News & Announcements

The Circus is Coming!

The Mancelona Community is welcoming Kelly Miller Circus to town, Saturday August 21, 2010.

Circus in Mancelona Kelly Miller Circus has been providing family entertainment since 1938. Since then, millions of families have enjoyed this American tradition. The show travels on a fleet of 25 vehicles. The circus big top, imported from Italy, has a seating capacity of 1,500 and made of waterproof vinyl. Kelly Miller Circus has gathered a galaxy of stars from many nations, as well as an exotic display of animals, enhanced with beauitiful theatrical lighting and lively circus music for a performance to warm the Circus in Mancelona hearts of young and old alike.

The shows consist of tigers, exotic animals, juggling, hula hoops, canines, aerial acrobatics, and so much more. The North Starlets take you to the top of the big top, featuring Reyna Vaez on the 360 degree revolving trapeze. Juggler extraordinaire, Rual Olivares, entertains with sensational speed and style. The Silk Road Camels, trained and exhibited by Mike Rice, are among the exotic animals from distant deserts.

Come be a part of the magic of "Circus Day" as it has been experienced for over 200 years! Bring your cameras, and be ready to sit back and enjoy a show filled with laughs, surprises and shocking acrobatic stunts.

Tickets are available in Mancelona at Dairy Delite and Grille (formerly Mancelona Dairy Queen), the Pizza Shoppe, and the Village of Mancelona. The circus is sponsored in part by Mancelona Rotary Club. Show times are 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., at Palmer Park. Tickets are $10 per adult, and $6 per child, age 12 and under.

Torch Lake Tree Pro joins Chamber

Michael Brandt, owner of Torch Lake Tree Pro, offers tree trimming and tree removal services in all of Antrim County. If you have trees that are difficult to remove or in dangerous locations, call Torch Lake Tree Pro. Mike also does pruning and vein cuts. He can be reached at 231-587-5734 or by email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Summer Celebrations - Live Bands

Judy_Harrison Last Summer, the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce hosted the Petoskey Steel Drum Band in a concert free to the public. This summer, we'll be hosting two live concerts.

On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Judy Harrison's 'Swingshift and the Stars' will perform downtown in the Triangle Park near the clock. Swingshift is a ten-member band that has all the high energy and fun of Harrison's country band, "High Impact," but with a unique, big band sound not typical of the northern Michigan music scene. Incorporating songs from both the swing era as well as some jazz and Latin favorites, the Swingshift musical repertoire will entice you to grab a partner and hit the floor!

Harrison's "ReBooted" band will be featured Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the same location, downtown Mancelona. ReBooted is a seven-member country/classic rock band that provides dynamic entertainment for everyone!

Both concerts kick off at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to Mancelona Middle School Gym. There is no charge to attend.

For additional information please call the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce at 231-587-5500.

Welcome, New Businesses

The Mancelona Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new businesses.

BILL’S LAUNDROMAT - The laundromat is back! Bill Moore re-opened the laundromat next to the Community Lighthouse in Mancelona on the 1st of June. His hours are Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. While you are there doing laundry, browse through all the bargains at Community Lighthouse, located inside the laundromat building. Drop-off laundry services are available. Call Bill for more information at 231-350-8385.

B’s BUILDS IT BETTER - Brandon Krupski’s B’s Builds It Better is one of the newest members of the Chamber of Commerce. The new business does snowmobile repair, PowerSports carts, dirt bikes, carries used parts, oil, and in the winter they will carry new parts. They will also offer off trail recovery winter breakdowns rentals. B’s Builds It Better is located at 9890 Front Street in Mancelona. For more information call Brandon at 231.676.0283.

Save a Lot New Owners

The grocery side of Save A Lot will be undergoing new ownership. The new owners are Tim, Tom & Paul Freemen, all brothers from Freemen Family Enterprises. They own 15 Save A Lot stores in Northern Michigan including the Upper Penninsula. Their family has been in the grocery business for three generations. The hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week. They look forward to serving the Mancelona and Kalkaska Communities.

Save-a-Lot is located between Kalkaska and Mancelona on U.S. 131. For more information call them at 231-258-4434.

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