Grant Festival 2024

 

Click on underlined event titles for more information.
 

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!
 

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

 

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-6:00pm
Adult beverages will be available to 21 & Up with Valid ID. No exceptions. 
Cash only 
Band: The Faulkners play 1:30p-4:30p followed by The Larsen Brothers Band until 6:30p
Event Chair: Garret Young
Presenting Sponsor: High Profile

                                              

Competition is fierce with our competitors! With over 30 teams, plan on bringing your A Game! Boards and Bags are provided! Just search " Grant Festival" on the scoreholio app linked above
Event Chair: Jenne Vandepanne
Presenting Sponsor: Wolff Builders
Read the Rules here

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

Lace up those running shoes and hit the course to benefit our Grant Public Schools Cross Country Team! 
Event Chair: Elizabeth Gates
Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

 

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: Joni                               
Presenting Sponsor: The Depot Restaurant
 

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: Consumers Energy
 

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: Elizabeth Pinkerton
Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

Inside of Grant Community Center
Sponsored by:The Swinehart Agency, Farmers Insurance
 

West Michigan GellyBall
12pm-4pm It's like paintball without the mess! Join in on this super fun, family friendly and low cost entertainment! $5 for 700 rounds
The Depot Barrel Train Ride
Fun for the littles! Hop in for a ride around the festival in this one of a kind barrel train. FREE!
Party Paint & Braids
French Braid, Bubble Braid, High Ponytail, etc!  $10 for styled hair with extensions
Face Paint $5
Howard City Gem Mine
Get ready to dig for fun with the Howard City Gem Mine mobile sluice! Grab a bucket for just $15 and unearth dazzling gemstones and hidden treasures. It’s an adventure in every scoop—come find your sparkle!