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Funfest has announced its entertainment schedule for 2010, and it features four venues packed with music, dance and more. Click Here for the latest Entertainment Schedule for Funfest Weekend.
For a printable version of the latest schedule of events for Funfest Weekend:
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FUNFEST 2010 WEEKEND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
as of 8/27/10
CAR SHOW: Time & Date: Saturday, 12 noon to 4:30 pm
Sponsors: DeAngelo Brothers Inc. & Lawn Specialties
Location: Broad St. btwn. Church & Pine
Description: Classic Cars on Display. Registration 8am to 12 noon at S. Laurel and Mine St.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for Best in Show, and in 12 classes. Click here:DOWNLOAD CAR SHOW FLYER
CHICKEN DANCE: Time & Date: Sunday, Approx. 5:45 (right after the parade)
Sponsor: Service Electric Cablevision
Location: All over Funfest
Description: In honor of this year's Dance Theme..stop what you're doing and chicken dance with everyone at Funfest. Starts immeidately after the Parade.
CHILI COOKOFF: Time & Date: Saturday, 3 to 5:30pm
Sponsor: Cargill
Location: Broad St. near Wyoming
Description: Chili makers compete for Judges Choice. Public can sample and select Peoples’ Choice winner
To register: Contact Funfest for details
CRAFT SHOW: Time & Date: Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 7pm
Sponsor: Citizen Publishing Company
Location: Broad Street Between Church & Vine; Church Street between Broad & Mine
Description: Dozens of local and regional crafters selling items they made themselves
To register: Deadline is past but spaces are still available. DOWNLOAD CRAFT APPLICATION
ENTERTAINMENT: Time & Date: Saturday, 10am to 9pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 9pm
Sponsors: Geisinger Health Systems, Luzerne Co. Community College, Gr. Hazleton Health Alliance, M&T Bank
Description: Free entertianment at four venues, including oldies, classic rock, polkas, military
bands, much more. Click Here
for latest schedule
FIREWORKS: Time & Date: Saturday, 9 pm (Rain Date: Sunday)
Sponsor: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Location: Visible from throughout Funfest Area
GARAGE SALE: Time & Date: Saturday, 10 am to 5pm
Location: North Pine St., between Broad & Spruce
Description: Sales of garage sale-type items
To Register: DOWNLOAD GARAGE SALE APPLICATION
HEALTH FAIR: Time & Date: Saturday, 10 am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 9pm
Location: Broad & Church Sts., in front of the Altamont Building
Description: Health & welness information, demonstrations, and giveaways.
KARAOKE CONTEST: Time & Date: Saturday, 4:30 to 6pm
Location: LCCC Stage, Broad & Vine Sts.
Description: Contest for the best at Karaoke.
KICKOFF CONCERT Time & Date: Friday, 7:00 pm
Sponsor: Lehigh Tire
Location: J.J. Ferrara Center (Philharmonic), 212 W. Broad St.
Description: Kickoff Funfest Weekend with the music of Northeast PA's most popular oldies band, "THE POETS." TIckets available at Funfest Headquarters, Metallo's Formalwear, or CLICK HERE for a ticket order form
KIDS ACTIVITIES: Time & Date: Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 3pm
Sponsor: Ustynoski & Marusak Law Offices
Location: In and around First Presbyterian Church, Broad & Church Sts.
Description: Activities for 3 to 12 yr olds
Coordinated by: First Pres., Boy Scouts, Faith Assembly of God, Beauty Flower Poem, H.A.S.D.
LATIN MUSIC CELEBRATION: Time & Date: Sunday, 6 –9 pm
Sponsor: DLP
Location: LCCC Stage, Broad & Pine Sts.
Description: Local, regional entertainers perform Latin music of many styles
PARADE: Time & Date: Sunday, 2:30 pm
Sponsors: Various, including Helium Balloons by Service Electric Cablevision Inc.
Location: Starts in West Hazleton, travels East to Downtown, ends on North Pine St.
Description: Funfest’s Highlight! Lead by Quantico Marine Corps Band. Huge helium balloons, bands from throughout the region, Floats, marching units.
PIEROGIE EATING CONTEST: Time & Date: Saturday, 3:00 PM
Sponsor: T&L Pierogies
Location: LCCC Stage, Broad & Pine Streets
Desciption: Who can eat the most piergoies in a set time
Registration: Click Here to sign up for the Pierogie Eating Contest
PIEROGIE SLAPSHOT CHALLENGE Time & Date: Saturday, 11:30 AM
Sponsors: T&L Pierogies, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Location: LCCC Stage, Broad & Pine Sts.
Description: Participants shoot a frozen pierogie into a net. Winners receive tickets and other merchandise from the Penguins.
QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BAND IN CONCERT Time & Date: Saturday 2pm & 7pm
Location: J.J. Ferrara Ctr., 212 W. Broad St.
Description: Two concerts by the nationally renowned military band. NO TICKETS LEFT! See the Marines at 12:30 Sunday on the Geisinger stage, or leading the Funfest Parade. Marine Band appearance courtesy of Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Residence Inn.
RUN FOR THE GOLD Time & Date: Saturday, 9:30 am
Coordinator: Hazleton YMCA/YWCA
Location: Starts at the Y at 75 S. Church St., runs through Funfest Area
Description: Saturday’s Kickoff to Funfest Weekend, features a Kids’ Run at 9:30 am, 2 mile
Fun Walk & 5-K Run at 10.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES Time & Date: Saturday, 12 noon to 4pm
Sponsor: Mountain City Nursing & Rehab Ctr
Location: Markle Bulding Lobby, Broad & Wyoming Sts.
Description: Giveaways & activities for Seniors, including Bingo
STREET FAIR Time & Date: Sunday, 12 noon to 9 pm
Location: Broad St, Church to Pine Sts.
Description: Dozens of booths, most benefitting local charities, selling ethnic foods, treats,
And novelties or distributing information.
TEEN STREET PARTY Time & Date: Saturday, 6 to 9pm
Sponsor: Hazleton YMCA & YWCA
Location: LCCC Stage, Broad & Pine Sts.
Description: Hosted by Mike Sosar. Activities include the “Hazleton’s Hunk” Contest, Rock Band Contest, Basketball Shootout, etc.
WING FLING Time & Date: Saturday, 11:30 am to 2pm
Sponsor: Quality Beverage Distributors
Location: Near Broad & Wyoming Sts.
Description: Makers of Hot Wings and other wings compete for Judges Choice. Public can
Sample and select Peoples’ Choice winner
To Register: Contact Funfest for details
Lackawanna College Remembers Event
- Saturday, September 11th, 9 am
- In front of Lackawanna College's Hazleton Center, 145 E. Broad Street, Hazleton
The program will recognize area veterans, military, police officers, firefighters and emergency responders. Local dignitaries from communities throughout teh Hazleton Area are invited to take part in the ceremony and ALL are welcome.
Following the ceremony and throughout the day and open house will take place as well as at 1 pm the college will sponsor the first ever "Jimmy's Quick Lunch Quickest Eating Hot Dog Contest. Registration for the contest will begin at 10 am.
For more information on any of these events contact Lackawanna College Hazleton Campus at 459-1573.
2nd Annual Ride for Recovery
- Saturday, September 11th, Registration 8 am to 10 am
- Elks Lodge #200, 635 E. Broad Street, Hazleton
- $15 per person / $$25 per couple
(includes pre-ride coffee and donuts and after ride picnic)
- Benefits Serento Gardens Alcoholism and Drug Services
Ride through 100 miles of NEPA's most beautiful territory. This year's ride is tribute to all who lost their loves in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Join us and show your flag.
For more information call 455-9902.
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