Geauga County Maple Festival

SCHEDULE of EVENTS THE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE... AKA THE MIDDLEFIELD BANKING COMPANY STAGE THANK YOU, MBC, FOR YOUR SUPPORT & SPONSORSHIP
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 - 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 Roadhouse Music

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 - 10:00 AM Until 11:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
Maple Festival SENIOR DAY ~ Pilgrim Christian Church, Sponsored by Geauga County Dept. on Aging
8:00	PANCAKES IN THE PARK ~ Festival Pancake Tent in the Square; 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sponsored by Heinen's
10:00	Rides and Concessions Open - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Info
7:00	*STREET DANCE - LIVE MUSIC BY BIG IN JAPAN,* Entertainment Stage Sponsored by Union National Mortgage "The Burnett Team" & Dagg's Sealcoating

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 - 10:00 AM Until 11:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
8:00	PANCAKES IN THE PARK ~ Festival Pancake Tent in the Square; 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sponsored by Heinen's
10:00	Rides and Concessions Open - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Info
10:00	INVITATIONAL LUMBERJACK COMPETITION, North End of Chardon Square Sponsored by Alvord’s Yard & Garden, and Renewal by Anderson
10:00	ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, Park Elementary School
10:00	SHIRE of EASTWATCH - Live Demonstration - on Main Street
Noon	NORTHERN COMFORT ~ Live Entertainment, Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Middlefield Banking Co
2:00	PIZZA EATING CONTEST, (Ages 18 and up) Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Chardon Pizza
3:00	GRAND PARADE ~ 'Maple - Geauga's Sweetest Gem' Grand Marshal ~ Mike Tvergyak
4:30	DEDICATION of 2010 Festival ~ CHARLINE HEIDEN recipient, Entertainment Stage
4:30	Introduction of VISITING QUEENS & DIGNITARIES, Entertainment Stage
5:00	PANCAKE EATING CONTEST (Ages 18 and up) Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Heinen's
5:45	Walnut Hill Cloggers - Live Entertainment - Entertainment Stage
7:00	KARAOKE with ROSIE ~ Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by Metal Coatings, Int'l and Cooke's Service

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010 - 11:00 AM Until 7:00 PM (Weather permitting)
8:00	PANCAKES IN THE PARK ~ Festival Pancake Tent in the Square; 8 a.m.- 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 Achilles Running, Lake Heatlh, Precision Golf Construction & SHEETZ
10:00	TUG 'O WAR - North end of Chardon Square, Sponsored by Sam Ritondaro
11:00	ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, Park Elementary School
11:00	Rides and Concessions Open - (See the About The Festival Page for Ride Ticket/Wristband Info
11:00	BATHTUB RACES Main Street, Chardon Square, Sponsored by Ronyak Brothers, Tim Grendell, Tracy Jemison and 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 ~ 'Maple - Geauga's Sweetest Gem' Grand Marshal ~ Hollie Strano
4:30	Introduction of QUEENS & DIGNITARIES, Entertainment Stage

	THE LIVING STATUE - SUNDAY ONLY - Sponsored by PENTAIR WATER


PANCAKES IN THE PARK At the Festival Pancake Tent on the Square. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. til 2 p.m. Sponsored by HEINEN’S
VISIT THE SUGARHOUSE ! VISIT THE DISPLAY BOOTH ! Thursday through Sunday Thursday through Sunday Sponsored by WAL*MART