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Thursday, July 12
ALL DAY
Thrills Festival PitStop Open
Main entrance, Jackson County Fairgrounds
Shady’s Tap Room / 110 N. Main Street, Brooklyn
2 pm
Jackson County Fairgrounds Open
2-10 pm
Sponsor Appreciation Lounge Open
Jackson County Fairgrounds
2-10 pm
Vendors & Exhibits Open
Thrills Vendor & Exhibitor Pavilion, Jackson County Fairgrounds
4 pm
Concert Area Gates Open
5-5:30 pm
Grand Opening Ceremony & Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans
Jackson County Fairgrounds Concert Area
ADMISSION (DOES NOT INCLUDE CONCERTS ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY):
Wristband owners: FREE
General admission: $6 (fee collected at the gate)
5:30-6:30 pm
Thrills Festival Bikini Contest — register here
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD & PRESENT TO QUALIFY
Finals on Friday (includes FREE Friday concert ticket for 3 finalists)
FINALISTS PRIZES to be awarded Friday: 1ST– $1,000; 2ND– $300; 3RD–$150
7-7:30 pm
“Miss Irish Hills” Biker Contest
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD & PRESENT TO QUALIFY
Finals on Saturday (includes FREE Saturday concert ticket for 3 finalists)
WINNER PRIZE to be awarded on Saturday: $300
8-10 pm
Michigan Rocks! Featuring Massasauga and Fall of Eleven
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
8-9 pm — Fall of Eleven
9-10 pm — Massasauga
10 pm
Closing Fireworks
11 pm
Jackson County Fairgrounds Close
THURSDAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENTS
Cement City / Artesian Wells
6-11 pm – Cement City Harley-Davidson/Artesian Wells Sports Tavern Bike Nite party! Lots to see at the Harley dealer; beer and food specials, live music on the Wells Patio.
Friday, July 13
ALL DAY
Thrills Festival PitStop Open
Main entrance, Jackson County Fairgrounds
Shady’s Tap Room / 110 N. Main Street, Brooklyn
2 pm
Jackson County Fairgrounds Open
2-11 pm
Sponsor Appreciation Lounge Open
Jackson County Fairgrounds
2-11 pm
Vendors & Exhibits Open
Thrills Vendor & Exhibitor Pavilion, Jackson County Fairgrounds
4 pm
Concert Area Open
Jackson County Fairgrounds Concert Area
5-5:45 pm
Michigan Rocks! featuring Dahliagrey
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
5:45-6 pm
Thrills Festival Bikini Contest: FINALS
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD & PRESENT TO QUALIFY
FINALISTS PRIZE AWARDS: 1ST– $1,000; 2ND– $300; 3RD–$150
6-6:45 pm
Michigan Rocks! featuring Massasauga
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
7 pm
Legendary Concert Series #1: TED NUGENT and Ace Frehley
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
11:30 pm
Jackson County Fairgrounds Close
FRIDAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENTS
Grass Lake
10 am — The Wheels of Thunder events
10-9 pm — Beer Tent Open
3:30 pm — Battle of the Bands
First-time bands must play on Friday / Winner to play last set
Brooklyn
2 pm — Downtown area closed to traffic (first time in history!)
2 pm-12 mid — Shady’s Fest / 110 N. Main Street
2:30-9:30 pm — Live Bands, Beer Tents, Expanded business hours
10 pm-12 mid – Bring a chair to the Square Outdoor Movie: “Wild Hogs”
Cement City / Artesian Wells
3-7 pm – Beer and food specials with live music on the Wells Patio
Saturday, July 14
ALL DAY
Thrills Festival PitStop Open
Main entrance, Jackson County Fairgrounds
Shady’s Tap Room / 110 N. Main Street, Brooklyn
2 pm
Jackson County Fairgrounds Open
2-11 pm
Sponsor Appreciation Lounge Open
(Sponsors & invited guests only)
Jackson County Fairgrounds
2-11 pm
Vendors & Exhibits Open
Thrills Vendor & Exhibitor Pavilion, Jackson County Fairgrounds
4 pm
Concert Area Open
Jackson County Fairgrounds Concert Area
5-5:45 pm
Michigan Rocks! featuring Dahliagrey
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
5:45-6 pm
“Miss Irish Hills” Biker Contest: FINALS
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD & PRESENT TO QUALIFY
PRIZE AWARD: Winner $300
6-7 pm
Featured Artist: Drake White
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
7-7:30 pm
American Legion drawing
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
7:30 pm
Legendary Concert Series #2: Lynyrd Skynyrd & Paul Rodgers
Jackson County Fairgrounds Center Stage
11 pm
Jackson County Fairgrounds Close
SATURDAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENTS
Grass Lake
9 am — The Wheels of Thunder events / downtown Grass Lake
9 am — Poker Run Sign-up
Last bike out at 10:30am from Bone Island Grill / 4614 Francis Street, Jackson
10 am-9 pm—Beer Tent Open
12 noon — Motorcycle Stunt Show
1 pm — National Anthem and Presentation of Colors
Battle of the Bands
4 pm — Presentation to Armed Forces and Veteran Winner
5 pm – Battle of the Bands Winner announcement; Winner plays until 8 pm
Brooklyn
12 noon — American Legion honors Armed Services & Veterans / 211 Chicago Street
Live Bands, Beer Tents
Cement City
12 noon — Main Street Festival (street closed for activities)
Cement City / Artesian Wells
3-7 pm – Beer and food specials with live music on the Wells Patio. Horseshoes, bonfire, playground for the kids