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Chesaning River Days

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Chesaning River Days Festival 2016 - Sponsored by Chesaning Parks & Recreation with partnerships with the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce and Mexican-American Festival. Thursday, July 7th: Camping weekend begins (Pre-registration is not accepted, first come, first serve basis only.) Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night half off. Kids Fun Night in the park. Including, face painting and blow up play structures by Big Dog Entertainment 4pm-Dusk $5.00/Child. Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Show. Entry fee into the park will begin at 4pm - $5/vehicle. Friday, July 8th: Annual Trinity United Women’s Roast Beef Dinner 5-7pm at Trinity United cost is $10.00. Free Kids Movie Night in the campground (free popcorn) at dusk. Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks, Road Trip. Mex-Am Concert in the tent 8p – 12a Rock Harley as Johnny Cash w/Longneck Strangler (FREE cover & 21 & Up only) 8p-12a. Saturday, July 9th: Softball Tournament; 8:00am – 9:00pm. Mexican American Festival Events: Shane Cantu Memorial Poker Run- Registration at Back 40 10-12p and end in Showboat Park. Honor Guard 10am Showboat Park. Hospitality tent open from 10a-12a. Corn Hole Tourney 12-4p. Live Music 8p-12a. Mexican Bingo 12-2p.. Homemade Wine Contest 1-3p. Contact Rod Cantu for more information 989-413-8417. Sunday, July 10th: Dawn Patrol breakfast (6:30AM – 11:00AM @ Airport). Parks & Rec sponsored River Run 5K. Registration at 7:00AM and Race at 8:00AM. Online registration available. (Bottled water and fruit provided) Contact Cindy Weisenberger for more information 989-845-6972. Softball Tournament 8:00am – 3:00pm. Showboat Park is located at 807 S. Front St. in Chesaning.