EVENTS CALENDAR '78 VW Convertible Raffle When: 04/01/2008 Where: Depot Town Don't miss your chance to win this beauty of an automolbile- that is right, you could have a chance to own a completely restored '78 VW convertible with low milage! All tickets are being sold for 10 bucks each or 6/50. All proceeds go to support the Ypsilanti Automobile Museum. Tickets being sold at the Sidetrack, Auto Museum and various locations in Depot Town, Downtown and Around town. Call 734-482-5200 for more information..Tickets sold all Summer..buy them Thursday nites at Cruise Nite Ypsi Street Rod Show and Swap Meet When: 05/04/2008 Where: Riverside Park Hot Rods from all over converge to show off. 500 classic cars from 42 Chevy's to flat bed Fords come to this Show and Shine show. Swap Meet adjoins show. In Depot Town on the River..Ths is this is the first car show of the season EAT GOOD AND HELP SAVE OUR BELOVED FREIGHTHOUSE! When: 05/13/2008 Where: Frenchie's (next to Sidetrack) By eating dinner (5-9)at Frenchie's (Sidetrack Food) on this day you can help support our fundraising efforts to help restore the Ypsilanti's Historic Freight House Community Center. Sidetrack will donate back 50% of the sales of Food and Beverage (including our great beers)Plus 100% of the Tips. Also, 100% of the auction proceeds go to the freighthouse! Not only will there be super yummy food off our menu, there will be piano playing and an all around good time! Silent and live auction by Steve Gross along with a beer tasting make it an entertaining night. EAT GOOD FOOD, DRINK GREAT BEER AND SUPPORT THE FREIGHTHOUSE... Save The Freight house When: 05/13/2008 Where: Frenchie's (Next to Sidetrack) Being a Depot Town business, The Sidetrack fully supports the creation of community spaces, which is why we are asking you to step up and help save the Historic Freighthouse! The structure was built in 1878 due to increased railroad freight commerce. The local newspaper called it, “the most substantial structure in town." The building remains unchanged and is listed on the National Register. But, in order to reopen this beautiful space, the freighthouse needs your help- there are many things you can do! Here is one of them.. VIEW THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT #1 My Hometown Helper- http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ViewProject.aspx?id=38331 By going to this website and contributing your comments about what the frighthouse means to you, you can help us will the Hambuger Helper Hometown Helper Grant. It only takes and a minute and is super easy to complete! Use your words to express what the frighthouse means to you! Help us get this grant. Orphan Car Show When: 06/01/2008 Where: Riverside park Come enjoy one the largest shows around. All makes of antiques vehicles that are no longer produced. Bring your Edsel, Corvair, Hudson or etc. and make a weekend of it. Sat. nite is the Maxwell Party at the Fire Museum and Sunday all day is the show. One block from the Sidetrack Depot Town Cruise Nites When: 06/05/2008 Where: Streets of Depot Town Starting June 5th thru Sept 18th.EVERY Thurs. nite enjoy all the hot rods and Classic cars in the streets of Depot Town. Free and fun for the whole family. Bring your car or bring your family , but be there..Hola Hoop contest for the kids and adults..live music..FREE Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Show When: 06/08/2008 Where: Depot Town's Riverside Park Vintage Volkswagens from all over the world unite here for 2 days. One of the best collectors show in the United States. Bring your VW and show it off or come ready to buy a bug! Lots of fun for the whole family..truly a Kodak Moment Relay For Life When: 06/21/2008 Where: Depot Towns Riverside Park 2 day event Sat. & Sun. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. Be there...1 block from Sidetrack. 2 DAY EVENT,,Brunch at Frenchie's in the morning Camero Superfest When: 06/27/2008 Where: Depot Town's Riverside Park 2nd annual Super Camero 2 day event. This years event features the 67 Camero. Depot Town is becoming about beer, good food, cars and festivals. Bring your Camero or come for a fine day by the river. 4th of July Parade When: 07/04/2008 Where: Thru Depot Town You are invited to come and watch the parade from the streets in Depot Town. Sidetrack Open as usual... Elvisfest When: 07/11/2008 Where: Riverside Park Hunk-A-Hunk of Burning Love can only describe this campy event. Roll your pants up and come for 2 days of fun by the river. Show features live Elvis impersonators and other dead artists. Sidetrack serving grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches..Fun for Everyone..Gambling tent this year Shadow Art Fair When: 07/19/2008 Where: Brewery Art Fair featuring local artists. Great art featuring many many different styles and mediums. Come, buy local and support the artist. This is an event not to be missed. 1 block from the Sidetrack. Buy something from a local artist, bring your receipt to the Sidetrack and we will give you 1/2 off your meal or just buy you a pint of beer..Noon till Midnight..Buy Indie in Ypsi Summer Beerfest When: 07/25/2008 Where: Depot Town's Riverside Park It's a 2 day gig this year!This is where all the brewers in the state of Michigan come to let you sample their wares. One of the best festivals in the state. Come, sample all the great Michigan beers TRIUMPH CLUB MEET When: 08/04/2008 Where: Depot Town Now in it's 30th year, the Vintage Triumph Register National Convention is going back to it's roots in more ways than one. The VTR National Convention started as a Weekend get together between what is now the Illinois Sport Owners Association and the Detroit Triumph Sportcar Club. This get together grew into what was then known as the North American Triumph Challenge. The North American Triumph Challenge now returns to Southeast Michigan after a 24 year hiatus. Ypsilanti Heritage Festival When: 08/15/2008 Where: Streets of Depot Town and Riverside Park 24th Year for this action packed 3 Day event. Bring the family and come for a festival of fun. Lots of Art & Crafts Booths, Festival Eats, Gambling and Beer Tent, Children's Tent, Log Climmbing, Hit Dog Eating Contest (500 buck 1st. Prize, talent contest, bands, dancing in the streets, car show and more.. The event runs from August 15th- 17th Fire Truck Muster When: 08/23/2008 Where: Riverside Park This one day event is has something for everyone. Bring your camera, your kids and a picnic lunch. Watch all the antique fire trucks shoot water into the river. No charge ..great for a cheap date DEPOT TOWN, YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN When: TBA Where: DEPOT TOWN YPSILANTI Go to Depottownforward.com for more events and antique car events in Depot Town, Ypsilanti. See some great resaurants, bars, shops and festivals. Ypsilanti Restaurants When: tba Where: thru out city to be announced Ypsilanti When: TBA Where: depot town in progress