Nautical Festival Books Air Show

The following story was reported in the Presque Isle County Advance:

Nautical Festival books major air show team for '12 event

1/18/2012 11:52:04 AM

Photo courtesy of Team RV This year’s Nautical City Festival (NCF) will take a step up—way up into the clouds—to entertain. The NCF has booked Team RV, billed as the “world’s largest air show” to fill the sky with exciting formation aerobatics. NCF chairman Dennis Downie, treasurer Paul Dubbs and committee member Dick Bennett shared the news of the booking last week. Bennett said he witnessed an air show in Florida last year and pursued the idea before presenting the concept to the board. “It is the most expensive thing we have ever been involved in. But it is in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Calcite quarry and they have been very cordial to us,” Bennett said. The NCF hopes to secure donations from many vendors to honor Calcite. He said the show is not completely sponsored yet, but the response has been very positive. THE AIR SHOWS will cost in the range of $30,000-40,000. The festival will furnish rooms, meals and transportation during their four-day stay in Rogers City. They will meet the public at the festival big tent and be available at many events. The tentative schedule has them arriving in town on festival Thursday, Aug. 2 and conducting a media ride Friday morning for a 30-minute flight. That is followed by a sponsor ride, lunch and rehearsals later in the afternoon and a dinner in the evening with sponsors. (More on this story in the Jan. 19, 2012 issue of the Advance)

Sailor's Memorial Service

Here is a great picture of last year's Sailor's Memorial Service which begins the Annual Nautical City Festival.  The picture shows Captain (retired) Richard Peacock reading the names of sailors lost on the Great Lakes.  Mr. Frank Mayes is tolling the ships bell.  Mr. Mayes is the sole living survivor of the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley.  Also pictures are members of the Queen's Court and sponsors.  Thanks to Kristin Peacock Craig for sharing this great picture. 

Don't miss this year's Nautical City Festival.  It is a great event!  Also, please don't forget the lives of the sailors lost on the Great Lakes.  They gave their lives in service of others.

Pure Maritime

Rogers City is the Nautical City because we are home to Great Lakes freighters, sailors, and captains going back for generations. To get a better understanding of our pure maritime heritage check out our local museums, lighthouses, ports, and coastal views (like the one above). It is a great time of year to visit the Nautical City.

Nautical City Festival Soon!

Big Festival, Big Fun! Whatever you do, don't miss it!

Thank you, Festival Committee, for the pretty new sign. Also, thank you, Ted Urban, for putting in the grass and flowers.

The town is looking great. In this blog, in the days ahead you will see pictures of some, just a few, of the lovely yards and landscapping in Rogers City.

Enjoy the summer!

Nautical City Festival Brochure

The 2009 Nautical City Festival Brochure is available at City Hall and at the Rogers City Area Chamber of Commerce. This looks like the Best Festival Ever!

You call also check out all the latest info at the Festival Website:


www.nauticalfestival.org

Nautical City Festival

The 2009 Nautical City Festival, August 4-9, promises to be better than ever. The Festival Committee plans to create the best festival ever with all new events, new bands, new give aways, and much more. I can not release the secret plans, but there will be some attractions every one will want to see!

It is still early, so plan your summer activities to include the Rogers City Nautical City Festival. You will be glad you did.

Nautical City Festival, July 29- August 3, 2008

Rogers City Nautical City Festival kicks off next week with tons of family fun and entertainment. This year's festival is honoring the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw. To get an early start, check out the Queen's Pageant at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008. This year the Queen's Pageant will be at historic Rogers City Theater! This is a perfect setting for the Pageant--thanks to Theater owner Karl Heidemann. This years Festival promises to be the best ever...there will be a grand parade, a carnival, Fireworks, Big Tent Activities, Live Bands, Texas Hold'em tournament, Clowns, an Antique & Classic Car Show, a Juried Arts & Craft Show, special events for the children, and much more entertainment. All in the charming small town setting of Rogers City on beautiful Lake Huron. Please check the printed brochure for schedule details, or contact the Nautical City Festival Office (989) 734-4656. Additional information can also be found online at www.presqueislemi.com