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Here’s the event schedule for the Maple City Grand Prix, to be held May 30 — June 2 on Stone Lake in LaPorte:
Thursday, May 30
– 5 p.m.: boats arrive, ribbon cutting
– 7-9 p.m.: VIP and racers party at Best Western, Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Friday, May 31
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: pits open to public
– 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: testing of boats by category
– 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: vendors and beer garden open
– 6 p.m.: VIP and racers party at Seven restaurant, State Street, LaPorte
– 8 to 11 p.m.: Wolverines classic rock at Stone Lake Beach
Saturday, June 1
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: pits open to public
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: testing, time trials and racing
– 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.: vendors and beer garden open to public
– 11:30 a.m. to noon: autograph session
– 6 p.m.: boat parade in downtown LaPorte
– 6:30 p.m.: Downtown Hoe Down & Party, sponsored by Downtown LaPorte Main Street Association
– 8 to 11 p.m.: Keith Scott Blues Band in Soldiers Memorial Park
Sunday, June 2
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: pits open to public
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: vendors and beer garden open
– 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: testing and finals racing
– 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: silent auction
– 11:40 a.m. to noon: non-denominational services in pit area
– Noon: VIP tent with lunch, catered by Spire Farm to Fork
– Noon to 12:30 p.m.: autograph session and lake opening ceremonies
– 6 p.m.: awards ceremony at LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Parking
A free shuttle service and parking will be available originating at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Hours will be Friday, May 31, from 1 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.MapleCityGrandPrix.com.