​The dates and theme have been announced for the 8th Annual Eaton Rapids Air Event - SAVE THE DATE!

When: September 12-15, 2019 

Where: Same place - Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI

Theme: The 50's Era

Why: To shine a spotlight on downtown Eaton Rapids!

Our goals are to:

1. Shine a silver spotlight on Main Street, Eaton Rapids.
2. Invite newcomers to see how great Eaton Rapids is, a town they may have never heard of, or only driven through.
3. Get the community to spend the weekend enjoying downtown Eaton Rapids together.
4. Support the local businesses and community centers.
5. Have FUN - It's downtown fun for everyone!

Lansing State Journal: 7th Annual Eaton Rapids Air

The 7th Annual Eaton Rapids Air event (formerly Urban Air) took place Sept. 13-15. Over 100 Airstream motor homes line Main St. in downtown Eaton Rapids. This year's theme was "Wizard of Oz," and campers decorated their home-away-from-home in regalia from the Wizard of Oz.

Photos & Article credit: Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal

**Updates 9/11/2018:**

1. Mark's Place is offering a free drink to any kid that participates in the Kid's Open Mic during the event. They will also have special Wizard of Oz themed drinks during the event!
2. RAFFLE STYLE AUCTION: There will be a raffle style auction during the Friday night community potluck.
3. SHUTTLE SERVICE: There will be a shuttle (FREE, but accepts donations) to run people from City Hall that will run a loop to Miller Farm, Family Fare, around a brief city tour and back. It will run every 30 minutes on Saturday.
4. Unfortunately, shower facilities will not be available to campers this year due to construction in the facility. Public restrooms will still be available at the Welcome Center.
5. YOGA: There will be Yoga at the Amphitheater Saturday at 8am & 9am - open to anyone who would like to attend! 

 
​*All events listed here are open to everyone - community members and visitors alike!*

Thursday, September 13th
Arrival & Parking Day - If you are camping at the event, please see the information packet for further instruction and information.

6-9pm  |  LIVE MUSIC BY OYER'S CORNERS - Emerald City Tent

Friday, September 14th
4-7pm  |  KAYAKING - Outdoor Recreation Center at Mill Point Creek
$10/hr Stillwater paddling.

5-7pm  |  COMMUNITY HOT DOG POTLUCK w/ RAFFLE AUCTION -  Emerald City Tent
Hotdogs provided, bring a dish to pass, beverage, table service. (Help us get the correct amount of food and RSVP)

5:30-6pm  |  HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS - Emerald City Tent

6-8pm  |  TWILIGHT MEMORIES BIG BAND PERFORMANCE - Emerald City Tent
Bring your dancing shoes! (Preview: Video of a past year's performance by Twilight Memories)

6:45pm  |  PRINCE & PRINCESS OF THE FESTIVAL -  Emerald City Tent
Ages 6-12. $5 to enter. You must live in Eaton Rapids to enter. Prince and Princess will be announced at community potluck (listed above). (More information and child's registration form)

7:30-11pm  |  EATON RAPIDS AIR PHOTOWALK

8-10pm  |  JAM SESSION & SING ALONG - Mill Point Park
with Fire Spinnters and S'mores

Saturday, September 15th
All Day  |  PIMP YOUR BLIMP & HEART & HANDS FOOD COLLECTION
Vote for your favorite decorated Airstream by leaving your non-perishable food and hygiene product donation in the box outside its door! 
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PIMP YOUR BLIMP: Wizard of Oz Edition
If you are an Airstreamer, be sure to decorate your coach and yourselves on Saturday for the Pimp Your Blimp competition! And if you are downtown for the fun, cast your votes!

Here’s how it works:

1. Decorate your Airstream and dress the part to fit the Wizard of Oz theme.
2. Be sure to put a cardboard box outside your door...
3. And the entire community VOTES (that includes you!) The voting happens with canned goods and hygiene products left in the box to be donated to Heart & Hands.
4. Judges will be going around in the afternoon (around 3pm-4pm) to collect the canned goods and to count the donations. The one with the most donations in the box wins!
5. Winner will be announced at the closing ceremony at the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday evening in the Emerald City Tent.

7am  |  BIKE RIDE - ANGIE'S ANGELS LEGACY RIDE - Howe Field
(For more info about Angie's Angels and the Angela Dallaire Bruce Memorial Scholarship, click here).

10am-4pm  |  KAYAKING - Outdoor Recreation Center on Mill St
$10/hr Stillwater Paddling

7:30-10:30am  |  ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST - First Congregational Church
$5 for Adults, $3 for kids 5-10 yo, and free for kids 3 and under.

8am & 9am  |  YOGA - Amphitheater
Open to anyone who would like to attend.

8:30am  |  CASA SUPERHERO KIDS FUN RUN
9:00am | CASA SUPERHERO 5K
8-11am | KID'S ZONE 
Sponsored by CASA
Dress up as your favorite super hero and join us for the CASA Superhero Run/Walk! 
(More info and registration)

11am-4pm  |  KID'S ZONE - Hamlin Street near the Island

10am-1pm  |  BAKE & BOOK SALE - Outside of the Eaton Rapids Library

9:30am-12:30pm  |  LAFCU FACE PAINTING - GAR Island Park

9am-2pm  |  FARMER'S MARKET - Hamlin Square near the Island

11am-4pm  |  MILLER FARM FALL FEST - at 635 State St. Historical Society
 Tours, Ice Cream & Local History! (See more about Miller Farm on their website)

9am-4pm  |  HAMLIN MARKETPLACE - Hamlin St. near City Hall
Vendors and Craft show!

10:30am  |  COSTUME CONTEST - the Island Gazebo
Dress up as your favorite Oz character and head to the G.A.R. Island Park gazebo. $1 fee to enter contest.
Best adult costume, & best children's costume winners!
(Definitely interested in participating? Get registered in advance and pay online here) 
Not interested in dressing up? Come to watch!

12noon  |  LUNCH WITH DOROTHY -  Emerald City tent
and friends! Lunch $6 - Chicken, Rice, Hummus, Salad, Treats, Cupcakes, and more!
(Let us know if you plan on coming! RSVP here. )

12noon  |  4th ANNUAL VINTAGE PYREX FALL SWEEP - 5207 Stimson Rd, Eaton Rapids
Buy, sell, swap.

12:30pm  |  DOG SHOW - Emerald City Tent (during lunch with Dorothy)
Who will be the best Toto? Or the best canine Tinman, Lion or Scarecrow? There will be two winners, Best Toto, Best Oz Themed Costume. $1 entry fee per dog. (Register to show your dog here!)
Not showing a dog? Come watch!

1:30ish  |  KID'S OPEN MIC - GAR Island Park Gazebo
right after Dog Show. (Get Registered for Kid's Open Mic!)

6-8pm  |  CLOSING CEREMONY & SPAGHETTI DINNER
in the Emerald City Tent. $10/person. Benefits the Senior Center. Raffle!

8-10pm  |  MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING - Emerald City Tent
The Sea Cruisers will play following the closing ceremony. (Like the Sea Cruisers on Facebook!)

Sunday, September 16
Departure Day - if you are camping downtown at the event, please see information packet for further instruction.

10:15am  |  CHURCH SERVICE
at Emerald City Tent w/ Pastor Tim Riley from Eaton Rapids Assembly of God. Everyone welcome.
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