Depot Day's: October 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Entertainment, Train Rides, Vendors & Amusements Rides

Antique Tractor Dispays and more!

Friday: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday: 9:30am thru 9:00pm

Sunday: 9:30am thru 6:00pm

Tour the Standish Depot, a 1929 restored caboose and the two

English passenger cars that are reminiscent of the Hogwart's

train in the Harry Potter Series.  The Arenac Historical

Society will be inside the Depot with many albums

for you to enjoy and go through!

The Historical Standish Depot is offering a train excursions! 

the Blue Water Michigan Chapter of The National Railway Historical Society will be running two day trips from Standish to Grayling, in Michigan on October 2 and 3, 2010 during Depot Days. The excursions are called the Michigan Fall Color Tour and leave from Standish, Michigan, each day at 9.30 am arriving in Grayling at 1.00 pm. The same train leaves Grayling at 4.00 pm arriving back in Standish at 6.15 pm in time to join in the other aspects of the Depot Days celebration.

The passengers will have time in Grayling for lunch. They can then visit many of the attractions including the Crawford County Historical Museum, a Train show, Swap and Display which is also hosted by the museum. Harvestfest will also be in progress along Michigan Avenue in Grayling. Free shuttle buses will be available.

The excursion trains will include air-conditioned coaches, cars offering beverages, snack and souvenir merchandise and exclusive First Class and Ultra Class sections. The ticket prices for this all-day package are: Adult Coach ($89.00) Child Coach ($59.00); First Class (no dinner – $119.00), (with dinner – $159.00) and Ultra Class with dinner ($199.00). Ultra Class service includes exclusive use of an observation-dome-lounge car. Seating in this car during the morning or afternoon offers hors d'oeuvres and beverages all day, lunch and dinner. There is also a $5.00 handling fee for each ticket.

It is important that those wishing to take part remember that temperatures in Northern Michigan can vary greatly in mid-October and dress comfortably, perhaps even bringing an umbrella. Speaking to one of the staff at the depot I was told "It would be wise to register beforehand, though it is expected that there will be plenty for the present, many seats have already been taken. Please indicate date of preference when making your registration."

The Depot is located at 107 N Main Street Standish Michigan at the junction between Cedar Street and Main Street.

For more info: Brochures giving details of the trip are available at the Standish Depot (989) 718-3021

Entertainment

Johnny Martini !!

Pie Baking Contest

Saturday October 2nd

Bring your tastiest Pie!

Judging begins at Noon

All entries must be submitted in diposable pans as they will be auctioned off after the contest.

Pies can be cream, fruit or meat. 

Pies will be judged on appearance, taste, crust, texture and creativity!

Recipe name, your name and address must be included with entry.

Single or double crust entries will be accepted.

Any questions call Brenda Matt @ 989-846-0501