Check here for updates and schedules of events for Marathon’s 75th Anniversary Celebrations!
Sunday, June 23 |
12:00 p.m. (noon) Opening Ceremonies – activities include: Parade, car show, music, kids obstacle course and many more! Local vendors and food onsite, including: Mins Catering, cotton candy, and more!
4:00 p.m. Bingo – hosted by Marathon Figure Skating Club at the Marathon Moose Hall |
Monday, June 24 |
12:00 p.m. (noon) Family BBQ – hosted by the Historical Society at the Marathon Museum
12:00 p.m. (noon) Moose Meet’n’Greet – hosted by the Marathon Moose Hall
Time t.b.a. (evening) Trivia Night – hosted by Ignite Young Professional Network at Biloxy’s Food & Drink available for purchase |
Tuesday, June 25 |
1:00 p.m. Group of Seven guided hike to Picnic Hill – meet at Carden Cove. Please wear appropriate hiking attire. – Hosted by Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail |
Wednesday, June 26 |
8:30 a.m. ALL DAY Community and Regional Career Fair – hosted by Northwest Employment Works at the NEW Office
4:00 p.m. Marathon Legion Market – hosted by Marathon Legion Branch 183 & Local Vendors
6:30 p.m. Group of Seven guided hike to Picnic Hill – meet at Carden Cove. Please wear appropriate hiking attire. – Hosted by Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail
7:00 p.m. Open mic night – Marathon Moose Hall For more information please contact Carla Matos at 228-0744. |
Thursday, June 27 |
8:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast – hosted by the Town of Marathon at Lakeview Community Hall
1:00 p.m. 75th Birthday Party – Are you turning 75 this year? Come down to the Marathon Public Library to celebrate your birthday along with the Town of Marathons! Cake, coffee and tea will be provided. – hosted by the Marathon Public Library
8:00 p.m. Outdoor Family Movie Night at Dyers Field hosted by the Town of Marathon. Snacks available for purchase, bring your own chair! (Movie to start once dark) |
Friday, June 28 |
12:00 p.m. Charity Family BBQ – hosted by Investors Group and Broker Link Insurance in their shared parking lot. (Charity to be named at a later date)
Time TBA (Full schedule will be available at a later date) Mixed Slow Pitch Tournament at Dyers Field – hosted by the Pic River Sharks. For more information or to submit a team please contact Amy Michano at (807) 228-1582, or Robert Joy at (807) 228-2169
5:00 p.m. Movies through the Decades brought to you by Gingras Girls Odeum Theatre. .75c per movie or $5.00 for a weekend pass to all! Please visit the Gingras Girls Odeum Theatre Facebook page for more information on show times.
6:00 p.m. Kids Dance hosted by Doctor D-Jay Music Services at the Marathon Moose Hall. Ages 0-grade 4 – 6:00-8:00 pm Grade 5-8 – 8:30-10:30pm $4 per per child *Children attending the 6-8pm dance must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of at least 14 years of age. *Door Prizes & Spot Light Dance Prizes* |
Saturday, June 29 |
8:00 a.m. Geocaching begins – all day event at Penn Lake Park, hosted by Jack Pine Tree Service and Landscape Design
10:00 a.m. 5k Colour fun run – Hosted by Marathon Family Health Team. More information coming soon.
1:00 p.m. Hemlo Open House – Hosted by Barrick Hemlo. There will be buses available and people can be picked up at the mall parking and will be leaving no later than 12:30pm. The buses will arrive at site 1:00pm and will return at 5pm. There will be bouncy castles, BBQ, tours, equipment and displays from each dept. for people of all ages.
8:00 p.m. Street Dance hosted by the Town of Marathon. Music, dancing, beer gardens. Age of majority event. |
Sunday, June 30 |
12:00 p.m. (noon) Closing ceremonies at Penn Lake Park |
Other Events |
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Are you interested in hosting an event? Are you a local vendor wanting to get involved? Do you want to volunteer?
Please contact the Town Office at (807) 229-1340 ext 2238 for more information!
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