2008
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
for new Festival dates
THE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE... AKA

THE MIDDLEFIELD BANKING COMPANY STAGE
THANK YOU, MBC, FOR YOUR SUPPORT &
SPONSORSHIP
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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 |
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FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008 - 10:00 AM Until 11:00 PM
(Weather Permitting) |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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
Alvords 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 |
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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 HEINENS
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