Clare County Events Calendar 2013
The communities in Clare County provide many events
 to entertain you during your visit to the area.

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February

March

April

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June

July

August

September

October

November

December

If you know of an event that should be listed here please let us know at info@clarecounty.com

-JANUARY 2013-

26

Clare County Fair Cash Bash Reverse Raffle

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 -FEBRUARY 2013-

9

St.Cecilia School Good & Services Auction / Doherty Hotel/ 6 pm

21-23

Frostbite Winter Festival / Harrison / Vegas Party Night 17th / Golf Tournament on Budd Lake 18th / Ice Fishing Contest 19th / For information call  989-539-6011

21

Clare Business Expo / 1-7 PM / Doherty Hotel / Call the Clare Chamber for info 989-386-2442 or 888-AT-CLARE

23

Clare Rotary Club Charter Night / Doherty Hotel

24

Annual Snow Snake Winter Fun Day / 10am-4pm / For  information call 989-539-6583

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-MARCH 2013-

2

Comedy Night at the Doherty Hotel

14-17

CLARE'S ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL

13

Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Art Auction & Silent Auction. Preview & Silent Auction 7 PM / Doherty Hotel in Clare. To donate or for more information call 989-386-9304.

16

Irish Festival Craft Show/ClarePrimary School/ 9-4/For information call 989-386-2442

16

Irish Parade/ Clare/ Noon

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-APRIL 2013-

9,11,16

Mid Michigan Community College Play - "Dilemmas with Dinner "  / Apr. 9, 11, 16, 18, 19, & 20 & 21
/ 989-386-6632     

13

Rust Shaker Mountain Bike Race at MMCC / call 989-386-6651

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Paula Prinstill Memorial Health & Safety Fair / FarwellHigh School / For info call 989-588-0580

21

A Northern Tradition / Mid Michigan Community College & Jay's Sporting Goods annual benefit / For info call 989-386-6600

23

Take Pride in Clare Day - "School and Community Working Together" / For information contact Jann Cleary and Sue Shively at 989-386-7789

27

5K Freedom Run/Walk / Registration begins at 8:30 am with Race starting at 10:00 am

26-27 

 Yoder Brothers Equipment & Horse Auction / Isabella County Fairgrounds / For information call 989-386-9082

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Clare Little League Opening Day

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-MAY 2013-

5

Cinco de Mayo Celebration / Doherty Hotel

15

Spring Beautification / Harrison Chamber / 989-539-6011

17-18

Yoder's Amish Quilt Auction & Craft  Show / Clare at Yoder's Farm / For information call 989-386-2442

20

 Victoria Day Celebration / Doherty Hotel / 989-386-3441

25-26

Harrison Memorial Car & Bike Show / Mud Bog / Car & Bike Cruise / Harrison / 989-539-6011

25

Gun and Knife Show at the Clare County Fairgrounds in Harrison / 989-539-6011

27

Figure 8 Derby / Farwell Fairgrounds / 7pm / For  information call 989-588-2517

27

Clare VFW Memorial Day Parade / 10:30am begins at Clare CityPark & ends at Cherry Grove Cemetery / For information call 989-386-7221

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-JUNE 2013-

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Annual Car Show / Riverside Bar / Leota / Proceeds benefit Special Olympics / 989-539-3117

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Early June - LakeDaze / Village of Lake sponsored by the Lake Community Association

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Clare Chamber Golf Outing / Eagle Glen Golf Course / For information call  989-386-2442

6

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

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Fishing For Freedom Tournament / Harrison

13

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

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Twenty Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Club Show / 8 am-5 pm / 989-539-8011

20

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

27

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

27-29

Clare's City Wide Yard Sales / Clare Chamber 989-386-2442

28

Summerfest Celebration in Clare; picnic, entertainment, fireworks, more / Call the Clare Chamber for more info  888-AT-CLARE

29

 Figure 8 Derby / Farwell Fairgrounds / 7 pm / 989-588-2003 / Fireworks following Derby

29 Sweat Shaker Race / MMCC /

30

Annual Fly-In Breakfast at the Clare Municipal Airport / 7 am- 1 pm

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-JULY 2013-

3-4

Harrison's "4th of July Celebration"/ Harrison / For  information call 989-539-6011

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Lake George 4th of July Street Parade at noon. Line up  at 11:00 am at Hamlin Ball Field. For More Info Call Connie (989) 387-5559

4

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

11

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

11-13

National Square Dance Campers at the Clare County Fairgrounds

18

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

19-21 Michigan Bow Hunters at the Clare County Fairgrounds

25

Clare's Summer Concert Series / Call Clare Parks & Rec.989-386-7541, ext 213 for info

27-29

Lumberjack Festival / and Crafts in the Park / Farwell / For information call 989-588-0580

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-AUGUST 2013-

July 29-Aug. 3

131th Clare County Fair / Harrison Fairgrounds / For information call 989-539-9011

10

Clare Brewfest - "A sampling of Michigan's finest craft beers." / Clare Rotary Club / 989-429-9329

11-18 Good Sam Club Jamboree at the Clare County Fairgrounds

20-25

 Old Historic US 27-Motor Tour /  517-394-7344

22

Old Historic 27 Classic Car Motor Tour Overnight Stop on Clare's Main Street / Entertainment / Food/ Fun / Call Clare County CVB for info 989-539-6602

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-SEPTEMBER 2013-

Aug. 30-31

Yoder's Amish Quilt Auction & Craft  Show / Clare / Yoder Farm

Aug. 31- Sept. 2

Farwell Labor Day Celebration / Farwell Fairgrounds /  For information call 989-588-2517

15

MMCC Fall Festival & Barbeque / Harrison / Noon-4pm / For information call 989-386-6629

15

Timber Trail Trot and Timber Trail XT / MMCC / 989-386-6651

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Yoder Brothers Semi-Annual Equipment & Horse Auction / For information  call 989-386-9082

 27& 27

 Twenty Lakes Old Engine and Tractor Club Fall Swap Meet in Harrison / 989-588-2552 / info line 989-539-8011

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-OCTOBER 2013-

5 Harrison's 2nd Annual Chow Tour / Harrison Chamber / 989-539-6011

14

Clare Rotary Columbus Day Italian Dinner Fundraising Event/ Authentic, Homemade, Italian Buffet Dinner / Open to Public / Doherty  Hotel /  For information call 989-386-0300

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Harrison Sportsman's Club Gun & Knife Show / Harrison /  For information call 989-539-6011

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Haunted Hill at Hidden Hill Family Campground /989-539-9372/ 8:00pm-10:00pm / Featuring Haunted Pavilion and hayrides with free hot cider. Great fun for the entire family.  Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by parents. Cost is $5.00 per guest children under 5 Free.

26

Clare Chamber's Fall Bazaar / 989-386-2442

26

Main Street Spook-Tacular & Trunk or Treat / Downtown Clare / 989-386-7541, ext 213

26

Clare 5K Pumpkin Run / Downtown Clare

31

Halloween Parade and Trunk-or-Treat / Harrison Chamber / 989-539-6011

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Lake Halloween Party / Lake Depot 5:30pm-7:30pm / For  information call 989-544-2378

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-NOVEMBER 2013-

2-3

Fall Bridge Tournament at the Doherty Hotel in Clare / 989-386-3441

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Farwell's Holiday "Lights" Festival / Contact the Farwell Area Chamber of Commerce for  more info 989-588-0580

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-DECEMBER 2013-

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MMMC-Clare Hospital Love Light Tree & Candle Lighting Ceremony / for information call 989-802-5102

7

Clare's Christmas Celebration / Santa, Reindeer, Carriage Rides, Music, Trees, and much more! /  For information call 989-386-2442

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Harrison's Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony / 7 p.m.-8 p.m. / Harrison Christmas Parade Lighted Parade 6 p.m. / 989-539-6011

31

New Years Eve Celebration / Doherty Hotel / For  information call 989-386-3441