Roscommon River Festival - Roscommon, Michigan
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A free and fun weekend for the entire
family – including the dog! Celebrate our river heritage on
the banks of the beautiful South Branch of the AuSable River
at Wallace Park and along the streets of downtown Roscommon.
For more information on the festival, or how to become an
exhibitor, call 989-275-4392.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(The streets in the area of Wallace Park will be closed to
vehicles beginning at 9 a.m.)
•On the banks of the river in Wallace Park and on the
streets will be vendors and exhibitors of fishing, hunting
and cabin lore.
•Free fly tying workshop!
•Demonstrations: Rod makers, boat builders and more, will be
demonstrating their products on the banks or in the river at
Wallace Park.
•Free fly casting instruction.
•Historic information about the AuSable River will be
presented throughout the day at the park.
•The AuSable River Center will be open all day for the
public to visit and view the historic river collections as
well as the Verlen Kruger Collection.
•The NRA Youth Shooting Trailer will be available for young
shooters.
•Wooden Kayak, Canoe & Boat Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•Poker Walk (free), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., starts at the Chamber
of Commerce Booth in the park. Win a $200 Roscommon
shopping spree!
Great LakesTime Show (sponsored by Don Nester Auto Group)
Michigan's Most FamousStiltwalker
Flint Knapping Demonstrations
Sunday, July 17
•11 a.m. – A Kayak Paddle and free instructions by Kayaker
Konnection will begin at 11 a.m. Bring your own kayak or
rental kayaks available at the park for $5. Group Kayak
Paddle will leave at 12 noon. Free shuttle back to Wallace
Park by Paddle Brave Canoe Livery & Campground.
•11 a.m. – Dock Dog: Big Air Competition, at Wallace Park.
Bring your dog and his/her favorite toy. No entry fee!
•2 p.m. – 24th Annual Roscommon Rotary Club’s Great AuSable
Duck Race, Wallace Park. Tickets available at the park both
Saturday and Sunday.