Festival Schedule
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. ............. Saloon Open - Tunes DJs & AL!VE Dancers
6:30 p.m. ...................... National Anthem and Charlotte Frontier Days Board Introduction
7 p.m. ........................... Karaoke - Held by: Tunes
7 p.m. ........................... Purse Bingo in the Saloon Tent
Held by: CPS Education Foundation
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
All day: Charlotte area yard sales & shop sales at local stores
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
12 p.m. - 6 p.m. ........................ Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. ........................ Saloon Open - Tunes DJs, ALIVE Dancers
5:30 p.m. ................................. National Anthem and Charlotte Frontier Days Board Introduction
6 p.m. ...................................... Marcia Weld Scholarship Contest
8 p.m. ...................................... Live Music by:
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
All day: Charlotte area yard sales & shop sales at local stores
Thursday,
September 10, 2026
Friday,
September 11, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. ...................... Frontier Market at the Fairgrounds, under the Grandstand and in Kardel Hall
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. ...................... Pony Rides
2 p.m. - 7 p.m. ......................... Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office
5 p.m. ..................................... Rodeo Box Office opens
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. ........................ Eaton Community Bank FREE family fun day: Face Painting, Bounce House, Animal Riders, Old Time Photos, Obstacle Course, Laser Tag, and more!
Sponsored by: Eaton Community Bank
​5 p.m. - 2 a.m. .......................... Saloon Open - Tunes DJ's, 50/50 Raffle
6 p.m. ...................................... All American Dog Show by K-9 Connection
6:30 p.m. ................................. Corn Hole Tournament inside the tent
7 p.m. ...................................... SUNDANCE Twisted P Rodeo - Rodeo Bingo available for kids
Day Sponsor: Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ........................... Live Music by:
After the Rodeo (approx. 9:15 p.m.) .................... Drone Show
Sponsored by: Eaton Community Bank
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: Charlotte area yard sales & shop sales at local stores
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ................ Frontier Market at the Fairgrounds, under the Grandstand and in Kardel Hall
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ................ Pony Rides
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. ................ Rodeo Box Office open
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. ................. Fun & Affordable Crafts for Kids in Saloon tent
Held by: B's Artistic Studio
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. .................. Tie Dye for Kids in Saloon tent
12:30 p.m. .......................... Michigan High School Rodeo - Tickets available at Box Office ONLY
Presented by MiHSRA
Sponsored by: Tractor Supply Co.
1 p.m. .................................. Pizza Eating Contest in the Saloon
1:30 p.m. ............................ Kids vs. Dogs Games
Presented by: K-9 Connection
3 p.m. & 5 p.m. .................... All American Dog Show
Presented by: K-9 Connection
4 p.m. ................................. Rodeo Box Office Reopens
5:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. ................ Saloon Open - TUNES DJ's
7 p.m. ................................. SUNDANCE Twisted P Rodeo - Rodeo Bingo available for kids
Day Sponsors: Walmart & The County Journal
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ..................... Live Music by:
Sponsored by: WITL 100.7 FM
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
7 a.m. ........................ Car Show - food available for purchase
Presented by: The American Legion
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ............ Arts & Crafts on the Courthouse Lawn
9 a.m. - 6 .................... Local Artists' Exhibition held at the Charlotte Community Library
Presented by: The Eaton Art League
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. .............. Hobby Horse Relay Race on Cochran Avenue
9:15 a.m. ........................ Live life Nspired 5K Run/Family Walk at Sparrow Eaton Ambulance Garage
on Oliver Street, packet pickup at 8 a.m.
Sponsored by: University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
10 a.m. ............................ Frontier Days Grand Parade
Sponsored by: Exit Reality
After parade - 5:30 p.m. ................... Free Wagon Rides
Sponsored by: Team One
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. .......................... Live Music by Sea Cruisers at Beach Market
12:30 p.m. ...................................... CharDucky Raffle Drawing - Get your tickets before the parade
Held by: Charlotte Evening Rotary Club
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ................................. Family Game Night at Beach Market
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ................................. Euchre Tournament at Beach Market
All day: Charlotte area yard sales & shop sales at local stores
Saturday,
September 12, 2026
Sunday,
September 13, 2026
FAIRGROUND ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ............... Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show - weather permitting
Hosted by: Charlotte Cruisers
11 a.m. - 4 p..................... Frontier Market at the Fairgrounds, under the Grandstand and in Kardel Hall
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ................ Pony Rides
11:30 a.m. ....................... All American Dog Show
Presented by: K-9 Connection
12 p.m. ............................ Rodeo Box Office Open
12:30 p.m. ....................... Michigan High School Rodeo - Tickets available at Box Office ONLY
Presented by: MiHSRA
Sponsored by: Tractor Supply Co.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. .................... Arts & Crafts on the Courthouse lawn
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. .................... Free Wagon Rides
Sponsored by: Team One
All day: Charlotte area yard sales & shop sales at local stores