Third Thursday in July: Chicken, hayrides, entertainment, and more

Manchester’s already-famous Third Thursdays are back in 2019! There have been some changes made based on attendee feedback and requests. Check out the list below of activities and make sure to check back as more will likely be added to the line-up. Invite your friends and family, so they can enjoy the fun! There is something for everyone, of all ages, at the Third Thursday events.

July 18 schedule:

• Manchester Michigan Farmers Market, 3-7 pm
• Manchester Annual Chicken Broil, Alumni Field, 4-8 pm
• New! International Food Crawl, 5-9 pm
  • Mexican Dessert – Two Black Sheep Restaurant
  • Dessert – Frank’s Place
  • Dessert – Over The Edge Sports Bar & Pizzeria
  • Donuts – Petey’s Donuts
• Artisan and vendor market, 5-9 pm
• Free hayrides to and from Manchester Chicken Broil, 5-8 pm
• Tent covered public seating area on Adrian Street – bring your chicken dinner, 5-9 pm
• Live music by Sanctuary Blues Band on Adrian St., 5-9 pm
• Roosterpalooza – The Village Tap
• New! Kids Alley activities, 5-9 pm
• Face painting & henna by The Facepaint Faerie, 5-9 pm
• 3D chalk art by Chris M. Monaghan & friends, 5-9 pm
• Singe the fire twirler – Mandy Claire, 5-9 pm
• Shannon Seidelman & Divine Shimmies belly dancers, 5-9 pm
• New! Sidewalk sales, 5-9 pm
• New! Business Expo, 5-9 pm
• Blacksmith Shop (324 W. Main) open with demos, 4-8 pm
• Manchester Area Historical Society K-J House–302 W. Main–open house, 5-9 pm
• $1 flower specials at the Flower Garden. Make your sweetie a bouquet!
• Ice cream at Kellie’s (Stockwell’s) on Adrian Street, 5-9 pm

Are you interested in being involved in Third Thursdays? The committee is always looking for artists, vendors, volunteers, organizations, and/or businesses that would like to participate and/or be a sponsor. This is a great way to meet others in the community while having fun. Check out the Facebook page or email 3rdThursdayManchester@gmail.com

Thank you to their sponsors:

• Danielle Cassetta Realtor – Integrity Real Estate KW Ann Arbor
• Proper Property Services, Inc.
• Pat Fielder – KW Ann Arbor
• Julie Greene, Realtor – – Reinhart Realtors®
• Matthew Mansfield – ERA Reardon Realty
• River Raisin Antiques
• Unforgettable Photos
• Village Hair Forum
• Chris McCarthy Construction
• Michigan Realtors – Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Grant

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.