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Antiques & Collectibles Outdoor Market May 22, 2010 9 am - 4 pm Plenty of parking in nearby city parking lots Free Admission 20 dealers of quality antiques & collectibles Furniture, primitives, textiles and vintage fabrics, glass, pottery, post cards, toys and much much more for sale. "RAIN OR SHINE"

46th Annual Alpenfest - Tuesday July 13, 2010 12 Noon - Honors - Luncheon at the Otsego Club Resort 6:05 PM - Official Opening of Alpenfest with the ringing of the bells 7 PM - Wurst Wagon- Sponsored by Michigan State Police 7 PM - Queen Pageant live on the Alpenfest Stage 7:30 PM - Lampion Making Contest 9:30 PM - Burning of the "BOOGG" 10 PM - Teen Dance Under The Pavilion "FREE" Sponsored by " Larry Reichert Entertainment" and the Alpenfest Board of Directors Alpenfest - July 13 -17, 2010 Click to visit Alpenfest Website!

46th Annual Alpenfest - Wednesday July 14, 2010 9 AM - Alpenfest Walking Parade 9:30 AM - The World's Largest Coffee Break Sponsored by " Gaylord DDA" 12 Noon - Pontresina Soup is sponsored by "Atkinson,Petruska, Kozma & Hart" 12 Noon - The Young Americans on the Alpenfest Stage is sponsored by "Dr & Mrs Mark V Nearing" 5 PM - Chicken BBQ $ 3 with Alpenfest Pin or $ 8 without the Alpefenest Pin Chicken donated by "Dowker's Meat Market & cooked by "MM Meat Processing" 8 PM - Concert " Black Hawk" live from Nashville 10 AM - 9 PM Crafters on Main Street will be open Carnival rides will be open 11 AM - 11 PM with specials 5 PM - 10 PM for $ 15.00 Alpenfets July 13-17, 2010 Click to visit Alpenfest Website!

Alpenfest Farmers Market City Hall Parking Lot July 14, 2010 12 Noon - 6 PM The Gaylord Downtown Farmer's Market is considered one of the finiest markets in Northern Michigan! Michigan farm producers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs and much more! In the warmer months you will find outdoor plants and flowers. Ample parking is available. 989-732-4060

46th Annual Alpenfest - Thursday July 15, 2010 8 AM - Alpine Country Breakfast "FREE with Alpenfest Pin or $ 5.00 without Pin Sponsored by "Big Boy Restaurant 12 Noon - Festival Music-Michigan Northern Lights under the Pavilion 1:30 PM - Square Dancing Demonstration under the Pavilion 3 PM - La Promenade Des Biscuits Gaylord's version of a cake walk, hosted by Michgian Northern Lights Sweet Adelines International 3 PM - Alpine Bingo under the Pavilion 5:30 PM - Ice Cream Social under the Pavilion "Free" with Alpenfest Pin $ 5.00 without Alpenfest Pin sponsored by the Alpine Chocolat Haus & Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream" 8 PM - Concert "Lights", a tribute to Journey Crafters Open 12 Noon - 9 PM Carnival Rides open 11 Am - 11 PM with specials 5 PM - 10 PM for $ 15.00 Alpenfest July 13-17, 2010 Click to visit Alpenfest Website!

46th Annual Alpenfest - Friday July 16, 2010 8 AM - Pfannekuchen Und Werstchen under the Pavilion A Pancake & Sausage Breakfast "FREE with Alpenfest Pin while supplies last or $ 5.00 without a Alpenfest Pin, sponsored and served up by Gaylord Community Schools & Sausage donated by Bob Evans 9:30 AM - Ugly Dog Contest "DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH!" 11 AM - Pet Parade under the Pavilion "DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH!" 12 Noon - Concert Alpine Kitchen Band under the Pavilion 'FREE" 4 PM - Yodeling Contest under the Pavilion 5 PM - Concert Two East Fulton under the Pavilion "FREE" sponsored by Arlene's Diner" 5:30 PM - Sauerkraut & Sausage Supper "FREE" while supplies last or $ 5.00 without Alpenfest Pin Sponsored by "Independent Bank" 8 PM Concert "Annabelle Road", a young group with music from Journey to Johnny Cash 12 Noon - 9 PM Crafters are open Carnival rides open 11 AM - 11 PM with specials 11 Am - 4 PM for $ 15.00 Alpenfest 13-17, 2010 Click to visit Alpenfest Website!

46th Annual Alpenfest - Saturday July 17, 2010 8 AM - Alpfenfest Walk race starts on Main Street and finishes on South Court Street sponsored by Johnson's Propane 8:30 AM - 31st Annual Alpenfest Run starts and ends under the Pavilion sponsored by Johnson's Propane 11 AM - Alpenfest Fun Run run the parade route sponsored by Johnson's Propane 12 Noon - Alpenfest Grand Parade 2 PM - Music on the Lawn immediately following the Grand Parade 3 PM - Polka Music by the Oktoben German Band under the Pavilion "FREE" 3 PM - Strudel on the Strasse under the Pavilion sponsored by the "Gaylord Education Association" 3 PM - Spam Carving under the Pavilion "FREE" 4 PM - Concert Gaylord Chamber Youth Orchestra under the Pavilion "FREE" 7 PM - Concert "The System", (a tribute to the lengendary Bob Seger) Crafters open 10 AM - 9 PM Carnival rides open 11 AM - 9 PM with specials of $ 18.00 from 11 AM - 9 PM Alpenfest July 13 - 17, 2010 Click to visit the Alpenfest Website!

Alpenfest Farmers Market City Hall Parking Lot July 17, 2010 8 AM - 2 PM The Gaylord Downtown Farmer's Market is considered one of the finiest markets in Northern Michigan! Michigan farm producers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs and much more! In the warmer months you will find outdoor plants and flowers. Ample parking is available. 989-732-4060

Antiques & Collectibles Outdoor Market September 11, 2010 9 AM - 4 PM Plenty of parking in nearby city parking lots Twenty dealers of quality antiques and collectibles Furniture, primitives, textiles, and vintage fabrics, glass, pottery, post cards, toys and much much more Rain or Shine the show goes on "FREE" admission 989-732-4060

Oktoberfest! - Downtown Gaylord October 01, 2010 Join the Celebration at Gaylord's First Annual Oktoberfest! (Oct. 1st - Oct 2nd) Oktoberfest! - (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM) Gaylord Oktoberfest 2009 will be held under the Pavilion On Court in beautiful downtown Gaylord! Beer, bands, great German food, and Liederhosen - the Gaylord Oktoberfest will have them all. German-style bands will play on the stage for your listening and viewing pleasure. Grab your partner and take a spin on the dance floor to the timeless tunes of the Polka. Celebrate the season in the Alpine Village! The Gaylord Oktoberfest will be OOMPAH FUN! Call Gaylord Downtown Development Authority at 989-732-4060 for more information.

Oktoberfest! Downton Gaylord October 02, 2010 Join the Celebration at Gaylord's First Annual Oktoberfest! Oktoberfest! - (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM) Gaylord Oktoberfest 2009 will be held under the Pavilion On Court in beautiful downtown Gaylord! Beer, bands, great German food, and Liederhosen - the Gaylord Oktoberfest will have them all. German style bands will play on the stage for your listening and viewing pleasure. Grab your partner and take a spin on the dance floor to the timeless tunes of the Polka. Celebrate the season in the Alpine Village! The Gaylord Oktoberfest will be OOMPAH FUN! Call Gaylord Downtown Development Authority at 989-732-4060 for more information.

Moon Light Madness! October 20, 2010 Downtown Gaylord's annual Moonlight Madness starts at 6pm. There is free food on the courthouse lawn and our annual drawing for fabulous prizes - get your free ticket at any participating merchant and another ticket for every $10 spent. The more you shop downtown, the better your chances! Drawing to be held under the Pavilion at 9pm - must be present to win. 6 PM - 9 PM

Trick or Treat Downtown Gaylord October 31, 2010 Downtown merchants will be open to hand out Halloween candy to the trick or treaters. Hours: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Holiday Farmer's Market Under The Pavilion November 24, 2010 10 AM - 2 PM Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market presents a HOLIDAY Farmers Market Under the Pavilion in Downtown Gaylord! Our vendors are presenting their best fall produce and foods! Treat your Thanksgiving guests to: FRESH Thanksgiving turkeys Delicious homemade pumpkin and apple pies Fresh breads, cinnamon rolls, and cookies Prepare your meal with just harvested potatoes, squash and carrots!

Santa Parade Downtown Gaylord December 04, 2010 1:30 PM The Santa Parade will begin at 1:30 pm and the festive procession begins at South Indiana Street and proceeds through our beautiful downtown area stopping at the Pavilion on Court Street. After the parade the children can meet with Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf under the Pavilion where Mayor Gladys Solokis, members of the Alpenfest and Otsego County Fair Queens' courts, Scooby Doo and Gaylord's own Schneemeister will also be there. The community Christmas tree will be lit at dusk.