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Shanty Days 2008 - Celebration of the Lake
August 8 - 10

Introduction

ADMISSION
Access to anything located on the main grounds requires a Shanty Days "Button." Admission for all three days is $7 at the gate (kids 11 and under, FREE). Presale buttons are $5 and are available prior to the event at the Algoma Visitors Center, and local financial institutions.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The community of Algoma will celebrate their Lake Michigan heritage with the annual "Shanty Days Celebration of the Lake". This year's event marks our 20th year and we expect to draw thousands of visitors to the lake shore community.

Algoma takes great pride in this festival's focus of Family Fun. We provide something for every taste and age group. The festival grounds, overlooking the Algoma harbor, feature a variety of entertainment, lots of things to see, and a host of fun activities for kids and teens.

Although this festival officially begins on Friday afternoon on the main grounds, pre-events take place in Algoma, including the four-day Shanty Days Fishing tournament (Thursday-Sunday); the Friends of the Library annual book sale (Friday, beginning at 8 a.m.); and the Mayor's honoree luncheon (Friday at noon).

On Saturday the crowds bring chairs and enjoy one of Wisconsin's largest community parades. Another popular place to visit on Saturday and Sunday is the Art Show and Street Fair. This four-block area features more than 150 vendors and provides an opportunity to visit with craftsmen and women, get decorating and hobby ideas.

All festivities continue on Sunday with the bonus of the fireworks spectacular finale (at dusk) to cap-off this three-day event.

Other events include the annual 5K Walk/Run (Saturday morning), a special area filled with children's activities (Friday-Sunday), and look for other activities around the main grounds and throughout the city.

Food is always a popular attraction at Shanty Days. The variety of food available includes burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, fish plates and sandwiches, authentic chicken booyah, chili, a variety of sausages, desserts, funnel cakes, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, bottled water, lemonade shakeup, roasted nuts, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Plan to attend the Ecumenical worship service Sunday morning on the beach. This is also a perfect opportunity to experience one of Algoma's delightful sunrises. Shanty Days "Celebration of the Lake" is sponsored by the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce.

DRINKING ID
Shanty Days is concerned about underage drinking. Since this is a family festival, we are asking everyone who is 21-25 years old to stop at the main gate with identification and receive a plastic bracelet or hand stamp.