Party in the Park Presented by When: June 5-7, 2009 Three days of activites! Where: Various locations in Jackson depending on the event The Jackson County Rose Festival started in 1958. To celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2008, the Rose Festival Board brought back the events that took place during the inaugural event. The event was a success and we look forward to growing the activities in 2009! Party in the Park Weekend Activities MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 1-5 NEW - Medallion Hunt Do you enjoy scavenger hunts or Geocaching? If so, you may like participating in this hunt. It's a little different than either of those, but fun just the same. To participate you must purchase a Medallion Hunt Pass for $10.00 at Ella Sharp Museum. Passes go on sale May 1 and must be purchased on or before May 29. Passes are required to receive clues and questions for the hunt. Passes allow you to win cash and also get you into "A Night of Wings & Roses" (read below for details) free of charge. There are two ways you could win cash!! 1. Be the hunter to find the Medallion. 2. Answer all the questions correctly and be drawn on Friday, June 5th at A Night of Wings and Roses. You must attend A Night of Wings and Roses to win either of the cash prizes. For more details on the Medallion Hunt, Click Here. FRIDAY, JUNE 5 NEW - A Night of Wings and Roses 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Ella Sharp Museum The Rose Festival Party in the Park kick off to the weekend will be held in partnership with the Ella Sharp Museum "Sneak Preview" of the Audubon Exhibit at the museum. This night will be filled with hors d'oeuvres, a band, dancing, drawings, community spirit and the opportunity to take the first peek at the beautiful Audubon Exhibit the museum will have on display for the community through the summer. The Medallion Hunt cash prizes will be given out during this event as well. All Medallion Hunters are invited to attend free with their Medallion Hunt Pass. There's a $5.00 entry fee to attend. There will be a small fee to get a sneak peak at the Audubon Exhibit. Any proceeds will be benefit the Rose Festival and Ella Sharp Museum. SATURDAY, JUNE 6 NEW - Tournament of Roses Golf Outing 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start At Sharp Park Golf Course Chairperson, Eric Terrian NEW to the schedule of events, this golf tournament is a 2 person scramble. It's open to men's and women's teams for just $85 per team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each division. Team registration forms are coming soon or you can contact Eric Terrian at Sharp Park Golf Course to sign up. Rose Festival StrongMan Presented by PowerHouse 24 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. At Ella Sharp Park Mini-Golf/Pool Parking Lot Area Chairperson, John Darling In 2008, the Rose Festival was pleased to bring on board the North American Strongman. Jackson had never hosted this type of an event and for the first year, the promoters could not have been more pleased. Over 30 contestants signed up and a crowd of people attended to watch this exciting new event. In past years, the Rose Festival hosted Mr. Rose City, a body building competition, but this is something totally different. The North American Strongman competition offers not only avid competitors from outside the area a chance to compete, but local amateurs as well. For more information on the NAS, North America's premier governing body for amateur strongman athletes, go to their website at www.nastrongmaninc.com or you can also check out Motor City Fitness. Join the event as a competitor! Open the entry form below, print it out and sign up today! 2009 Entry Form Want details about the StrongMan event? Open the link below! 2009 Competition Details Interested in sponsoring the event? Open the link below to see how you can support the Rose Festival StrongMan! 2009 Sponsorship Opportunities For questions, contact John Darling. Softball Tournament of Roses Presented by Cooperstown Softball Complex All day At Cooperstown Softball Complex on Parnall Rd. Chairperson, Mark Raczkowski The Softball Tournament of the Roses will take place on Saturday, June 6 at Cooperstown. There are plans for Men's, Women's and Co-ed divisions. The tournament coordinator is currently looking for sponsors to help offset the expenses of trophies and prizes. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Jackson County Rose Festival. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact Mark Raczkowski. Register your team today! Click on the registration form below, print it and get signed up! 2009 Registration Form For more details on the tournament, open the flyer below 2009 Tournament Flyer If you have any questions regarding the rules or registration, email Mark Raczkowski. SUNDAY - JUNE 7 All Sunday's Party in the Park activities will be taking place at Ella Sharp Park. Activities will begin at 2:30 p.m. and some will continue to 9:00 p.m. this year. Don't forget, the Rose Parade kicks off Sunday's activities starting at 1:00 p.m. We are accepting parade entries now, so be a part of one of Jackson's oldest traditions and sign up today! 2009 Rose Parade Entry Form 2009 Rose Parade Rules NEW this year ~ Walkabout Balloon Area & Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides! Chairperson, Al Smith, Northern Lights Owner From 3:00-6:00 p.m. you can experience what it's like inside a hot air balloon that will be set up on the ground. A fan will inflate the balloon which will be tethered to secure points while guests have fun inside. Donations will be accepted and proceeds will benefit the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee. From 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to experience riding in a hot air balloon this year! For a $5 fee, you can take a ride up above the trees to enjoy the sights of Ella Sharp Park. Due to the weather's likeliness to be calmer in later hours of the day, this opportunity will be offered toward the later part of the evening's schedule. Chicken BBQ Chairperson, Brant Russell, JPS Food Service Director The Chicken BBQ will be ready at 2:30 p.m. in the field by Carter's Corner with seating at the pavilion. Dinners will cost $6.50 each and will include a chicken half, cole slaw, corn on the cob, a dinner roll and a bottle of water. Businesses can purchase tickets in advance. Dinners available through 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Proceeds will benefit the Jackson County Rose Festival. Please email Liz Niles to pre-order Chicken BBQ tickets. Stage Entertainment Chairperson, Kim Hastings, Jackson School of the Arts Starting at 3:00 p.m. and going until 9:00 p.m. this year, there will be a variety of family-friendly entertainment on our stage. A list of entertainment will soon be announced. The Rose Festival is looking for sponsors to help cover expenses for rentals and bands. Those interested in either supporting the stage entertainment or participating in the event should contact Kim Hastings for more details. Ella Sharp Museum Activities Chairperson, Amy Wellington, Ella Sharp Museum Ella Sharp Museum will be open for the public on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. You can view the Audubon Exhibit for a fee. Hillside Farm Lane buildings will be open as well to tour for free. Kids Activities American 1 Federal Credit Union's kids area will offer free popcorn and cotton candy and their Eagle Moonwalk. Taking place from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. Child Evangelism Fellowship is adding to the day with Free Face Painting. Taking place from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. and depending on attendance, may extend time. Jackson Masonic Lodge #17 will have a Coloring Tent where each child who colors our special Rose Festival picture will walk away with a small gift. Taking place from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. If you would like to support this area of the festival, contact Marla Sanford. Peter F. Hurst Planetarium Open to the public with programs from 4-8 pm with a brief show called "Summer Jewels of the Milky Way". You can find a description and more details of what the Planetarium offers at www.hurstplanetarium.org. The Planetarium asks visitors to make a donation to support their annual schedule of events. Sharp Park Mini Golf Course The mini golf course will be open and instead of paying to play, participants are asked to make a donation. For general information about the Rose Parade or Party in the Park, contact Liz Niles, Parade/Party in the Park Event Director.