May 10-11
17th Annual Sunrise Side Woodcarvers' Show
Carvers from all over the nation get together to exhibit the fine art of woodcarving. Located at the Oscoda Community Center on the former Wurtsmith AirForce Base. For more information call: (989)736-3678
June 28-29
3rd Annual Red White & Blue Collar Festival
This family oriented festival will feature several live bands, Idol contest, Gordon the Magician, Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, Great Lakes Fireworks, Michigan microbreweries and wines, Classic & Antique Car Show, "Row,Row,Row Your Cardboard Boat" Contest, great food with booths and displays highlighting the areas diverse community organizations and services. The event will take place at Ken Ratliff Park (Van Ettan Lake) and Warrior Pavilion on F-41 in Oscoda. Call the Chamber for more information (989)739-7322.
June 28-29
25th Annual Art On The Beach
Over 150 artisians display and sell their handmade art, crafts, hobbies, and talents on beautiful Lake Huron, Oscoda Beach Park. Great food and refreshments. A juried show with no buy and sell junk. A gorgeous sandy beach and picnic area with lots of playground equipment, and fun for all ages. Call the Chamber for applications and information at: (989)739-7322.
July 4
4th of July Parade & Celebration
Parade through downtown and a fireworks display at dusk at the AuSable Shoreline Park. Call the Chamber for information (989)739-7322
July 12-13
Curley Memorial Canoe Race
MCRA sanctioned race memorializing local canoe legends, Harry, Jerry, & Kevin Curley. For info call (989)739-9231
July 21-26
Iosco County Fair
Family event located in Hale, MI. on M-65. For information call (989)728-3566
July 26-27
61st Annual Weyerhaeuser AuSable River Int'l Canoe Marathon
Beginning at dusk in Grayling and ending in Oscoda, 120 miles and 14 non-stop hours later! Paddlers from all over the nation and Canada meet the challenge in this must see event. For information call (989)739-9231
July 26-27
10th Annual Gaguwon Traditional Pow Wow
Experience the Native American Spirit at this traditional event held at Old Orchard Park, 6 miles west of Oscoda on our National Scenic Byway, River Road. Come see the Indian Folk Lore, Dances, Dress, and crafts.
August 7, 2008
11th Annual Jim Ruedisueli Memorial Golf Outing
August 7th, 2008 A Chamber sponsored event with an 18-hole 4 man scramble format to be held on the Blackshire Course at Lakewood Shores Resort. Shotgun start at 9am. Public welcome. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce (989)739-7322.
August 11, 2008
11th Annual AuSable River Canoe & Clean
Pitch in and help maintain the beauty of the majestic AuSable River. For information, call (989)739-9040.
August 29-31, 2008
Paul Bunyan Festival & Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Competition
12th Annual Paul Bunyan Festival, Oscoda
Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Championship, where chainsaw carvers turn logs into intricate sculptures (sold at auction), Timberjack Show & Lumberjack Storyteller, Arts & Crafts Fair, Classic Car Show, Petting Zoo, Kid's Games, Inflatables (climbing wall, moonwalk, velcro wall, obstacle course), Bunyan Games (axe-throwing, greased-pole climb for cash, kid's relay races and more), Live bands, beer tent, great food and much more for the whole family! Call (989) 739-7322 or email events@oscodachamber.com for forms and updated information!
