Acushnet hosts Cruise Night
Join us in the center of town for Acushnet’s 8th annual Cruise Night, Thurs., 8/31, from 5–9 p.m. Check out the fabulous classic cars, enjoy some great food from our vendors, and dance to the oldies and today’s tunes on the town green. Music by The Klassics. Sponsored by the Town of Acushnet and the Acushnet Celebration Committee. Music sponsored by the Acushnet Policement’s Association.
Acushnet road race registration open
The 37th annual Acushnet Road Race will be held on Labor Day, 9/4/17, featuring a 4.1 mile run at 10 a.m., 3.2 mile walk at 9:30 a.m., Kids Fun Run at 9 a.m.
Start and finish for all at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet.
Entry Fee for Race and walk: All Acushnet Residents; all runners and walkers 18 and under and 65+ $12.00 (pre-entry only). Day of Race $25.00
On-Line Registration: $18.00 www.JBRace.com Mail-in: $20.00 Day of Race: $25.00.
Make checks payable to Acushnet Road Race, 652 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Do not send cash. Raffle and refreshments for all entered runners and walkers.
Cash Awards in Running event only. Top three Male and Female 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50. Top Male and Female Team split $150.00, New Course Record: $100.00.
Open Team competition. No mixed teams. Teams must consist of a minimum of three members. All team members must have the same exact name. No team entry or team changes on day of race.
Division awards: Top three male and femail, youth 12 and under, high school 13 to 18, open 19 to 29, submaster 30 to 39, master 40 to 49, senior 50 to 59, veteran 60 to 69, super vet 70+, and top three male and female Acushnet resident runners. Also, top three male and female walkers.
Kids Fun Run Reg:
Start and finish at Ford Middle School. Entry fee: $5.00. Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Do not send cash. For all Kids 12 and under. Run entirely on a closed course. Full lap about 3/4 of a mile, half-lap about 1/3 of a mile. T-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registered kid runners.
Complimentary Ice Cream Cone at the Acushnet Creamery to all entrants.
For more information or to register: www.JBRace.com, 508-965-5064, info@jbrace.com
Apple-Peach Fest
The 38th annual Apple-Peach Festival will be held on Sat. & Sun., 9/9 & 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Long Plain Museum, 1203 Main St., Acushnet.
The parade will start on Sunday at 10 a.m. from Pope Park and go to the museum grounds.
Free parking and admission. Shuttle bus from Ford Middle School on Middle Road.
Features entertainment, crafts, food and fun!
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