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BRÜCKELÄUFE
(BRIDGE RACE)
OCTOBER 1
The Frankenmuth Jaycee's are proud to
bring the Bruckelaufe Half Marathon and
5k to their series of races. The Bruckelaufe
crosses 13 bridges in its 13.1 miles!
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Bruckelaufe.org
WEIN & STEIN
OCTOBER 6
Explore Frankenmuth by sampling beer, wine and
snacks at many pubs, waterparks, quaint wine
bars, breweries and more. Tickets available at the
Frankenmuth Visitor Center.
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(989) 652-6106 | frankenmuth.org
CRABBY CLAM &
LOBSTER FEST
OCTOBER 7 & 8
A benefit for WHNN Johnny Burke Children's
Foundation featuring king crab, clam, lobster tail
dinners, BBQ chicken and beverages. Free admission
and live entertainment. At Frankenmuth River Place
Shops.
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Thejbcf.org/event/annual-crabby-clam-lobster-fest/
MICHIGAN'S
BIG COUNTRY FEST
OCTOBER 21 & 22
Slip on your cowboy boots, tip your hat and swing
on over to MI's Big Country Fest! Don't worry about
the weather, it's indoor! Enjoy many live bands, bar,
mechanical bull, BBQ, line dancing, activities and much
more!
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(989) 652-8008 | bigcountryfest.com
SCARECROW FEST
OCTOBER 15-16 & 22-23
Frankenmuth has something to crow about…scarecrows
that is. The town is full of unique and clever costumed
scarecrows. Text your vote for your favorite! Fall
festivities also held at Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
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(800) 600-0105 | frankenmuthriverplace.com
HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION &
CANDLEWALK
NOVEMBER 25
A perfect way to start the Christmas season. Free hot
chocolate and cookies. Ceremony starts at 6:30pm at
Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
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(989) 652-6106 | frankenmuth.org
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ZEHNDER'S
SNOWFEST
JANUARY 25-30, 2017
Located at Zehnder's Restaurant. A fun filled winter
event for the whole family. Includes snow sculpting
and ice carving competitions, children's area, fireworks,
entertainment, warming tent and more.
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(800) 863-7999 | zehnders.com
WINTERLÄUFE
(THE WINTER RACE)
FEBRUARY 4, 2017
The 8K course runs through historic Frankenmuth,
across the Beyer Road bridge and then back to
Frankenmuth. Registration at Fischer Hall in downtown
Frankenmuth on day of event. Entry fee includes an
official race souvenir. Facilities: restrooms only. Come
dressed to run or walk. Awards to overall and masters
male and female and top in each division for each
race. Sponsored by the Frankenmuth Jaycees
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winterlaufe.org
