Published: July 16, 2008 08:00 pm      

Thursday's Alpenfest Schedule

8 a.m. Alpine country breakfast, free with pin or $5 without, under the pavilion

9 a.m. Diaper Derby, under the pavilion

10 a.m. Kinder Klassics, 6-and-under children's activities, on the courthouse lawn

11 a.m. Pizza-eating contest, under the pavilion

11 a.m.--1:30 p.m. Luncheon and crafts, $2 for meal plus extra for dessert and beverages, First United Methodist Church, Second and Center streets

12 p.m. Stilt walking contest, courthouse lawn

12 p.m. Festival music, Michigan Northern Lights, local chapter of the Sweet Adelines, under the pavilion

12--5 p.m. Roscoe the clown, on the Alpenstrasse

1--5 p.m. Tommy Tropic, juggler, on the Alpenstrasse

1 p.m. Jump rope contest, at the Alpenstage

1:30 p.m. Square dancing demonstration, under the pavilion

2 p.m. Hula Hoop contest, at the courthouse lawn

3 p.m. La Promenade des Biscuits, Gaylord's version of a cake walk, by the Alpenstage

3 p.m. Alpine Bingo, for seniors only, under the pavilion

4--8 p.m. Three-on-three hockey tournament, at the Otsego County Sportsplex, call (989) 731-3546 for registration information

5 p.m. Concert -- Gaylord Youth Orchestra, under the pavilion

5:30 p.m. Ice cream social, free banana splits with pin or $5 without, under the pavilion

6 p.m. Kazoo competition, courthouse lawn

8 p.m. Concert -- Highway 101, on the Alpenstage