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 30th 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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