Thursday, June 4, 2009

Enjoy the Present, Celebrate the Past: Experience Sturgis "The Electric City" 2009

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.- Experience Sturgis "The Electric City" 2009!!!!!  In its third year celebrating the past and present of the community, the Experience Sturgis Festival, taking place in Downtown Sturgis, is poised to offer another fun-filled day for Sturgis residents and visitors alike!

Experience Sturgis aims to offer its guests an "experience" of the city's rich history and vibrant present through a series of events and activities spread throughout the downtown.  As with the past two years, the Festival will help feature eight downtown buildings/businesses and showcase their unique history with articles in the Sturgis Journal and a walking tour during the festival.

Other events at Experience Sturgis- The Electric City Festival include: free screenings of, "Moccasins to Main Street;" at The Strand Theater; a Classic Car Show and Model T display; Kid's Zone featuring interactive straw mazes, face painting, and games; Chalk It Up featuring a special chalk art contest for Middle and High School age children; and The 3rd Annual Ardillacy Sturgis Biscuit Bake-Off, a special event held to honor the woman our fine city is named after.  Adding to the day's fun will be individual "Experiences" hosted by the many downtown businesses who will be sharing their history and that of the Sturgis Community; the day will also include a Sturgis Walk, a Celebrity Cake Walk, Live Entertainment and much, much more.  Be sure not to miss it!

What is Experience Sturgis- The Electric City Festival all about?

Experience Sturgis- The Electric City Festival is an annual festival and series of artilces celebrating the Sturgis Community.

Mission: Build pride through historical education; develop a spirit of community understanding and cooperation; promote Sturgis businesses and the community.

Featured Businesses: Eight to ten businesses are featured each year with articles throughout the year. Featured businesses also create a historical display case, receive a plaque, and are part of the historical walking tour during the festival.

The festival also includes: special events; business and community group "Experiences", and activities for all ages!

What can you do? Provide an "Experience for the event (May be related to your group's major issue focus or its history); Provide volunteers for event areas or festival subcommittees; Donate to the festival; ATTEND THE FESTIVAL!