2010 Tentative Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2010

9 p.m.-10 p.m. Karaoke Contest sign ups-Kane’s Club Car-Elimination round-$5 entry fee-contestants selected to compete in Thursday night finals
10:30 p.m. Karaoke Contest elimination round begins

THURSDAY, May 13, 2010

8 p.m.-9 p.m. Karaoke Contest sign ups-Kane’s Club Car-Elimination round-$5 entry fee-selected contestants to compete in finals.
9:30 p.m. Karaoke Contest elimination round begins -FINALS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS ELIMINATION ROUND!

FRIDAY, May 14, 2010

9 a.m. – 7 p.m.Depot – Open to the public – see booklet article for more details
9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Durand Library used book sale & children’s railroad art display
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Model Railroad Engineers Open House at the depot
Evening Little Obie (miniature train) - depot parking lot to teach train safety to children
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Talent Contest registration for ages 6-17 in the Activity Tent
$10 registration fee – finals on Saturday – sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union
5 p.m. - Closing ONE-PRICE Carnival Rides by Arnold’s Amusements sponsored by Durand Area Lions Club
6 p.m. Award Ceremony Honoring 2010 Railroad Persons of the Year, Cliff and Marie Semple – Durand Union Station - Open to the Public
6 p.m. Talent Contest tryouts for ages 6-17 in the Activity Tent-Finals on Saturday
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding Contest – Cost is $2/ride – located outside of the Wine Tent east of Kathy’s School of Dance
8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Wine tasting presented by Vintner’s Cellars of Burton & beer tasting courtesy of Main Beverage of Owosso & Mt. Pleasant Brewing Co.;
music by The Dirt Surfers; hors d’oeuvres-East of Kathy’s School of Dance –
sponsored by Graff of Durand and Citizen’s Bank of Durand
9:30 p.m. Classic Rock Band Voodoo Honey performing at Kane’s Club Car Lounge– no cover charge

ACTIVITY TENT SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Talent Contest registration for ages 6-17 in the Activity Tent - $10 registration fee finals on Saturday – sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union
6 p.m. Talent Contest tryouts for ages 6-17 in the Activity Tent-Finals on Saturday

SATURDAY, May 15, 2010

8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast – St. Mary’s Catholic Church sponsored by the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depot – Open to the public – some events include
Freight Room Café Open serving snacks and hobo stew
Model railroad displays inside and outside the depot; Operation Lifesaver display; photo exhibits by Wayne Pickvet and Michael Jordan;
telegraph and hobo displays; Mich Assoc of Railroad Passengers display; Crossroads Village/Huckleberry Railroad Display
9 a.m. Horseshoe Contest Registration – Durand Eagles, New Lothrop Rd. – Seeding at 10:00 – singles and doubles - sponsored by Riverside Market - $6 entry fee
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Masons Child/Adult Identification Program located in the Academy of Dance and Music located at 204 N. Saginaw St.
free to children & adults – Sponsored by the Durand Area Lions Club
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Durand Memorial Library book sale & children’s railroad art display
10 a.m. Horseshoe pitching contest begins after seeding – singles first followed by doubles
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ann Arbor Railroad Museum open
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Model Railroad Engineers Open House at the depot
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show-corner of Railroad & Main streets across from Caboose Park
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Queen’s reception for Miss Railroad Days and visiting royalty-tent east of Kathy’s School of Dance (invitation only)
11 a.m. – Closing Carnival rides sponsored from Arnold’s Amusements sponsored by the Durand Area Lions Club-One price bracelets available. There will be bracelets available for the time slot 11 a.m.-6 p.m. or a bracelet for the time slot from 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Helicopter rides-corner of Main & Railroad St.-no rides during parade
1 p.m. 2010 ANNUAL RAILROAD DAYS PARADE
Line up at 11 a.m. at the Durand High School parking lot
Parade Route – high school access road to Saginaw St. south to Genesee St. east to Mackinaw St. north to the high school.
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Arm Wrestling Tournament weigh in – Kane’s Club Car Lounge - $5 entry fee –
5 weight classes for men, 2 weight classes for women – trophies for 1st and 2nd – contest begins after weigh-ins
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Trunk Railroad Museum open in the depot
2 p.m. Caboose open to the public
2 p.m. Author Imre Quastler will present and sign his new book in the depot ballroom
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Little Obie (miniature train) - depot parking lot to teach train safety to children
2:30 p.m. Amateur Arm Wrestling Tournament begins (approximately) – Kane’s Club Car Lounge
3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Laser Tag Arena – located on Main Street just east of the clock tower – no charge
3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social – Activity Tent (while supplies last-come early!!!) Sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shia Alley Clowns – juggling, skits, music and audience participation – Activity Tent
4 p.m. Cow Bingo – Sponsored by the Durand FFA & FFA Alumni
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Shia Alley Clowns – face painting, balloon artistry – Activity Tent
5:30 p.m. Sawdust Pile Treasure Hunt for children ages 1-10 – Choo Choo Square in front of the Sandula Clock Tower-sponsored by Acker Agency
6 p.m. Talent Contest finale in the Activity Tent for ages 6-17 – sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding Contest – Cost is $2/ride – located outside of the Wine Tent east of Kathy’s School of Dance
8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Wine tasting presented by Vintner’s Cellars of Burton & beer tasting courtesy of Main Beverage of Owosso & Mt. Pleasant Brewing Co.;
music by Johnny Z & the Spotlights; hors d’oeuvres-East of Kathy’s School of Dance – sponsored by Graff of Durand and Citizen’s Bank of Durand
9:30 p.m. Classic Rock Band Voodoo Honey performing at Kane’s Club Car Lounge– no cover charge

ACTIVITY TENT SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY

3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union (while supplies last-come early!!!)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shia Alley Clowns – juggling, skits, music, audience participation 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Shia Alley Clowns – face painting, balloon artistry
5:30 p.m. Kids Sawdust Pile (Choo-Choo Square in street near the tent)
6 p.m. Talent Contest finales for ages 6-17 – sponsored by SAGElink Credit Union

SUNDAY, May 16, 2010

8 a.m. Registration for 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Durand Union Station at Trumbull Park - $15 w/o shirt or $20 with shirt
8:30 a.m. Registration for Train~N~Wheels Bike Tour sponsored by the National Railroad Memorial Inc. - $10/rider or $30/family
9 a.m. Riders depart on the Train~N~Wheels Bike Tour sponsored by the National Railroad Memorial Inc.
9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Registration for the Beautiful Baby Contest - $15/child – Activity Tent (NOTE NEW TIME)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depot – Open to the public – some events include - Freight Room Café Open serving snacks and hobo stew - Model railroad displays inside and outside the depot; Operation Lifesaver display; photo exhibits by Wayne Pickvet and Michael Jordan;
telegraph and hobo displays; Mich Assoc of Railroad Passengers display; Crossroads Village/Huckleberry Railroad Display
9:30 a.m. 5K Walk/Run begins at Trumbull Park (Monroe Rd between Saginaw and Mackinaw streets)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ann Arbor Railroad Museum open
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arts & Craft show-corner of Railroad & Main streets across from Caboose Park
11 a.m. Beautiful Baby Contest begins (NOTE NEW TIME)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Model Train Show - Durand Middle School
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Model Railroad Engineers Open House at the Depot
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Helicopter rides-corner of Main & Railroad St.
11:30 a.m.-NOON Pool Tournament Sign up– Kane’s Club Car Lounge – Downtown
Entry fee $10 -Double elimination singles tournament– cash prizes
NOON Shuffleboard Tournament Sign up – Kane’s Club Car Lounge
Entry fee $10 – Double elimination – Cash prizes
Afternoon Caboose open to the public
12:30 p.m. Pool Tournament Begins – Kane’s Club Car Lounge
1 p.m. Shuffleboard Tournament Begins – Kane’s Club Car Lounge
1 p.m. KIDDIE TRACTOR PEDAL PULL begins – Choo Choo Square – Sponsored by local area businesses and civic groups beginning with Class 1 (ages 3& 4) and Class 2 (ages 5&6). Class 3 (ages 7&8) and Class 4 (ages 9&10) will start after Classes 1 and 2 are finished.
1 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Laser Tag Arena – located on Main Street just east of the clock tower – no charge
1 p.m. – Closing ONE PRICE Carnival rides by Arnold’s Amusements sponsored by Durand Area Lions Club
2 p.m. Author Imre Quastler will present and sign his new book in the depot ballroom

ACTIVITY TENT SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Registration for the Beautiful Baby Contest - $15/child (NOTE NEW TIME)
11 a.m. Beautiful Baby Contest begins (NOTE NEW TIME)
1 p.m. Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull-Choo Choo Square-front of the Sandula Clock