Halloween Hours in Fenton MI
Hello all you ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates!!
The published Trick-Or-Treat hours in Fenton, Michigan is between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Be safe out there.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!
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.
Sizzle on the Shore
The Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Linden Advisory Board is proud to announce a new event in Linden - Sizzle on the Shore! The event will be held in downtown Linden by the Millpond on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
The event will feature lobster and steak dinners sizzling on the shore. Three bands will entertain the crowd with a variety of sounds such as: Motown, Country and soft rock. It is anticipated that this type of event will draw nearly 1,000 people.
Time / Location: The event will be from 2:00pm - 9:00pm - Downtown Linden
Dinner will be served from 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Ticket Prices:
Lobster Dinner- $25 - Lobster ticket sales deadline is August 29th
Steak Dinner - $20 (pre-purchased)
Steak Dinner - $25 (day of event)
Come once again, as every year, to the forests of Holly, Michigan, the 2008 Michigan Renaissance Festival is currently in operation. Take a stroll through the lanes and discover unique, hand crafted wares. Tempt your taste buds with extraordinary cuisine that is fit for a king or queen! Or simply sit back and relax and watch the magnificent Stage Acts!
You are unsure where this fantasy trip in time is staged? Click here for directions to the Michigan Renaissance Festival.
The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton
Tuesday July 22 thru Saturday July 26
4 Bands per Night 5 Night in a Row
There will be a charity auction each night and every night there is No Cover Charge but there will be plenty of ways to ‘Donate’ to Parkinson’s Research for more information on band line-ups visit www.myspace.com or www.modoggie.com or call 810-629-1415 or – Check out The Flint Journal Concert Updates
Sponsored By; The Flint Institute of Music –“Sign Up For A Class Today!”
Concert Updates
Tuesday July 22 - TINY LIGHTNING ~ THE ENABLERS ~ FLAT BLACK PEARL ~ SOUL XPRESS
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie - 810-629-1415
Wednesday July 23 – MONKEY GRINDER ~ STEPCHAIN ~ SAME MISTAKE TWICE (from NYC) ~ THE TODD GILBERT BAND
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie - 810-629-1415
Thursday July 24 – BROADZILLA ~ SOUR JANE ~ DANGEROUS PURSUIT ~ THE JOHN FETT QUARTET
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie - 810-629-1415
Friday July 25 – SHRAM! ~ SPIRAL CRUSH ~ JAM SAMICH ~ CRASH LANDING ~ D.O.G. (Dudes On Guitars)
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie - 810-629-1415
Saturday July 26 – FREQUENCY 54 ~ RADIOCRAFT ~ SOUL CIRCUS ~ MUSTARDSEED
at Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill 715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. during The Dog Daze Of Summer 08 – A Charity Event for Parkinson’s Research sponsored by The Flint Institute Of Music www.modoggie.com – www.myspace.com/modoggie - 810-629-1415
Michael K. DeMoss
Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill
715 Torrey Rd. Fenton MI 48430
phone .. 810-629-1415
fax .. 810-750-5171
www.modoggie.com
The Taste In Fenton will be held August 9 from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
All ticket sales are non-refundable.
Karaoke Superstar!
The Fenton’s Karaoke Superstar Contest!
Tour De Lacs
This years Tour De Lacs will be held on Saturday Aug. 9, 2008.
Get Your Tickets & Save!
SAVE OVER 25% by purchasing your tickets today from the Fenton Chamber website!
1 Ticket = 10 taste coupons
Tickets are only $12 before Aug 9.
Tickets will be $16 on Aug 9.
Presented by the Lake Fenton Property Owners Association. Fun for the entire family!
RING OF FIRE - Friday, July 11th at 10:00 p.m.
Make Lake Fenton glow red with flares on your dock or shoreline. Flares only $2.25 each
HAWAIIAN LUAU & DANCE with BOBBY STANDALL - Saturday, July 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fenton Moose Lodge on Lake Fenton
$17.50 for tickets - adults only
FLINT MASTERS SINGERS CONCERT - Sunday, July 13th at 4:00 p.m.
North end of the lake, in front of condos. Enjoy patriotic music, show tunes and oldies.
SILVER LAKE SKI TEAM - FREE SHOW - Friday, July 18th at 5:30 p.m.
North end of the lake, come by boat, anchor or float or park at Township Hall.
DAYLIGHT BOAT PARADE - Saturday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Starts in Cranes’ Cove, counter-clockwise around the lake. Any decorated boat or jet-ski can participate.
Purchase tickets and flares at Ambiance Salon at 1442 Torrey Road (north of South Long Lake Road). For more information you can call 810-714-2994 or go to www.mylakefenton.com.
Every year at the Fenton 4th of July Freedom Festival just after the parade, the Fenton Rotary holds the Rubber Ducky Regatta. This annual fundraiser for the community civic group has remained a fun highlight of Fenton’s annual celebration. See the rubber duckies start their dash to the cash with their race down the river by first falling over the Fenton millpond waterfall.
Freedom Festival Information
Brought to you by the Fenton Freedom Festival Committee with sponsorship by the Fenton Regional Chamber, City of Fenton, and Fenton DDA
Thursday, July 3rd
Kickoff Events
7:00 pm Silver Lake Ski Show at Silver Lake Park
8:00 pm Grand Marshal Adult Reception: Andy Schmidt at The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille
Dusk FREE Family Movie: Pink Panther 2006 at Fenton Community & Cultural Center Grounds, Sponsored by Fenton Lions Club
Friday, July 4th
Community/Cultural Center & Gazebo Area
7:00-10:00 am Pancake Breakfast (American Legion #38)
8:00 am Ecumenical Sunrise Service at the Gazebo (Fenton Area Clergy)
8:00 am – 3:30 pm Arts – Crafts – Vendors
10:00 am Parade – rain or shine
Decorated Bike Parade (Fenton Optimist Club)
Float Judging (The Flint Journal)
11:00 am – until gone Chicken BBQ, hot dogs, brats, lemonade, chips & pop (Fenton Lions Club)
Following the Parade
12:30 pm Rubber Ducky Regatta (Rotary Club)
Children’s Games Tent (Kiwanis Club)
Adopt-a-Pet of Fenton
Entertainment
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bluegrass Music – “Amazing Grace”
Blackberry Creek Dancers
Fireman Water Battle
Concessions
Hot dogs & pop at the Gazebo (Rotary Club)
Ice Cream Carts (K of C Council #7418)
Lemonade Stand (Fenton Area Amateur Radio Association)
Other Activities
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Museum Open
FREE FLAGS (Fenton VFW Post #3243 & Ladies Auxiliary)
Pony Rides
Fenton Artist Guild Exhibit
Ground Maintenance (Boy Scouts of Fenton)
FIREWORKS
10:00 PM JULY 4TH
SILVER LAKE PARK
NO PARKING AT SILVER LAKE PARK
Thursday July 3rd …… The John Fett Quartet
Friday July 4 …….. The John Fett Red White and Blue Quartet
Wednesday July 9 ….. Covert Operations
Thursday July 10 …… The John Fett Quartet
Friday and Saturday July 11-12 …… King Moon Racer
Thursday July 17 …… The John Fett Quartet
Saturday July 18 …… Dangerous Pursuit with Miles Beyond
Saturday July 19 …… Spiral Crush
Sunday July 20 ….. The LAZY DAZE OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES from LOWDOWN OF RECORD MAGAZINE
BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON !!!
TUESDAY JULY 22nd thru SATURDAY JULY 26th …. THE DOG DAZE OF SUMMER 08 !!!
—> TUESDAY JULY 22 ….. Tiny Lightning – Flat Black Pearl – The Enablers and Soul Xpress
—> WEDNESDAY JULY 23 ….. Monkey Grinder – Stepchain – Same Mistake Twice – The Todd Gilbert Experience
—> THURSDAY JULY 24 ….. Broadzilla – Sour Jane – Dangerous Pursuit – The John Fett Quartet
—> FRIDAY JULY 25 …. SHRAM! – Spiral Crush – Jam Samich – Leo and the Libidos – Dudes on Guitars – Crash Landing
—> SATURDAY JULY 26 ….. Frequency 54 – Soul Circus – Radiocraft – Mustardseed
This Year THE DOG DAZE OF SUMMER Benefits Parkinson’s Research !!
Thursday July 31 ….. Flat Black Pearl
Friday August 1st ….. MO DOG RECORDS Presents …. Deuce – Revenance – Striking South and Tyranny
Saturday August 2nd …… Arazi – Strawman – In Fall – Orange October
Sunday August 3rd ….. 4th Annual Fenton Custom and Classic Car Show with Live Music from The Chevellers
Thursday August 7th ….. SOUR JANE !!
Friday August 8th …. Crop Circle
Saturday August 9th …. Monkey Grinder
Thursday August 14th …. SOUR JANE !!
Friday August 15th …… SHRAM! And SOUR JANE !!
Saturday August 16th …. The Wild Woody’s
Thursday August 21st ….. SOUR JANE !! with LDOR BIKE NIGHT !!!
Friday and Saturday August 22nd and 23rd …… King Moon Racer
Thursday August 28 ….. SOUR JANE !!
Friday and Saturday August 29 and 30 …… The John Fett Quartet
W H E W !!!!
One thing is For Sure … Mo Doggie’s Is ROCKIN’ This Summer !!!!
Thanks Again !!
Michael K. DeMoss
Mo Doggie’s Bar and Grill
715 Torrey Rd. Fenton Mi. 48430
810-629-1415
fax- 810-750-5171
www.modoggie.com
Well known entertainer, Casey Kasem, will be coming to Fenton on Saturday in honor of “Casey Kasem Day.” With ties to Fenton, Michigan, Mr. Kasem has graciously accepted the invitation to come and help raise funds for the Fenton Community & Cultural Center. The FCCC is raising money to fund a large addition and expansion. Casey Kasem is here to help.
Tickets will run $75 and include a whole host of fun activities. To kick of “Casey Kasem Day,” there will be a viewing of the movie “Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico” at the St. John Gymnasium below the main floor of the St. John Activity Center. Seating for the Scooby-Doo movie will begin at two-thirty in the afternoon and the show will start at three o’clock. At five o’clock in the evening, ticket holders can join Casey Kasem for an intimate dinner in the Grand Hall of the Saint John’s Activity Center. Food for this event will be provided by The French Laundry. Following, at eight o’clock in the evening, a concert with Mr. Kasem and John Waite will be held at the Fenton High School Auditorium.
Tickets for just the Scooby-Doo movie will be $5 per child or $20 for the whole family. These tickets can be purchased at the Fenton Community and Cultural Center or Little Professor Book Store. Tickets may also be available for purchase at the door. Committee members Dave Ameen, Bob Burek, Pat Lockwood, Jan Rynearson, Dawn Placek, Shelly Day, Raul Alarez, Maria Dockens, Bob Cole, Roger Sharp or Brian Petty can also assist you in securing the full $75 event tickets as well.
Anyone who has been to Fenton, Michigan knows that the premier family destination is Uncle Ray’s Dairyland. It’s a micro-creamery chock full of tasty homemade ice cream treats. Uncle Ray’s recently put some major funding into an outdoor renovation that’ll extend Fentonite’s outdoor ice cream eating season by a couple of months. Uncle Ray’s Dairyland reopened on Valentine’s Day, probably because people love it so much.
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Every year at the annual Jinglefest winter celebration, the Animal Health Clinic of Fenton, Michigan hosts the “Santa Paws” event. Festival goers can bring their pets in for a photo with Santa! It’s fun for the whole family, including the furry or feathered members.
Animal Health Clinic is located at 1517 N. Leroy (Fenton Rd.) and can be contacted by calling the phone number 810.629.9882.
Are your pets on Santa Paws’ Naughty List or Nice List?
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Jinglefest is the annual winter festival focussed on the Dibbleville area of Fenton, Michigan. Many Christmas activities were conducted through this festive past weekend. This footage from FentonSays.com highlights the ice sculptures of the generous sponsors who help finance the annual Jinglefest.
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The time is upon us, the Christmas season is here! Jinglefest 2007 is here in Fenton, Michigan. Most of the events are held in Dibbleville, but as the event continues to grow, our city gets to enjoy the sprawl of the holiday good cheer.
Following is the Jinglefest 2007 events schedule as we know them to be. As always, FentonSays makes absolutely no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information (we’re pretty sure we got it right, but if you find an error, please let us all know about it in the comments section … thanks!).
And Merry Christmas, Fenton!!
Friday - November 30th
7PM - 11PM - YAC JingleJam for Teens
$5 admission - Youth Advisory Council
Where? The Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Saturday - December 1st
ALL DAY - Holiday Shopping
Restrooms available at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, and the Family Life Center United Methodist Church
ALL DAY - Ice Sculptures on Display
Where? Along South Leroy Street
9AM - till cookies run out - Cookie Walk
Where? Fenton United Methodist Church-Narthex
10AM - 12PM - Write a Letter to Santa Workshop
Where? Vision in Motions Dance Studio - Dibbleville
10AM - 4PM - Annual Gift of Art Show - Fenton Artist Guild
Paintings, jewelry, pottery, glassware
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center (Lower Level)
10AM - Rotary Tree Decorating
Where? Bush Park / Rotary Park
10AM - 4PM - Santa Paws Pictures for Everyone
Sponsored by the Animal Health Clinic
Where? Front of Fenton Community & Cultural Center
11AM - 4:30PM - FREE Horse & Wagon Rides
Sponsored by Dort Federal Credit Union
Where? Old Fire Hall at 210 South Leroy
11AM - 12:30PM - Lunch with Santa
Tickets: $6.00 includes lunch and a gift.
For more information, call 629-2512
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center
11AM - 4PM - Community Cafe
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center Auditorium
12PM - 3PM - Guitar Hero Contest
Cost: $5, for more information call 629-2512
Where? Family Life Center - Fenton United Methodist Church
12PM - 3PM - Family Christmas Craft Workshop
Where? Family Life Center - Fenton United Methodist Church
12PM - 7 PM - Entertainment at Fenton Community & Cultural Center
2PM - 4PM - Write a Letter to Santa Workshop 3PM - JingleJog 5K Run Registration 5PM - 7PM Free Hot Chocolate 5PM - JingleJog 5K Run Start 6PM - JingleJog 5K Run Awards Presentation (prior to parade) 8PM - 11PM - Night Jams Sunday - December 2nd ALL DAY - Holiday Shopping ALL DAY - Ice Sculptures on Display 12PM - Fenton Lakes Chorus 1PM - Fenton Lakes Chorus
Where? Vision in Motions Dance Studio - Dibbleville
Where? Old Fire Hall at 201 South Leroy Street
Where? Vision in Motions Dance Studio - Dibbleville
Where? Leroy Street at River Street
Results will be posted in the Old Fire Hall
Where? On Grandstand in front of Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Top 40 & Contemporary Christian Rock Bands
Where? Family Life Center - Fenton United Methodist Church
Restrooms available at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, and the Family Life Center United Methodist Church
Where? Along South Leroy Street
$5 admission - Sweet Adelines International
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center
$5 admission - Sweet Adelines International
Where? Fenton Community & Cultural Center
One of the most popular attractions at the Saint John Applefest is the Attic Treasures Tent. Think of it as a huge, consolidated subdivision garage sale where one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. There are some serious deals to be had, and the word is getting out.
When do you find the best of the best deals? Right at the very beginning before the items have had a chance to be combed over, of course. And here is where the “Treasure Hunt” comes in … For a $3 entry fee, you can get into the tent today (Thursday, September 13th) before the general public! “We always have a large waiting line before the festival opens at 3PM, so we decided this would be a good way to get people into the tent early and make a little more money (for the church),” said Kathy Williams, chair of this event.
FentonSays.com has some conflicting information on when this early bird special on the Attic Treasures Tent. The Tri-County Times, in an article in the September 9th edition, states that the “Treasure Hunt” is from 1PM until 3PM. However, the St. John’s Applefest website states that the early bird period is only an hour between 2PM and 3PM. And you readers know that FentonSays is about blogging the rumors instead of always checking the facts. But there you have it. We might suggest showing up at 1PM to be safe, and if the tent flaps don’t open until 2PM you can always fill that time with an apple pie or carnival games.
Applefest History
By Jan Rynearson, Features Editor, Tri-County Times
St. John Applefest 2007, the 35th annual, promises to be bigger and better than the past 34.
Although it had small beginnings, the festival has grown into one of the largest and most profitable events at any one parish in the entire Diocese of Lansing.
From September 13-16, 2007, the parish grounds will be crowded with activities to delight people of all ages.
It begins Thursday afternoon with the opening of the midway rides and events at 3pm. The annual opening prayer is read before everything opens.
More than a parish fundraiser, the Applefest is regarded as Fenton’s fall festival (the Fenton Freedom Festival is the city’s summer Fourth of July celebration).
The event draws approximately 100,000 people and those of all faiths look forward to attending. Former Fentonites, who have relocated across the state and out-of-state, often return for the event.
Calendar of Events
Thursday, September 13th
Food Tent
Padre’s Chili
Opening Prayer (3:00 pm)
Midway Opens (3:00 pm)
Attic Treasures (3:00pm)
Fenton High School Jazz Band (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Entertainment Tent (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Food Tent Closes (9:00 pm)
Midway Closes (9:00 pm)
Friday, September 14th
Midway Opens (3:00 pm)
All Events and Food Tent Open (3:00 pm)
Attic Treasures (3:00pm)
Fish Dinner (4:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
Road Race Registration & Packet Pickup (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Bingo (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Entertainment Tent (6:00 pm - 12:00 am)
Night-n-Reno (7:30 pm - 12:00 am)
Food Tent Closes (10:00 pm)
Midway Closes (10:30 pm)
Saturday, September 15th
Road Race Registration & Packet Pickup (7:30 am - 8:45 am)
Pancake Breakfast (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Road Race(s) (9:00 am)
Midway Opens (10:00 am)
Food Tent Opens (10:00 am)
College Football on the Big Screen (12:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Ben Spitzer Magic Show (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Bingo (1:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Chicken Dinner (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Attic Treasures (3:00pm)
Texas Hold’em Tournament (5:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Entertainment Tent (6:00 pm - 12:00 am)
Food Tent Closes (10:00 pm)
Midway Closes (10:30 pm)
Sunday, September 16th
Pancake Breakfast (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Bingo (1:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
BBQ Pulled Pork Dinner (1:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Attic Treasures (3:00pm)
Raffles (7:00 pm)
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is still open on weekends throughout the month of September. Located in neighboring Holly, Michigan, the Michigan Renaissance Festival offers a unique form of entertainment. Shops and plays galore, but don’t forget the games!
One sinisterly difficult challenge is the Jacob’s Ladder. Climb to the top, ring the bell and win both glory and a prize. It is a short ladder. So it shouldn’t be too difficult, right? WRONG! This challenge takes great coordination, balance and skill. But it sure is a lot of fun, even if you fail.
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Throughout the fifteen acre village are a smattering of fun, interactive and hilarious plays. We wouldn’t recommend bringing your children to the Dead Bob Show. But if you don’t have your kiddies in tow, and you don’t mind some adult oriented comedy, catch the Dead Bob show if you can. In the years that we have been going to the Renaissance Festival, this has been a standing room only show.
To give you a flavor of the atmosphere around these various plays and shows, we’d like to present a short, two minute video clip of The Rogue Blades. Click on the picture below a couple of times to get the video started. Enjoy!
It is that time of year. Time to teleport back to the 16th century with a short drive to Holly, Michigan. The Renaissance Festival is being held every weekend through the end of September. Grab a turkey leg, a tall glass of ale and enjoy the shows.
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is located on Dixie Highway between Pontiac and Flint, not far from the Grand Blanc exit 106 off of I-75. Parking is FREE!
Ticket prices: $17.95 for adults, $8.95 for children 5-12 and you can bring children ages 4 and younger in for FREE! Discount tickets are available at Kroger’s, Wendy’s and ClicknPrint (we used to get ours at VG’s and we’re not sure why they may not be offering this service any longer. And of course, the Wendy’s in Fenton closed down the beginning of this year).
Here is the official web site for the Michigan Renaissance Festival … click here.
And they may offer discount tickets on their site as well.
The festival is bustling with activity all throughout the 15-acre village. 195 merchants can be found selling authentic renaissance period merchandise. Feel free to dress up in period clothing yourself as audience participation is encouraged.
If you’ve never been to the Renaissance Festival, it really is a once per year treat. Here’s an excellent five minute video presentation we found posted at YouTube which really captures a glimpse of the experience. Enjoy!
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