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            • Grant Festival 2023

              Grant Festival 2023

              Event Sponsors

              SUSTAINING SPONSOR
              American Classic
              ChoiceOne Bank-Newaygo
              Farmers Insurance The Swinehart Agency
              High Profile
              Newaygo Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Services
              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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              Rachael Porter
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              Event Sponsors

              AES Clean Energy
              PRESENTING SPONSOR
              All Around Excavating
              Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
              Nelson's Farm Market
              Never Enough Auto
              ADVOCATE SPONSOR
              Atwood Computer Service
              Lisa Lightfoot Realtor at Coldwell Banker Schmidt
              Rent Smart LLC
              Smart Energy Solutions
              The Depot Restaurant
              FRIEND SPONSOR
              Blue Lake Public Radio
              Gerber Federal Credit Union

              Description

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


              Click on the event Titles for additional details and registrations (if applicable) 

               
              →COMMUNITY PARADE
              Register to be part of the lineup! We can't have a parade without you! Get your friends and build a float, ride a car or bike, or just walk! We're excited to have a parade downtown again!

              → 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: Jenny Peterson
              Presenting Sponsor: Newaygo Plumbing

              Beer Tent & Live Music 
              Beer Tent is open from 1:30pm-7:00pm
              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!) 
              Event Chair: Garret Young
              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

              →5K Run/Walk 
              Lace up those running shoes and hit the course to benefit our Grant Public Schools Cross Country Team! Flyer has the time printed incorrectly. Registration at 6:30am - Race begins at 7am

              Event Chair: Josh Delemater
              Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

              →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. (Donations Appreciated!)
              7am-8am:  Social Hour with Coffee & Cinnamon Rolls
              8am-11am: Pancakes, Sausages 
              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

              Water Ball Battle
              Hosted by Ashland - Grant Fire District
              Sign Up at 2:30. Battle begins at 3:00pm


               
              Kidz Corner 
              Bounce House
              Kid friendly entertainment with Creative & Fun games for kids of all ages! Located next to the Fire Dpt. 
              Event Chair: 
              Presenting Sponsor: Open
              Family Craft 
              Nelson's Farm does it again! Enjoy creating a craft to take home. 
              Event Chair: Bridjet Nelson
              Presenting Sponsor: Nelson's Farm Market
              Grant Community 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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