Jackson County Rose Festival

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Party in the Park

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When:
June 5 & 6, 2010
Two days of activites!


Where:
Various locations in Jackson
depending on the event



The Jackson County Rose Festival started in 1958. The Rose Parade has become a Jackson tradition and with the addition of Party in the Park weekend activities in 2008, it's a family-fun weekend for the community!

Party in the Park Weekend Activities

Saturday's events are held in various locations in Jackson. All of Sunday's events are held at Ella Sharp Park immediately following the Rose Parade.
SATURDAY, JUNE 5

Rose Festival Strongman Showdown

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in conjuction with


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for entry form and details for event.


Sponsored by PowerHouse 24
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
At Ella Sharp Park
Pool/Mini Golf Course Parking Lot


In 2008, the Rose Festival was pleased to bring on board the North American Strongman. This is an event open for the community to not only participate in, but come to watch. It's a competition of strength and endurance you won't want to miss!

The North American Strongman competition offers not only avid competitors from outside the area a chance to visit Jackson and compete, but local amateurs as well.

Join the event as a competitor!
Click on the MI Strongman 2010 logo above for details.
For more information on either the Michigan Strongman or the North American Strongman organizations, click on their individual logos above.

For questions, contact Aaron West.
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Tournament of Roses Golf Outing
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
At Sharp Park Golf Course

Chairperson, Eric Terrian

This golf tournament is a 2 person scramble. It's open to men's and women's teams for just $85 per team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each division.

Contact Eric Terrian at Sharp Park Golf Course to sign up.
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Softball Tournament of Roses
Presented by Cooperstown Softball Complex
Chairperson, Mark Raczkowski

Email Mark Raczkowski for details on what's taking place.
SUNDAY - JUNE 6

NEW - All American Lumberjack Show!







Other Show Sponsors:


Approximate Show Schedule:
2:45-3:15pm - Chain Saw Carving demonstration
sponsored by The Home Depot
3:15-4:15pm - All American Lumberjack Show
4:15-5:15pm - Lumberjack Sport Camp with events of log rolling & x-cut sawing for the kids and match split and axe throwing for the adults.
Yes - audience participation!


This event is open for the public to attend free of charge and it's a great family show!

The Rose Festival is looking for sponsors to help cover expenses.
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Chicken BBQ
Chairperson, Brant Russell, JPS Food Service Director
The Chicken BBQ will be ready at 2:30 p.m. in the field by Carter's Corner with seating at the pavilion. Dinners will cost $6.50 each and will include a chicken half, cole slaw, corn on the cob, a dinner roll and a bottle of water. Businesses can purchase tickets in advance.
Dinners available through 6:00 p.m. or until sold out.
$1.50 from every dinner will benefit the Jackson County Rose Festival. Please email Liz Niles to pre-order Chicken BBQ tickets.
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Ella Sharp Museum Activities
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Gallery open ~ $5 per person
1st Floor Home Tours - $1 per person
Tour the Hillside Farmlane buildings and make a Rose Craft free!
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Kids Activities

American 1 Federal Credit Union's kids area will offer free popcorn and cotton candy and their Eagle Moonwalk. Taking place from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Child Evangelism Fellowship is adding to the day with Free Face Painting. Taking place from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. and depending on attendance, may extend time.

Jackson Masonic Lodge #17 will have a Coloring Tent where each child who colors our special Rose Festival picture will walk away with a small gift. Taking place from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

If you would like to support this area of the festival, contact Marla Sanford.
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Peter F. Hurst Planetarium
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Annual Bernie Hadwin Star Talk Program
Programs every 1/2 hour
Donations accepted
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Sharp Park Mini Golf Course
The mini golf course will be open and instead of paying to play, participants are asked to make a donation.
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For general information about the Rose Parade or Party in the Park, contact Liz Niles, Parade/Party in the Park Director.
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