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Special Events

Our 2013 special events calendar is almost set! Our special events promise to be fun for the family, so be sure to mark them on your calendar. Never been to one of our summer special events? Come check them out! You won’t regret it. Click here to see the event listing.

7th Annual Charlton Park Day

The 7th Annual Charlton Park Day is Saturday May 25, 2013 from 11 am - 4 pm. Bring the whole family to Charlton Park Day. There will be free hot dogs, chips, drinks. Come on out and tour the buildings, maybe play some old fashioned games by the old school, meet some of the volunteers that will be in the buildings. Come on out for Charlton Park Day, Free Admission. This day is in honor of Irving Charlton the founder of Charlton Park. For more information call Charlton Park at 269 - 945 - 3775.

View the event flyer here!
32nd Annual Father's Day Show

32nd Annual Fathers Day Car Show is June 16, 2013 from 8am - 4pm rain or shine. This event is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association. All cars must be 1990 or older & must be driven in under their own power, no trailered vehicles are allowed. Admission is Adults $5.00, Kids 5 - 12 $3.00 and age 4 and under free. There will be over 800 vehicles on display.

For 2013 show car and swap meet registration, click here.

Please send car registration to the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association, address on form. Swap meet registration should be sent to Historic Charlton Park.
County Wide Yard Sale

County Wide Yard Sale June 29, 2013 from 9am - 3pm for the Sales. Vendor spaces are 15x30 & space fee is $10.00 per space, $15.00 day of sale per space. Free admission to the public.

Letter to Potential Vendors
County Wide Yard Sale Registration Form
31st Annual 4th of July

31st Annual 4th of July & Veterans Bar-B-Que is July 4, 2013 from 11:30am - 5pm. The Veterans Association Complete Pork & Chicken Bar-B-Que Buffet will run from 12:30pm - 4:30pm in the Walnut Grove. Cost for the fundraising Bar-B-Que TBA.

Flag raising and remembrance begin before the Bar-B-Que. Games begin at 1:30pm on the village green. Everyone is encouraged to bring a home-made pie to be judged by our expert panel. Pies will then be auctioned off for the benefit of the Park. Admission and participation in the event is FREE!

Event flyer coming soon!
42nd Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show

42nd Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show is July 12-13, 2013. You'll see the history of engines by the way of steam boats, tractor parades, a working sawmill and more. Admission is Adults $5.00, Kids $3.00 ages 5 - 12.

View the event flyer here!
Civil War Muster

Civil War Muster July 20-21, 2013 - see history come alive with hundreds of re-enactors depicting Confederate and Union Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery units. Shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, see military demonstrations. Admission is Adults $5.00, Kids $3.00 ages 5 - 12 years, 4 and under are free.

For 2013 re-enactor registration, click here

Event flyer coming soon!
Antique Outboard Motor Show

Antique Outboard Motor Show July 27, 2013 from 9am - 2pm. Location is at the Mini-Shelter East. Free admission.
County Wide Yard Sale

County Wide Yard Sale July 27, 2013 from 9am - 3pm. Vendor spaces are 15x30 & space fee is $10.00 per space, $15.00 day of sale per space. Free admission to the public.

Letter to Potential Vendors
County Wide Yard Sale Registration Form
Great Lakes Longbow Invitational

Great Lakes Longbow Invitational August 9-11, 2013 the GLLI is a full weekend of longbow shooting & browsing traditional archery vendors. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Admission is Adults $5.00, Kids 16 & under free.

Event flyer coming soon!
County Yard Sale/August Fest

Saturday, August 17th from 9am to 4pm will be our 2nd Annual August Fest. See vintage cars of years past while touring the Village and Museum during our yard sale, swap meet, and car show. Over thirty (30) sale vendors on the grounds and food vendors will be available, so you can spend the whole day on site. Household items, tools, clothes, car parts, baked goods, arts, crafts, direct sales and much more can all be found by walking around on the big green by the park office. Free Admission to all activities for the day! Vendor spaces are still available or the yard sale & swap meet area for $10 in advance and $15 day of show. Car registration is $10 per vehicle and we will be doing awards, trophies, and door prizes.

Letter to Potential Vendors
August Fest Registration Form
Havoc In Hastings

Havoc in Hastings is August 31, 2013 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. A medieval event, Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will gather for a historical recreation. Challengers will strive to unseat the champions of the Kingdom and win the glory. Prizes are awarded at the end of the tournament. Admission is Adults $6.00, Kids $3.00 ages 5 - 12 and Kids 4 and under free.
Walk In The Spirit Pow Wow

Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow September 21-22, 2013 from 10:00am - 8:30pm on Sept. 21 and from 10:00am - 5pm on Sept. 22. The public is invited to experience Native American culture through a traditional pow wow including authentic dancing and drumming, arts and crafts and native foods. Admission is Adults $5.00 and Kids $3.00 ages 5 -12.

Event flyer coming soon!
All Hallows Evening

All Hallows Evening October 26, 2013 from 3pm - 6pm. This family oriented event begins with trick - or - treat through the Historic Village. Take a hay ride, enjoy a glass of cider. There will be the annual costume parade, followed by costume judging and awards. Admission is $3.00 per person,12 and under are FREE!

Event flyer coming soon!
Of Christmas Past

Historic Charlton Park’s turn-of-the-century village is the setting for Of Christmas Past! Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800’s. On Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, 2013, from noon to 5:00 p.m., you are invited to tour the village & enjoy Christmas at Historic Charlton Park.

Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Tour the village in a mule-drawn wagon (additional cost) and stop at the newly restored Carlton Center Church to listen to live music. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. St. Nicholas will also be stopping by!

Admission to Christmas Past is $5 for adults and $3 for children 4 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information on the Of Christmas Past celebration, contact Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775.

Event flyer coming soon!