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2010 Festival Highlights

Major venues are listed below with times and locations. 


More events and details are being updated daily;
please check back often to see what we've added.

 

Blacksmith Hammer-In
10am-5pm: Clyde Craig Blacksmith Museum
301 N. Bailey St. Stop by to watch!

Visit the museum and see the Blacksmiths work! 
Food, rest stop and Trolley stop.

Church Clock Rededication
11:45am: First Congregational Church
Join us in front of the Church tower as the clock comes back to life at noon.

Victorian Baby Christening Reenactment $
12:15pm: First Congregational Church
102 Church St., Romeo
The Romeo First Congregational Church once again invites you to laugh and learn as history comes alive!  This year we bring you a baby christening performance that not only educates the audience about the many Victorian traditions but  is sure to entertain.  Romeo High School drama students, and their teacher/director Kendra Walls, will have you laughing in your pew!  A tea and cake reception will immediately follow the ceremony.  An authentic Victorian christening dress collection will also be on display. Free parking for guests in the church parking lot.  Pre-sale tickets are $8 and available by calling Rebecca Couch at 586-336-4854.  Tickets are also available at the door for $10. Children $5.


Main Street Promenade - Hollister to Tillson

10am-5pm: Main Street
Stroll Main Street in your Victorian finery to see performers, entertainment and vendors of the day.

MotorCities National Heritage Area Marker Dedication
2:30-3:30pm: Village Park
Join the village as we dedicate four transportation heritage markers celebrating Romeo's contribution the auotomobile industry.
Refreshments, rest stop and Trolley stop.

Free Carriage Rides
11:00am-2:00pm: Main Street
Free
Horse drawn carriage rides, Pinecrest Percherons.

Free Antique Trolley Rides
10:00am-5:00pm
Free Trolley rides to event locations.

Free Children's Activities

Fearnaught Horse Park Stick Horse Parade and Rodeo
1:00-2:30pm, Village Park.

Open to all cowboys and cowgirls, 10 years and under. Entry is free.
Make your own stick horse and ride over to Village Park.
Children will be competing in different categories icluding "Best of Show".
Register at Village of Fun Party Maniacs, 201 N. Main St., (586)752-8755.


May Pole
11:00am: Connelly's Creations
175 S. Main St.

Learn the May Pole dance patterns and celebrate spring as you watch children in traditional Victorian dress perform!  The May Pole Dance will be held at at Connelly’s Creations.

Vintage Children's Games
10:00am-12:00pm: Romeo Village Park
Vintage children’s lawn games will be conducted by the Margarite Humes.  Aimed at children ages 12 and under, anyone can participate!

5th Annual Romeo Victorian Festival