Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce

LOCATION:  Calhoun County Fairgrounds

CONTACT:  269 781-8161 (Fairgrounds) or 800 877-5163 (Chamber)



A wave of 50's nostalgia comes into town with the 9th Annual Cruise to the Fountain Car Show. Join us for this step back in time with 50's cruising, fireworks, entertainment and more! Tune in to hear Rockin' Ronnie on 90.1 FM play the oldies and tell you everything going on at this fun event!



Highlights include the actual "Cruise" downtown Marshall starting Friday, July 2nd at 6:00 PM.  The cars will then park for a couple hours for the public's enjoyment.  The show will continue Saturday with the gates opening at 9:00 to the public.  The Fair Website includes this year's entertainment schedule. Full Cruise schedule is on this website in the "events" tab.  Wrapping up the event, the gates open to the public for free at dusk for a Fireworks Display . 

LOCATION:  Brooks Memorial Fountain Circle

CONTACT:  800 877-5163 (Chamber)

WEBSITE:  LINK



No town celebrates like Marshall! All events take place at the Brooks Memorial Fountain right downtown.  and don't forget the fireworks at the Fairgrounds that evening at dusk!



10:00

Pet, Bike & Wagon Parade sponsored by Oaklawn Hospital

11:00

Flag Raising

National Anthem

Marshall Community Band Concert

Chicken BarBQ

LOCATION:  The Brooks Building side parking lot

HOURS:  8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon



Join us at the East side of downtown at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Hamilton Street.  Map of Marshall



This is the 7th year for the Market Area Farm Market where all items are home grown by the vendor or their family including fresh produce, flowers, and much more.  



JULY DATES - 3rd, 10th 17th, 24th, and 31st

LOCATION:  Cornwell's Turkeyville, USA, 18935  15 1/2 Mile Rd

CONTACT:   800 228-4315



Flea Market & Antique Show (July 3-5) Treasures and great deals are waiting for you This fun outdoor event offers something for everyone in the family. Over 100 vendors will be set up with all kinds of great deals.

Arts & Craft Show (July 10-11) Over 200 artists and crafters will set up outside for this big event. Turkeyville is known for their quality craft shows. Make plans to attend this juried show. Lots of unique items for home and yard.

Banana Split Eating Contest (July 11) The 4th annual banana split eating contest at Cornwell's! Come out and prove who can devour a banana split in record setting time!How fast can you eat a banana split?Come out and see if you are the fastest!No one is too old or young, the event is pre registered and split into age groups to even the playing field. Two Eating Times: Sign up from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM for the 12:00 PM eating.  Sign up from 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM for the 2:00 PM eating!

LOCATION:  Stuart's Landing Band Shell

CONTACT:   800 877-5163 (Chamber)

WEBSITE: LINK

The Marshall Community Band performs six outdoor concerts during the summer months.  Their 45 to 50 local musicians, several with music degrees, play a variety of music including show tune medleys, marches, ragtime, Dixieland, and traditional concert band pieces. A typical concert draws about 300 citizens with lawn chairs. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM and the band shell is located at Stuart's Landing at 603 Homer Road. A limited amount of parking is available at the park entrance. More parking is located further east of the shell at the City of Marshall Municipal Garage. From there it is a scenic walk along the new boardwalk to Stuart's Landing.

LOCATION:  Love Vintage Guitars, 130 W Michigan Ave

CONTACT:   800 228-4315

You'll LOVE this Outback Concert series "outback" of Love Vintage Guitars in downtown Marshall.  Classic Rock, Blues, R&B….plus some familiar faces, a little historic ambiance and warm weather – all the ingredients for a perfect summer evening!  Join them every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM now  through September 9th. 

 

LOCATION:  Cornwell's Turkeyville, USA, 18935  15 1/2 Mile Rd

CONTACT:   800 228-4315

 

Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family.

LOCATION:  Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion St

CONTACT:  MCP Box Office, 269 781-3335



The Marshall Civic Players continues its 61st season with the youth theatre's production The Boyfriend. In this musical romance, Polly Browne, a millionaire's daughter, tries to escape the stern influence of her father and find true love. But when Polly falls for Tony the delivery boy (and so pretends to be a mere working girl herself) matters become rather complicated.

WHAT:  101 Days of Summer

WHERE:  Schuler's Restaurant & Pub, 115 S Eagle in Marshall

WHEN:  All Summer at Schulers

Come celebrate Schuler's 100th Anniversary, "Plus One" during the "101 Days of Summer."  Wednesday nights feature live entertainment in Winston's Pub.  Thursdays are the highly-acclaimed Grill Nights on the Patio.  Chef Phil's grill creations are the best deal in town!  Visit their website here.

LOCATION:  Marshall Area

CONTACT:  269 781-5434 (Tickets) or 800 877-5163 (Chamber info)

WEBSITE: LINK



The Marshall Area Garden Club’s Welcome to My Garden Tour will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. that weekend. This is the 20th year of this outstanding tour!



As in past years, six area gardens will be featured on the tour. Each garden’s design, plant materials and accessories reflect the owners’ individual preferences.



A Garden Market will be held both days of the tour and is located behind the B.E. Henry Building at 615 S Marshall Ave. Wares available for purchase at the Market range from native plants to antique garden accessories, jewelry, wood carvings and original pottery with a natural theme. In addition to the tour, there will be a small standard flower show inside the B.E. Henry Building.

LOCATION:  Oakridge Cemetery

CONTACT:   Marshall City Rec Dept at 269 781-5166

WEBSITE: LINK

The City of Marshall is known for its unique historical opportunities. Participants will learn of the State's first Congressman, founders of the Michigan School system and Union Heroes of the Civil War and other American battles. On a local level, hear of the composer of the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and those active in aiding the Underground Railroad. Susan Collins will guide these tours, which is free of charge. Participants should gather at the Oakridge Cemetery Chapel Bldg.