Fun for the whole Family!
Get the ready for a great weekend as the Grand Blanc Family Fun Fest fast approaches. Now in its third year, it promises to be bigger and BETTER. Reserve these dates: Thursday - Sunday, September 24 - 27 for the time of your life.
Catch a ride on the carousel, munch on some elephant ears, enter the singing contest and more...
Grab your friends and family for the fireworks, live entertainment in the beer tent, a delicious pancake breakfast. There is something for everyone. All Grand Blanc elementary students
will receive on FREE ticket for one ride at the festival.
Last Years (2008) Scheduled Events were:
CARNIVAL RIDES & CONCESSIONS
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (September 18 - 21)
Ferris Wheel • Merry-Go-Round • Giant Slide • Mighty Kidway & more!
Contact Jet Kilmer at 810.695.4222
FIREWORKS
Friday evening, September 19
Sponsored by Serra Automotive
Beer/ENTERTAINMENT Tent
Thursday 7 - 10 pm , Friday 5 - 12 midnight, Saturday 2 - 12 midnight
Dancing, College Football and much more
Live Entertainment by the Lazy River Band (Fri/Sat 7 - 11:30 pm)
Cover charge • After 7 pm all guest must be 21 or older
Sponsored by Grand Blanc Parks & Rec
Contact Kae Eidson at 810.694.0101
FAMILY ACTIVITIES TENT
Thursday - Sunday
Business Expo
Games and activities provided by area businesses
Grand Blanc Gymnasium Performances
Terry Matlock Demonstration
Professional Magician/entertainer
(Free ballon animals while supplies last)
Zumba
Ice Cream Social
White Elephant Bingo
DEAL OR NO DEAL? TENT
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (September 19 - 21)
Prizes • No advance registration
Sponsored by Financial Plus Federal Credit Union
Contact Katrina Khouri at 810.244.2630
CUT-A-THON
Sunday, September 21 • 9 am - 4 pm
15.00 for a haircut • 20.00 for cut and style
Reservations suggested.
Silent Auction for Redken and Pureology Gift Baskets
Sponsored by Imagine Salon
to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Contact Shannon Thomas at 810.606.8234
RISING STAR SINGING CONTEST
Saturday, September 20 • 9 am - 1 pm
Advance Registration Required • Prizes
5.00 per person - Three age categories
Sponsored by Hilliard Lyons
Contact Darby Tax Services (Debbie Kinnish) at 810.694.9301
GUITAR HERO CONTEST
Sunday, September 21 • 10 am
5.00 registration fee
Prizes • Tournament style competition
Advance registration • Check in at 9:45
Entertainment tent in Physician’s Park
Contact Darby Tax Services (Debbie Kinnish) at 810.694.9301
NAIL DRIVING CONTEST
Saturday, September 20
Starts 11 am - all contestants have driven a nail • Prizes
Sponsored by All Trinkets & Treasures
Contact Jim Paulus at 810.742.2650
PIE EATING CONTEST
Saturday, September 20
11 am - all the pies are gone
Sponsored by Goodwill Industries • Prizes
Competition for men, women and children
Contact Kathy Rometty at 810.625.6365
BEAUTIFUL BABY CONTEST
Sunday, September 21
Sponsored by TheSTUDIO
5.00 entry fee • Must register in advance • Prizes
Categories (girl & boy winners): 0 - 1 yrs. • 1 -3 yrs. • 3 - 5 yrs.
Contact Todd Warda at 810.603.2524
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, September 20 (8 am - 11 am)
5.00 per person (Tickets can be purchased in advance
at Habitat for Humanity or at the door)
Sponsored by Grand Blanc Rotary
to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Contact Adam Haffajee at 810.603.1366
FREE CHILD ID
Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21 • 11 am - 5 pm
Dancing, Live Entertainment, College Football and much more
Sponsored by Chris Foster, New York Life/Michigan Masons
Contact Chris Foster at 248.933.6235
or cafoster@ft.newyorklife.com
MEXICAN STYLE CANTINA DINNER
Saturday, September 20 • 6 - 9 pm
Sponsored by Grand Blanc Parks & Rec & Grand Blanc Kiwanis
5.00 - 7.00 Price Range
Food is prepared by PD’s Pub
Contact Kae Eidson at 810.694.0101
PIG ROAST/PULLED PORK DINNER
Saturday, September 20 • 2 - 7 pm
Sponsored by Grand Blanc Parks & Rec & Grand Blanc Kiwanis
Contact Kae Eidson at 810.694.0101
CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, September 20 • 3 - 6 pm
Must be 18 or older to enter • 2 person teams • 10.00 per team
Register in advance • Prizes
Sponsored by Grand Blanc Parks & Rec & Grand Blanc Kiwanis
Contact Kae Eidson at 810.694.0101
FOR-MAR BIRD EXHIBIT
Saturday, September 20 • 11 am - 4 pm
Basics of Birding Informative Exhibit
Coloring Activity for Kids
In the Financial Plus Federal Credit Union Fun Tent
Sponsored by For-Mar Nature Preserve - Genesee County Parks
CHAIN SAW CARVING/SILENT AUCTION
Masters of the Chainsaw is a limited group of the nation’s top professional chainsaw sculptors, dedicated to promoting and preserving the integrity of the art form and it’s performance. At a typical forty five-minute show, from behind protective netting, onlookers will observe an original and captivating high-energy performance. With chain saw roaring and chips flying our carvers' precision and skill, quickly transforms a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. Find outmore here...
Businesses and Organizations
Businesses and organizations are invited to rent a table in the Family Activities Tent for Saturday and Sunday to promote their business, sell goods or build awareness.
Volunteers
Volunteers are welcome. Contact the Chamber office for more information at
810-695-4222 or email us at jet@grandblancchamber.com