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              Event Sponsors

              SUSTAINING SPONSOR
              American Classic
              ChoiceOne Bank-Newaygo
              Never Enough Auto
              Tire Wholesaler Plus, LLC-Grant
              Date and Time

              Saturday Aug 12, 2023

              Events start and finish at different times throughout the day! Event schedule will be posted soon!

              Location

              Downtown Grant

              Fees/Admission

              Free to attend. Some events require pre-registration and/or entry fees. Please click on specific event for more details. 

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              Event Sponsors

              High Profile
              PRESENTING SPONSOR
              Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
              Nelson's Farm Market

              Description

               
              Join us for our annual Grant Festival
              on Saturday, August 12th!

              Save the Date!
              Some details are pending and will be updated once event committee finalizes!
              Click on the event Titles for additional details and registrations (if applicable) 

               
              → Auto Show  
              This popular event is growing every year! If it has wheels, you can enter it! We're excited to partner with West Michigan's Veterans Ranch again, a locally owned and operated non-profit that assists Veteran Families to improve their quality of life. Proceeds from 2022 totaled just over $800!  
              Event Chair: Brad Vlastuin, Never Enough Auto                                      
              Presenting Sponsor: Grant Tire Wholesalers Plus

              →Soap Box Derby 
              Whether you're watching or racing, you're sure to have fun! Perfect event for all ages! So, get those wheels a turnin' and let's see what you bring! 
              Event Chair: Jenni Peterson
              Presenting Sponsor: 

              Beer Tent & Live Music 
              Adult beverages will be available to 21 & Up with Valid ID. No exceptions. 
              Cash only 
              4pm-7pm Live Music by Lacey Galloway and Tyler Gitchel (with guests!) 
              Presenting Sponsor: High Profile 

              Old Iron will be hosting the live band,  Innuendo from 9pm-close

                                                            
              Boss of the Toss Cornhole Tournament 
              Competition is fierce with our competitors! With over 30 teams, plan on bringing your A Game! Boards and Bags are provided!
              Event Chair: Jenne Vandepanne
              Presenting Sponsor: American Classic
               
              Amateur BBQ Competition
              What could smell better than this?! Compete for Best Ribs and/or Chicken to earn your bragging rights!
              Event Chair: Mike Matthews, Chenoa Boss                                                       
              Presenting Sponsor: ChoiceOne Bank, Grant

              Pie Baking Contest 
              Judging this fierce competition has to be so hard, yet delicious! Enter your own handmade creation or stop by to sample after the judging takes place.
              Event Chair:   Sabrina Veltkamp-Blok                                       
              Presenting Sponsor: The Depot Restaurant
               
              Fireman's Pancake Breakfast
              We are excited to introduce this new event to our festival! Anyone will be welcome to attend this breakfast. More details to come!
              Event Chair: Katie Walerczyk
              Presenting Sponsor: Lisa Lightfoot, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Schmidt
               
              Dunk Tank 
              Join us for a good cause! Start practicing your pitches, so you can dunk a community member! Want to be a good sport? Sign up to be IN THE TANK! Lots of laughs are always involved!
              Event Chair: David Dehaan
              Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
               
              Kidz Corner 
              Bounce House
              Kid friendly entertainment with Creative & Fun games for kids of all ages! Located next to the Fire Dpt. 
              Event Chair: Garret Young
              Presenting Sponsor: C3 Industries
              Family Craft 
              Nelson's Farm does it again! Enjoy decorating pumpkins that are grown right up the road at Grant's favorite, family owned farm market. 
              Event Chair: Bridjet Nelson
              Presenting Sponsor: Nelson's Farm Market
              Family of God Church Activities
              4pm-6pm Hay Rides  I  6pm-8pm Face Painting & Art  I  8pm -10pm  Outdoor Movie
              Details will be linked soon! All are welcome to attend. 
              Event Chair: Janet Clark
              West Michigan GellyBall
              12pm-4pm It's like paintball without the mess! Join in on this super fun, family friendly and low cost entertainment! More information on what it entails linked in title. 

               
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              ► Opportunities to Sponsor an event here!
               

              Event Sponsors

              ADVOCATE SPONSOR
              Lisa Lightfoot Realtor at Coldwell Banker Schmidt
              FRIEND SPONSOR
              Blue Lake Public Radio
              Gerber Federal Credit Union
              Rent Smart LLC

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