The Taste of Fenton will be held August 11 from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE! All ticket sales are non-refundable. Location is downtown Fenton.
To purchase tickets online, click here.
“We typically have two bands at the Taste of Fenton, but we are only having one band this year and the karaoke contest will take place instead of a second band,” Hamel said. “This is going to be great. It’s the hottest thing right now because everyone is crazy about ‘American Idol.’”
All looked peaceful on this 4th of July out on Lake Fenton. And the county sheriff department wanted it to stay that way. With as many as a half a dozen patrol cars and a transport van, the men in brown (not your UPS delivery guys) hung out with boaters tied up at Eagle Point, keeping the peace all day long.
Seen here on the left side of the photo under the tiki-hut bar on the far end of the peninsula near the south end of Lake Fenton, officers of the law stay cool in the shade. This area of the lake has been growing in popularity for people to tie up and enjoy all that Lake Fenton has to offer since the breaking up of “Pig Beach” on the north end of the lake.
Between the hours of 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, police deputies arrested four women for public nudity and a man for drinking. Three others were ticketed for various offenses. “We had our van, our paddy wagon, parked on the road nearby,” Genesee County Sheriff Robert J. Pickell said about how the department handled those arrested from the boats. “Then we took them to jail.”
The reception at the Fenton Hotel on July 3rd to honor the Durant Family as the 2007 Fenton Freedom Festival Grand Marshals had a very nice turn out. There were plenty of delicious hors d’oeuvres provided free of charge to the public by the Fenton Hotel. The presentations, declarations and anecdotal Durant family stories highlighted the evening. Jan Rynearson honored and remembered Mary Alice Durant, who passed away in 2006. Pat Lockwood said that this was one of the most enjoyable Fenton Freedom Festival Receptions to date.
Rain washed the early morning in Fenton, Michigan on the 4th of July this year. A fine mist of occasional rain kept the crowds cool in the mild temperatures during the parade. The Hall family of Hall Chrysler in Fenton provided the silver 
convertible Seabring as the Grand Marshals’ car. Driving the Grand Marshals, Ray Durant, Dave Durant and Todd Durant, is Bob Harris who is one of Uncle Ray’s real life nephews.
For as bad as the weather forecast was for Fenton on the 4th of July, the day turned out to be quite nice. Rain didn’t ruin the parade, and by the late afternoon the sun was seen peaking out over Lake Fenton. Temperatures warmed up into the high 70′s, possibly low 80′s, before the firework display at Silver Lake Park later that night.
Lots of FentonSays.com readers are looking for additional information on tonight’s firework display. This year the fireworks will originate from within Silver Lake Park. There will be NO parking allowed within the park, nor along the road outside of the park. In this article, Pat Lockwood, chairwoman of the Freedom Festival since its inception, is attributed as saying that there is plenty of public parking available around the stores across from Silver Lake Park.
Anyone with pictures of the event that they would like to share with the local community, please email them to us at admin@fentonsays.com. Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebration!
Where is Silver Lake Park in Fenton, Michigan? Here’s a map.
Open to the public – Sponsored by The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille.
FIREWORKS 10:00PM JULY 4TH
TUESDAY, JULY 3RD
KICK-OFF EVENTS
7:00pm
Silver Lake Ski Show at Silver Lake Park
8:00pmGrand Marshal Adult ReceptionRay Durant Family / Uncle Ray’s Dairyland
at The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille
DuskFREE Family Movie: “Night At the Museum”Fenton Community Center Grounds
sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union & Southern Lakes Parks & Rec
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH
COMMUNITY CENTER & GAZEBO AREA
7:00-10:00am
Pancake Breakfast (American Legion #38)
8:00amEcumenical Sunrise Service at the Gazebo(Fenton Area Clergy)
8:00am – 3:30pmArts & Crafts Fair
10:00amParade – rain or shineDecorated Bike Parade (Fenton Optimist Club)
Float Judging (The Flint Journal)
11:00am- Until Gone
Chicken BBQ, hot dogs, brats, lemonade,chips & pop (Fenton Lions Club)
FOLLOWING THE PARADE
12:30pm
Rubber Ducky Regatta (Rotary Club)
Children’s Games Tent (Kiwanis Club)
Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton
ENTERTAINMENT
1:00pm
Blue Grass Music (Lions Club)
Blackberry Creek Dancers
CONCESSIONS
Hot dogs & pop at the Gazebo (Rotary Club)
Ice Cream Carts(K of C Council #7418)
Lemonade Stand(Fenton Area Amateur Radio Assoc.)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
10:00am – 3:00pm
Museum Open
FREE FLAGS(Fenton VFW Post #3243 & Ladies Aux.)
Pony RidesGround Maintenance(Boy Scouts of Fenton)
6:00pm – 10:00pm
FREE Activities at The Freedom Center
Briana Braun2007 Freedom Festival Queen(Zonta Club of Fenton)For information about the Fenton Freedom Festival, download the Freedom Festival Flyer here.
Parade Route:
Beginning on West Street, East on Shiawassee, South and Adelaide, East on South Holly, North on Leroy, N/W on River Street, West on Silver Lake to Beach Street, North on Beach to Wood Street, East on Wood Street to St. John’s Church.
Every Thursday night in the summer months, Fenton has a free “Concert In The Park” musical show available to the public. The location is near the gazebo next to the Fenton Police Station and across the street from the Fenton Post Office.
The show starts approximately 7:00 PM, and is held in the Auditorium at the Fenton Community Center if we experience rain.
The musical shows are family friendly, so bring a blanket to lay on the ground and come join the Fenton community each Thursday evening for some friendly musical fun.
Here’s the line up (reported as of the day of publishing):
GARDEN PARTY LUNCHEON
This luncheon to be held June 24 1-4pm at the Fenton Community Center. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Fenton Community Center, the Fenton Area Regional Chamber, Gerych’s or Willow Tree in downtown Fenton.
Tickets are non-refundable.
All proceeds to benefit Fenton Area Cultural Center. Speakers, Raffle, Demonstations and Style Show are just some of the excitment to take place at this tea party!
The long holiday weekend is now upon us. Sprinkles of rain were felt this morning in Fenton, Michigan. But there is still hope for a wonderful weather. But the Memorial Day Weekend isn’t really about nice weather, is it? No. It is about honoring the brave men and women who have fought for, and died for, our freedoms.
The war in Iraq has hit close to home on several occasions. We recognize the cost of freedom here. Courage is contagious, and in valor there is hope. For those who have shed their blood in order to nurture freedom’s tree, we say simply, but sincerely … THANK YOU !!!
From us at FentonSays.com to you and yours, and especially to our fallen and honored heroes, we raise a glass as a toast of respect and appreciation. Cheers! Thanks!
And speaking about raising a glass in an honorable Memorial Day toast, did you know that the Penalty Box in Fenton, Michigan serves up chilled, mini-kegs in a contraption they call the Tower of Beer? 100 ounces of cold, refreshing brew can be yours (and your friends’) just off of Owen Road.
Enjoy and Be Safe, Fentonites!
It’s hard to believe that the Fenton Freedom Festival is just around the corner. Join Fenton’s civic and service groups in celebration of our country’s freedom!
Here is a preliminary list of the planned activities:
TUESDAY – JULY 3, 2007
7:00 PM — Silver Lake Ski Show
8:00 PM — Grand Marshal, Ray “Uncle Ray” Durant, reception at the Fenton Hotel
WEDNESDAY – JULY 4, 2007
8:00 AM — Ecumenical Service at the Gazebo
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Pancake Breakfast at Community Center
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Arts & Crafts at Community Center
10:00AM — Parade (rain or shine)
11:00 AM — Chicken BBQ at the Community Center
12:30 PM — Rubber Ducky Regatta
10:00 PM — Fireworks at Silver Lake Park *** NEW LOCATION ***
There are tons more activities, food and fun planned. However we just wanted to give you a quick sneak peak about what is planned thus far. Independence day in Fenton, Michigan is great family fun.
Thanksgiving is behind us and the Christmas Holiday Season is getting into full swing. This weekend in the section of Fenton commonly referred to as Dibbleville will be the annual Jinglefest celebration. There are many activities and wonderful shopping in this part of town. In terms of scheduled events, this is what we have heard:
Friday, December 1st:
5pm-11pm YAC JingleJam for Teens at the Fenton Community Center. $10 admission
Saturday, December 2nd:
All Day – Holiday Shopping
9am-1pm – Cookie Walk at the United Methodist Church – Narthex
10am – Rotary Tree Decorating at Bush Park
10am-4pm – Annual Gift of Art Show in lower level of Community Center
All Day – Cultural Center Brick & Seat Sale
11am-2pm – Toys for Tots collection point at Coldwell Banker Signature
11am-5pm – FREE Trolley Rides, sponsored by Dort Federal Credit Union
11am-5pm – FREE Wagon Rides from Fire Hall, sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union
11am-7pm – Kiwanis & Community Center Cafe
12pm-3pm – Family Christmas Craft Workshop at the United Methodist
1pm-4pm – Santa Paws pictures for everyone and pets near river at the Fenton Community Center, sponsored by Animal Health Clinic
4pm – JingleJog 5K Run Registration at the Community Center Club Room
5pm-9pm – S’mores Roast-Ignited Missions at the Community Center
6pm – JingleJog 5K Run Start at Leroy Street at River Street
6pm – Candle Sale (candle walk) & Hot Chocolate at City Hall, sponsored by Fenton Beautification Commission
7pm – Run Awards Presentation prior to parade at the Community Center
7pm – Evening Holiday Parade
After the Parade – Mayor Osborn & Santa Lighting of Tree and Gazebo, Caroling to Community Center, Photos with Santa by Judge McCabe and Donuts & Cider provided by the Fenton Beautification Commission, FREE MOVIE at the Fenton United Methodist Church Family Center “The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” sponsored by the State Bank. Also look for the Harris Financial Corporation Christmas Crossword found in the newspapers distributed by The Flint Journal float in the parade (turn them into Harris Financial and have the opportunity to win a 5 Foot Banana Split donated by Uncle Ray’s Dairyland!).
I know that sounds like a LOT of activity, and IT IS! Not only that, but there is a LOT MORE entertainment and activities going on that have not been listed here. If you are aware of other activities or planned entertainment that you think should be mentioned here, please add a comment to this posting and share. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
The Pioneer Memorial Association of Fenton and Mundy Townships presents their 37th Annual Pioneer Day and Fall Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2006.
Location: Pioneer House and Pioneer Museum; 2436 N. Long Lake Road, (Lake) Fenton, MI
Regular Events: 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain or Shine)
New Early Bird Pancake Breakfast: 9:00am to 10:30am
~A wonderful, family-friendly event
~Tours of Podunk House, a Greek Revival- style Pioneer family home, as well as our Museum Building housing exhibiting antique tools, barber items, steamwheeler artifacts, and local historical artifacts
~Musical entertainment throughout the day
~Our famous Roasted Buffalo Sandwiches, homemade baked goods, and refreshments.
~Special events for children, including live animals, grab bags, games and treasure hunt
~Display booths featuring crafts, farm produce, and more
~There is still some vendor space left
Admission prices: Adults: $1.00 Children (12 and under): 50 cents
New this year, $4.00 all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast includes admission to festival events.
For more information, call Joyce (810-629-7748) or Ramona (810-629-9878) or visit our website at www.addorio.com/podunk
Hey, what a great parade in Fenton. Nice job everybody. That’s about as long as it should be. If we have to be more selective in the future due to even greater participation, we should keep the focus as close to Fenton as possible. The people from surrounding areas in the floats did a nice job. And that rubber ducky race is a really fun thing. Kids and adults love it. I’m glad we still have that small town feel. That was a very nice celebration.
July 4th Celebration in downtown Fenton, MI
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM … Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM … Arts & Crafts Fair
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM … Parade
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM … BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs, Chips & Pop
2:30 PM … Veteran’s Monument Rededication (Oakwood Cemetery)
6:00 PM … Evening’s activities commence at The Freedom Center located just southeast of the Fenton High School. Activites include fireworks, indoor kid’s carnival and a skateboarding show. Fireworks will conclude with a grand finale at approximately 11:00 PM.
Monday – July 3, 2006
Location: Silver Lake
Come join us for a wonderful display of water skiing talent. Bring a blanket and several friends or family to Silver Lake Beach tomorrow for the show. This event is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM.
Don’t forget everybody, the Fenton Rotary’s annual Five Grand Feast is coming up this Friday. Lots of food, fun, dancing, prizes, drinks and socializing. It is one of the main social events of year. If you don’t already have a ticket, please call the Rotary and get at least one. They do so much for our community and this is one fun filled fundraiser. Who knows, you may be the lucky person who wins the five thousand dollars this year! Good luck everybody!
