Many local communities will be celebrating with community celebrations throughout the area. This includes many events throughout in Big Rapids, Evart, Cadillac, Luther, Mecosta, and Morley.

Here’s a look at some events planned each day throughout this Independence Day weekend.

 

Thursday, July 3

• Rural Route Farm and Artisan Market
  • Held at 2694 30^th Avenue in Sears
  • From 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Featuring local metal craft, paintings, and body care items
• Luther Days Chicken Throwing
  • Held on the festival’s main stage
  • Starts at 4:00 p.m.
  • Miss Luther ceremony to follow at 4:00 p.m.
• Mecosta County Old Timers Game
  • At Hemlock Park Ballfield
  • Starts at 6:00 p.m.
  • Includes Hall of Fame induction
• Sand Lake Ranch Rodeo
  • Hosted under the Sand Lake Water Tower
  • Starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • $20 for ticket admission
• Big Rapids Area Fireworks Spectacular
  • Hosted at the Mecosta County Fairgrounds
  • Begins at 10:00 p.m.
  • Complimentary music on Big Country 100.9 FM

Friday, July 4

• Village of Morley Community Celebration
  • Hosted throughout Morley
  • Lasts from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Includes petting zoo, bike parade, face painting, kids’ games, and more
• Party on the Patio
  • Hosted by Chase Creek Smokehouse
  • Starts at 6:00 p.m.
  • Live music by Raised on Radio
• Luther Days Flying Star Rodeo
  • Held behind Luther Ballfields
  • Starts at 6:00 p.m.
  • Karaoke and fireworks to follow
• Mecosta Music on the River
  • Held at Bromley Park
  • From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Performance from Elvis tribute artist Jake Slater
• Village of Morley Fireworks
  • Hosted at Morley Community Center
  • Starts around dusk
  • Bring your own lawn chair or blanket

Saturday, July 5

• Evart 5K Race
  • Hosted at Evart Elementary School
  • Begins at 8:30 a.m.
  • Costs $15 - $25 to register
• Luther Days Grand Parade
  • Through downtown Luther
  • Begins at 11:00 a.m.
  • Chicken barbeque to follow at Luther Fire Department
• Chippewa Lake Poker Run
  • At Millett Park
  • Starts at 12:00 p.m.
  • Must be 18 years or older to play
• Big Rapids Farmers Market
  • Hosted at Bernie’s Place parking lot
  • Lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Includes local and regional vendors
• Cadillac Freedom Festival Car Cruise
  • Begins at Classic Car Deals on Boon Road
  • Starts at 6:00 p.m.
  • Goes around Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac
• Freedom Fest at Croton TWP
  • Held at the Township Campgrounds
  • Starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • Includes food vendors, beer trailer, live music, and fireworks

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