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What began 77 years ago as a simple candle-lit boat parade has grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summer season and attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
77th Annual Venetian Festival
July 22-28, 2007
Sponsored by the Charlevoix Venetian Festival, Inc.
The Festival offers a wonderful variety of events geared to delight and entertain every age group. Most events take place within waterfront parks, Round Lake Harbor and Lake Charlevoix.
2007 Venetian Relocation to Lake Michigan Beach
Don't forget to visit this year’s “Venetian Tiki Tent” featuring beer, wine, and Hurricanes
ON SALE SOON... "FIREWORKS 50/50 RAFFLE" TICKETS!!
The Venetian Board has announced that it will once again sponsor the "Fireworks 50/50 Raffle" to help support the famed Venetian Festival fireworks displays, which will be shot on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Last year's lucky winner cashed in with over $10,000, with an equal amount contribured to the Festival Fireworks Fund.
Tickets will be sold in increments of $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00 through an advance mailing, and will be on sale the week of Venetian Festival. The “Fireworks Drawing” will be held the evening of Saturday, July 28, 2007, and you need not be present to win.
Since the majority of Venetian events are free to the public, the "Fireworks 50/50 Raffle" provides a great opportunity for you to support Venetian, by taking a shot at the "Fireworks Jackpot." We thus encourage pyrotechnic patronage through the purchase of tickets in increments of $50 to $100, checks payable to the "Charlevoix Venetian Festival."
Your continued support, through the purchase of "Fireworks 50/50 Raffle" tickets, will help maintain the Venetian identity as "the big time festival, with small town appeal." Thank You!
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The Charlevoix High School Alumni Association will host an all school reunion at this year's Venetian Festival on Saturday, July 28, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. All alumni are invited to stop by and see former classmates. Click Here for Details
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LEFT: 2006 Original Artwork by watercolorist Kelly W. Britt
Whispering Wings Fine Art Gallery
Posters from the 70th-76th Annual Charlevoix Venetian Festivals are still available. CLICK HERE
RIGHT: Venetian Festival Candles from Bullfrog Light Co.
Candles are $26.00 each, plus $8.00 for shipping. They may be purchased through the Bullfrog website or ordered from the Venetian Festival office by emailing info@venetianfestival.com.
Bullfrog Light Co. donates a percentage of the sale of each candle directly to the Venetian Fireworks Fundraising campaign.
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Whether you're a Charlevoix area resident or a visitor, be sure to set aside these dates, and if necessary, make reservations early. You don't want to miss one minute of the fun and excitement.
For information on accommodations, dining, and other Charlevoix activities, visit the Charlevoix Convention & Visitors Bureau or the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Like to plan ahead? 78th Annual Venetian Festival takes place July 20-26, 2008. |
2007 Original Artwork
"Fireworks on Round Lake"
by the late Patsy Ramsey
11"x14" Acrylic on Canvas
Date of Finished Work: May 2006
To be auctioned off Friday, July 27.
| 2007 Posters will be available at the Venetian Concession Booth.
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CONGRATULATIONS! to our 2007 WINNERS!
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Photo of Venetian Queen, Sarah Klooster (left) and Kim Way, First Runner Up (right).
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SARAH KLOOSTER
2007 Venetian Queen
KIM WAY
1st Runner Up
SARAH KLOOSTER
Miss Congeniality
KIM WAY
High Scholastic Achievement Award
Click here to find out how you could become a Venetian Queen candidate and see our 2007 Venetian Court.
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2007 50/50 Raffle Winner
Albert Shindorf – Won $6,553!
2007 Boat Parade Winners!
CLICK HERE
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