Schedule of Events
Presenting
Sponsor of the
77th Red Flannel
Festival
RED FLANNEL BUSINESS & HOUSE
DECORATING CONTEST
Show your Red Flannel Pride by decorating your house or business!
The more creative, the better! Welcome the 35,000+ visitors to Red
Flannel Town! Judging Sept. 26. FREE to enter, applications online at www.redflannelfestival.org. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and
3rd place in both business and residential categories!
EVERYWHERE - RED FLANNEL TOWN, U.S.A.
Friday, Sept. 23, 2016
RED HAWK VARSITY FOOTBALL
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016
READ TO RIDE PROGRAM
Sponsored by PAM CONLEY IN MEMORY OF BOB MEDFORD
& MEIJER
Librarian Donna Clark invites all children K-8th grade to earn FREE
coupons for carnival rides by reading “RED” books. 200 available.
Pick up reading logs at the Library after Sept. 1, or download
one from redflannelfestival.org or cedarsprings.llcoop.org.
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 43 WEST CHERRY STREET
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016
RED FLANNEL WINE & CRAFT BEER TASTING
NEW DATE & LOCATION!!!
Sponsored by ED KOEHN CHEVROLET, MEIJER &
WHITEFISH LAKE GOLF AND GRILL
Local Craft Beer and Wine Tasting includes a delicious dinner.
Only $40 per person. 6-9 pm.
WHITEFISH LAKE GOLF AND GRILL – 2241 BASS LAKE RD., PIERSON, MI
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016
PRINCE and PRINCESS CONTEST
Sponsored by MEIJER
Join area kindergarten students as the smallest Red Flannel
Royalty is crowned. Free admission, refreshments by Tom’s
Bakery in Sparta. Begins at 6:30 pm.
HISTORIC KENT THEATRE – DOWNTOWN CEDAR SPRINGS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINDOW
DECORATING CONTEST
Sponsored by CHOICE ONE BANK & MEIJER
Show your Red Flannel Pride by decorating your windows! All
schools welcome! Judging and trophy presentations week of
Sept. 30!
CEDAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY
Grand Rapids Christian @ Cedar Springs Red Hawks at 7 p.m.
GAME IS HOME AT RED HAWK STADIUM
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE – NEW LOCATION!!!
Sponsored by MEIJER
Join us for the band TONGUE AND GROOVE from 8 pm until
midnight. Tent opens at 7 pm! $5 admission.
ELM AND SECOND STREETS
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016
RED FLANNEL 5K RUN AND WALK & KID’S
FUN RUN
Sponsored by CHOICE ONE, MEIJER, NORTHERN PHYSICAL
THERAPY & VANDERHYDE FORD
This is a FUN EVENT for the ENTIRE FAMILY as runners and walkers
weave their way through the downtown course. Awards and
Kid’s Fun Run to follow 5K. Best dressed Red Flannel Competition!
9 am Start time, meet to register at 8 am at Grand Lodge Tent, Elm
and Second Streets
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS
BED RACE OBSTACLE COURSE
Sponsored by ALLIANCE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING
In one of the zaniest events the Festival offers, five-person teams
race beds around an obstacle course competing for the best time!
Throw in Festival icon, Keystone Kops, and the result is a hilarious
time for all! Bring your own bed, or rent one from the Festival!
Check in begins at 10:30 am; Race begins at 11 am. $10 entry fee
(per 5 person team)
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE – NEW LOCATION!!!
Sponsored by MEIJER
Join us for the band TONGUE AND GROOVE from 8 pm until
midnight. Tent OPENS at 7 pm. $5 admission.
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS
RED FLANNEL QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP
PAGEANT
RED FLANNEL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Sponsored by BLISS-WITTERS & PIKE FUNERAL HOME &
GEBHARDT INSURANCE
Submit any photo of a Red Flannel event taken during the Festival
by Oct. 20. CASH PRIZES! $100, $75 & $25. FREE to ENTER!
Enjoy the elegance and tradition of a signature event. Tickets on
sale, 3 weeks prior at Library, Adults $10. Available at HS Box Office
for $13 at 6 pm. Doors open at 7 pm, Pageant begins at 7:30 pm.
Sponsored by INDEPENDENT BANK
EVERYWHERE – RED FLANNEL FESTIVAL WEEKENDS
CEDAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
2011
2016 Red Flannel
Flannel Festival
Festival Map
Map
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HANDICAP
HANDICAP
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PARKING
HILLTOP
HILLTOPADMIN.
ADMIN.
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REDHAWK
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HILLTOP ADMIN.
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Festival Office, 18 S. Main
SKINNER
Parade Route
FIELD
Parade Return Route
Children’s Parade Route
Public Restrooms
Handicap Restrooms
Cedar Springs Police Station/City Hall
First Aid
Trolley Pick up Locations
Trolley Route
RED HAWK
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
www.redflannelfestival.org
www.redflannelfestival.org
Schedule of Events
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016
RED FLANNEL DAY
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
8:45 am. Presented by the American Legion Glen Hill Post #287
Cedar Springs Middle School Marching Band
Presenting
Sponsor of the
77th Red Flannel
Festival
RED HAWK STADIUM, CEDAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
FLAPJACK BREAKFAST
Sponsored by MEIJER
Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
CARNIVAL
All you can eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and
juice, served from 7 am – noon. $8 – 12 and over; $6 – ages 5-12
and FREE for 5 years and under or Special family price $25. Half of
profits to EASTERN STARS & MASONS OF ROCKFORD
RED HAWK ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
Quality carnival rides, games with Elliott’s Amusements! 5 – 9 pm
ASH & BEECH STREETS
RED HAWK VARSITY FOOTBALL
Cedar Springs Red Hawks @ Lowell High School at 7 pm.
GAME IS AWAY AT LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
FIREFIGHTER PARADE
Join us in honoring local area fire department members.
Begins approximately 7:30 pm.
MAIN STREET
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE – NEW LOCATION!!!
Sponsored by MEIJER
TAKE THE TROLLEY! – RETURNING EVENT!!!
Sponsored by ALLIANCE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING &
MEIJER
Ride B&W’s beautiful, enclosed trolley on a route with stops at all
of the exciting events! $1 for adults and children over 12; free for
children under 12.
DESIGNATED TROLLEY STOPS THROUGHOUT CITY
CARNIVAL
Quality carnival rides, games with Elliott’s Amusements. All day!
ASH AND BEECH STREET
RED FLANNEL MARKETPLACE
5 pm to 12:30 am $5 Cover. Must be 21 or over. The BEST LIVE
MUSIC in Cedar Springs! Enjoy TRIXIE TANG from 8 pm until
midnight. Featuring Miller/Miller Lite, Leinenkugel’s and
Smirnoff Ice products!
Vendors of many different item types displayed all day! Browse
and shop in beautiful downtown Cedar Springs!
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS
SKINNER FIELD near MORLEY PARK
RED FLANNEL SPEED TRIVIA
Speed Trivia Tournament hosted by BOJANGLES ENTERTAINMENT.
Starts at 5 pm until 7 pm!! Cash and other prizes to winners! Teams
of 1-6 people welcome to participate! $35.00 entry fee per team.
15 team maximum so pre-register early!! Visit Red Flannel Website
for more information or check out Bojangles Entertainment on
Facebook for updates.
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS
ELM STREET
CEDAR SPRINGS YOUTH FOOTBALL
7:30 am – 9 pm Games all day.
RED FLANNEL MARCHING BAND
COMPETITION
Area High School Marching Bands present half-time shows in competition. Begins 8 am.
RED HAWK STADIUM, CEDAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
GIANT ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR
Over 90 vendors of beautiful handmade items. 9 am. until 2 pm.
$1 admission
RED HAWK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RED FLANNEL CAR SHOW
Sponsored by SONUS HEARING PROFESSIONALS,
SPECIALTY CAR COMPANY, & WIRELESS ZONE
Come to enter your pride and joy, or just browse and admire! Admission is FREE. Cost $15 per entry, registration at 9:30 am. Show is
from 10 am - 2 pm at Tractor Supply/Verizon Wireless Lot. Winners
receive FREE Grand Parade entry!
17 MILE ROAD AT TRACTOR SUPPLY/WIRELESS ZONE PARKING LOT
CEDAR SPRINGS ROTARY
FAMOUS CHICKEN BARBECUE!
FESTIVAL
FOUNDER
NINA BABCOCK
Come and experience an EXCELLENT chicken dinner with all the
trimmings at the Rotary Chicken barbecue from 11 am – 5 pm!
CHERRY & MAIN STREET
POORMAN PULLERS MINI ROD TRACTOR
PULL
Weigh in begins at 10 am, pulling from 11 am – 2 pm. FREE
Admission
ELM STREET PULLING TRACK – BEHIND WHITE PINE STAGING AREA
RED FLANNEL ANTIQUE FARM TRACTORS
& ENGINES SHOW – AT CEDAR SPRINGS
MUSEUM!
Sponsored by WEINGARTZ SUPPLY COMPANY
Antique tractors and running farm equipment fill Morley Park!
Museum tours from 10 am to 2 pm. FREE admission to tractor
show and family events.
MORLEY PARK
MODEL TRAIN SHOW – NEW EVENT!!!
See the fantastic display of model trains by the Holland Modular
Railroad Club and friends! FREE admission! 10 am - 3:00 pm
CEDAR VIEW ELEMENTARY GYMNASIUM
HELICOPTER RIDES
10 am till dark, weather permitting. Traverse City Helicopter
Adventures providing rides with spectacular views of Red
Flannel Town! About a 13 mile flight around the area,
approx. 7 min experience. Special pricing for kids under 12.
BEHIND HILLTOP at CEDAR SPRINGS SCHOOL CAMPUS
AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE
DEMONSTRATION
The skilled FIRESTORM team performs to light up downtown!
Begins at noon. FREE Admission.
MAIN AND ELM STREET
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE – NEW LOCATION!!!
OPENS AT NOON!!!
Sponsored by MEIJER
NOON to 12:30 am. $5 Cover. Must be 21 or over. The
BEST LIVE MUSIC in Cedar Springs! Enjoy the music of
THE DENISE BROWN CONNECTION from 8 pm -midnight.
Featuring Miller/Miller Lite, Leinenkugel’s and Smirnoff
Ice products!
CS LIONS PULLED PORK SANDWICH
BOOTH
PULLED PORK Sandwich and FRESH CUT fries booth! Nothing
says Red Flannel like some delicious food. Also, if you need a
cold soda or hot coffee/cocoa, come on by!
IN FRONT OF CITY HALL - 66 S. MAIN ST.
RED FLANNEL CHILDREN’S PARADE
Sponsored by MEIJER
Boys and girls decorate their bikes and wear costumes in their
own parade! Please provide bicycle helmets! Parents are
encouraged to walk with children! Parade begins promptly at
2:45 pm!
LINE UP AT MUSKEGON & MAIN STREETS
RED FLANNEL GRAND PARADE
Sponsored by MEIJER & VANDERHYDE FORD
The Festival’s signature event, the FAMOUS Grand Parade
draws thousands of people! Be sure to wear RED! or the
Keystone Kops will arrest you! More than 120 entries of
floats, bands and entertainment.
Marching band sponsored by CHOICE ONE BANK &
INDEPENDENT BANK
PARADE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 3 PM!
MAIN & MUSKEGON STREETS
RED FLANNEL PARADE GRANDSTAND
Sponsored by GEBHARDT INSURANCE & MEIJER
Stop by and see Sue Harrison, who has been graciously
donating her time to announce this parade for 25 years! MAIN & ASH STREETS
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL
Junior and Senior young ladies play flag football!
Begins at 7:00 pm.
RED HAWK STADIUM
KEYSTONE KOPS
Sponsored by ALLIANCE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING
The MOST FAMOUS ICON of the Festival, they arrest everyone
not wearing RED! Be on the look out and prepared with $1 in
“bail money” to “get out of jail”!
KEYSTONE KOP JAIL at MAIN & ASH STREETS
RED FLANNEL GRAND LODGE TENT, ELM AND SECOND STREETS