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Spring Open House is Friday, June 4, 2010 from 6 to 9 pm. Everyone is invited to spring…into summer at the 5th annual Spring Open House in Downtown Petoskey. This year’s Open House promises to be the best one yet, with new and exciting events happening throughout our downtown district, drawing even more attendees than ever before. As always, everyone is invited to come Downtown, where the streets will be closed, a variety of entertainment will be available, retailers will be open to share summer wares and host visitors in their stores, and sidewalk dining options will be available at many of our Downtown restaurants.
6:00 pm – Farmers Market Preview on Howard and Mitchell 6:00 pm – Jania the Magic Lady with magic shows and balloon twisting 6:00 pm - SEE North Birds of Brey demonstrations 6:00 pm – Previews of Festival on the Bay, Art in the Park, Petoskey Historic Festival, the Petoskey Mossbacks Vintage Baseball Team, and more in Pennsylvania Park. 6:00 pm - Northern Michigan Youth Theater Barbershop Quartet will be performing music from The Music Man on lower Mitchell. 6:00 pm - Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Murdick's, at the Carnegie Building. 6:00 pm - The Emmet County Fair presents a preview of its Monster Truck event on lower Howard Street. 6:30 pm - Blissfest Preview with an Old Time Community Dance on Mitchell Street in front of Pennsylvania Park 7:00 pm - Summer Fashion Preview Spring Fashion Show featuring 25 downtown stores on the corner of 8:00 pm – Concerts in the Park Preview with Jelly Roll Blues Band in the gazebo in Pennsylvania Park. 9:00 pm – Spring Open House Raffle Drawing in front of Petoskey Downtown Offices, 216 Park Avenue 9:00 pm - Ghost Walk. $5 per person. Congregate at Petoskey Downtown Offices,
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Bearcub Outfitters - All summer clothing and sandals will be 20% off Fustini's Oils and Vinegars - Stop by and try Fustini's new spring flavors for greens and fruit salads! Whitecaps - Enjoy a wine tasting in the bar. Patrons will be able to taste and learn about some of their new summer wines. A taste of four wines for $10 and a chance to expand your palate! Stafford's Perry Hotel – Stop into their tent on Bay Street and enjoy a beer, wine sodas, Chicago Style hot dogs, kettle chips, and jumbo cookies. Outdoor seating under the tent and on the Noggin Patio. Petoskey Pat contest winner, Anthony LaJoye, will be performing outside. Full service in the Noggin Room with entertainment by Gregg Mattson (folk/blues) Grand Traverse Pie Company – Stop by the sidewalk stand for a free slice of pie Grandpa Shorters Gifts – Play the Jumbo board games on the street and enjoy samples of Mackinaw Trail Winery – Attend the Winemakers Reception that will present new releases for Spring 2010. Wine tasting and appetizers are included. Folk artist Robin Lee Berry will be performing. Coffee and Connect – Join the party! Blues Band and complimentary beverage, cheese, and crackers. American Spoon Foods – Enjoy a sampling of Maple BBQ Beans and other quick and easy recipe ideas for summer entertaining! McLean & Eakin Booksellers - Meet special guest author, Julie Powell, author of What I Saw on Mackinac who will be in the store from 6-8. Click here for more details. Kilwin's - Have a sample of fudge and Buy one Colonial Jar Candle and get one free! Roast &Toast and McLean & Eakin - Stop by and hear live music from Flight Squadron Yon and Dr. Goodhart's Home Remedy. Bead Hollow - Come in and do a Make and Take. Create your own pair of earrings for $5. Do it yourself or let them show you how. Cutler's - Have a chocolate covered strawberry and a made to order soda and sparkling water made with their latest, must have kitchen gadget, the Soda Stream. Arlington Jewelers - Listen to live finger style jazz guitarist Spring Fashion Show Participants V2V
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