Festival Schedule
Check to see where YOU want to be for the 55th annual Charlotte Frontier Days Festival!
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
6 p.m. ------------- Saloon Opens
Music by: TUNES DJs
Special events: AL!VE Dancers
6:30 p.m. ------ Beginner Line Dancing Lessons in the Saloon
7 p.m. ------------- Karaoke at the Saloon
Music by: TUNES DJs
7 p.m. ------------- Purse Bingo in the Saloon Tent
Held by: CPS Education Foundation
Cash only at the door
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
All day ----------- Shop sales at local stores & check out yard sales around town
Thursday, September 10, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
12 p.m. - 6 p.m. --------- Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office
5 p.m. ------------------------------ Saloon Opens - Music by TUNES DJs
Cover charge: $5 after 6:30p.m. - Cash only - Must be 21 with ID
Special events: AL!VE Dancers
6 p.m. ------------------------------ Marsha Weld Educational Scholarship Competition
Sponsored by: Pray Funeral Home
8 p.m. ------------------------------ Live Music by Atomic Annie at the Saloon
Sponsored by: Mike 101.7 FM
Dusk ---------------------------------- Fireworks
Sponsored by: EATON COMMUNITY BANK
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
All day ----------------------------- Shop sales at local stores & check out yard sales around town
Friday, September 11, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. ------------ Frontier Market at the Fairgrounds located under the Grandstand and in Kardel Hall
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. ------------ Pony Rides
Price: $7 per ride - Cash only
1 p.m. - 7 p.m. ----------------- Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office
5 p.m. ---------------------------------- Rodeo Box Office opens
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. --------------- FREE Family Fun Day: Face Painting, Bounce House, Animal Rides,
Old Time Photos, Obstacle Course, Laser Tag, Foam Party, and more!
Sponsored by: EATON COMMUNITY BANK
​5:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. --------- Saloon Opens - Music by TUNES DJs
Cover charge: $8 - Cash only - Must be 21 with ID
Special events: 50/50 Raffle
6 p.m. ----------------------------------- All American Dog Show
Held by: K-9 Connection
6:30 p.m. --------------------------- Corn Hole Tournament under the Saloon Tent
7 p.m. ---------------------------------- SUNDANCE Southpoint Rodeo
Day Sponsor: Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash
Special events: FREE Kids Rodeo Bingo
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ----------------- Beginner Line Dancing Lessons in the Saloon
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. ----------------- Open Line Dancing in the Saloon
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ----------------- Live Music by Mallery Lynn at the Saloon
Special events: Dance Off & Finish the Lyrics
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
12 p.m. - 6 p.m. ---------------- Local Artists' Exhibition held at the Charlotte Community Library
Presented by: The Eaton Art League
​12 p.m. – 7 p.m. -------------- Arts & Crafts on the Courthouse Lawn
All day ----------------------------------- Shop sales at local stores & check out yard sales around town
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ----------- Frontier Market at the Fairgrounds located under the Grandstand and in Kardel Hall
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ----------- Pony Rides
Price: $7 per ride - Cash only
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. ----------- Rodeo Box Office open
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. ----------- FREE Tie Dye for Kids under the Saloon Tent
12 p.m. -- 3 p.m. ----------- FREE Kids Crafts under the Saloon Tent
Presented by: B's Artistic Studio
12 p.m. -- 7 p.m. ----------- Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office
12:30 p.m. ---------------------- Michigan High School Rodeo
Presented by MiHSRA
Sponsored by: Tractor Supply Co.
Tickets available at Box Office ONLY - Cash only
1 p.m. -------------------------------- Pizza Eating Contest in the Saloon
1 p.m. -- 5 p.m. ------------- Kid's Market
1 p.m. -- 5 p.m. ------------- FREE Foam Party
1:30 p.m. ------------------------- Kids vs. Dogs Games
Presented by: K-9 Connection
2 p.m. -------------------------------- Puzzle Contest
3 p.m. & 5 p.m. ------------ All American Dog Show
Presented by: K-9 Connection
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. -------------- FREE Beginner Line Dancing Lessons in the Saloon - Family Friendly!
4 p.m. ------------------------------- Rodeo Box Office Reopens
5:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. ------ Saloon Open - Music by TUNES DJ's
Cover charge: $8 - Cash only - Must be 21 with ID
7 p.m. ------------------------------- SUNDANCE South Point Rodeo
Day Sponsors: Walmart & The County Journal
Special events: FREE Kids Rodeo Bingo
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. -------------- Live Music by Corey Dakota in the Saloon
Sponsored by: WITL 100.7 FM
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ---------------------------- Arts & Crafts on the Courthouse Lawn
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ---------------------------- Local Artists' Exhibition held at the Charlotte Community Library
Presented by: The Eaton Art League
9:15 a.m. -------------------------------------- Live life Nspired 5K Run/Family Walk at UM Sparrow Eaton Ambulance Garage
on Oliver Street
Sponsored by: University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. ------------- Hobby Horse Relay Race on Cochran Ave
10 a.m. ------------------------------------------ Frontier Days Grand Parade
Sponsored by: Exit Great Lakes Reality
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. ------------------ Live Music by Sea Cruisers at Beach Market
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ---------------------------- Family Game Night at Beach Market - Board Games & Euchre Tournament
All day --------------------------------------------- Shop sales at local stores & check out yard sales around town
Sunday, September 13, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ------------ Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Hosted by: Charlotte Cruisers
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Weather permitting
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ------------ Frontier Market at the Fairgrounds located under the Grandstand and in Kardel Hall
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ------------ Pony Rides
Price: $7 per ride - Cash only
11:30 a.m. ---------------------- All American Dog Show
Presented by: K-9 Connection
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ------------- Arts & Crafts on the Courthouse lawn
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. --------------- Carnival at Charlotte Eagle's Club located at 116 Lansing St -
Games, Dunk Tank, Bounce House, Face Painting, Food for Sales around town
All day ------------------------------- Shop sales at local stores & check out yard sale
