Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Westbound Situation to headline at Gazebo this Thursday

It should be a much warmer day this Thursday than the last time Westbound Situation came to Manchester. Last winter in the midst of the polar vortex, the group warmed hearts with a lively concert at the Blacksmith Shop on Main Street as part of Riverfolk’s winter concert series. This week, the weather reports are […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Dairy featured at this week’s Farmers Market

On Thursday, June 27, there will be a Dairy Festival at The Manchester Farmers Market featuring Horning Farms. Come and learn about what happens at our own local dairy farm that supplies milk to Kroger and other major retailers. Due to rain and cold temperatures last Thursday, the Children’s Bike Parade has been rescheduled for […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Annual fireworks set for July 3

The Manchester Men’s Club annual fireworks show will be held on July 3 at Carr Park. Entry to the park is by donation. Come early and get your best spot! This is a wonderful event for the entire family. There will be food vendors at the park and the beer tent will have drinks for […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Don’t forget–Chicken Broil on Under the Radar: Michigan this week

This Thursday, June 27 at 8:30 pm is the night that the world-famous Manchester Chicken Broil will be featured on the PBS program “Under the Radar: Michigan.” Two years ago, the Under the Radar team led by Tom Daldin visited the Chicken Broil to “preview” the event for a future program. Recently the decision was […]

 Marsha Chartrand

St Joe-Chelsea to attend July 11 Farmers Market to register seniors

On Thursday, July 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the Washtenaw County Health Department will attend the Manchester Farmers Market (at Chi-Bro Park in Manchester) to register participants for this year’s Senior Market Bucks and Senior Project FRESH programs. These programs were developed to encourage seniors to make healthy food choices. […]

 Sara Swanson

75th Manchester Community Fair to feature new attractions!

submitted by Steve Harvey, Manchester Community Fair Board The Manchester Community Fair Board has been busy planning, “The biggest little fair in Michigan,” also known as the 75th Manchester Community Fair, being held July 9-13, 2019. This year’s fair will have most of the same time-honored traditions of fairs of the past but this year we […]

 Marsha Chartrand

MAHS to open gift shop

 Marsha Chartrand

Over the Edge to host W4 Country Idol qualifying round June 25

Warm up your vocal cords and start practicing your favorite country song for your next audition–the ever popular 102.9 W4 Country Idol contest is coming to Manchester! Over the Edge Sports Bar & Pizzeria (230 E. Main Street) will host one of the 12 qualifying rounds and owner Chris Moyle says he wants to see […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Billy King and friends at this week’s Gazebo Concert

In one of the earliest gazebo concert seasons of the early 1990s, faithful fans may remember the pre-teen “King Brothers” group, appearing on the gazebo stage. The duo performed both original songs and covers artfully, and found local fame in the Ann Arbor area. Over the years, Billy King has continued to hone his musical […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Fair Queen candidates seek title

The Manchester Fair Queen competition will take place on July 9, following the parade.