Good weather is forecast for this weekend’s Thumb Festival in Sandusky! Bring the family and enjoy old and new events throughout town! Visit the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce website to register for individual events.
Wednesday, June 22
Garden Walk presented by the Sandusky Arts Council at 5 p.m., tickets $5.00
Thursday, June 23
Citywide Garage Sales
Glow Walk at dusk at Diamond Trail Park, proceeds to benefit Eva’s Place
Friday, June 24
Citywide Garage Sales
Merchant Sidewalk Sales Downtown stores 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Senior Fair, held at Maple Valley School from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., all are welcome! Free health screenings, Free entry.
Bed Races, held downtown on main street at 6 p.m., contact Mark Heberling to join the fun at 810-648-2818. Beds provided by Chamber.
Sandusky Firefighters Beverage Tent, downtown on S. Elk, 6 p.m.-midnight, featuring live music, microbrews and food from Elk Street Brewery, Corn hole and Horseshoes, live music and more!
Lawn Chair Music at the Gazebo at 7 p.m., sponsored by Sandusky Arts Council
Live Fire Show by Sunshine Fire Entertainment at 9:30 p.m. in front of Elk Street Brewery downtown
Saturday, June 25
Sandusky Car Show on Courthouse Lawn from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., www.sanduskycarshow.com 32 Trophies, $15 registration. Concession and proceeds to benefit the Sanilac County Animal Control Shelter.
Sandusky Craft Show downtown on South Elk, 10 a.m. til 6 p.m., featuring all handmade, artisan, handcrafted and upcycled items.
RARE Motorcycle Show & Poker Run, Lincoln Street downtown, registration 9 a.m.-2 p.m., then poker run. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients and their families.
Chicken BBQ downtown, funds go to local cancer patients through Nancy Hemmi Marcus Cancer Fund.
Firefighters Beverage Tent downtown on South Elk, 10 a.m.-midnight, free entertainment throughout the day including open mic/live music/DJ.; Stein holding contest from 6-11p.m.; Corn Hole open all day with tournament from 5-9 p.m.; Horseshow tournament starting at 9. Proceeds to benefit Sandusky Fire Department.
Kids Fun Day with FREE games, bouncy houses, activities, snow cones, and more! Located on West Speaker Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by local groups dedicated to children.
Splash Pad Grand Opening with Free Ice Cream Cones at the park, 2 p.m.
Thumb Festival Parade at 5 p.m., lineup at Jerry’s Foodland starting 3:30 p.m., heading east on M-46
Merchant Sidewalk Sales downtown all day
Food Trucks and Vendor Sales, City Parking Lot by Sanilac Pharmacy 10-6 p.m.
Live Music downtown from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Antique Tractor Show & Kids Pedal Pull at Tri County Equipment from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mustang Stampede at Tubbs Brothers, 11 a.m.. Contact Todd Tessmer for details 810-648-0000.
ORV Fun Run, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Starts at Firebird Theater, $10 entry, proceeds to benefit Search & Rescue
5K Run/Walk 7:30 a.m. at Diamond Trail Park, proceeds to benefit the Lifesong Churchyouth group.
Softball/Baseball games at city park, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Thumb Elite Athletics Grand Opening, special events throughout the day
Thumb Bio Energy Open House 10 a.m.-4 p.m., serving food. Located at 155 Orval Drive
SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOW at dusk, lit off on the east city limits. Great viewing at the industrial park, Stoutenburg Road, Campbell Road, Firebird Theater lot, and east end businesses. Presented by all volunteer Sandusky Fireworks Committee with funds raised throughout the year.
Sunday, June 26
Sandusky Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. til noon at the Sandusky Airport on North Sandusky Road. Come check out the new terminal!
Community Church Service & Concert at 5 p.m. at the gazebo on the courthouse lawn. Concert featuring the Forester Brothers, and church service with Pastor Brian Cuddie. Hamburger/hotdog cookout fundraiser after the service, all are welcome to attend.
