Coral Days 150th anniversary celebration begins Saturday, June 23. The day begins with opening ceremonies and a free pancake breakfast. The parade will start at 11:00 am with the line-up beginning at 9:30 am (no pre-registration required). There will also be a barbecued chicken dinner, old time gospel music, 3-on-3 basketball, bucket bridgade relay, horseshoes, soapbox derby, crafters, town-wide yard sales, a magician and more. A time capsule buried in 1962 will be opened at 5 p.m.

The town of Coral was founded in 1862 during Civil War days, and will be celebrating its 150th birthday this year. The Coral Days Festival Committee has been working hard to mark this special occasion with a celebration during the annual Coral Days Festival, June 22-23. The committee has been raising funds to add some historical flavor to the celebration. They will open a time capsule buried in 1962 to begin the Friday night events. A room will also be set up with memorabilia from the old days of Coral. If anyone has antique or historical items or photos that they want to loan to the committee for those two days, they may contact Kathy Gunderman at 231-354-6431 (Coral Power Shop).

There will also be an old-fashioned bucket brigade race and a soap box derby. The committee is also hoping to have some ancient cars and tractors on display. There will be the usual car show and firemen’s water ball and a host of other activities to enjoy as well. Crafters interested in renting a table or businesses interested in getting in the souvenir book should call Kathy at the above phone number.

Coral Days will be holding their annual Car and Bike show on Friday, June 24 at the Coral Park, in Coral, MI, from 5-9 p.m. First and second place trophies will be awarded. There is a $10 entry fee. Register the day of the show. The rain date will Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. For more info call 231-354-6379.
Performing on Saturday, June 25 at Coral Park at 7 p.m. will be the country band “Stolen Horses.” Bring your lawn chairs, relax and listen to this energetic, entertaining country band!
Other events during Coral Days, held June 24-25, include town wide yard sales, Firemen’s Water battles, Flea Market & Craft Vendors, Horseshoe Tournament, 3 On 3 Basketball Tournaments, Grand Parade at 11 a.m., Firemen’s Grill, Kid’s Water Battle, Soapbox Car Races, Night Parade, Pedal Tractor Pulls, “Fun for All” Games. For more information call Leonard Gunderman, Chairperson at (231)354-6431.