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Crystal Falls Lions 45th annual Bass Festival
July 10-12, 2009

The events listed here are from the previous year's celebration and subject to change

THURSDAY

6:00 P.M. BINGO AT NYLUND BUILDING

FRIDAY

7:00 P.M. NYLUND'S 2ND ANNUAL BOXING INVITATIONAL (Doors open at 5:30)
7:30 P.M. PINE MTN MUSIC FESTIVAL presents the 1981 adaptation of George Bizet's Opera "Carmen" at the Crystal Theater

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Saturday

10 am Parade - Superior Ave.
11:30 am Canoe Races- Paint River
12 pm Chicken Barbecue
Volleyball Tournament
Caricature Drawings All Day
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm Music by: "THE REAL DEAL FEATURING PAUL SUNDQUIST"
7:30 pm Wop vs. Swede Softball Game

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Sunday

7 am - Noon Rotary Pancake Breakfast - VFW Hall on Main Street
9 am 5K and 10K Run & 5K Walk-Your-Bass Off  - Runkle Lake Park (Register @ 8 am)
10:00 am Blessing of Motorcycles - Guardian Angels' Church
12 pm Community Picnic
Volleyball Tournament - Continues
Concessions with Food & Refreshments (brats, hamburgers, hot        dogs, pop, coffee & other refreshments)
Caricature Drawings All Day
1 pm Baby Contest
Horseshoe Tournament
2 pm Kids Games and Races
2 - 6 pm Music by:  "THE REAL DEAL FEATURING PAUL SUNDQUIST "
3 pm Fish Contest - Rules, regulations & registration available at:
Michi-Aho Motel,  DJ's Sport & Marine  & Crystal Bait or register at the park on Sun. (between 12pm and 3pm)......Fish must be registered BEFORE Freezing!

29th annual "Run/Walk Your Bass off" 10K.

The "Run Your Bass Off" 10K race and its shorter spin off, the "Half Bass" will be held on Sunday, in conjunction with the Annual Lions Club Bass Festival.  The two races will run simultaneously beginning at Runkle Lake Park at 9 a.m.  central time.  Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Those who wish to participate can register ahead of time or on the day of the race.  There is a registration fee of $13 ($2 discount to members of UPRRC).   Registration forms can be obtained from Melson's Copy Center, 1353 West US-2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920.

Runners come from all over the Midwest and beyond to participate and receive one of the unique T-shirts.  This year custom medals will be awarded.

Whether you are a serious runner or a casual runner you will enjoy this event.  It is well marked, furnished with a lot of water stops, ends with great refreshments, and is a wonderful family event.

The starting point of both races is at Runkle Lake Park on M-69, east of downtown Crystal Falls.  The races are sanctioned by the Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club (UPRRC).  The courses are part rural and residential with the longer course winding through rolling hills on a scenic route.

There are trophy awards, medallions, and prizes galore.  We have runners from 7 yrs. to 60+ yrs.  There is a Masters Division for male and female runners in both the 10K and Half Bass.  Organizers encourage participation, but if you do not run, come out and watch.

    Don't forget to buy a Raffle Ticket - FIRST PRIZE $1,000.00!