Lots to see and do in the Nautical City
The 40th Annual Nautical City Festival continues through Sunday in Rogers City. Here are some highlights from the schedule of events:
TUESDAY, August 2
6 p.m.
Sailors’ Memorial: At Lakeside Park band shell.
Band Concert: Lakeside Park band shell following the Sailors’ Memorial. RC City Band.
Texas Hold’em Tournament: Registration 6-7 p.m. at Lakeside Park Big Tent, .
BUNCO registration 6-7 p.m. at the Big Tent. Starts at 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Free Throw Contest: At the big tent, all ages welcome.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
10 a.m. – noon
Sidewalk Art: Conducted by the queen and her court in the courthouse square. Kids needed, colored chalk provided, let the artists begin.
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Native Americans in Presque Isle County, 10,000 years of prehistory: Presque Isle County (PIC) Historical Museum, 176 W. Michigan Ave., free admission.
6 – 10 p.m.
Schmidt Amusements: All Rides Open .
6 p.m.
Kiddie Parade: Lineup at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Route: Third Street to Lakeside Park band shell.
6:30 p.m.
Kiddie Picnic At The Park: Awards and refreshments for parade participants at Lakeside Park band shell following the Kiddie Parade.
8:30 p.m. – Midnight
Big Tent Teen Dance: D.J.: Darrel Kelly with 107.7 The Bay.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
10:30 am – Noon—Donna Klein “Kidz Bop” conducted by the queen and her court at the Big Tent.
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.—Native Americans in Presque Isle County, 10,000 years of prehistory: PIC Historical Museum, 176 W. Michigan Ave., free admission.
1 – 4 p.m.—Walk-In Bingo At Lakeside Tent: Tent opens at noon.
3-4 p.m.—Forgotten Eagles of Michigan Tribute – Courthouse Square, Veterans Memorial.
4 – 7 p.m.—Spaghetti Dinner at RC Area Senior & Community Center, 131 East Superior St.
6 p.m.—Outdoor Yoga Class at Trout River park, on Forrest St. by the bike trail.
7 p.m.—Big Tent Polka Dance: featuring “Kielbasa Kings Polka Band.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
10 a.m.—Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament: Location: Marina Parking Lot.
10:30 am – Noon—Donna Klein “Kidz Bop” conducted by the queen and her court at the Big Tent.
10 a.m & 1 p.m.—Tour Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Calcite Plant; Narrated bus tour, Children $5; Adults $10. Tickets at the PIC Historical Museum Gift Shop or call 734-4121. Tours leave from PICH Museum Annex, 175-185 W. Michigan Ave.
10 am – 3 p.m.—Rosco the Clown at the Craft Show.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. —40-Mile Point Lighthouse – Open to public.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.—Print Your Own T-Shirt: Children can make their own T-shirt until 5 p.m. at RC Screen Arts for a nominal fee. Ages 4 and up. Location: 333 N. Third St.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.—Juried Arts & Crafts Show: Courthouse Square.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.—Presque Isle Pieceable Lighthouse Quilters: Free admission at RC Elementary School gym – 100s of quilts, wall-hangings and quilted apparel on display.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.—Food Court at Courthouse Square
TAKE A CRUISE–Cruise on the Appledore V for approx. 2 hours off the shores of Presque Isle County–10:30 a.m.,1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. and a FIREWORKS CRUISE at 9 p.m. Sunday night. Adults $35, children under 18 $25. Tickets on sale at the PIC Historical Museum, 734-4121. Depart from the RC marina. Unsold tickets available at the dock 1/2 hour prior to departure time.
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.—Native Americans in Presque Isle County, 10,000 years of prehistory: PIC Historical Museum, 176 W. Michigan Ave., free admission.
1 – 4 p.m. –Walk-in Bingo at Lakeside Tent, opens at noon.
1 p.m.—Fossil Dig: A “Fossil Dig” will be located behind Little League field. Dig and find your own fossils.
4:30 p.m.—Pet Show: Location; Lakeside Park tent.
Book signing 5 – 10 p.m. –“Rogers City – A History of the Nautical City Vol. 2,” by Charlie J. Bunton at the Domaci Gallery. Drinks and appetizers available.
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.—Friday Night Dance, featuring: Stolen Horses, country music, with D.J. Shimcutter.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
7 a.m.—Nautical City Run For Health, Registration Friday 6-8 p.m. at 206 N. 1st St. or 7 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Lakeside Park pavilion. Late registration fee $20. Start times: 1-Mile Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. 6K Run/Walk 9 a.m. Start/Finish North First Street. 734-4691.
8 a.m.—Nautical City Festival Men’s & Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament
At various fields.
8 – 11 a.m.—Knights of Columbus Scholarship Breakfast: Featuring; Potato Pancakes and all the fixings, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., at St. Ignatius Catholic School Gym.
9 a.m.–Spitzer Tournament: RC Servicemen’s Club.
9 a.m.–Beach volleyball tournament: Lakeside beach. 4 on 4.
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.—Nautical City Festival Antique and Classic Car Show: Westminster Park.
9:30 a.m.—Zonta Club Kiddie Games: At the Lakeside Park band shell area, ages 3-10.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.—Rosco the Clown walking around balloon tying, Courthouse Square.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. –Rogers City Fire Department Open House.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. —Giant Equipment Display at main gate of Calcite. Climb on board, sit in the driver’s seat.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.–40-Mile Point Lighthouse, open to public.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.–Presque Isle Pieceable Lighthouse Quilters: Free admission at Rogers City Elementary School gym.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.—Print Your Own T-Shirt: Children can make their own T-shirt until 5 p.m. at RC Screen Art, 333 N. Third St., for a nominal fee. Ages 4 and up.
10 a.m. & 1 p.m. —Tour Carmeuse Lime & Stone – Calcite Plant. Narrated Bus Tour, children $5; adults $10. Purchase tickets at the PIC Historical Museum Gift Shop, 734-4121. Bus tours leave from PIC Historical Museum Annex, 175-185 W. Michigan Ave.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.—Juried Arts & Crafts Show: Courthouse Square.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.—Strawberry Shortcake & Ice Cream Social: Westminster Presbyterian Church grounds.
Noon—Horseshoe Tourney: Along side Lakeside Park tent. Register at time of event.
Noon – 3 p.m.—Book Signing: “Rogers City – A History of the Nautical City Vol. 2,” by Charlie Bunton at the Domaci Gallery.
Noon – 4 p.m.—Archery & Shotgun & .22 Rifle Shooting: at PIC Sportsmen’s Club, 1.5 miles west of Adrian’s Sport Shop. Ages 7- 13. Instructed & supervised by certified officers. Equipment provided, including ear protection. Must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.—Native Americans in Presque Isle County, 10,000 years of prehistory: PIC Historical Museum, 176 W. Michigan Ave., free admission.
1 – 6 p.m.—Monster Truck Rides, Gilpin Field.
1 – 3:30 p.m.—Native American Pow Wow and Reunion: A free family-friendly event on the lawn of the PIC Historical Museum’s Bradley House, 176 W. Michigan Ave. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy Native American Storytellers, shaman, drummers, singers, dancers and flute player.
1 p.m —A Taste of Michigan Wines. In the big tent to share a variety of Michigan wines
1 – 4 p.m.—Music In the Big Tent, D. J. Shimcutter.
2 p.m.—Nowicki’s Brat eating contest in the Big Tent
3 p.m.—Rosco The Clown and Tommy Tropic: At Courthouse Square
3:30 pm—Antique and Classic Car Show Cruise: Route: Second St. to Orchard St. to Third St. to Depot St.
9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.–Dance in the Tent: Karin Elizabeth and The Remedy Band, rock and roll.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
8 – 11:30 a.m.—Breakfast: St. Ignatius Catholic School gym.
8 a.m.—Men’s & Women’s Softball Finals: Finals at Sports Park (The Hole).
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. —40-Mile Point Lighthouse, open to the public.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.—Juried Arts & Crafts Show: Courthouse Square.
11:30 a.m. until sold out—Chicken Barbecue: Lakeside Park and Sports Park (The Hole).
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.—Strawberry Shortcake & Ice Cream Social: Westminster Presbyterian Church grounds.
12:30 p.m.—Grand Parade: Grand Marshal Mike Darga.
2 p.m. After the Parade—Big Tent Entertainment: FREE ADMISSION. Rosco the Clown, along with Tommy Tropic and Traverse City Pipe Band.
Monster Truck Rides at Gilpin Field.
4 p.m.—Corn Hole Tourney at the Big Tent.
4 – 9 p.m.—Sunday Evening Polka Dance: The Swift Brothers.
10 p.m.—Fireworks Display: Show will begin at dusk at Lakeside Park area. (cancellation date: Aug. 15, at 10 p.m.)