Idlewild African American Chamber of Commerce
Last Updated 06/28/08 07:07 AM


Events Calendar 2008

Idlewild African American Chamber of Commerce (800)-745-2611
Lake County Tourist Center (231) 745-4331
Date Event
June 20 thru June 22
The Juneteenth Retreat & Freedom Picnic
Spend two days in historic Idlewild and enjoy fellowship and festivities with a special film fest, poetry, music and dancing and an outdoor feast. Enjoy a historical tour of this 95 year-old black-owned resort community. Go bike-riding, sun bathing, or dare to cruise up the state preserved Pere-Marquette River in a canoe, kayak or raft. Hang out and toast freedom and the ongoing struggle with friends at the Red Rooster!
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July 4
Fish Fry  - Morton's Motel
Famous catfish and perch dinners sold to benefit the Mattie H. Ware Community Fund.  Starts at noon, ends when fish runs out. So don't procrastinate!
July 5
10th Annual Idlewild Parade
Your Community parade around Lake Idlewild.  Fireworks commence at nightfall. Your cooperation, support and participation will make the 10th Annual Parade one that will make Lake County, Yates Township and Idlewild proud.  We invite you and/or your group to participate.
For more information contact  -
Carol Boles: mailto:carolb@aol.com
July 10 thru July 12
Idlewild Music Fest
In it’s heyday, the Idlewild Resort area was the place to perform for musicians and other entertainers who had already "arrived" and for those that were hoping to get noticed. The Idlewild Music Fest recognizes these musical roots with a three-day celebration. Coordinated and supported by business leaders, the nonprofit community and faith community of Lake County, the Idlewild Music Fest brings an unmistakable beat back to echo across Idlewild Lake and Williams Island, if just for awhile.
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July 23 thru July 27
52nd Annual Troutarama
Since 1957, thousands of people have annually met in Baldwin to enjoy themselves at the Troutarama festival featuring our Grand Parade, Arnold Amusements Carnival, Youth Fishing Derby, the DARE Car Show, and our Entertainment Tent including Casino Nights (lic. M40756) and live Musical Entertainment.
The Trout can't wait to be caught Friday and Saturday morning at the Baldwin Fish Farm from 8-10AM.  Sorry, Dad, you must be between 5 and 10 years of age to catch these FREE fish.
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August 2
Idlewild Jazz Festival
The Idlewild Jazz Festival is made possible with the support of the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
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August 9 thru August 16
National Idlewild Week
Seven days of festivities drawing Idlewild property owners and friends from across the country, with each day being hosted by one of the six Idlewild charter organizations and the national organization.