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From Fishing and Duck Races to Volleyball and Blackjack, You're The Star at Summerfest

Here's your guide to getting involved at Saline Summerfest, Aug. 10-11.

There's plenty to do at Saline Summerfest.

And it's not all about sitting around and eating great food, while drinking beer and watching great bands.

At Saline Summerfest, YOU can be the main attraction.

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Here's a list of some of the participatory events at this year's Summerfest.

Limbo Contest

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Time: 9:10 p.m., Friday

Cost: Free

Location: In front of the concert stage (Lot off South Ann Arbor Street)

Details: Who can go lowest? Just for fun.

5K Run Walk

Time: 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Cost: $20. ($25 on race day). Make checks payable to: Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, 141 E. Michigan Ave. Saline Michigan

Location: City Hall, 100 N. Harris St.

Details:

More Info: Click Here.

Kids Fishing Contest

Time: 8-10 a.m. Saturday.

Cost: Free. 

Location: Mill Pond Park.

Details: Bring your own fishing pole. Several age brackets. Prizes for biggest fish and most fish. Worms provided. Must be present at 11 a.m. for awards. Registration at 7:30 a.m.

Registration Info: Click Here.

30th Annual Saline Street Machines Car Show

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday

Cost: $12 Registration ($15 on the day of the show)

Location: North Ann Arbor Street, McKay Street.

Details: Benefits Saline Social Services and Saline Youth Baseball. Awards for best Mopar, GM, Ford, Custom, Paint and best of the rest. Award of Excellence Plaque to the top 35 cars as selected by the participants.

Registration Info: Click Here.

Co-Ed Volleyball

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday.

Cost: $10 per team.

Location: Saline Rec Center

Details: Four-person teams (must have at least one woman). May be a youth division if there is enough interest. First place team wins a volleyball.

Registration Info: Call Bradley Schwartz at 429-0551.

Watermelon Eating & Egg Toss Contests

Time: Watermelon eating is 1 p.m. Saturday. Egg toss at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Part of $4 fee for wristband which allows kids in all the family-fun activities at Union School.

Location: Union School.

Details: There will also be an inflatable obstacle course, putting green, bean bag toss and more.

Registration Info: No registration needed.

Blackjack Challenge

Time: 8:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday

Cost: $10

Location: Casino Tent in Parking Lot on South Ann Arbor Street.

Details: Pay $10 and you'll get $25 in play money to start. Donated prizes to the top players. Seating is limited, so be there early.

Registration Info: Click Here.

Saline Rotary Rubber Ducky Race

Time: 3 p.m.

Cost: $10 per duck or 3 for $20.

Location: Curtiss Park.

Details: Prizes of $300, 200 and 100 for the first 10 ducks over the finish line. Tickets available at Hartman Insurance, KeyBank and also United Bank & Trust in downtown Saline

PEAC Tricyle Races

Time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday.

Cost: Free.

Location: North Ann Arbor Street.

Details: Kids and adults can race.


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