(hhhhhmmmm, below is what was oringally posted on the Fenton Chamber web site)

Taste In Fenton CANCELED

2009 Taste In Fenton has been canceled due to bad weather. All participating restaurants will honor all taste tickets at a value of $1.00 per coupon. If you purchased tickets online you may pick up your tickets at the chamber office.

http://www.fentonchamber.org/taste/

(previously known as the Taste of Fenton)

This popular taste event showcases the delicious menus from local restaurants. This year’s event will be held in partnership with “Art at the Center”, the annual arts festival sponsored by the Fenton Kiwanis Club (on the grounds of the Fenton Community Center)

NEW this year – FREE “Little Chefs” KidZone

Participating Restaurants To Date

175 ft. Banana Split:
This HUGE summer treat is sponsored by UNCLE RAY’s DAIRYLAND and will be served beginning at 7pm.

Entertainment includes:
Dibbleville Dolls, Bobby Standal, and The Groove Party!

Children’s Games sponsored by Kiwanis:
Individual and team games including tug of war, sack races, and more! Check back for registration information.

Living History:
Meet historic figures from Fenton’s past… courtesy of the Fenton Village Players. Civil War re-enactors will be on hand as well.

Special Guests:
Fenton Mayor Sue Osborn, Fenton 175th Queen Hannah Taylor and her Court, past Queens from our 150th, 125th and 100th celebrations.

~~ IF RAIN, EVENT WILL BE MOVED INSIDE THE ST. JOHN ACTIVITY CENTER GRAND HALL AND GYMNASIUM ~~

Where: Bush Park

What: A Picnic with a FREE 175 foot banana split from Uncle Ray’s

Why: To Celebrate Fenton’s 175th Birthday

Start the picnic festivities at Bush Park around 5:00 PM and watch as workers and volunteers help Dave Durant and Todd Durant of Uncle Ray’s Dairyland assemble an incredible 175 foot banana split and share it FREE with community.  The banana split eating should start around 7 :00 PM.  This is going to something to see for sure!!

Uncle Ray's Dairyland

Uncle Ray’s Dairyland of Fenton is named one of the top 10 ice cream places in all of Michigan.  See the video clips of the featured segments on ABC local channel 12 where Dave Durant and Todd Durant whip up some interesting flavor combinations for Mark.

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/video?id=6831643

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=6831847

The coffee and doughnut ice cream was a hit!  The strawberry and chocolate covered bacon ice cream was an acquired taste.  And although a deluxe olive burger from Halo Burger is yummy delicious on it’s own, this was the least favorite of the unique flavor combinations explored by Channel 12 news.   The yummiest and most visually appealing, however, must have been the “fried egg on toast” breakfast treat.  See for yourself with the video links above.

Uncle Ray’s Dairlyand is slated to produce a 175 foot banana split at Fenton’s 175th birthday celebration later on this summer.

Get yours today as a souvenir or a gift for only $14.99 plus S&H!

Bird's Eye View of the annual St. John's Applefest

What began as a small parish ethnic festival 36 years ago has evolved into the area’s largest autumn festival. Held on the grounds of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fenton, MI, the St. John Applefest has become a community event that draws families from Fenton, Linden, Holly, and all over the tri-county area. As the largest parish festival in the Diocese of Lansing, Applefest provides friendship, festivities, food, and – most of all – fun for people of all ages.

Visit the official St. John’s Applefest web site!

Chat about your favorite experiences at the St. John’s Applefest in the newly revamped FentonSays Fenton Forums.  All opinions are welcome, but be sure to play nice.

Get directions and maps to the 2008 St. John’s Applefest.