Downtown Cheboygan
2009 Events & Happenings
June
FREE Summer Concert Series: Billy Jewell
June 25 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to the free summer concert in the park. Billy Jewell is a country music performer.
Farmer's Market
June 27 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Barbershoppers
June 27 - 7:30 pm
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
The Cheboygan Area Arts Council welcomes the Harmonie Miesters, the Huron Shores Chorus and "Resisting Arrest" quartet to the Opera House.
Admission: Adults $12, Student through 12th grade $8
Call the Cheboygan Opera House for more information - 627-5432
Free Community Concert
June 28 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Sponsored by the Covenant Church.
July
FREE Summer Concert Series: Jerry Sprague
July 2 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park. Jerry Sprague is a classic rock musician.
Farmer's Market
July 4 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Ladies Night at Top of the Greeks
July 7
Top of the Greeks: 423 North Main Street
Enjoy 50/50 drawings, door prizes & drink specials.
FREE Summer Concert Series: Tiger Bear John
July 9 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park.
Farmer's Market
July 11 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
FREE Summer Concert Series: Charlie Reager
July 16 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park. Charlie Reager performs a variety of musical collections.
Steel Drum Band Concert
July 16 - 7:30 pm
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
The St. Ignace Steel Drum Band will perform. Call the Opera House (231) 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org for more info.
Non-reserved seating. Admission: $8
Farmer's Market
July 18 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
FREE Summer Concert Series: The Dinosaurs
July 23 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head downtown to this free summer concert in the park. The Dinosaurs are classic rock performers.
Farmer's Market
July 25 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Yip's Children's Choir and Dancers (Hong Kong)
July 27 - 7:30 pm
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
The Yip's Children's Choir and Dancers are an internationally known group from Hong Kong. This year they are a part of the Little Traverse Bay International Youth Choir and Dance Festival: Cheildren of the World in Harmony. Since 1984, the Choir has toured over 35 countries in six continents, including Europe. For more information, please call the Opera House (231) 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.
Admission: $15 reserved seating
FREE Summer Concert Series: The Blitz
July 30 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park.
August
Farmer's Market
August 1 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Garrison Keillor Live in Concert
August 1 - 2:00 pm Matinee
August 1 - 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT)
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
Garrison Keillor, creator of A Prarie Home Companion, will present a benefit concert for the Cheboygan Opera House. Garrison will perform his material with a piano accompaniment. To purchase tickets to the show or to the "Afterglow," please call the Opera House (231) 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.
Ladies Night at Top of the Greeks
August 4
Top of the Greeks: 423 North Main Street
Enjoy 50/50 drawings, door prizes & drink specials.
FREE Summer Concert Series: The Reager Brothers
August 6 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park. The Reager Brothers perform a mix a classic and rock songs.
Downtown Sidewalk Sales
August 6, 7, & 8 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Don’t miss the deals your local retailers offer during this special 3 day event. Enjoy the shopping convenience of your Downtown Cheboygan merchants this summer. For more information, please contact Kirsten Guenther, Downtown Enhancement Administrator, 627-9931.
Farmer's Market
August 8 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
FREE Summer Concert Series: Blue Heron
August 13 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park -124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park. Blue Heron performs a variety of music collections.
"Who Could Ask for Anything More?" - An All-Gershwin Review
August 14 - 7:30 pm
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
This All-Gershwin Review features the Spectrum Brass Quintet and Elizabeth Stoner. Admission: Adults - $15, Students - $8
To purchase tickets, please contact the Opera House (231) 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.
Churchill Classic Race
August 15 - 8:00 am
Water Street Parking Lot
This Citizens Nation Bank annual race starts and finishes at the Water Street Parking lot. An awards ceremony follows completion of the race. For more information or to register for the race, please contact Nancy Lindsay, (231) 627-7111 or visit cnbismybank.com.
Farmer's Market
August 15 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
FREE Summer Concert Series: The Eddy King Band
August 20 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park.
Farmer's Market
August 22 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Riverfest Arts & Craft Show
August 22 - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Call the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce, 231-627-7183, for more information.
Griesinger Singers from Bavaria
August 26 - 7:30 pm
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
Featuring 30 musicians from Bavaria, Germany performing traditional German music. Performances include: Male choir, family brass groub and chamber orchestra of dulcimer, zither, accordian and string bass. For more information, please call the Opera House (231) 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.
Reserved Seating: Adults - $10, Students - $5
FREE Summer Concert Series: Billy Jewell & Charlie Reager
August 27 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park - 124 North Main
Grab a blanket or a chair and head Downtown to this free summer concert in the park. Billy and Charlie perform a mixture of musical genres.
Farmer's Market
August 29 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
September
Farmer's Market
September 5 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
September 12 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
September 19 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
September 26 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Hot Club of Cowtown
September 26 - 8:00 pm
Cheboygan Opera House - 403 North Huron
The Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to be the most globe-trotting, hard-swinging Western Swing trio on the planet. Ticket prices to be announced. For more information, please call the Opera House (231) 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.
October
Farmer's Market
October 3 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
October 10 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
October 17 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
October 24 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
Farmer's Market
October 31 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opera House Parking Lot - 403 North Huron
Local farmers provide seasonal goods for sale at this weekly market.
