CAMARO SUPERFEST
July 5-6, 2008
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The
Annual Show & Shine Street Rod Show, sponsored
by the Ypsilanti Area Street Rods, will
rumble into Riverside Park. Roaring mufflers
and classic tunes will rock Depot Town all
day long. Beautifully restored Street Rods
of Hot Pink, Lime Green and Lipstick Red
will rattle your bones and put a smile on
your face.
If
you've never seen a flame throwing contest,
or a hydraulics exhibition, then pony on
down to Depot Town.
For
more information, call the Ypsilanti Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 734-483-4444
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YPSILANTI PRIDE DAY
May 17, 2008
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Clean up volunteers will meet at 8:45am on Saturday, May 17, at the Ford Lake Park boat launch. Volunteers can work from boats, canoes, or on shore. Clean up activities for the following areas:
- Ford Lake Park and Shoreline
- Island Park and shoreline
- North Bay Park and shoreline
- Ford Heritage Park (possibly)
Click here to read more!
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YPSI POPS
May 24, 2008
Admission FREE
Put on by the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra
2pm in Riverside Park.
www.ypsilantisymphony.org
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MEMORIAL DAY PROCESSIONAL
May 26, 2008
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Memorial Day Processional continues the time-honored tradition of honoring America's Fallen.
Join us as we remember those who gave so much for us and our country. The processional begins at 9am, and is sponsored by the VFW.
Line up for processional is at 8:30 at Ferris & Huron
Processional begins at 9:00 am
Processional route is down Huron to Cross (stop on bridge for wreath ceremony)
Then proceed to River to Highland Cementary.
For additional information, call the Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 734-483-4444.
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SOBERFEST 2008
May 31, 2008
Riverside Park, 12-8pm
Free Admission This is a Free event, with great food, family fun. Live music, and magicians. Bring your own lawn chairs & blankets. Click here to read the pdf brochure |
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THE ORPHAN CAR SHOW
June 1, 2008
9:00am - 3:30pm
www.ypsiautoheritage.org
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Orphan vehicles are makes (not models) of cars,trucks, motorcycles no longer manufactured. A large percentage have been out of business over fifty years.
The show features a "pass-in-review' by make or group, with several automotive historians describing the vehicles as they pass by.
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Ypsilanti CROSSROADS Music Festival
June 6 - September 12
Every Friday starting at 7 p.m.
On the corner of Washington Street and West Michigan Avenue. Artists including George Bedard and the Kingpins, Sway, Lady Sunshine and the X Band, Sean Ike and Jo Serrapere. The DAY group is sponsoring this event. For more information please call 734-485-4120.
www.ypsicrossroads.org
Tuesday Night Motorcycle Mania
June 3 - September 30, 2008
Located Outside Aubree's Saloon on Cross Street
Frog Island Music Series
June 4th - July 9th (Wednesdays at 7:00pm)
FREE - WCC Jazz Band, Ypslanti Community Band & Symphony and more....Different bands will perform every week such as jazz, orchestra, top 40, and smooth jazz ensemble.
Contact Eric Dotzauer CDC Director - 734-604-8569
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DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS
June 5 - September 18th, 2008
(Every Thursday night, barring rain)
www.ypsicars.com
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Every
Thursday from June 5th through September
18th, 2008, visit Historic Depot Town and explore
Ypsilanti's unique collection of classic,
gloriously restored automobiles.
Car enthusiasts from all over Michigan motor
into Ypsilanti for this weekly gathering.
Bring your own classic car, or simply come
to enjoy the show. And make sure to sample
mouthwatering treats from the areas finest
restaurants, and take a peek into the Depot
Town shops.
For additional information, call the Ypsilanti
Automotive Heritage Collection at 734-482-5200.
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THE MICHIGAN VINTAGE VOLKSWAGEN FESTIVAL
June 8, 2008
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While the MVVC has been proud to hold our Vintage Volkswagen Festival at the Volkswagen of America Headquarters, in 2003 we moved our event to a new location. We now hold our car show on a soft bed of grass, under mature shade trees, along a beautiful section of the Huron River--in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. As it is the second oldest city in the state of Michigan, this community is rich in its heritage. Ypsilanti is also a key point on the National Automotive Heritage Trail--so it is rich in automotive history as well!
For more information, call the Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 734-483-4444 www.mvvc.net
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YPSILANTI COMMUNITY RELAY FOR LIFE
June 21-22, 2008
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Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event that raises funds and awareness of cancer research and patient programs. For 24 hours, teams of family, friends and co-workers camp out, each taking turns walking a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times, a reminder that cancer never sleeps.
For more information, call your American Cancer Society at 734.971.4300 www.acsevents.org/relay/mi/ypsilanti
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INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
July 4, 2008
The Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade is one of Michigan¹s oldest and most prestigious celebrations of our nation¹s Independence. This family-friendly event showcases our community, the state of Michigan, and the patriotic pride of America.
The Parade begins at 11:00 a.m., starting at Wallace and going down Cross Street to end in Depot Town at Rice Street.
CAMARO SUPERFEST 2008
July 5-6, 2008
www.camarosuperfest.com
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The theme for 2008 CAMARO SUPERFEST is a tribute to Camaro Race cars! If you have a Camaro racer, bring it to Camaro Superfest, show it off and maybe win an award! We've expanded our regular competition class just for you this year! For further information, call Barry Hensel at 734-397-5182 (5pm-10pm only) or Randy Martin at 734-368-8726 or send email to barry76Lt@wowway.com or bicycledoctor@sbcglobal.net |
THE MICHIGAN ELVISFEST
July 11 & 12, 2008
www.mielvisfest.org
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Who could possibly be a more independent spirit than The King? For two special days, the hip-gyrating young Elvis, the smooth-toned middle years Elvis, and the later Las Vegas Elvis all converge in Ypsilanti¹s Riverside Park to spark images and memories of a bygone time when girls wore poodle skirts and cars were truly a sight to behold. So, put on your blue suede shoes and come on down!
Log on to The Michigan Elvisfest webisite: www.mielvisfest.org |
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STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER
July 15, 2008
Admission FREE
Put on by the Ypsilanti Community Band
Tuesday July 15
7:30pm in Riverside Park
www.ypsicommband.com/about.html
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THE SHADOW ART FAIR
July 19, 2008
Noon to Midnight
at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti
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The Shadow Art Fair is a juried event that allows local artists to exhibit and sell their works within a comfortable, friendly, and supportive setting. This one-day, 12-hour event is held two times a year at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Local music, featured brews, and other special activities add a distinct flavor and sense of community to this creative showcase.
www.shadowartfair.com
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SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL
July 25-26, 2008
Riverside Park
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Each
summer, the Michigan Brewers Guild hosts
a Summer Beer Festival at Riverside Park
in Historic Depot Town, Ypsilanti. 5,000
people converge on the park to sample over
one hundred beers prepared by breweries
throughout the state. Brewery personnel
will be on hand to talk with guests, and
educate connoisseurs about the art of beer
making.
Live
music and delicious food are also available.
For
full details and a schedule of events, call
the Ypsilanti Convention and Visitors Bureau at 734-483-4444, or log onto www.michiganbrewersguild.org. |
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TRIUMPH CLUB MEET
August 4-8, 2008
www.natc2008.com
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Now in it's 30th year, the Vintage Triumph Register National Convention is going back to it's roots in more ways than one. The VTR National Convention started as a Weekend get together between what is now the Illinois Sport Owners Association and the Detroit Triumph Sportcar Club. This get together grew into what was then known as the North American Triumph Challenge. The North American Triumph Challenge now returns to Southeast Michigan after a 24 year hiatus.
2008 highlights include:
The Spinal Tappets
Farewell Tour
48-hour Spitfire Rebuild
The Ultimate Tech Session!
and much, much more.
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UNITED ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS
August 8-15, 2008
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2008 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
Aug 9-10, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow |
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The Yankee Air Museum is proud to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of "Thunder Over Michigan". A decade in the making, the 2008 Edition of Chrylser Jeep Superstores Thunder Over Michigan promises to be the warbird show not to be missed! Featuring a salute to the "rough and tough" P-47 Thunderbolt and special segment dedicated to the beloved WWII Heavy Bombers, a wide variety of vintage & modern military Fighters, Bombers & Transports will help celebrate the event's 10th Anniversary!
Purchase Tickets here: www.starticketsplus.com
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THE YPSILANTI HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual festival
August 15-16-17, 2008
Opening Reception Thursday, August 14, 2008
Details TBA
www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com
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Riverside Park, Depot Town, Frog Island and Downtown Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival draws families from southeastern
Michigan and the greater Detroit Metropolitan area to experience the
fun and excitement of this FREE, family friendly, three day event.
From historic tours and Civil War Encampment, arts and crafts, stage
entertainment, Children’s Village and the always popular Rubber Duck
Race, the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival truly has something for everyone.
Parades, contests and delicious food are just some of the surprises
that await you and your family. There is so much to see and do, you’ll
have to spend a couple of days to do it all!
For further details and a schedule of events, call the Ypsilanti
Convention and Visitors Bureau at (734) 483-4444
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For
full details and a schedule of events, call
the Ypsilanti Convention and Visitors Bureau
at 734-483-4444, or log onto www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com
Ypsilanti
began as Woodruff's Grove in 1823 and was
renamed in 1825 for Demetrius Ypsilanti,
hero of the Greek War for Independence.
Ypsilanti was the second incorporated village
in the State of Michigan, and its historic
district has the distinction of being listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
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ANNUAL FIRE TRUCK MUSTER
August 23, 2008
10 am - 3 pm, Riverside Park
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Dozens of vintage fire trucks are displayed at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park. www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org
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Model T Centennial Regional Tour
September 6-11, 2008
Downtown Ypsilanti and Depot Town
www.tplex.org |
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You are invited to join the Piquette T’s Chapter, MTFCI in celebrating the Centennial of the Model T Ford. Our tour is centered in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Ypsilanti is also the home of a fine Fire Museum, the Miller Hudson Dealership and museum, (the oldest continually operating Hudson dealership in the world!) and the very pleasant and historic shopping district known as Depot Town, all of which are included in our plans!
For more information call: 734-434-6883
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ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW
October 4, 2008
Riverside Park, 10am-3pm
Admission is free
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Trucks of every kind roll into Riverside Park for the annual Antique Truck Show. A great addition to the area's famous car shows. Hosted by the Southeast Michigan Chapter of the Antique Truck Historical Society. You do not need to be a member to display an antique truck, or to attend the event.
For more information call: 734-434-6883
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DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN FALL FESTIVAL
October 24, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
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Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Downtown Ypsilanti to enjoy a night
of spooktacular fun. Area merchants will be passing out candy throughout the
evening, along with contests, hayrides, clowns and much, much more. Last
year, we had over 2000 kids haunting Michigan Ave. This year promises to be
better than ever!
Michigan Ave will be closed from Huron to Hamilton.
For full details and a schedule of events, call the Ypsilanti Convention and Visitors Bureau at 734-483-4444.
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HERITAGE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2008
December 6, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
December 7, Noon - 4 pm
2002 was our first year for the Heritage Holidays. Visitors who braved the
cold were treated to historically narrated “Train” rides provided by the
local American Legion, historic home tours sponsored by Meals on Wheels and
a tree lighting ceremony replete with choirs, brass band and soloists at the
newly renovated Riverside Plaza.
The Annual Historic Home Tour is an event that
showcases many of the architectural treasures
tucked into the neighborhoods of Ypsilanti.
Tour goers will have the unique opportunity
explore turn of the century homes, each
of which has been lovingly restored and
preserved. Come experience the rich historic heritage of
Ypsilanti!
Tickets prices and purchase locations TBA
For full details and a schedule of events, call the Ypsilanti Convention and Visitors Bureau at 734-483-4444.
NEW YEAR JUBILEE
December 31, 2008
www.newyearjubilee.com
Time is 7pm-1am
Several historic buildings, churches and museums host entertainment in and around Depot Town and Downtown Ypsilanti.
One price admits visitors to all events throughout the evening
Adults $20
Children 5 and under Free
Children 6-16 / $5.00
The annual New Year Jubilee of Southeast Michigan will ring in the new year in Ypsilanti on December 31. This family-friendly celebration includes music, comedy, storytelling, karaoke and more.
Looking for an affordable family outing for New Year's? This is it! For a complete list of Jubilee performances, call the Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 734-483-4444.
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