The Marshall County Blueberry Festival officially gets underway for its 51st year this evening. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with an opening ceremony. The Little Miss & Mister Blueberry Contest will take place at 5:30.
Tonight’s entertainment includes music from the Marshall County Church Orchestra and Karees Brown. Visitors can also see a replica of the new USS Indiana submarine tonight from 5:00 to 9:00.
Saturday begins with an Elks biscuits and gravy breakfast at 6:30 a.m., and the Blueberry Bike Show will take place throughout the day. Three stages of entertainment will be featured. You’ll be able to choose from gospel music at Young Amphitheater, country music on the Michigan Street Stage, and rock, blues, and oldies at the Jefferson School Stage. Headlining Saturday’s entertainment will be country singer-songwriter SaraBeth at 8:00 p.m.
Carnival rides, food and craft vendors, remote control truck racing, and more will be featured all weekend. For more information, visit BlueberryFestival.org.
