Geauga County Maple Festival

2008 SCHEDULE of EVENTS for new Festival dates THE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE... AKA THE MIDDLEFIELD BANKING COMPANY STAGE THANK YOU, MBC, FOR YOUR SUPPORT & SPONSORSHIP
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008 - NOON Until 10:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
Noon	Official Opening of Concessions
4:00	Rides Open (Bargain Day) - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Information)
6:00	BATTLE OF THE BANDS - Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Sam Ash Music

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008 - 10:00 AM Until 11:00 PM (Weather Permitting)

8:00	PANCAKES IN THE PARK ~ Festival Pancake Tent in the Square; closes at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Heinen's
10:00	Rides and Concessions Open - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Information)
7:00	*2008 STREET DANCE - LIVE MUSIC BY TOP DOG,* Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Union National Mortgage "The Burnett Team" and Dan O'Reilly, Keller Williams Realty

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008 - 10:00 AM Until 11:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
8:00	PANCAKES IN THE PARK ~ Festival Pancake Tent in the Square; closes at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Heinen's
10:00	Rides and Concessions Open - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Information)
10:00	INVITATIONAL LUMBERJACK COMPETITION, North End of Chardon Square, sponsored by Marous Brothers & H&R Block
10:00	ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, Park Elementary School
10:00	Geauga Lyric Theater Guild OPEN HOUSE - Guided Tours & info about upcoming events, closes at 4 p.m.
Noon	PIZZA EATING CONTEST, (Ages 18 and up) Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Zeppe's of Chardon
1:00	Little Mountain Pipe Band - Live Entertainment, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Chardon Metal, Ohio Ordnance, Ayrshire Corp, & Residence Artists
2:00	Rae DeBevits - Live Entertainment, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by The Illuminating Company
3:00	GRAND PARADE ~ 'Celebrating our Maple Legacy' Grand Marshal - Bill Niehus - Parade Sponsor: Pentair Water Treatment
4:30	Introduction of VISITING QUEENS & DIGNITARIES, Entertainment Stage
5:00	PANCAKE EATING CONTEST (Ages 18 and up) Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Heinen's
6:00	CHARDON IDOL FINALISTS PERFORMANCES, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Chardon YFC
7:00	KARAOKE with ROSIE ~ Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Metal Coatings, Int'l and Cooke's Service

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM Until 7:00 PM (Weather permitting)
8:00	PANCAKES IN THE PARK ~ Festival Pancake Tent in the Square; closes at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Heinen's
8:00	ONE MILE SAP RUN, (pre-registration or register @ 7 a.m.) Sponsored by Roediger Chiropractic
8:30	FIVE MILE SAP RUN, (same registration procedures) Sponsored by Lake Hospital System & Precision Golf Construction
10:00	TUG 'O WAR - North end of Chardon Square, Sponsored by Sam Ritondaro and Haas & Haas
11:00	ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, Park Elementary School
11:00	Rides and Concessions Open - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Information)
11:00	BATHTUB RACES on Main Street, Chardon Square, Sponsored by WyattWorks, Tim Grendell & Tracy A. Jemison ~ Powder Puff Division Sponsored by John & Gail Park
12:00	INVITATIONAL LUMBERJACK COMPETITION ~ FINALS, North End of Chardon Square, sponsored by Alvord’s Yard & Garden, and UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital
12:45	PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Newman & Brice, Van's Photo
1:00	MAPLE SYRUP AUCTION, Live Auction, Entertainment Stage
2:15	BAKING CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce
2:45	BEARD & MUSTACHE CONTEST, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Marci's Hair on the Square
3:00	GRAND PARADE ~ 'Celebrating our Maple Legacy' Grand Marshal - Jenn Harcher, WOIO Channel 19 - Parade Sponsor: Zarzour Chevrolet
4:30	DEDICATION of Maple Festival to the family of MRS. BEVERLY J. CARVER, Entertainment Stage
4:45	Introduction of QUEENS & DIGNITARIES, Entertainment Stage

Pancakes in the Park At the Festival Pancake Tent, located next to the Sugarhouse on the Square. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. til 2 p.m. Sponsored by HEINEN’S