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Grant Festival 2025
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDTEvents start and finish at different times throughout the day!
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.
Chamber PoliciesWebsite
Contact Information
Rachael Porter
Send EmailGrant Festival 2025Description
Join us for our annual Grant Festivalon Saturday, August 16th!
Click on underlined event titles for more information. (Links Pending)
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► Volunteers Wanted! Click here to see where you can help!
► Opportunities to Sponsor an event here!
→COMMUNITY PARADERegister 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 SHOWThis popular event is growing every year! If it has wheels, you can enter it!
Event Chair: Brad Vlastuin, Never Enough Auto
Presenting Sponsor: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
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Beer Tent & Live Music
Beer Tent is open tbd
Adult beverages will be available to 21 & Up with Valid ID. No exceptions.
Cash only
Band:
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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
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Read the Rules here→Amateur BBQ CompetitionWhat could smell better than this?! Compete for Best Ribs and/or Chicken to earn your bragging rights!
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Presenting Sponsor:Lace up those running shoes and hit the course to benefit our Grant Public Schools Cross Country Team!
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Presenting Sponsor:→Pie Baking ContestJudging 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.
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→Firehouse FlapjacksWe 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
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Dunk TankJoin 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!
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Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Rehab Physical TherapyInside of Grant Community Center
Sponsored by:The Swinehart Agency, Farmers Insurance
Kidz Corner (all details to be confirmed)
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!
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