2008
Feb.10	18th Annual Snow Box Derby, at the sled hill at Old Orchard Park on River Road, 6 miles west of Oscoda.  Call Chamber of Commerce for details:  989-739-7322.
Feb. 16-17	Free Fishing Weekend.  The State of Michigan has set aside these two days for free fishing on the inland lakes and Great Lakes waters.  For local residents and out-of-state visitors.
Feb. 22-24	15th Annual Home & Garden Show at the Oscoda Community Center.  Call Home Builders Association for more details:  989-736-8647.
March 29	13th Annual Klondike Canoe Race.  MCRA event marking first race of the season.  Call Canoe Marathon Association for more information:  989-739-9231.
March 30	3rd Annual 5K-10K Run/Walk.  Beginning at 9:00 am on F-41 at the Warrior Pavilion.  Call for details:  989-739-9231.
May 10-11	17th Annual Sunrise Side Woodcarvers' Show, Oscoda Community Center, on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda.  Carvers come from all over the nation to exhibit the fine art of woodcarving.  Call for details:  989-736-3678.
June 6	Free Fishing Weekend.  The State of Michigan has set aside these two days for free fishing on the inland lakes and Great Lakes waters.  For local residents and out-of-state visitors.
June 28-29	Red, White & Blue Festival, Oscoda.  Family-oriented festival featuring live bands, Idol context, car show, magic shows, petting zoo, microbreweries, food and more.  For more details:  989-739-7322.
June 28-29	25th Annual Art on the Beach, Oscoda Beach Park.  Over 150 artisans display and sell their hand-made art, crafts, hobbies and talents.  Juried show.  Call Chamber for more information:  989-739-7322.
July 4	4th of July Parade and Celebration.  Parade through downtown Oscoda, fireworks display at dusk at AuSable Shoreline Park.
July 12-13	Curley Memorial Canoe Race.  MCRA sanctioned race on the AuSable River memorializing local canoe legends, Harry, Jerry and Kevin Curley.  For more information:  989-739-9231.
July 21-26	Iosco County Fair.  On M-65 in Hale.  For more information:  989-728-3566.
July 26-27	10th Annual Gagaguwon Traditional Pow Wow.  Old Orchard Park, Oscoda.
July 26-27	61st Annual AuSable River International Canoe Marathon.  Begins at dusk in Grayling and ends in Oscoda - 120 miles and 14 hours later.  For more information:  989-739-9231.
Aug. 15-17	12th Annual Paul Bunyan Festival, Oscoda.  Chainsaw carvers from around the country create intricate, detailed sculptures, Parade, Antique-Classic Car Show, Truck and Motorcycle Show, Craft and Hobby Booths, Camel Rides, Live Entertainment, Kids Games, Civil War Encampment, Food and much more.  For more information:  989-739-7322.
Sept. 6	AuSable River Kayak Races.  There will be three individual race groups:  youth, intermediate and adult.  For more information:  989-739-9040 or 989-739-7222.
Sept. 6-7	Labor Day Arts and Crafts Fair, Harrisville.
Oct. 4-5	3rd Annual Tour De AuSable Bike Race, Oscoda.  Saturday bike race through town; Sunday mountain bike race at Old Orchard Park.  For more information call Chris Rudolph at 989-739-9231.
Oct. 3-24	Old Orchard Park Haunted House and Hayrides.  Every Friday and Saturday in October at Old Orchard Park.  For more information:  989-739-7814.
Oct. 9-12	Alpena Lighthouse Festival.  For more information:  586-566-1603.
Dec. 6	Northern Lights Christmas Parade.  Community celebration to welcome Old St. Nick, downtown Oscoda.  Lighted parade at 6:00 pm; food and refreshments following the parade and caroling.