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Put Your Business Front and Center at Curwood

Looking for a simple way to get your name out there during one of the busiest weekends in Owosso? This is it.

For just $300, you can have your own 4' x 2' banner displayed at either the Beer Tent or The Lounge during the 2026 Curwood Festival weekend.

Thousands of festivalgoers pass through these areas, making it a great opportunity to promote your business while showing your support for the Curwood Festival and our community.

Interested? Contact the Curwood Festival office for details on how to secure your spot.

Let’s showcase our local businesses in a big way!

Calling all car lovers!

The Curwood Car Show is rolling into Owosso for Curwood Festival weekend!

Sunday, June 7, 2026

9 AM – 3 PM

NCG Parking Lot

Come check out an incredible lineup of classic, custom, and one of a kind vehicles. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a great festival atmosphere all day long!

Best part?

FREE entry

FREE registration to show your vehicle

Bring the family and spend your Sunday surrounded by amazing cars and good vibes.

Join us for the Euchre Tournament, a fun and competitive afternoon during the 2026 Curwood Festival!

Grab your friends and form a team of two for a chance to win cash prizes while enjoying great company, drinks, and festival energy inside the Beer & Entertainment Tent. Whether you're a seasoned euchre player or just in it for the fun, this tournament is the perfect way to be part of the excitement.

Event Details:

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

219 S Washington St (Sideline Sports Bar Beer Tent), Owosso, MI

Tournament Info:

• Teams of 2

• $10 entry fee per person

• Pre-registration encouraged

• Cash prizes awarded

Come ready to play, laugh, and compete in this second annual Curwood Euchre Tournament. Spots may fill quickly, so be sure to register early and secure your seat at the table!

Basketball is back with Summer Night Sports in Owosso on June 6!

Registration is now open for 3 on 3 teams, 5 on 5 teams, and individual players. Whether you already have a full team or just want to get in the game, there is a spot for you. Team spots are limited, so be sure to register early and lock in your place.

3 on 3 Team Registration: $100

5 on 5 Team Registration: $200

Individual Sign Up: $25

****Game times will be announced at a later date.

Register now: https://www.summernightsports.com/register

It’s almost time for one of our favorite traditions—the Downtown Spring Cleanup! 

Join us Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th as we get Downtown Owosso ready for the Curwood Festival, which brings over 30,000 visitors to our community each year. This is your chance to be part of the behind-the-scenes effort that helps downtown look its best for one of the biggest weekends of the year!

We’ll have two volunteer shifts each day:
 8am–10am
 10am–12pm

All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed—just come ready to help out and have a good time! We’ll provide gloves, trash bags, water, and some additional tools like trash grabbers, brooms, and dust bins.

 Special project: We’re looking for volunteers to help plant flowers on Friday during the 8am shift—a great way to add some color to downtown!

 Meeting Location: City Hall, 301 W. Main Street

Whether you’re an individual, family, or group, this is a fun and meaningful way to give back and be part of something visible and impactful in our community.

 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084CA4AD2DAAF8C07...#

For questions, contact us at 989-725-0571 or DowntownOwosso@gmail.com

49th Annual Curwood Festival Run

Lace up and hit the course during Curwood Festival weekend! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just out for a fun morning, there’s a race for everyone

Race Day Lineup:

• Half Marathon – 8:00 AM

• 10K Run – 8:00 AM

• 5K Run – 8:30 AM

• 5K Walk – 8:30 AM

• Fun Run – 9:00 AM

Course Details:

Fast, mostly flat, and scenic! The route follows the river trail into Corunna, through side streets, and back along the trail.

• 10K turnaround at McCurdy Park

• 5K turnaround behind the car wash

Chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation

Registration:

• Pre-registration (through May 30): $45 and includes a shirt

• Late registration (May 31–June 5): $50, shirt not guaranteed

• Fun Run: $15 and includes a shirt

Important:

No race day registration

No dogs

No strollers

Sign up here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Owosso/CurwoodFestivalRun

Start your Curwood weekend with fresh air, river views, and a finish line worth celebrating

An evening of wine, good food, and live music is waiting for you at this year’s Curwood Wine & Cheese. It is the kind of laid-back, fun night that just feels like summer in Owosso.

Wines from St. Julian Winery

Charcuterie boxes featuring specialty items from Copper Top Country Store

Live music by Twilight Tunes

June 5, 2026

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

219 S. Washington St.

(Curwood Beer & Entertainment Tent)

Tickets:

• $35 presale (through June 4)

• $40 at the door

• $300 VIP table for 6 (tickets + swag included)

Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/winecheeseparty-26204/

Or stop by the office:

212 S. Washington St.

Round up your group and make it a night to remember!

How many pancakes can YOU eat in 60 seconds?

Owosso Rotary in partnership with Curwood Festival

46th Flapjack Breakfast & Pancake Eating Contest

June 6th 8 am - Noon

Interested in sponsoring? contact Heidi O'Dea at 989-666-4287 or Ned DeGalan at 989-666-1216

Calling all dogs… it’s their time to shine!

Does your pup have that Curwood wow factor? Then you won’t want to miss the Curwood Dog of the Year Contest!

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at the Curwood Festival where your furry friend can compete in Curwood Dog of the Year Contest 2026:

Overall Dog of the Year

Frisbee/Ball Toss

Obstacle Course

Treat Seeker

Best Trick

Best Costume

Most Obedient

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Registration at 9:00 a.m. | Judging starts at 9:30 a.m.

Gerald E. Collamer Park (Hopkins Lake)

$5 per class or all 6 classes for $20

Proceeds benefit the Shiawassee County Dog Program

Plus, the Dog of the Year winner will get to ride in the parade!

Whether your dog is a superstar or just loves to have fun, all pups are welcome

Tag a friend who should enter their dog

Curwood Festival River Daze 2026

There is nothing better than seeing the Shiawassee River full of people, laughter, and a little friendly competition.

Grab your raft, kayak, canoe, tube, or paddleboard and be part of one of the most fun traditions of the festival. Whether you are racing, floating, or just cheering from shore, it is a day you will not want to miss.

Sunday, June 7

11:00 AM

McCurdy Park

Check-in starts at 9 AM, and you can sign up using the info on the flyer. Volunteers are needed too!

Let’s fill the river and celebrate together

Advanced Daily Armband Sale

SAVE up to 30% when you purchase your ride armband online in advance for just $22!

Presale ends Wednesday, June 3 at midnight.

*Discounted armband sales end the day before the event.

All sales are FINAL.

http://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/CurwoodFestival

Tombstone Tales promises to bring you a combination of history and fun! Come walk among the final resting places of interesting local citizens that will return to Earth to share their stories with you!

Grab some friends and make plans to join the Shiawassee River Players as they host you and yours through Oak Hill cemetery to have a meet and greet with those who made their mark on the local area.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/40BpQbrBmN

Join us for the 2026 Annual Awards Show presented by Baker College and LAFCU!

Celebrate the businesses, leaders, and organizations making a difference across the Shiawassee Region during an unforgettable evening at the Lebowsky Center in Downtown Owosso.

Thursday, June 11th
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM
Awards Show: 7:00 PM

Enjoy live entertainment, community voting, networking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and more!

$75 per ticket (includes 2 drink tickets)
Black Tie Optional

Get tickets NOW: https://web.shiawasseechamber.org/.../2026Annual.../details

Owosso, hate has no home here. Next Saturday, we come together to celebrate love, community, inclusion, and PRIDE at Owosso Pride!

Many of you know me as the drag queen who hosts Drag Queen Storytime, but outside of performing, I’ve proudly worked as a public school educator for over 10 years. Throughout my career, I’ve taught Special Education, K-12 Music, and grades 1st through 5th. One thing I’ve always believed in is simple: treat people the way you want to be treated.Drag performers are entertainers, community members, educators, and human beings deserving of the same kindness and respect as anyone else.

Pride is about creating a space where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and celebrated exactly as they are.

We invite you to come experience the joy for yourself at Owosso Pride next Saturday!

PLEASE SHARE:

And don’t miss the official 18+ After Party at the Owosso Sideline! Karaoke Trivia Drag Performances Dancing & Fun All Night Long

Let’s show what community really looks like. Love will always shine brighter than hate. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owosso-pride-after-party-karaoke-trivia-and-drag-show-tickets-1985722200556

A few months back, I told you about a petition drive that some of Michigan's most powerful corporations were hoping that you would never hear about since that, and that video has been watched more than 750 000 times, which helped me. A lot of people are paying attention. I've got an update and it's a big one.

This is so what, Michigan, where we cut through the noise and explain what's really at stake for Michigan voters. Here's the deal. The group behind the petition is called michiganders for money out of politics or mmop for short. Their goal and political donations from utility companies like DTE and consumers Energy band corporations with state government contracts from donating to the lawmakers who oversee them and force dark money groups to disclose who's actually funding their political ads to make the November ballot, they needed just over 356 000 signatures by May 27th, and officials say they had nearly 100, 000 more than they need.

https://miunited.org/en/michiganders-for-money-out-of-politics-mmop/

They're planning to turn them in, but here's something worth knowing. This proposal is still facing some major resistance from some very powerful opponents and. In consumers, this ban on political donations would also cover businesses with state government contracts worth more than 250 thousand dollars, and that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield.

It's the largest health insurer in which contracts with the state for Medicaid and state employee health insurance and reportedly operates a political action committee that spent more than 550 000 in 2024 alone, collectively Blue Cross, DTE, and consumer suspend millions of dollars, lying the campaign accounts of our state lawmakers.

Meanwhile, our costs have climbed, and their profits have soared. Reports show that both parties have been cashing in on this system. So, why does this still matter even if they've collected enough signatures? Because making the ballot is just step one under Michigan law. Once the petition qualifies, the legislature gets the first crack at it.

They can pass it, directly reject it, and send it to voters or put it competing. Alternative measure on the ballot alongside it, and given how much money flows from these corporations to Lansing and? Make sure to just wave this one through. You want to sign the petition before the May 27th deadline.

Go to their website. Additional signatures still send a strong message. So, what we'll show more than 80 percent of michiganders support Banning these kinds of political donations. The campaign says. It has the signatures to make the ballot, but now it heads into a legislature that has been bankrolled by the very interest this proposal would cut off.

https://www.facebook.com/MichiganMOP/

The Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts Presents: COME FROM AWAY

The Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts is excited to announce auditions for the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical Come From Away.

A global hit seen on Broadway, London’s West End, and national tours, this powerful true story celebrates humanity, kindness, and connection in the wake of tragedy.

Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers who land in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11—and the small town that welcomes them with extraordinary generosity.

Our production will run six performances: September 11–20, 2026, opening on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

AUDITION DETAILS

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts

Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Auditions Begin: 6:30 PM

Open to performers 18+

While we highly encourage performers to attend the in-person audition, we will accept online vocal submissions from those who are unavailable to attend.

Online vocal submissions must be completed by Monday, June 1 at 5:00pm

Please complete the registration form to secure an audition slot or upload your online submission.

Registration Form: Located in comments section below

Please contact Artistic Director Garrett Bradley with any additional questions at:

garrett@lebowskycenter.com

For additional details, please visit our event page!

Join us for this extraordinary true story of humanity, hope, and connection