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2010 Walker Festival

Click here to view pictures from the Safe Kids Bike Rodeo at this year's Walker Festival.

2010 Walker Summer Festival
Saturday, June 19th 9:00am to 11:30pm

Every year, the City of Walker’s Festival Committee produces a family friendly and affordable community festival that encourages families to spend quality time together in a safe and fun environment. This year's Walker Festival event is no exception and will again be offering the same high quality activities that you've come to expect and enjoy! And, this year to keep things low cost there's no admittance fee!

Wristbands available to anyone five years and older for $5.00 to enjoy unlimited activities. Four years old and younger can also participate FREE of charge.

Are you excited?  Are you ready? Can you handle it?
We hope so, because…
Our Walker Festival 2010 Event is going to “Knock Your Socks Off!”
You won’t believe all the fun and exciting things to do! 
Click here for more info

Activity Schedule - Saturday - June 19, 2010
9:00am – 11:30pm

FAMILY FUN, FOOD BOOTHS, and ENTERTAINMENT
Location: City Central Park – Behind City Hall on Remembrance Rd
ADMISSION - FREE

This document is available to view in PDF format. Festival Location and Map

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (located behind library)
Sponsored by the Center for Physical Rehabilitation
9:00am – 3:30pm
Library Book Sale 10:00am – 3:00pm
Coopersville JC’s Classic Car Show (located in K.H. Bus Garage) 9:00am – 3:00pm
Classic Car Show Award Presentation in Hospitality Tent 4:00pm
Bike Activities: Helmet fittings, Bike Rodeo and demonstrations 8:30am – 9:30am
Bike Parade, Judging and Prizes! (Sponsored by Safe Kids)
Location: Walker Ice and Fitness Center Parking lot
9:30am – 10:00am
Registration for Walk For a Cause to promote awareness of Children’s Diabetes 
(Sponsored by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
10:00am
Walk begins (30 Minute Walk)
Location: Walker Ice and Fitness Center Parking lot
10:30am
Kid’s Workshop Tent (Sponsored by Home Depot) 10:00am - 4:00pm
Petting Zoo 10:00am – 7:00pm
Children’s Play Area (5 & older $5.00 wristband for unlimited fun) (NASCAR Simulator, Bumper Cars, 3-D Movie Simulator, Tattoo’s & Key Chains) Giant Titanic Adventure Slide
(Sponsored by Best Buy – Alpine Avenue)
Rock Climbing Wall (Sponsored by Chemical Bank)
10:00am - 9:00pm
Rapid City Dance Factory Performance (In Hospitality Tent) 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Fire Dept – Kid’s Activity (Combat Challenge) 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Hospitality Tent (Sponsored by Walker Ambucs) 12:00pm – 11:30pm
Old Time Music ~ Walker’s Firehouse Cafe Rhythm Band 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Live Music – Straight Shot (Walker Local Firemen) 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Live Music – Classic Fix
(Lots of Fun ~ Lots of Laughs ~ Dance music)
6:00pm – 11:30pm

Fireworks at Dusk sponsored by Meijer

Festival Committee 

Roxanne Deschaine – Festival Chair, Cell # (616)885-4191
Chuck Deschaine - Commissioner, Cell # (616)885-3496
Sarah Bydalek – City Clerk, Work # (616)791-6865
Mark Bydalek, Cell # (616)443-0450
Jennifer Hayes
Denise Raap, Cell # (616)550-0314
Elaine Tainter Home # (616)453-8400
Anna Rogers, Cell # (616)293-8315
Reinhard Ludge Home # (616)791-7650 / Cell # (616)490-0123
Samantha Bruin, Cell # (616)780-6813
Sharon Zuyddyk, Home # (616)791-9674
 

“THANK YOU!” WALKER FESTIVAL 2010 CONTRIBUTORS

The 2010 Walker Festival Committee is proud to recognize the following companies that graciously sponsor our upcoming Walker Festival 2010 event.

2010 COMPANIES THAT CARE ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY

PLATINUM SPONSORS

MEIJER
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS

GOLD SPONSORS

ADVANCE PACKAGING
CHEMICAL BANK
GREEN VALLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
KRAMER ENTERTAINMENT
LAW WEATHERS
TARGET STORES – WALKER
WALKER TOOL & DIE
WEST SIDE BEER DISTRIBUTORS
KELLER FORD KIA
BISSELL
THE CENTER FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

SILVER SPONSORS

OPTION 1 CREDIT UNION
WEST MICHIGAN PRECISION MACHINING INC
BETZ INDUSTRIES
ADVANTAGE HEALTH PHYSICIAN NETWORK – WALKER/STANDALE
HEARTWOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
CULLIGAN WATER
ODL INCORPORATED
HIMES ELECTRIC LLC
PARADIGM DESIGN, INC
IRWIN SEATING COMPANY
S. ABRAHAM & SONS
BEST BUY – ALPINE LOCATION
FIFTH THIRD BANK
EXPERT COATING CO., INC.
HB FULLER
HI LOW ELECTRIC
BIOLIFE PLASMA SERVICES
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

BRONZE SPONSORS

AUNT MILLIES BAKERIES
BAKER TENT RENTALS
DR. LAURA L. FOGLE, Specialist in Orthodontics
GRACEWIL COUNTRY CLUB
HAVILAND COMSUMER PRODUCTS
POP’S RESTAURANT
SOBIE MEATS
RODENHOUSE BODY SHOP
FIELD’S FIRE PROTECTION, INC
SCHAAFSMA HEATING & COOLING
KIMBERLY-CLARK GLOBAL SAFETY
STANDALE LIFTERS LLC
ARSULOWICZ BROTHERS MORTUARIES INC
KAMPS PALLETS, INC.
ACCURATE REGRINDING SERVICE
DEVIRES & ROYSTON AGENCY, INC
RYLEE’S ACE HARDWARE
ED YOUNG ORTHODONTICS
GORDON FOOD SERVICE – ALPINE LOCATION
COMMISSIONER CYNTHIA STEK
PEPPINO’S PIZZA
DESIGN EDGE
FROST ET, INC
RIDGEVIEW INDUSTRIES
PRO-COLLISION OF WEST MICHIGAN
STANDALE RECOGNITION
TRINITY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
DE VOS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & GRAND RAPIDS SAFE KIDS
MACATAWA BANK – WALKER LOCATION
BOARDWALK SUBS
MIKE WAWEE

GENERAL SPONSORS

BRUCE A. MICKELSON, D.D.S.
WILSON & WYNN INTERVENTIONS
WALKER AMBUCS
ACE HARDWARE
BED BATH & BEYOND
FIRST WOK RESTAURANT
PRS MANUFACTURING CO
SCHWAIGER INSURANCE AGENCY
PALMER SERVICE, INC
LIFE EMS
ON STAGE SERVICES, INC
NOORDYK BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
MELROSE PYROTECHNICS, INC
PAPA MURPHY’S – STANDALE LOCATION
RIVER RUN PRESS
DIETOOL ENGINEERING
IRONWOOD SELF STORAGE LLC
PENZEYS SPICES
WALKER CHILD CARE
THE PEPPERMILL GRILL
STANDALE VETERNARY HOSPITAL
JET’S PIZZA
STATE FARM INSURANCE – AL DIONISE
KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REMEMBRANCE REFORMED CHURCH
GRAND RAPIDS OPHTHALMOLOGY
PARTYTIME PARTY STORE
DANIEL A. ARSULOWICZ O.D.
TJ MAXX - ALPINE
DAY BREAK LAUNDRY
SCHMITT’S ANIMAL HOSPITIAL
WILDERNESS EXPRESSIONS
COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER
UCCELLO’S RISTORANTE
SILENT OBSERVER
ONCE UPON A CHILD
YORKSHIRE & STONEBRIDGE, MANOR SENIOR MINISTRIES
OLD ORCHARD
COLD STONE CREAMERIES OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS & GRAND HAVEN
BELL FAMILY CLINIC
AUTO VALUE
ARBY’S – WALKER LOCATION
APPLE BEE’S – WALKER LOCATION
SUBWAY
PAPA MURPHY’S INT’L – WALKER LOCATION
GRAND RAPIDS WHITE CAPS
SPORTS CLIP – WALKER LOCATION
WALKER TOWING

These are our local companies give back to their communities and residents!

We would like to say “Thank You” to them for their continued contributions and support!

Sincerely,

The Walker Festival Committee 2010

 

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