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Now that spring is in full swing and summer is right around the corner, make way
for the fantastic festivals, dining, shopping and recreation that only Wexford,
Missaukee, Osceola and Lake counties can offer. An undeniable charm and
casual northern Michigan spirit spreads from town to town, making every visitor
feel welcome. On The Go highlights many local and regional events, recreational
activities and business offerings, from shopping to dining!
**Events dates and times to change. Please check event contact information for the most up-to-date information.
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03 • Festival, Activities & Events 24 • Free Fishing Weekend
March-June 2020 Scheduled for June 13 & 14
28 • Marion Fair 2020
First big fair of summer returns
34 • Evart Concert Series
Evart trying non-musical acts
during concert series
36 • UpBeat Cadillac series
If you love free music, look no further
than the Cadillac Rotary pavilion
40 • Area Disc Golf
When the disc golfers come out
it’s a sure sign of spring
08 • Mesick Jeep Blessing
just keeps growing in popularity 42 • Mountain biking trails
Cadillac area are rough...in a good way
09 • Mesick Mushroom Festival
Mesick ready to celebrate famous fungus 46 • Golf Cadillac
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Festivals, activities & events 2020
**Events dates and times to change. Please check event April 11 • 10 a.m.
contact information for the most up-to-date information. Lake City Fire Department
Easter Eggstravaganza
Lake City – Lake City Elementary School
April:
Hosted by Lake City Fire Department. Games and Bounce House start
at 10AM. Egg hunt and prizes start at noon.
April 11 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

April 1 • 6:30 p.m.
Paint and Sip The Schrock Bros BIG Band
Cadillac — USDA Service Center, 7192 E 34 (Boon) Rd.
- Gopherwood Concert
The painting for this workshop will paint on a wood board shaped like CADILLAC — Cadillac Elks Lodge
a bear/horse which will be provided along with paints, and all other Visit www.gopherwoodconcerts.org for more information and to
supplies. There will be punch available to drink. Cost: $30 purchase tickets.
April 4 • 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. April 17 • 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wexford County Historical Society’s History of Cadillac In Pictures
Lumberjack Dance Cadillac — Wexford county Historical Society, 127 Beech St.
Richard Shults, docent at the Wexford County Historical Society, will
Cadillac — Elks Lodge Cadillac, 122 S Mitchell St give a presentation showing some of the thousands of pictures he
Instead of sawing logs at home, why don’t you join other lumber
has scanned in his effort to digitize Cadillac’s history. Doors open at
Jacks and Jills in an evening of dancing, hearty appetizers, cash bar,
6:30 p.m. Cost: Free
and silent & live auctions. Tickets are available at Brinks Art & Frame
Shop, Horizon Books and Cadillac Elks Club. More information contact
231-775-1717. Cost: $40 April 18 • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rotary Club of Cadillac
April 3, 4, 10, & 11 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 36th Annual Rotary Auction
Disney The Lion King Jr Cadillac — Wexford County Civic Center, 1320 N Mitchell St. Hors d’oeuvres,
Cadillac — Cadillac High School Auditorium, 400 Linden St. cash bar, entertainment and silent live auction with amazing local experience
Footliters’ Juniors roar into action with Lion King, Jr., the much-loved packages. Wear your favorite jeans and sparkle them with your precious
adaptation of the full Broadway show with area students between the diamonds. Cost: $40
ages of 8 and 13. A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-
winning 1994 Disney film. Cost: $10 in advance at ticket outlets, $11 in April 25 • 10 a.m. to noon
advance online, $12 at the door
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in your Own Backyard
April 11 • 10:00 a.m. Lake City — MSU AgBio Research Station, 5401 W Jennings Rd.
Easter Egg Hunt Garrett Noyes of Birdsfoot Native Nursery will focus on techniques for
Marion - At the VFW growing native plants for landscaping and habitat enhancement.
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Things to Do
**Events dates and times to change. Please check event May 8, 9, 10
contact information for the most up-to-date information. 61st annual
Mesick Mushroom Festival
Mesick — Fun-filled days for people of all ages. Visit
May
http://www.mesick-mushroomfest.org/ for more information.
May 9 • Mud flies at 1:30 p.m.

May 2 • 8 a.m. to noon Mesick Mushroom Festival
Cadillac Amateur Radio and Mud Bog
Mesick - $5 at gate
Computer Swap Visit http://www.mesick-mushroomfest.org/ for more information.
Cadillac — Cadillac Junior High School, 500 Chestnut St.
Amateur Radio, computer and related electronic items for sale. Free
parking, food for purchase, door prizes, license testing for all classes. May 15 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Talk-in 146.980 Cadillac Repeater. Table rental info. — see www. 27th Annual Briefcase
wexaukeearc.org. Cost: $5 per person Open Golf Outing
Cadillac — Host Course: Evergreen Resort Golf Course
May 2 • gates open at 8 a.m. Secondary Course: Cadillac Country Club
19th annual Jeep Blessing Six contest holes at each course....lunch and reception included.
Check in starts at 8:00 with tee off at 9:00.
Mesick — Corner of North M-37 and M-115 near Mesick.
Cost: $20 to enter a vehicle into an obstacle course; $5 per person 16
years old and up to attend the event as a spectator: under age 16 is May 16 • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
free. Visit www.cadillacjeepers.com/jeep-blessing for more details Catchin’ Crappies
to Cure Cancer
May 3 • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cadillac — Crappie Fishing Tournament. Must have valid fishing
Spring Concert “Springtime Magic” license. Early registration before May 18th at Pilgrim Fishing Village.
Cadillac — Cadillac High School Auditorium, 400 Linden St. Featured Once registered, you may fish from boat or shore anywhere on Lake
Soloists include: Becca Myers, Mezzo-soprano & Nick Myers, Bass. Cadillac and Mitchell. Final weigh-in at 2 pm at Kenwood Beach
Pavilion.
Cost: $10-16.
May 8 • 5 p.m. 9 p.m.
Barely BBQ & Beets May 16 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cadillac— Wexford Civic Center, 1320 N Mitchell St, A unique Robbie Schaefer -
celebration showcasing barbecue from leading pit masters, hand-
crafted cocktails from select Michigan distilleries and live music Gopherwood Concert
from hometown favorites. Featuring Cadillac native headliner Luke CADILLAC — Cadillac Elks Lodge
Winslow. Cost: $40-45 Visit www.gopherwoodconcerts.org for more information and to
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May Continued June:

May 16 • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 - 6
Michigan Mystery Shipwrecks 22nd EVART ROUNDUP
Cadillac — Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 411 S Lake St. Diver EVART— Osceola County Fairgrounds, 101 Recreation Avenue
Ross Richardson will show and tell the many Michigan shipwrecks he For more information, visit www.evartroundup.com.
has discovered and investigated through the years.
Fascinating process of finding these treasures and then researching June 4, 5, 6
the stories behind them. Cost: Free Camp GREENSKY Music Festival
Welston — 11130 W 48 1/2 Rd , Three days of music & camping
in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, hosted and curated by
May 25 • 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m Greensky Bluegrass.
Cost: Varies
22nd Annual STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E. 5K
Cadillac — Cadillac High School 400 Linden St. The Cadillac Rotary Club
will host its 22nd annual STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E. 5K event on Memorial Day, May June 6 & 7
25, 2020, hosting hundreds of participants. Timed and student participants run Free Fishing Weekend
or walk the course from the Cadillac High School football field toward Kenwood CADILLAC— For two days, the state will waive all fishing license fees
Park and back along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Cadillac to finish back at the for both residents and out-of-state visitors. All fishing regulations still
football field. Through collaborative efforts by Cadillac Rotarians and other key apply.
community members, and the participants, this event is successfully run each year.
Proceeds support the Rotary S.T.R.I.V.E. program. S.T.R.I.V.E. is an
acronym for: “Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of June 11, 12, 13 & 18, 19, 20 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Education” which is a high school student mentoring program that Cadillac Footliters Presents:
provides support to local students who struggle. These students Mama Mia
regularly succeed in their educational goals due to their participation CADILLAC — Cadillac High School Auditorium, 400 Linden St. Musical
in S.T.R.I.V.E. fans won’t want to miss Footliters’ final adult show of the season
Cost: $25 incredibly popular Mamma Mia, based on the movie of the same
name and music from ABBA. Visit www.cadillacfootliters.com for more
May 25 inormation.
Manton Area Car, Truck & Craft Show Cost: $12 in advance at ticket outlets, $14 in advance online, $15 at
the door
Manton - Vendor booths, craft show, auction and door prizes.
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MemorialDayCarShow. June 13-14
Cadillac Lakes Cruise and Car Show
CADILLAC — With more than 300 classics, hotrods and motorcycles.
May 25 Visit www.cadillaclakescruise.org for details
48th Annual Cadillac News
Track and Field Invitational June 14–20
CADILLAC— Veterans Memorial Stadium Marion Fair at the Fairgrounds
Gates open around 2 p.m. with the pole vault starting shortly after
that. Field events begin around 3:30 p.m. with the Parade of Athletes
MARION— Concerts plus Tractor Pulls and Figure 8 Derby. Details at
http://marionfair.com
at 3:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 adults/students; children ages 5 and under are free
June 18 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Senior Expo – Christmas in June
Cadillac — Wexford Civic Center, 1320 N Mitchell St. Join us for
Area Memorial Day Services the 2020 Senior Expo! You will be able to find information on Services,
See page 11 for more information. Products, Benefits, and more, from 70 vendors. Live entertainment,
drawings, pictures with Santa & more! Visit www.facebook.com/
WexfordCOA for more information.

Camaraderie, friendships...
...cornerstone of annual Mesick Jeep Blessing

MESICK — Every year, the Mesick Jeep Bless- ... it’s been amazing.”
ing just keeps growing in popularity and founder Stafford said there may be some new attrac-
Deb Stafford can only go so far in explaining why. tions at this year’s blessing but at the time this
“It’s a Jeep thing,” Stafford laughed. “I think section went to print, they hadn’t been finalized
it may also be the appeal to have their vehicles yet.
blessed, and the friendships that people make.”
The 19th annual Jeep Blessing is scheduled for Tentative schedule of events
May 2, at the corner of M-37 and M-115. • 8 a.m. — Gates open
Stafford said they’ve come a long way from • 9 to 11 a.m. — Praise band
where they were in 2001, when just 45 jeeps par- • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Vendor areas open
ticipated and they were able to host the event at a • 11 a.m. to noon — National Anthem and
church in Boon. speakers, including the DNR, Forest Service, lo-
Today, they draw up to 2,000 jeeps and offroad cal off-road clubs shout-outs, blessing message,
vehicles, in addition to 6,000 to 7,000 drivers and blessing prayer, and driver’s meeting.
spectators. • Noon to 4 p.m. — Children’s bounce house
When they grew too large to host the bless- and/or games
ing at the church, they moved to property near • Noon to 4:30 p.m. — Off-road courses. Stocker
Ellens Corners gas station but they eventually course; where you can test out you and your
outgrew that space, as well. While their current Jeep’s abilities with a stock four-wheel drive. In-
location fits their needs at this time, Stafford said termediate course; where you can put your Jeep
if the event grows any larger, they may have to to the test legally (tread lightly rules don’t apply).
consider moving again. Chad Ville; (35-inch tires, front and rear lockers,
They used to lead a trail ride through the sur- and winch required, broken parts left behind op-
rounding countryside but due to the thousands tional.) Mud bog.
of vehicles now involved, they no longer can do • 4:30 p.m. — Prize Giveaways. Prizes for the
that. Instead, they’ve built an impressive obsta- past few years that have been donated by spon-
cle course with multiple runs of every skill level sors. In the past, they have given away Warn
and vehicle ability. winches from Warn and Cascade 4WD, tires from
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The athletic will find themselves tested via
a co-ed softball tournament and a late-night
“glow-in-the-dark” 5K (the tournament runs
May 8-10; the 5K is Saturday). The 5K route will
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The young and the young-at-heart might be delighted by the

carnival (all three days) Friday evening’s bounce house, face
painting, treat walk, firetruck rides, craft table and bike give-
away, all in the high school parking lot. A parade and a marching
band performance are also scheduled for Saturday noon.
Need some catharsis after a stressful winter? Burn your wor-
ries away! The “Burning of the Shroom” is where you write
down your worries, stuff them in the ‘shroom and watch them
go up in smoke (Friday evening).
After all that activity, you might find yourself feeling a bit
peckish. Culinary offerings during the Mesick Mushroom Fes-
tival include a Michigan classic: pasties! The Masonic Lodge
is expected to sell pasties on Friday and Saturday mornings
starting at 11 a.m. Mesick United Methodist Church is offering
a “soup sampler” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Then later
that night, the Amvets are hosting a BBQ chicken dinner.
And who can forget the reason for the festival? You can pick up
a “mushroom hunting kit” at the Festival office (the M37 Com-
munity Field). The festival is hosting a contest for black morels,
starting on May 1 and concluding at noon on Saturday, May 9.
Mesick Market is sponsoring the mushroom contest. Mushroom
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Every year people kick off the
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acknowledging the sacrifice of the Memorial Day in Cadillac this year
men and women who served their will once again focus on honoring
country and died while doing so. the men and women of the United
As in years past, several commu- States military
nities in the Cadillac area will be The observances will follow the
holding events on Memorial Day to traditional pattern:
honor the men and women who paid • The Cadillac Area Honor Guard
the highest sacrifice while on active performing a salute to sailors at 9:30
duty. This year Memorial Day will be a.m. on Lake Cadillac at the City
observed on Monday, May 25 and the Dock near the Cadillac Rotary Per-
following events are scheduled for forming Arts Pavilion.
that day. • The parade down Cadillac’s main
thoroughfare, Mitchell Street, starts
BUCKLEY at 10 a.m. and will follow the shore of
The village of Buckley will host the lake to Veterans Memorial Sta-
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Continued from page 11 LAKE CITY
Members of American Legion
Veterans are encouraged to Post No. 300 kick off ceremonies
walk in the parade, and a horse- at 10 a.m. as they march to Veter-
drawn carriage also will be avail- ans Memorial Park at the corner
able to carry those unable to walk of Main and Prospect streets.
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Memorial Day is a time to honor our heroes
MANTON
The veterans of Eugene Kimbel
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
7806, joined by the Manton High
School Band, Boy Scouts, and others,
usually make three stops on Memo-
rial Day.
There is a 9 a.m. ceremony at
Greenwood Township Cemetery fol-
lowed by a trip to Fairview Cemetery
for a 10 a.m. ceremony. The day wraps
up at Liberty Township Cemetery at
11 a.m.
MARION
Once again, the Marion Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post No. 6015 will
honor the fallen as it leads the Memo-
rial Day observance in the Osceola
County village on Memorial Day.
The ceremony will honor those who
made the ultimate sacrifice for their
country as well as veterans and those of Joseph Guyton, the first American REED CITY
currently serving in the military. soldier to be killed on German terri- Every year the City of Reed City
It is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at tory in World War I. has a parade the morning of Memo-
the Veterans Memorial in downtown Ceremonies usually begin at 10 rial Day. Line up for the parade is 8:30
Marion, according to Bob Friend. a.m.at Guyton Park, on the corner of a.m. at the Reed City Area Chamber
The service typically begins with Main Street and 5th Street, and in- of Commerce/William and Mable
a march down Main Street led by cludes a flag ceremony as well as the Porteous Depot located at 200 N.
veterans carrying the American, playing of “Taps” and a 21-gun salute. Chestnut St. The parade starts at 9
Michigan and Army flags followed by Following the ceremony at the a.m.
members of the Marion High School park, a wreath-laying ceremony usu- The parade starts from Memorial
band. ally takes place on the Muskegon the depot parking lot, traveling West
The march also is typically followed River. Then it’s on to the Evart city on Upton Avenue, crossing Chestnut
by the lowering of the flag, pledge of cemetery for “Taps,” a salute and a Street. It stops at the corner of Upton
allegiance, a prayer, the playing of flag ceremony. The ceremony will and Park Street for lying of a wreath
“The Star-Spangled Banner,” a 21-gun continue with a parade down Main at Osceola County Courthouse
salute and “Taps” played by members Street to the U.S. 10 Bridge, where a Memorial. From there, the parade
of the Marion High School Band. wreath is placed into the river. The travels west on Upton to Sears Street,
procession will continue to Forest turning left onto Sears traveling to
EVART Hill Cemetery. It all wraps up at the Lincoln Avenue, turning right onto
Memorial Day always takes on spe- Evart VFW post, which hosts the an- Lincoln and ending at Woodland
cial meaning in Evart, the hometown nual event. Cemetery.

Top track athletes
shine on Memorial Day
CADILLAC — The math is pretty im-
pressive.
So, too, are the results.
The annual Cadillac News Track and
Field Meet has featured a U.S. Olympian,
a handful of aspiring Olympians, several
NCAA Division I athletes, a number of
All-Americans, tons of small-college ath-
letes and its fair number of MHSAA indi-
vidual state champion.
From U.S. Olympian Paul McMullen
to aspiring Olympian Sami Michell, to
NCAA Division I athletes like Cadil-
lac’s Katie (Erdman) Waits and Alisha
(Cole) Weidenbach, to McBain’s Klaudia
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onship cross country team last fall, it’s got
the who-who of alums.
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What: 48th annual Cadillac ing shortly after that. Field
News Track and Field Meet events begin at 3:30 p.m.
When: Memorial Day, May 25 with the Parade of Athletes
Where: Veterans Memorial at 3:45 p.m.
Stadium, Cadillac Cost: $5 for adults and stu-
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See the area’s best at Cadillac News Track Meet

Continued from page 14 dillac, Evart, Forest Area, Lake City, Manton, Marion,
McBain, McBain Northern Michigan Christian, Me-
This year’s version is the 48th annual, making it the sick, Pine River and Reed City.
longest-running newspaper-sponsored honor roll meet It begins with the Parade of Athletes at 3:45 p.m. and
in northern Michigan. It will be held again on Memorial the running events about 45 minutes after that.
Day, May 25, at Cadillac’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. Be sure to keep an eye on the Cadillac News for
While there are “superstars” on the horizon for updates as the event approaches. You can also track
2020, things are wide open to get some individual and who’s likely to qualify when the Cadillac News runs
program-best performances on Memorial Day. its weekly honor rolls in Tuesday’s paper with the best
A number of champions from last year, including performances in each event.
O’Malley, are now in college meaning the opportunity The day after the meet, the Cadillac News will an-
to fill those spots is there. nounce one male and one female scholarship winner.
The meet is a wrap-up to the season for some and for The award, determined by gate receipts, is based on
others, it’s a warm-up for the MHSAA state finals, to be meet performance, academic performance and extra-
held Saturday, May 30 in the Grand Rapids area. curricular involvement at their school and in their
The meet features student-athletes from Buckley, Ca- community.

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ADILLAC — There was a time when one ferent name was selected for the annual event.
could walk down Mitchell Street in down- The committee behind the car show picked the
town Cadillac and see classic automobiles new name to highlight lakes Mitchell and Cadil-
parked in front of every business. lac.
Those who remember the 1950s, 60s This year’s cruise and car show is set to be
and 70s might recall such a scene from those days held June 13-14 and while details about the event
(although they weren’t considered “classic” cars were somewhat limited at the time this section
at the time) but every year, the nostalgia of yester- went to print, organizers had a basic idea what
year returns to Cadillac in the form of a car cruise was going to be happening.
and show — returning once again for its ninth Cadillac Area Visitor’s Bureau Executive Di-
year this June. rector Joy VanDrie said there will be no train at
The Cadillac Lakes Cruise and Car Show is a this year’s event, and the cruise will start a little
continuation of the Back to the Bricks car show, later on Saturday, but other than that, not much
which was an incredibly popular event during else will be different.
the years it was held in the city. Food and product vendors, along with com-
A five-year licensing agreement for the use of memorative merchandise will be available in the
the Back to the Bricks name expired between the city park all weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Flint Back to the Bricks organization and the There also will be live entertainment.
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau in 2018, so a dif- See Cars on page 22

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Continued from page 20 May • Annual Car, Truck & Craft Show
July • Truck Show
Car owners have until one week prior to the event
September • Harvest Festival
to register online, then only onsite from June 12
through June 14 in the city park, under the tent.
December • Tree Lighting
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Car show schedule
Continued from page 22 Pavilion
• 4 p.m. — Safelite Lakes Cruise
June 13, Saturday around lakes Cadillac and Mitchell.
Downtown – Lake Street, City At 4 p.m., the cars will begin to file
Park and Pavilion – enter from Lake out of the city park north on Lake
Street, Harris Street, and Cass Street. Street, to loop starting on the north
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Registration side of lakes Cadillac and Mitchell.
at City Park, Tent, Goodie bags and Spectators, you are encouraged to ar-
Packets available rive at the City Park between 11 a.m.
• 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — AMVETS to 4 p.m. to check-out the cars. Cruis-
Beverage Garden (and coffee) next to ers, you are encouraged to complete
After 26 & New Market, serve inside, the Lakes Cruise loop and check out
enjoy drinks outside and on patio the area shopping and restaurants
• Noon — Safe Ride Blessing (cars for dinner.
and motorcycles) – (Blessing starts • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — All Day Food
at noon) arrive between 9 a.m. and and Product Vendors in the City
noon at Cadillac Commons/City Park/ Cadillac Commons – Yummy at Harris/Mitchell Street
Park Downtown – ceremony will food and fun! see list on vendor page • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Special Law
take place at the Rotary Performing • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — All Day event Enforcement Exhibit at Mitchell
Arts Pavilion along the Lake Cadillac merchandise available in the Regis- and Mason. Police, Sheriff, Fire De-
shoreline. Will include welcome and tration Tent at the Commons Bonfire partment, State Police and National
opening remarks, National Anthem area. Guard
and flag ceremony, sponsor welcome, • Noon to 6 p.m. — Amvets Bever-
blessing and cruise kick-off. • June 14, Sunday age Garden – next to After 26 and
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Shoreline Show Downtown – Lake Street, City Park New Market, serve inside, enjoy
and Shine – After the Blessing the and Pavilion (Downtown and Greater drinks outside and on patio
Cruisers (cars and motorcycles). Cadillac Area) • 2 p.m. — Cadillac High School
Stay until 4 p.m. along the lakeshore. • 7 a.m. — Mitchell Street is Shut Marching Band Performance at Har-
We will have entertainment in the Down ris/Mitchell
city park, vendors, stores to do your • 9 to 11 a.m. — Staging starts on • 2 p.m. — All Sponsor Trophy Bal-
scavenger hunt, and Live music at Pine and Mitchell Street intersection. lots are due
the Pavilion along the beautiful Lake Trailer Staging and Parking will be • 3 p.m. — Awards Ceremony – 25+
Cadillac shoreline available at the Cadillac Junior High Sponsor Trophies, plus William Mer-
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Kids Activities – School on the North Side of Lake rick Memorial Trophy, and several
more information to come Cadillac. Private Citizen, Trophy Sponsors.
• 2 p.m. — Safelite and DTE Energy • 9 to 11 a.m. — Coffee and Break- NEW – People’s Choice Trophies will
Foundation Sponsor Trophy Presen- fast at Downtown Restaurants and be awarded by the following area
tation – at Pavilion Food Court Vendors Non-Profits picked by the CLC Show
• 12:30 to 1 p.m. — TBA on stage at • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — HUGE Down- Committee: Cadillac High School
Pavilion town Car Show – we will fill up 7+ Band Students, Boy Scout Troop 125,
• 1 to 2 p.m. — TBA on stage at Pa- city blocks with your awesome cars WMCTC Small Engines Students, Ca-
vilion • 10 a.m. — Official Kick-off at dillac Patriot Choir, The AMVETS.
• 2 to 4 p.m. — TBA on stage at the Center Stage – Harris and Mitchell • 4 p.m. — The Show Officially Ends
Street. Presentation of our American Bathroom facilities are in the City
Flag, The National Anthem, Pure Park and at select businesses along
Michigan Welcome the route – PLUS Porta Johns placed
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Free fishing weekend
Michigan holds a couple “Free Fishing Weekends” throughout
the year.
The weekends are an opportunity to cast a line without first pur-
chasing a fishing license.
The summer’s free fishing weekend is scheduled for June 13 and
14.
“It’s a great opportunity for those that are interested in getting
into fishing or have been away from fishing for awhile to give it a
chance,” said Lt. Joe Molnar, conservation officer commander of
the Department of Natural Resource’s fourth district. “If you end
up liking it, buy a license and try more (fishing).”
Keep in mind that, while you don’t have to buy a license to fish
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fishing regulations, such as catch limits.
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Marion Fair kicks
off the season
MARION — The first big fair of summer is returning to
Marion in 2020 and this year the Marion Fair will include
some old favorites but also some new attractions.
Marion Fair Board President Daryl Bode said last year
the board opted to try something different in the form of
UWE Pro Wrestling. Although the grapplers won’t be re-
turning the fair in 2020, Bode said will still tons of things
to do with a few new events. The fair is scheduled to run
June 14-20, but the first day where there are events is Mon-
day, June. 15.
On Monday, June 15 the fair will host its small animal
shows at the 4-H barns beginning at 9 a.m. This will in-
clude animals such as rabbits and chickens. During the
evening on June 15, Bode said there will be a free gospel
concert featuring Jim Quales in the grandstands begin-
ning at 7 p.m. Following his performance, there also will be
a free pie and ice cream social, according to Bode.
On Tuesday, June 16 there will be events again during
the morning and in the evening. In the morning the large
animal shows will take centerstage beginning at 9 a.m. and children 5 and under are free.
that will include animals such as pigs, sheep, goats, and Things get a little bigger on Thursday, June 18 as they
cattle. In the evening, Bode said there will be Garden Stock will have the Truck and Tractor Pulls starting at 7 p.m.
Tractor Pulls in the grandstand beginning at 6 p.m. Admis- Admission is $10 but again children 5 and under are free.
sion is $5 a person and children 5 and under are free. On Friday, June 19, Bode said the Flying Star Rodeo will be
On Wednesday, June 17 Bode said the Farm Stock Trac- the night’s entertainment. The rodeo starts at 7 p.m. and
tor Pulls will be the main entertainment. The pulls start at admission is $12 a person except for children 5 and under.
6 p.m. in the grandstand and admission is $5 a person and See Marion Fair on page 30

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Marion Fair plans fun
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Flying Star Rodeo is a part of the Mid States

Rodeo Association and International Pro Rodeo
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including saddle bronc riding, bareback riding,
girls barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling,
calf roping, and bull riding.
“That (the rodeo) is new. We haven’t had some-
thing like that for years,” Bode said.
The week of fun and nightly entertainment
will conclude with a figure 8 demolition derby.
The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in the grandstand
and admission is $12 with children 5 and under
admitted free.
While the nightly entertainment is designed
to bring in the crowds during the evening, there
will be plenty of things to do during the day. This
includes carnival rides from Schmidt’s Amuse-
ments which starts on Wednesday, June 17 as
well as the livestock auction at 6 p.m. on Friday,
June 19.
Other attractions at the Marion Fair during
the week include vendors, VFW Bingo and the
traveling zoo from Muxlow Exotics. The zoo
contains 26 exhibits that house a wide variety
of reptile and amphibian species. While the zoo
was at the fair last year, Bode said this year there
will be three shows a day Wednesday-Saturday
that will be free. He also said admission to the
exhibit also will be free at this year’s fair.
Along the same lines, Bode said Clark the Jug-
gler also will be doing three free shows a day
beginning on Wednesday.
“You have seen the fair grow over the last few
years. It is getting back to what it used to be
thanks to the work of the fair board and the sup-
port of the community,” Bode said.
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EVART — Evart hosts a concert
every Saturday between June and
October but this year patrons may
notice a few changes to the annual
Evart Concert Series.
Similar to last year, the concerts
will still be held during the day
alongside the farmers market and
will be held Saturdays from June 13
to Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last year, talents like Jake Slater,
Kari Lynch Band, Damned by
Dawn and Bob Marshall Band filled
the downtown with the music of
multiple genres. has been opposition to something like a beer tent
This year, however, not all the shows the Evart at the event to make back the money spent on the
Downtown Development Authority is planning to concerts, we have to cut back. Unfortunately, one
put on this year will be music related. of those things is the type of entertainment we
“We are planning on having a large band or two can afford to put on.”
and more local bands but we are also looking to Also new to this year, none of the shows will be
have a magician and some other entertainment,” held on Main Street as it did more harm than good
DDA Director Brian Tiedt said. “This way we can for the businesses in the downtown area, Tiedt
save a little money and there is also something for said.
the kids.” “I spoke to a number of businesses on Main
This decision comes after looking at finances Street and, while they have better business when
and how much the DDA has put into the free event we are hosting the concerts at the Depot, they are
every year. Tiedt, as an example, said that around actually losing business when the concert and
$10,000 was put into the 2019 concert series. farmers market is downtown,” Tiedt said.
“We just can’t keep doing that,” he said. “The Instead, the Evart Depot on the corner of Rail-
DDA has never required payment for its events road Avenue and Main Street will be the home for
and that may not be the wisest. (...) But, as there the concerts and farmers market every Saturday.

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If you love free music, look no further than the
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CADILLAC — Music lovers in Cadil-
lac are spoiled when it comes to the
number of free concerts available to
them all summer long at the Rotary
Performing Arts Pavilion.
World-class acts and regional favor-
ites are scheduled to perform every
Thursday from the end of June to the
end of August as part of the UpBeat
Cadillac series, which highlights blues,
jazz, R&B and rock ‘n roll musicians.
Organizer Tim Scully said they are
able to bring these acts to Northern
Michigan through various partner-
ships with sponsors and donations
from the public.
Although raising the money to bring
in the artists has been a perennial chal-
lenge (this year is no exception), Scully
said they’re going ahead with the se-
ries anyway; this year will be the 25th
season.
The lineup for this year’s UpBeat
Cadillac features some familiar faces,
such as experienced bluesmen, the
Paul Nelson Band, as well as some new-
comers, like Robert Pace and Nature’s
Brew, who blend elements of funk,
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or shine. The same concerts are held in Reed City at with Kevin O’Connell Trio with Kevin O’Connell Trio
Rambadt Park Bandstand from 7 to 9:15 p.m. on the July 2 — Paul Nelson Band July 3 — Paul Nelson Band
Friday after the Thursday performances in Cadillac. July 9 — Tell Yo Mamma July 10 — Tell Yo Mamma
In addition to the artists who come here for Up- July 16 — Serita’s Black Rose July 17 — Serita’s Black Rose
Beat Cadillac, the Rotary Club of Cadillac is in the July 23 — Tosha Owens with July 24 — Tosha Owens with
process of selecting an artist they’d like to showcase Bobbie Murray Allstars Bobbie Murray Allstars
at the pavilion. Last year, the Rotary chose Cadillac July 30 — Planet D Nonet July 31 — Planet D Nonet
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went to print, a representative of the Rotary Club NYC Quartet NYC Quartet
said they hadn’t yet selected their artist. Aug 13 — Robert Pace and Aug 14 — Robert Pace and
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CADILLAC — Disc golfers are a hardy
bunch: if the weather is even halfway decent,
they’re out on the courses in abundance and
stay there until the snow flies again.
Disc golf is played like regular golf but
instead of clubs and small balls, they use
frisbee-like discs and large baskets.
The sport has gained in popularity over the
years, due in large part to how affordable it
is ... of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s also in-
credibly fun.
According to the Professional Disc Golf As-
sociation, disc golf evolved from the hippie
culture in Southern California about 40 years
ago. Though it’s now an established sport with
millions of players and national and interna-
tional tournaments, its laid-back roots live on.
This gives the game a casual, inclusive vibe.
Disc golf can be played spontaneously, with-
out tee times, and alone or with others. A round takes The Wild Haven Disc Golf Resort, located a few miles
only an hour or two. south of Manton, features some of the most challeng-
Many sports require expensive equipment, fees and ing holes in the area.
travel. Not disc golf. Players can start with a $15 disc. Owner Michael Wildner said the 44-acre, 18-hole
There are no green fees on most courses. course is more wide open and contains shots from
Since disc golf uses the same general rules and varying elevations and tee distances. He said wind also
terminology as golf, there’s no steep learning curve. is more of a factor on his course.
Instead of hitting a ball, players throw a disc into el- The cost to play is $5 per person for an all-day and all-
evated targets. The objective is to play in as few throws night pass. There is also rustic camping available on
as possible. the property. Kids 16 and under play for free.
Everyone from children to seniors can play with They also have a pro shop on-site with over 1,000
little risk of injury. Those with limited fitness can discs on hand — hundreds of different models from all
start slowly and gradually boost play as their health the major disc manufacturers.
improves. The courses are equipped with solar lights for glow-
“The game is inexplicably fun and exercise in dis- in-the-dark play.
guise,” said PDGA Marketing Director Mary Sicard. The Kenwood Park course is located off North Bou-
“Just two rounds per week on an 18-hole course usually levard, in Cadillac. The Diggins Hill course is located
meet the CDC’s exercise recommendations for healthy off East River Street, in Cadillac. Wild Haven Disc Golf
adults. Instead of dreading the next workout, players Resort is located on East 18 1/2 Road, which is off Old
can’t wait to hit the course.” U.S. 131.
Those looking for a course in the Cadillac area are in
luck, as there are a number of options for all skill lev- Missaukee County
els and preferences. The course is located next to Maple Grove Camp-
ground, within walking distance of Downtown Lake
Wexford County City with picnic tables and a bike rack.
Courses at Kenwood Park and Diggins Hill are free The first nine holes are ADA accessible and in a heav-
for anyone to use. ily wooded area. The back nine is in a large, open area
Kenwood Park features 24 holes set on a flat course that leads back to the woods.
filled with trees that act as natural obstacles. This is a par three course with a few par four baskets.
The Diggins Hill course features 18 holes on terrain The course, which is free for the public to enjoy — is
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Mountain biking trails in the
Cadillac area are rough...
CADILLAC — Mountain biking trails in the Cadillac
area have a quality that appeals to many involved in the
pastime — they’re rough.
“That’s what people say,” said Allen Garrow, store man-
ager for McLain Cycle and Fitness in Cadillac. “They’re
more like mountain biking used to be. Like you’re going
back to the origins of mountain biking.”
One of the premier trails in the area is the Cadillac
Pathway, which is chock full of climbs and “fun downhill
stuff,” Garrow said.
Also in Wexford County, the North Country National
Scenic Trail follows the general course of the Manistee
River near Buckley, Mesick and through the Huron-Man-
istee National Forest.
South of Cadillac, the White Pine Trail — sometimes
referred to as the Rails-to-Trails — is more of a straight
path, with much more subtle hill climbs and dips.
Another nearby pathway is the Big M, in Manistee
County, which offers a lush green canopy with many sce-
nic vistas.
Garrow said mountain biking is growing in popular-
ity, with people getting into both the traditional types
of bikes and alternative varieties, such as fat bikes and
e-bikes.
Fat bikes have wider tires that allow riders to traverse
terrain that a normal mountain bike can’t handle. E-
bikes have an electronic engine that matches the power
of the rider and allows them to travel faster.
For those who don’t have much experience, Garrow has
a few suggestions on what to bring on a ride Cadillac Pathway
“Definitely a helmet,” Garrow said. “And some hydra- Lying about three miles east of the city limits, 11.3
tion and snacks.” miles of trail are laid out through rolling hardwood for-
It’s also a good idea to bring a cell phone in case some- est. The southern entry located near 13th Street features
thing happens on the trail. Garrow said they make spe- loops of 1,2,5 and 10.5 miles.
cial helmets nowadays that detect when they’ve been Once the snow leaves, mountain bikers, along with
impacted and send a message to an emergency contact, runners and walkers, take over the Pathway. The local
who then can call 911. cycling club has expanded the trail system through the
The technology is called the ANGi crash detector and is development of a network of singletrack trails.
relatively inexpensive — around $50, Garrow said. See Mountain bike on page 45
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The Big M
The Big M Cross Country Ski and Mountain Bike Trails
Neighborhood Garage are located deep in the heart of the hardwood and pine
forest of the Udell Hills. The trails offer a variety of ter-
rain to challenge every biking and skiing experience level.
227 N. Chestnut St. From April through September the hills offer a lush green
Reed City canopy with many scenic vistas. There are over 25 miles
of single track mountain bike trails. The bike trail is open
231-832-8283
from April 15 to Sept. 30. The Big M is located between
M-F 8am-5pm the communities of Manistee and Wellston in Manistee
County.
North Country National Scenic Trail

This 26-mile trail extends through Grand Traverse, Wex-
HAPPY TAILS ford and Lake counties following the general course of the
Manistee River near Buckley, Mesick and through the Hu-
Pet Grooming ron-Manistee National Forest. This site is part of the North
Country National Scenic Trail that will one day stretch
Over 30 Years of Service more than 4,000 miles from New York to North Dakota. To
Call Misty access this section of trail between the Marilla and High
Mention This
to set your next appointment! Bridge trailheads, enter at Marilla. Drive west 1.5 miles
$3 231-832-9660
Ad When You from Mesick on M-115, then 4.5 miles southwest on Hoden-
Call For A pyl Dam Road, then 0.8 miles on Beers Road to Trailhead.
Discount! 336 N. Chestnut Street www.northcountrytrail.org. For more information contact
Reed City, MI the North Country Trail Association at 1-866-445-3628.

Cadillac area full of golfing opportunities
We are spoiled here in Northern
Michigan when it comes to golf.
It is pretty much a guarantee that
there is a course somewhere that will
fits the bit when you want to play
nine or 18 holes. For us who live or
visit the Cadillac area, we are in one
of the best locations as there are sev-
eral courses in the area that cater to a
person’s skill.
Only in the game of golf can a
person be curing one minute and
celebrating the next. Yet as players
of the game of golf, we keep play-
ing through the good and bad shots.
Whatever it is about golf, once a per-
son is hooked they are hooked for a
lifetime.
As mentioned earlier, we are lucky
here in the Cadillac area when it
comes to opportunities for golfing.
The options for chipping, driving,
putting or punching for residents and 18 holes, Semi-private • The Intimidator Golf Course
visitors to the Cadillac area are plen- 5510 E. M-55, Cadillac 9 holes, Public
tiful when it comes to the game of 231-775-9442 5898 East 17 Mile Road,
golf. Whether a person playing their Reed City
first round of golf or is a seasoned • Caberfae Peaks Resort (231) 832-5616
veteran to the game, there are plenty 9 holes, Public
of nearby courses or out in the sur- Caberfae Road, Cadillac • Lakewood on the Green
rounding areas that will fit a person’s (231) 862-3000 18 holes, Public
abilities and skill level. 128 Lakewood Dr., Cadillac
Here is a list of the courses, where • Eldorado Golf Course 231-468-3344
they are located, how many holes 18 holes, Public
they have and how to set up a tee 7839 E. 46 1/2 Road, Cadillac • Missaukee Golf Course
time. The only thing left to do now 231-779-9977 18 holes, Public
is to head out to the links and play a 5300 S. Morey Road, Lake
round of golf. • Emerald Vale Golf Club City
18 holes, Public 231-839-2901
• Antioch Hills Golf Club 6867 E. 16 Road, Manton
18 hole, Public 231-824-3631 • Spring Valley Golf Club
5441 West M-115 18 holes, Public
231-885-1220 • Evergreen Resort 18396 US Highway 10,
and Golf Club Hersey
• Birch Valley Golf Course Spruce Course, 18 holes, 231-832-5041
18 hole, Public Public
6032 30th Avenue, Sears Norway Course, 9 holes, • Tustin Trails Golf Course
231-734-9112 Public 9 holes, Public
7880 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac 20231 Mackinaw Trail, Tustin
• Cadillac Country Club 800-632-7302 231-829-5455
Welcome to
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