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Indian River Old Fashioned Days

June 2025

Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, five days of family fun. With a parade, lobster fest, duck race and kayak event, there is something for all ages in Indian River. So much to do in Indian River.

Here's what happened in 2024:

Events are held at Devoe Beach- 6521 Oak Glen St., Indian River, unless otherwise noted.

Thursday

  • 4pm – Rubber Duck Race, ducks are $1 each with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes. For more info, call (231) 238-9325 or email info@irchamber.com.
  • 5pm – Sandcastle Building Contest
  • 5pm – 3-Person Beach Volleyball. To register, call Katie at (231) 290-0277 or ircctreasurer68@gmail.com.
  • 6-8pm – Live music featuring Lara Fullford
  • Ax Throwing Trailer & Celebrity Dunk Tank

Friday

  • 12-6pm – Craft Show on Main St. Apply for a booth by clicking here.
  • 12-6pm – Boat, RV, & UTV Show
  • 3-7pm – Chili Cooking Contest in front of H&L Dairy Mart- 3450 S. Straights Hwy
  • 5-7pm – Live music featuring Mike Ridley
  • 5-11pm – Entertainment Tent
  • 8-11pm – Live music featuring the Darwin Project
  • Ax Throwing Trailer

Saturday

  • 9am-4pm – Craft Show on Main St.
  • 9am-4pm – Boat, RV, & UTV Show
  • 12pm – Cornhole Tournament. Register on Cornolio.com. For more information, contact dogmannbaggers@gmail.com.
  • 12-4pm – Free Kids Zone at Marina Park- 3471 Club Rd.
  • 2-4pm – Live music featuring Lee Fayssoux
  • 2-11pm – Entertainment Tent
  • 5-7pm – Live music featuring Charlie Reager
  • 8-11pm – Live music featuring The Blitz
  • Ax Throwing Trailer

Sunday

  • 8am-12pm – Breakfast at the VFW Hall- 4584 S Straits Hwy
  • 8:15am – 5k Run/Walk Registration
  • 9am– 5k Run/Walk
  • 12-3pm – Ice Cream Social at Drost’s Chocolates- 3676 S. Straits Hwy

Stay tuned for information on the 2025 Indian River Old Fashioned Days!

For more information on the Indian River Old Fashioned Days, please contact the event organizer:

Indian River Regional Chamber of Commerce

3435 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River, MI, 49749

(231) 238-9325

irchamber.org

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