19 -  Toddler Time in the Park at Delta Mills Park
June 20 -  Paws for Reading at GL Library
June 20 -  Summer Concert Spectacular at Independence Village
June 21 -  Toddler Time in the Park at Fitzgerald Park
June 21 -  Picnic Storytime at GL Library
June 22 -  37th Annual Mudge's Follies Musical Variety Show
June 22 -  A Celebration of Transformation at Farm Bureau
June 22 -  Music in the Park at Jaycee Park (Chamber Event)
June 23 -  37th Annual Mudge's Follies Musical Variety Show
June 24 -  Grand Ledge Farmers' Market at Jaycee Park
June 24 -  Paws for Reading at GL Library
June 24 -  Delta Rocks! Family Festival at Sharp Park
June 27 -  Babysitting Workshop at GL Library
June 28 -  Picnic Storytime at GL Library
June 29 -  A Celebration of Transformation at Farm Bureau
June 29 -  Music in the Park at Jaycee Park (Chamber Event)
  
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Music in the Park Continues at Jaycee Park

New Location:  Jaycee Park, 525 E. River Street
Thursday Nights through August 31 | 7:00 PM

Join us during Yankee Doodle Days for The StoryTellers, Abbey Hoffman, and The Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle under the entertainment tent on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 PM. Bring your friends!  The Grand Ledge Masons will be providing food concessions. 

There are several parking spots along River Street as well as city parking lots located downtown. Handicap parking will be available at Jaycee Park.

Visit our Music in the Park webpage to see who is up next.

Grand Ledge Farmers' Market Continues on Saturdays

New Location:  Jaycee Park, 525 E. River Street 
Saturdays through October 28 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Visit our New Website - GrandLedgeFarmersMarket.com
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Join us before and after the parade!  Some vendors will be staying late too.

More vendors have registering every week to participate in our market - Meet the Vendors. Come get some strawberries, asparagus, eggs, radishes, salad mix, baked goods, starter plants, flower trays, hanging baskets, organic hand lotions and soap, spices, crafts, natural pet products, jewelry, wreaths, fleece accessories, LuLaRoe, wooden spoons, Tupperware, etc.

If you have questions or want to be a vendor, please visit GrandLedgeFarmersMarket.com or contact Keith Mulder at 517-242-2756 or farmersmarket@grandledgechamber.com.

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2017 Chamber Events

Saturdays through October 28: Farmers' Market
Thursdays in June, July, and August: Music in the Park
June 15 - 18: Yankee Doodle Days
Fridays in August: Movies in the Park
August 11: $1,000 Golf Scramble
October 13 - 15: Color Cruise & Island Festival
November 25: Small Business Saturday. Shop Local. Shop GL!
December 1: Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities

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