Quake On The Lake takes place Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, located in White Lake and Waterford townships.
The 12th annual event hosts the Inboard Hydroplane Championships, featuring more than 100 teams across North America in this national championship, which returns to Michigan after 42 years.
It's not just about boat races.
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Quake On The Lake is a fundraiser to benefit The Rainbow Connection, a 501(c)3 charity which grants special wishes to Michigan’s terminally ill children come true and supports other community grass root initiatives.
Saturday, July 16's schedule includes:
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- 10:30 a.m. National Anthem, featuring Addy Claire
- 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. APBA Inboard Hydroplane National Championships - Testing
- 1 p.m.-5 p.m. APBA Inboard Hydroplane National Championships-Qualifying: 1st Round
- A children's concert at 1 p.m. featuring The Verve Pipe - (Family Show) "Calling All Kids" and other music performances, such as:
- The Excluders at 2:30 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m. The Strict
- 4D - All-Girl Rock Band at 4 p.m.
- 4:45 p.m. The Detroit Groove Kings
- The Magic Bus at 5:30 p.m.
- At 6:30 p.m., The Infatuations are guest openers for headliners The Verve Pipe at 8 p.m. and Rare Earth at 10 p.m.
The following acts perform for Sunday's country lineup:
- 11 a.m.: Bullhonkey Deluxe
- Tripp 'N' Dixie at noon
- 1 p.m.: Terrie Lea and The Mustangs
- Billy Craig at 2 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.: Shotgun Willie
In addition to great music, the Family Fun Zone returns this year for kids of all ages. It includes bouncers and slides, a rock climbing wall and face painting. There will also be exhibits and great food.
Quake on the Lake general admission at the gate is $10 per adult; $5 for children ages 5-12; and children 4 and under are free. Gate admission includes viewing the national championship racing and the entertainment.
Or get VIP Concert tickets, including gate entry, preferred seating and a private bar for Saturday's concerts by Rare Earth and The Verve Pipe with special guest opener, The Infatuations, at www.QuakeOnTheLake.org for $25.
