Grant Festival 2023

 

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

                                              

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
 

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
 

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

 

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.