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The Name:
The Festival is named after the forks of the Kalamazoo River's east and south branches. When Albion was first settled in 1835 at this river site, it was known as the "Forks."
Some very early history of our community - from the "Historical Notebook" by Frank Passic, Albion's historian.Top
The Purpose:
The Festival is a celebration of Albion's historic heritage and rich ethnic diversity.
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The Date:
Always the third (3rd) weekend in September. The Festival has been celebrated each year since 1966.
2000 - September 15, 16, and
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2001 - September 21, 22, 23
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The Location:
Downtown Albion, Michigan and the beautiful parks flanking the banks of the Kalamazoo River.
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Getting There...
Albion is conveniently located off exits 121 and 124 along Interstate 94, between Battle Creek and Jackson. Follow the business 94 route to downtown or take M-99 to the heart of activities!
Map of how to get to Albion, Michigan.
Map of Downtown Albion.
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- 2000
Friday September 15, 2000
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Children's Carnival | Rieger Park |
| 5:00 PM | Spaghetti Dinner | Salem United Church of Christ |
| 5:00 PM | Sister City Ceremony | City Hall |
| 5:30 PM | Bicycle Decorating Contest | Stoffer Plaza |
| 6:30 PM | Pet Show | Stoffer Plaza |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Gardner House Museum | Superior Street |
| Gospel Choirs | Victory Park | |
| 5K Forks Run | Victory Park | |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Art Show | Albion Public Library |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Book Sale | Albion Public Library |
| 8:00 PM | Luminary Walk | Victory Park |
Saturday - September 16, 2000 All Day Events
| Event | Location |
|---|---|
| Albion Ambulance Service | Cass and Superior Street |
| Albion Public Safety | Cass and Superior Street |
| Antique Thrashers and Equipment | Rieger Park |
| Art Show | Albion Public Library |
| Arts and Crafts | Superior Street & Stoffer Plaza |
| Bingo Tent | Behind Ace Hardware |
| Book Sale | Albion Public Library |
| Out of the Box Production Games | Moon Walk, Rock Climbing and Bungee Run |
| Children's Activities | All Around Town |
| Children's Carnival Rides | Rieger Park |
| Face Painting | Superior Street |
| Flea Market | Rieger Park |
| Food Booths | Superior Street & Stoffer Plaza |
| Gardner House Museum | South Superior Street |
| Information Booth | Cass and Superior Street Sales of Shirts & Buttons |
| Llamas | Rieger Park |
| National Guard Unit | Victory Park |
| Petting Zoo | Rieger Park |
| Pony Rides | Rieger Park |
| Public Awareness Information | Erie & Superior Street |
| Forks Marketplace | North Superior Street |
Saturday-September 17, 2000 - Continued
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 10:00 AM | Children's Parade | Michigan Avenue & Superior |
| 12:00 Noon | Live Entertainment | Center Street Stage |
| 12:00-5:00PM | Derick Edwards Bicycle Safety Jamboree | Victory Park Pavilion |
| 12:00 Noon | Boy Scout Canoe Race | Victory Park |
| 1:00 PM | Soft Ball Tournament Women's Fast Pitch | Harris Field & Ketchum Park |
| 2:00 PM | Forks Awards | Center Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Pie Eating Contest | Superior/Erie Street |
| 4:00 PM | Quilt Drawing | Gardner House Museum |
| 7:00 PM | Evening Parade | Michigan Avenue & Superior Street |
| 8:00 PM | Teen Dance | Washington Gardner Jr. High |
Sunday September 17, 2000
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Children's Carnival Rides | Rieger Park |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Gardner House Museum | Superior Street |
| All Day | Soft Ball Tournament | Harris Field & Ketchum Park (if needed) |
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More Information:
About Albion:
Albion
Michigan
First Aid Stations
Parks Drug Store - Superior and Erie Street
Albion Ambulance Service - Cass and Superior Street
Sweatshirts - T Shirts - Buttons
Festival Information Booth
Albion Chamber of Commerce
Parks Drug Store
Seelye's Men's and Women's Wear
Young's Apparel for Men and Women
Young's Pharmacy
Contact:
Festival Of The Forks
PO Box 524
Albion, MI 49224
The
Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce
517-629-5533
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