Events in Downtown Clinton
2008
CLINTON MAIN STREET
Calendar of Events
Saturday, March 22: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 7-11 a.m.  Sponsored
by the Start/Interact Students at the Rotary Building.  $5 Adults, children $.99.  At 10
a.m. the Easter Egg Hunt on the Courthouse Lawn will begin.  There are
four age groups and kids are asked to bring their own baskets.

April 3-5: Wheelbarrow Days, will reflect the history and heritage of our
community while drawing attention to the Spring opening of the Henry County Museum.
 The Museum's opening display this year is about businesses in Henry County and is
entitled, "The Way They Worked."  There will be "Step Back in Time Window
Displays,"  Best-Decorated Wheelbarrow Contest, Wheelbarrow Days
Tee-Shirts for sale during the week of March 31-April 5. Sidewalk Sale will be April
3-5 and on Saturday, April 5, there will be Historic Building Walking Tours, Living
History Demonstrations and Old-Fashioned Kids Games.  The Tours will be about
30 minutes and will begin on the hour, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  They will leave from the
Museum.  The Living History Demonstrations will be around the Square and the Kids
Games will begin at 10 a.m.  Game participants are asked to donate a can of food to
the Samaritan Center Food Pantry.  
Come downtown and enjoy the past!


Cruise Nights!
All Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles are Invited!
Awards Each Month:
"Favorite Car"
"Favorite Ride"
"Sponsor's Choice"
Cash Prize: $50 for the Car Club
with the most registrations by 7 p.m.
Click Here for a printable schedule for 2008
May 10:  Cruise Night in Downtown Clinton
Thanks to our "Gold Sponsor"
Jim Raysik Chrysler-GMC

Cruise Night on the Historic Square!
Cruise Nights are courtesy of Clinton Main Street, Inc.
Call 660-885-2121 for more info.
Win This Pedal Car!
Tickets sold at Cruise Nights, May-July
1/$1 or 6/$5--winner drawn at July 12 Cruise Night

June 14:  Cruise Night in Downtown Clinton
Kreisler Drug Store, Silver Sponsor
Fristoes Body Shop, Silver Sponsor
Free Dash Plaques for First 50 Drivers!
Nursing Home Poker Run!
Music by KDKD Road Show
Registration Begins at 5 p.m.


Olde Glory Days Window Treasure Hunt,
June 23-July 5
$300 in Prizes
First Place, $150, Second Place, $100, Third Place, $50
Pick Up Entry Forms at any participating downtown business.  
Winners drawn at the 7 p.m. Show on July 5.
Click Here to print Entry Form (2 pages)

Olde Glory Days in Downtown
Clinton, July 3-6
"An Olde-Fashioned Fourth!"

July 12:  Cruise Night in Downtown Clinton
Champion Brands, Gold Sponsor
Free Dash Plaques for First 100 Drivers!
Free T-Shirts for the first 50 Entrants!
Music by KDKD Road Show
Free Kettle Popcorn & Drinks
Lots of Door Prizes
Register your car online at www.championbrands.com OR
Register in person at the night of the event.
New Prize Format!
All Registered Drivers are entered in drawing for
Grand Prize--$1000 in JEG Merchandise
Pre-1970 Prize--$200 in JEG Merchandise
Post-1970 Prize--$200 in JEG Merchandise
Entrants must be a classic or customized vehicle--No Grocery Getters!
Cruise Night on the Historic Square!
Cruise Nights are brought to you by Clinton Main Street, Inc. courtesy of our sponsors!
Call 660-885-2121 for more info.

August 9:  Cruise Night in Downtown Clinton
Hawthorn Bank, Gold Sponsor

September 13:  Cruise Night in Downtown
Clinton
First Community Bank, Sponsor
US Bank, Sponsor
Details Soon!

September 9:  Tour of Missouri
Pro-Cycling Race
Downtown Clinton is Day 2 Start!

Something New!
Sunday, Oct. 12 "Cruisin' 7 Highway!"
Sponsors:  UMB Bank, Letter Perfect Printing, Furniture City, Clinton;
Richard's Transmission & Legendary Performance, Urich
Poker Run to Warsaw Downtown Harbor
Return to Clinton for Free Porkburgers!
More Details Soon!

Monday, October 13:
Piccadilly Gala and Girls Night Out!
Tickets are $25; limited seating available
Doors open at 5:30, cash bar and appetizers and Silent Auction
Dinner at 6:30
Piccadilly Auction begins at 7:30 and all Silent Auctions close


November 28:  Third Annual Christmas Parade
"Building Holiday Memories in Downtown Clinton"
The parade begins with the Mayor lighting the square at 6 p.m.
Other activities of the evening:  Live Nativity Scene, Living History at the
Henry County Museum, Dorman House Holiday Open House   

December:  Visits from Santa--Watch for detailed schedule!