62nd Tip-Up Town USA - January 20-22 & January 27-29, 2012 Houghton Lake, Michigan Hosted by the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce & the Official Sponsors of Tip Up Town USA 2012 TIP UP TOWN 2012 Official Tip-Up Town 2012 Sponsors A Special thank you to all of our sponsors who help support & promote Tip-Up Town USA PLATINUM LEVEL BURNSIDE RV / CAMPING WORLD GRIFFIN BEV. & DR. MC GILICUDDY’S INDEPENDENT BANK LYMAN’S ON THE LAKE MILLER’S LAKESHORE RESORT SPICER’S BOAT CITY WUPS & FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS WALMART OF HOUGHTON LAKE GOLD LEVEL 9 & 10 NEWS / FOX 32 AMERICAN OAK RESORT BASIC COMMUNICATIONS BUCILLI’S PIZZA CHEMICAL BANK (PRUDENVILLE & HOUGHTON LAKE) DENTON TOWNSHIP GLEN’S MARKET (SPARTAN STORE) H.L. TOURISM & CONVENTION BUREAU HOME DEPOT HOUGHTON LAKE RESORTER HUNGRY HOWIES L J’S KILKARE INN LAKESIDE VISION NORTHLAND AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NORTHWESTERN BANK RIVIERA RESORT ROSCOMMON TOWNSHIP STATE ELECTRONICS SILVER LEVEL ANKLE & FOOT ASSOCIATES BASIC COMMUNICATIONS COYLES RESTAURANT CHOSEN ELECTRIC DON NESTER AUTO GROUP ERA HOUGHTON HIGGINS.COM K MART OF HOUGHTON LAKE LI’L WILLIES PORTA POTS SAGINAW KNITTING MILLS SUPER 8 MOTEL HACKER’S YAMAHA MIDMICHIGAN HEALTH PARK THE ROSCOMMON COUNTY VOICE VAN DRIE HOME FURNISHING DIEBOLD INSURANCE OF HOUGHTON LAKE BRONZE LEVEL AL & PAT CAMBRIDGE BART’S FRUIT MARKET BOB & NANCY SELLECK CASHAWAY SUPPLY GARY RABB HOSPICE OF HELPING HANDS HOUGHTON HIGGINS LAKE DOES BPO #149 HOUGHTON LAKE ARTS & CRAFTS ASSOC. HOUGHTON LAKE AUTOMOTIVE HOUGHTON LAKE FAMILY DENTISTRY HOUGHTON LAKE INSTITUTE OF COSMOTOLOGY HOUGHTON LAKE MOOSE - MEN HOUGHTON LAKE MOOSE - WOMEN KABINETREE CONCEPTS LARRY & LINDA ZWERK LEE & TERRI PRINDLE MARC MILBURN PHIL’S TOWING POSIE PATCH FLORIST RON SWANTEK ROCKIN CHAIR GIFT SHOP ROSCOMMON COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY / THE RESTORE SANDS MOTEL SOHN SUPPLY STATE FARM INSURANCE FORTINO AGENCY SURPLUS SWISS INN YARDBIRD OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TIP UP TOWN 2012 It's hard to put into words how Tip Up Town USA has come to be the very description of winter fun and enjoyment for the whole family at Houghton Lake.  Thousands of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and neighboring residents return each year to see this largest Winter Festival in Michigan.  Don't miss this fun-filled family event. We are looking forward to having you as our guests. Vendor Guide Map Key 1. Big Moe’s BBQ 2. Okey Dokey 3. R & W Enterprises 4. G’s Pizzeria 5. Big Brothers/Big Sisters 6. Pastries & Paninis 7. Frontier Communications 8. Bandit International 9. Java Tropics 10. Roger lehl 11. Northern Home Solutions 12. That’s My Dawg 13. Sunglass Factory 14. Hungry Howie’s 15. St. Helen Snowpackers 16. Glo Works 1. Badge Booth 2. Badge Booth 3. Badge Booth 4. Badge Booth 5. Security Booth 6. Shuttle Drop-off/Pick-up 7. Family Fun Tent 8. Prize Wheel 9. Ice Slide 10. Outdoor Stage 11. Turkey Bowling/Hockey Puck Shoot-Out 12. TUT Jail 13. Information Booth 14. Post Office 15. Pony Rides 16. Petting Zoo 17. Fishing Contest 18. Poker Run 19. Men’s Warming Tent 20.Women’s Warming Tent 21.Wood Carving Demonstrations 22. Hockey Tournaments 23. Family Skate Nights & Polar Bear Dip Event Schedule - BADGE REQUIRED FOR SITE ENTRY & ALL EVENTS - (All events weather permitting) Saturday, January 7 5:00pm "Chili Cook-off at the Kick Off 7:00pm TUT Kick-Off (Houghton Lake High School) Thursday, January 19 4:00pm Medallion Hunt Clues Begin Friday, January 20 6-10pm Tailgate Party at Beverage Tent Family Skating with Hot Dogs & Cocoa Saturday, January 21 10:00am TUT Fun Run, Grand Parade & Bed Races 10am-3pm Snowmobile Radar Run 11am-6pm Beverage Tent with Live Music 11:30am Winning floats arrive @ TUT site 12:00noon Flag Raising Noon-5pm Youth Hockey Noon-6pm Family Fun Tent  2pm-3pm Top Dog Contest in Family Fun Tent 7:00pm Fireworks Sunday, January 22 10am-1pm Ice Fishing Contest Weigh-In 10:00am Church Service 11:00am Fairy Tale Wedding Noon-4pm Family Fun Tent  4:00 pm Grand Prize Giveaway Friday, January 27 6-10pm Tailgate Party with "Revolver" at Beverage Tent Family Skating with Hot Dogs & Cocoa Saturday, January 28 8am-6pm Adult Hockey 10:00am Ice Sculpture Judging (weather permitting) 10am-3pm Snowmobile Radar Run 11am-6pm Beverage Tent with Live Music by "Revolver" 11am-6pm Family Fun Tent  1:00pm Polar Bear Dip 7:00pm Fireworks Sunday, January 29 11:00am Church Service Noon-4pm Family Fun Tent 4:00pm GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY Tip Up Town Button ~ $6.00 FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE TO THE SITE WHICH INCLUDES: * Free Carnival Rides * Free Pony Rides * Free Petting Zoo * Horshshoes * Petting Zoo * Quick Carve Wood Carving Competition * Family Fun Tent Admission (Continuous family entertainment) * Family Skate Night (With hot dogs & cocoa) on Friday Nights * Admission into adult beverage tent * Kids Snowmobile Rides * Giant Ice Slide * Free Games on Outdoor Stage * Kids Medallion Hunt * Ice Fishing Contest In ADDITION to badge, extra fees are required for: Polar Bear Dip ~ Softball on Ice Tournament ~ 5K Fun Run/Walk ~ Snowmobile Radar Run Youth & Adult Hockey Tournaments ~ Helicopter Rides ~ Food/Beverages of Your Choice Carnival Games OUTDOOR STAGE SCHEDULE FAMILY FUN TENT SCHEDULE Saturday, January 21 Saturday, January 21 NOON 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm Medallion Hunt Egg Toss Cracker Whistle Pie Eating Contest Tug-of-War 12:30 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm Tire Roll Redneck Golf Bubblegum/Hula Hoop Make a Head of Hair NOON 12:30-1:30 1:30-2:30 2:30-3:30 3:30-4:30 4:30-5:30 Opening Ceremony Peanut Butter ‘N Jams Fun & Games With Diversity Entertainment Doggie Show Carrie Westbay Fun & Games with Diversity Entertainment Sunday, January 22 Sunday, January 22 NOON 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm Medallion Hunt Egg Toss Cracker Whistle Pie Eating Contest Tug-of-War 12:30 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm Tire Roll Redneck Golf Bubblegum/Hula Hoop Make a Head of Hair 10:00-11:00 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-4:00 4:00 Church Service Fun & Games with Diversity Entertainment Tom McDermott, Guitarist Fun & Games with Diversity Entertainment Joel Tacey, Tip Top Entertainment Grand Prize Drawing Saturday, January 28 Saturday, January 28 NOON 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm Medallion Hunt Egg Toss Cracker Whistle/Bubblegum Pie Eating Contest Tug-of-War 12:30 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm Tire Roll Redneck Golf Brother of the Bush/Most Badges Make a Head of Hair 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:30 3:30-4:00 4:00-5:00 5:00-5:30 Fun & Games with Diversity Entertainment Mean Mary, Banjo Artist Fun & Games With Diversity Entertainment Acting Up Theatre Company Fun & Games With Diversity Entertainment Carrie Westbay, Singer Fun & Games With Diversity Entertainment Sunday, January 29 Sunday, January 29 NOON 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm Medallion Hunt Egg Toss Cracker Whistle Pie Eating Contest Tug-of-War 12:30 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm Tire Roll Redneck Golf Bubblegum/Hula Hoop Make a Head of Hair 10:00-11:00 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-4:00 4:00 Church Service Fun & Games with Diversity Entertainment A.R.K. Fun & Games with Diversity Entertainment Grand Prize Drawing
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