Looking for excitement on Memorial Day weekend? Celebrate the kick-off to summer at the 10^th annual Charlton Park Day Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m.

Charlton Park Day is held to honor Barry County residents who have supported the park for the past 80 years. Thanks to generous donors, the entire day is free to everyone.  Free grilled hot dogs, chips, ice cream, and bottled water will be provided to all while supplies last.

The bounce house is a popular

attraction for kids.

 

In celebration of the park’s 80^th year, Uncle Irving’s Attic exhibit in the museum will be on display, along with crafts, activities and treats in the Historic Village.  Watch master craftsmen in action in the blacksmith shop and fiber spinning in the township hall.  Sample cookies and bread baked on a wood stove in the Sixberry House and the Bristol Inn. Popcorn, balloons, and the gift shop will be at the Upjohn House.

 

Cowboy Tommy and His Fancy Roping Tricks and two bounce houses will entertain the kids, and everyone can hop aboard a tram for tours of the park. WBCH 100.1 FM will host a live radio remote.

 

“Representatives from the Michigan Longbow Association, Civil War reenactment, Thorny Apple Craftsman and Art Fair and Gas & Steam Engine Club will be on site to promote upcoming park events,” said Event Coordinator Stacey Graham. “The exhibition hall will also be open for tours.”

 

Several Barry County agencies will be on hand with goodies and information and the Sheriff’s Posse will fingerprint children. The park, at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For much more, visit www.charltonpark.org, or call 269-945-3775.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cowboy Tommy with his rope tricks will be

back at Charlton Park May 28