Summerfest Festival Contact Information 616/997.5165 or ctimmerman@cityofcoopersvile.com Please note:  We are accepting no additional food vendor inquiries.  If you are interested in coming to our 2011 festival, please send your contact information and description of your food to: Coopersville Summerfest 289 Danforth Street Coopersville MI 49404 We are still accepting applications for: Community Wide Garage Sales Arts & Crafts Kids Triathlon Waterball Del Shannon Memorial Car Show   Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers.  Interested in helping?  We have many opportunities.  Click here for your Volunteer Registration Form.

Friday, August 13, 2010

ALL DAY    
 

• 12th Annual Coopersville Tractor Show
  Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street
  
  Coopersville Antique Tractor Society is pleased to present the 12th Annual Coopersville TRACTOR SHOW, featuring Allis-Chalmers and Hit & Miss Engines.  This display of tractors and farm implements includes various makes, models, and colors, representing farming over the past 100 years.
  
  Free Event.
  
  Various activities are scheduled during this Free Tractor Show, including a swap meet on the 7th, powder puff tractor games Wednesday night, and boys/men’s skilled driving competition on Thursday.  Silent Auction held at Tractor Show registration tent, ends at 3pm on August 14.
  
  Contact:                 LeeAnn Creager
  Location:                Coopersville Farm Museum
  Address:               375 Main Street – PO Box 64
  Phone:                    616.997.8555
  e-mail:                    info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

ALL DAY       
         

• Community Wide Garage Sales
  Throughout Coopersville - Maps at City Hall, 289 Danforth Street, or  at www.coopersville.com one week prior to the sales.
  
  
• Sidewalk Sales, Main Street, historic downtown Coopersville

9:30 am – 5 pm           

• Coopersville Area District Library Book Sale,
  Front porch of the Library, 333 Ottawa Street
  
  Used book sale - hardcovers and paperbacks, lots of children's books.
  
  

Large selection of other categories

Contact:                 Barb Veeneman

Location:               Coopersville Area District Library, 333 Ottawa Street

10:00 am – 4:00 pm    

• 9th Annual Exhibit of “Quilts & Their Stories”, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, $2 Adults/Seniors/Children
  
  Over 130 quilts (old and new) are displayed inside the Coopersville Farm Museum during August and September. The Director’s Choice exhibit includes the Sunbonnet Sue display. An assortment of demonstrations and activities will be available for kids and adults at various times throughout the week.  Kid’s Day is Wednesday and Quilting Circle meets Thursday morning.  In conjunction with Summerfest, the Coopersville Farm Museum is offering special reduced admission.
  
  Contact:                 LeeAnn Creager
  Location:               Coopersville Farm Museum
  Address:               375 Main Street – PO Box 64
  Phone:                   616.997.8555
  e-mail:                    info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

12:00 pm - 1:00 am                 

• Sportsman’s Club Entertainment Tent, 64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive
  

The Sportsman’s Club Entertainment Tent is open from 12:00pm to 1:00am both Friday and Saturday.

It’s that time of year again to catch up with all of your old classmates, socialize with friends and family while enjoying ice cold refreshments. Join us for a variety of activities happening Friday and Saturday; beginning with a Karaoke on Friday night. Saturday, come participant in all of the fun happening at the Entertainment Tent. Whether you join the corn hole tournament, on site registrations begins at 11:00am with the actual tournament starting at 12:00pm. Or enter all of the different raffle drawings. Looking for a little excitement bring the kids down for a Hula Hoop contest at 3:00pm, trophy awarded to the winner. Hang around for the night with Live Music and Dancing both nights from 9:00pm – 1:00am.

Contact:                 Blair Kloosterhouse

Location:                64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive

Phone:                    616.262.4776

e-mail:                    SusanKloosterhouse@northernpts.com

4:00 pm  
          

• Del Shannon Car Cruise Line Up 
  Line up starts at 64th & O’Malley
  
  Join the “Official Car Cruise Sponsors” Coopersville Sportsman’s Club and Kent Beverage with a cruise through Historic Downtown Coopersville. Del Shannon Car Cruise line up begins at 4:00 pm at 64th Ave and O’Malley. The Car Cruise starts moving at 6:00 pm.  Filming of the motion picture, TOUCHBACK, coincides with the Friday night Del Shannon Car Cruise, portions of the cruise will be filmed for the movie.  
  
  Contact:                Gina Otterbein
  Location:               64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive
  Phone:                   616.947.2055
  e-mail:                    info@delshannoncarshow.org

5:00 pm            

• Vintage Train Rides (Excursion) -

C & M Train Station, 311 Danforth Street, $7.50

Special Summerfest pricing on our one hour and fifteen minute ride in the historic train.  friendly conductor will point out points of interest and speak about the history of the area. At the half-way point, in Marne, passengers may briefly de-train to watch as the locomotive switches tracks and re-couples onto the train.

Contact:                 Jerry Ricard

Location:                The Coopersville & Marne Railroad Co.

Address:                311 Danforth Street

e-mail:                     jerryricard@comcast.net

6:00 pm            

• VFW Bingo

North Main Pavilion                                    
Bingo – 25 cents card programs.

Contact:                 Dale Seadorf

Location:                North Main Pavilion

Phone:                    616.837.6992

6:00 pm            

• Del Shannon Car Cruise
  Various locations throughout the community. Click here for info.
  
  Join the “Official Car Cruise Sponsors” Coopersville Sportsman’s Club and Kent Beverage with a cruise through Historic Downtown Coopersville. Del Shannon Car Cruise line up begins at 4:00 pm at 64th Ave and O’Malley. The Car Cruise starts moving at 6:00 pm.  Filming of the motion picture, TOUCHBACK, coincides with the Friday night Del Shannon Car Cruise, portions of the cruise will be filmed for the movie.  Additional information here. 
  
  Contact:                 Gina Otterbein
  Location:                64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive
  Phone:                    616.947.2055
  e-mail:                    info@delshannoncarshow.org                            

6:00 pm            

• Art in the Glass Online Window Art Auction

Coopersville HS parking lot near food booth

Six antique windows transformed into beautiful art pieces that you will want to bid on! Bid through Michigan Online Auctions www.michiganonlineauction.com On Display At Local Businesses through out July and August  - July 30th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Art in the Park Friday August 13th  6:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday August 14th 9:00 am-4:00 pm near Comerica Bank. Here is the schedule for Art around the Town: 

Betten Baker: Friday July 23-Friday July 30

Art in the Park, Veteran's Memorial Park: Friday July 30

CCS Technologies: Saturday July 31- August 7

Summerfest: Monday August 9-Saturday August 14

Higher Ground Coffeehouse: Monday August 16- Saturday August 21

AKA Salon: Monday August 23-Friday August 28

Contact:                 Teresa Kelly

Phone:                   616.837.3800

e-mail:                   tkelly@bettenbaker.com

6:00 pm

• Chamber of Commerce Car Cruise Food Booth
  

Coopersville High School Parking Lot near Robinson Football Field entrance, 198 East Street

                                   

Chamber Car Cruise Food Booth food sponsored in part by Donna’s Catering and the Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy a great meal and support upcoming Chamber projects after the Car Cruise, enjoy the music of the 50's. 60's & 70's at the Sock Hop, and stick around for the 3-D Fireworks!.

Our menu this evening is pulled pork on ciabatta bun, homemade potato salad, fresh fruit cup, for just $6.00 from 6:00-8:00 pm at high school parking lot near the Robinson Field entrance.  Beverages are just $1.00, proceeds to benefit the Miss Coopersville Scholarship Fund.

Contact:                 Peggy O’Dea

Location:                Coopersville High School Parking Lot

Phone:                    616.837.9731

e-mail:                     podea@choiceone.com

 

6:30 pm            

• Sock Hop on the Blacktop with Celebrity Productions (DJ & Entertainment Specialists), Coopersville High School Parking Lot, 198 East Street                        

Join Celebrity Productions (DJ & Entertainment Specialists) after the Del Shannon Memorial Car Cruise for the 1st Annual Sock Hop on the Black Top with a twist at the Coopersville High School parking lot.

This FREE event will gratefully accept donations to support the Del Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Miss Coopersville Scholarship Pageant. 

Come park your hot rod show off the toys you have worked so hard on and prepare to dance your socks off with Celebrity Productions.  There will be food and drink sales on site for your convenience.

Contact:                 Chad Kaminski

Location:                Coopersville High School Parking Lot

Phone:                    616.947.1907

e-mail:                     celebrityprod@gmail.com

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm           
Please Note:  This is a new time due to the filming of the movie TOUCHBACK. 

• The Movers – Blues Band

Coopersville High School Football Field - Away Bleachers

FREE

Enjoy the rich and moving sounds of The Movers - Blues Band and watch the preparations for the filming of the "big football" scene in Touchback, to be filmed in Coopersville during and after Summerfest. Be sure to stay for the My Personal Credit Union 3-D Fireworks scheduled for 9:30 pm!  $1.00 3-D glasses available for sale at the Sock Hop on the Black Top and at the Chamber Car Cruise Food Booth. 

7:00 pm            

• Vintage Train Rides (Excursion) -

Coopersville & Marne Railway Train Station, 311 Danforth Street

$7.50

Special Summerfest pricing on our one hour and fifteen minute ride in the historic train.  friendly conductor will point out points of interest and speak about the history of the area. At the half-way point, in Marne, passengers may briefly de-train to watch as the locomotive switches tracks and re-couples onto the train.

Contact:                 Jerry Ricard

Location:                The Coopersville & Marne Railway

Address:                311 Danforth Street

e-mail:                     jerryricard@comcast.net

9:30 pm   

• My Personal Credit Union 3D Fireworks

Coopersville High School Football Field

FREE

There is limited seating in the stands at the football field due to the filming of Touchback.  You are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in around the area or join us at the Sock Hop on the Black Top with Celebrity Productions.  Additionally, you may park your cars in any of the High School or Middle School parking lots for optimal viewing! 

Saturday, August 14, 2010

ALL DAY                

• 12th Annual Coopersville Tractor Show

Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street

Coopersville Antique Tractor Society is pleased to present the 12th Annual Coopersville Tractor Show, featuring Allis-Chalmers and Hit & Miss Engines.  This display of tractors and farm implements includes various makes, models, and colors, representing farming over the past 100 years.

Free Event.

Various activities are scheduled during this Free Tractor Show, including a swap meet on the 7th, powder puff tractor games Wednesday night, and boys/men’s skilled driving competition on Thursday.  Silent Auction held at Tractor Show registration tent, ends at 3pm on August 14.

Contact:                 LeeAnn Creager

Location:               Coopersville Farm Museum

Address:               375 Main Street – PO Box 64

Phone:                   616.997.8555

e-mail:                    info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

ALL DAY       
         

• Community Wide Garage Sales
  Throughout Coopersville - Maps at City Hall, 289 Danforth Street, or  at www.coopersville.com one week prior to the sales.
  
  
• Sidewalk Sales, Main Street, historic downtown Coopersville
  
  
• Brandi House – Fire Safety Trailer

Adacent to the Fire Barn, 289 Danforth Street

Fire safety (and general household safety) tours for kids and parents. Tours last approximately 20 minutes. Proud to be bringing fire safety education to kids!

Contact:                 Kevin Smoes

Location:               1st and Main Street

Phone:                   616.837.6042

e-mail:                    engine1574@msn.com

 

7:00 am – 4 pm           

• Del Shannon Car Show
  Historic Downtown Coopersville
  
  Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Del Shannon Car Show a Coopersville Rotary Production in Historic Downtown Coopersville. Enjoy the viewing hundreds of cars from every era, make and model.  Dash Plaques for first 1,000 registered. Register your car now at http://www.delshannoncarshow.org/registration.html where you may also purchase your Official Del Shannon Car Show T-shirts and pancake breakfast tickets. For more information; check us out on Facebook or call us at 616-947-2055 or email us at info@delshannoncarshow.org 
  
  Runaway Sponsor: Port City Racing
  Hats Off Sponsor: State Farm Insurance
  Little Town Flirt Sponsors: Comerica Bank, Northern Physical Therapy, Studio3Twenty, Betten Baker Chevrolet, Choice One Bank
  
  Contact:                 Gina Otterbein
  Location:               64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive
  Phone:                   616.947.2055
  e-mail:                    info@delshannoncarshow.org                              
  
  

7:00 am – 10 am 
        

• Car Show Saturday Pancake Breakfast

Fire Barn – 289 Danforth (City Hall)

$6 Adults 11 years & older - $3 Children 3-10

Enjoy all you can eat pancakes & coffee, includes sausage and juice. Buy tickets early for $5 at the Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce or City Hall or online. $6 at door. Kids $3. http://www.delshannoncarshow.org/registration.html

Contact:                 Ward Verseput

Phone:                    616.997.9701

e-mail:                    ward@wardverseput.com

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Arts & Crafts Show
  Corner of Main & Church Streets

Dozens of very talented artists have created wonderful works of art and crafts for your enjoyment.  Be sure to walk all the way through, we are expecting a great turnout! 

Be sure to visit the Miss Coopersville Scholarship Program contestants on hand to help kids paint their own "Art in the Glass".  5" x 7" glass and paint will be available for your budding artists!  Cost is $4.00 for the glass only, $5.00 with frame.  Proceeds will be used to support the scholarship fund and future Chamber projects. 

9:00 am – 3:00 pm           

• Art in the Glass

Summerfest Information Booth, Corner of Eastmanville & Main Streets

Six antique windows have been transformed into beautiful art pieces that you will want to bid on! Bid through Michigan Online Auctions www.michiganonlineauction.com.  You will be able to bid on your favorite at the Information Booth also!

On Display At Local Businesses throughout July and August.

July 30th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Art in the Park

Friday August 13th  6:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturday August 14th 9:00 am-4:00 pm near Comerica Bank

Contact:                 Teresa Kelly

Phone:                    616.837.3800

e-mail:                    tkelly@bettenbaker.com

9:00 am         

• Horse Shoe Tournament   

Veteran’s Memorial Park

$10 per team

Let’s throw some shoes around. Starting at 9:00am with on-site registration. Enter the Horse Tournament as an individual for $5.00 or as a team for $10.00. Horse Shoe Tournament takes place at Veteran’s Park. Tournament is Double Elimination. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.  

Contact:                 Larry Haynes

Phone:                    616.677.3385

9:30 am – 1:00 pm           

• Coopersville Area District Library Book Sale

Front porch of the Library, 333 Ottawa

Used book sale - hardcovers and paperbacks, lots of children's books.

Large selection of other categories.

Contact:                 Barb Veeneman

Location:               Coopersville Area District Library

10:00 am – 4:00 pm    

• 9th Annual Exhibit of “Quilts & Their Stories”

Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street

$2 Adults/Seniors/Children

 

Over 130 quilts (old and new) are displayed inside the Coopersville Farm Museum during August and September. The Director’s Choice exhibit includes the Sunbonnet Sue display. An assortment of demonstrations and activities will be available for kids and adults at various times throughout the week.  Kid’s Day is Wednesday and Quilting Circle meets Thursday morning.  In conjunction with Summerfest, the Coopersville Farm Museum is offering special reduced admission.

Contact:                 LeeAnn Creager

Location:               Coopersville Farm Museum

Address:               375 Main Street – PO Box 64

Phone:                   616.997.8555

e-mail:                   info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

10:00 am – 12:00 pm  

• Fire truck Rides

Front of the Coopersville Fire Station, 311 Danforth Street

Free Fire truck rides for kids.

Contact:                 Kevin Smoes

Location:               Coopersville City Hall

Phone:                   616.837.6042

e-mail:                   engine1574@msn.com

10:00 am – 3:00 pm    

• Archery Tournament
  Veteran's Memorial Park, W. Randall Street

Free

Men, Women and Children Welcome!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each category:

10-15 years old…………Start at 10:00AM – 11:00AM3 Arrows per Target (36 Arrows Total)10 yard to 20 yard Target Choices 

16-20 years old…………Start at 11:00AM-12:00PM3 Arrows per Target (36 Arrows Total)20 yard Target 

21 and older……………Start at 1:00PM-3:00PM5 Arrows per Target (60 Arrows Total)20 yard Target 

Targets Provided by: The Coopersville Parks & Recreation Department

Choice of single spot or five spot target.

Contact:                 Arlyn Doornbos

Phone:                    616.677.1820

10:00 am – 2:00 pm    

• Keyser’s Port City Racing Plant Tours

Keyser’s Port City Racing, 540 Danforth Street

The “Official Street Rod Performance Parts Provider” of the Del Shannon Car Show will be offering complimentary tours at their Keyser’s Port City Racing Plant.  Times: 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM and 2PM

 

Contact:                 Gina Otterbein

Location:               540 Danforth Street

Phone:                   616.947.2055

e-mail:                    info@delshannoncarshow.org

10:00 am – 3:00 pm    

• Coopersville Community Jazz Band

Downtown Coopersville - Free

See your local talent at Summerfest!

Contact:                 Gina Otterbein

Location:                64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive

Phone:                    616.430.9674

e-mail:                    info@delshannoncarshow.org

10:00 am – 4:00 pm    

• Jammin' Saturday
  Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street
  $2 Adults/Seniors/Children
  
  Family friendly live music, exhibits, crafts, and activities will be found inside the Coopersville Farm Museum throughout the day on Saturday.  Activities include face painting, corn shelling, rope making, bead crafts, macramé, and more!   Various groups will perform inside the air conditioned facility (on CFM’s new stage) at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, & 3:30pm. 
  
  Open Jams begin on each hour (11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm) and last up to 30 minutes each.  Musicians may bring acoustic instruments to play along or perform a song during open jam sessions.  Featuring:  bluegrass, country, old gospel, and folk music. For a schedule of performing artists, please contact the museum.
  
  Contact:                 LeeAnn Creager
  Location:                Coopersville Farm Museum
  Address:                375 Main Street – PO Box 64
  Phone:                    616.997.8555
  e-mail:                    info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

10:00 am – 3:00 pm    

• C.A.T.S. Silent Auction                                       

Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street

Coopersville Antique Tractor Society (aka: C.A.T.S.) will hold a silent auction at the Coopersville Farm Museum.  (Outside if weather permits, inside in the event of rain)  Auction closes at 3pm on Saturday.  Proceeds from the silent auction help cover expenses of the annual tractor show. 

Contact:                 LeeAnn Creager

Location:                Coopersville Farm Museum

Address:                375 Main Street – PO Box 64

Phone:                    616.997.8555

e-mail:                     info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

10:30 am        

• Vintage Train Rides (Local)

C & M Train Station, 311 Danforth Street, $4.00

Approximately half-hour ride in our historic train. The friendly conductor will point out points of interest.

Contact:                 Jerry Ricard

Location:                The Coopersville & Marne Railroad

Address:                POB 55 Coopersville, MI

e-mail:                     jerryricard@comcast.net

11:00 am          

• Vintage Train Rides (Excursion) -

C & M Train Station, 311 Danforth Street, $7.50

             

Special Summerfest pricing on our one hour and fifteen minute ride in the historic train.  friendly conductor will point out points of interest and speak about the history of the area. At the half-way point, in Marne, passengers may briefly de-train to watch as the locomotive switches tracks and re-couples onto the train.

Contact:                 Jerry Ricard

Location:                The Coopersville & Marne Railroad

Address:                POB 55 Coopersville, MI

e-mail:                     jerryricard@comcast.net

12:00 pm - 1:00 am       

• Sportsman’s Club Entertainment Tent

64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive

Sportsman’s Club Entertainment Tent open from 12:00pm to 1:00am both Friday and Saturday.

It’s that time of year again to catch up with all of your old classmates, socialize with friends and family while enjoying ice cold refreshments. Join us for a variety of activities happening Friday and Saturday; beginning with a Karaoke on Friday night. Saturday, come participant in all of the fun happening at the Entertainment Tent. Whether you join the corn hole tournament, on site registrations begins at 11:00am with the actual tournament starting at 12:00pm. Or enter all of the different raffle drawings. Looking for a little excitement bring the kids down for a Hula Hoop contest at 3:00pm, trophy awarded to the winner. Hang around for the night with Live Music and Dancing both nights from 9:00pm – 1:00am.

 

Contact:                 Blair Kloosterhouse

Location:                64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive

Phone:                    616.262.4776

e-mail:                    SusanKloosterhouse@northernpts.com

12:30 pm/2:30/3:00 pm          

• Vintage Train Rides (Local)

C & M Train Station, 311 Danforth Street, $4.00

Approximately half-hour ride in our historic train. The friendly conductor will point out points of interest.

Contact:                 Jerry Ricard

Location:               The Coopersville & Marne Railroad

Address:               POB 55 Coopersville, MI

e-mail:                    jerryricard@comcast.net

1:00 pm            

• Vintage Train Rides (Excursion) -

C & M Train Station, 311 Danforth Street, $7.50

             

Special Summerfest pricing on our one hour and fifteen minute ride in the historic train.  friendly conductor will point out points of interest and speak about the history of the area. At the half-way point, in Marne, passengers may briefly de-train to watch as the locomotive switches tracks and re-couples onto the train.

Contact:                 Jerry Ricard

Location:                The Coopersville & Marne Railroad

Address:                POB 55 Coopersville, MI

e-mail:                     jerryricard@comcast.net

3:00 pm                          

• Del Shannon Car Show Awards Ceremony

Keyser’s Port City Racing

Trophy winning cars will be awarded at Port City Racing at 3:00 pm.  The Del Shannon family will be here to award the Best of Show  trophy.  Door prizes & Raffle winners announced. Please be present to win. www.delshannoncarshow.com.  If you would like to donate door prize or car show bag items email info@delshannoncarhow.org.

Contact:                 Gina Otterbein

Location:                64th Avenue & O’Malley Drive

Phone:                    616.947.2055

e-mail:                    info@delshannoncarshow.org

6:00 pm                          

• VFW Bingo

North Main Pavilion                                                      

Bingo – 25 cents card programs

 

Contact:                 Dale Seadorf
Location:                North Main Pavilion

Phone:                    616.837.6992