Trenton Mid-Summer Festival Goes Green

Trenton Mid-Summer Festival 2008…Green Days…Groovy Nights.

The 33rd Annual Trenton Mid-Summer Festival is scheduled for July 11, 12 and 13.  It is held in downtown Trenton on Jefferson between Maple and Harrison.  This year’s festival is “Going Green!”  In an effort to showcase the many environmentally friendly opportunities that exist in our area, the festival com¬mittee is dedicating an entire festival block to environmentally friendly information and family fun.  Whether it be sharing the many outdoor recreation opportunities and wonderful natural resources that exist right in our own backyard or showcasing environmentally friendly businesses and organizations which are providing healthy alternatives to preserve and protect our environment, this year’s festival will have lots of great ideas of how to “Go Green” downriver.  Be sure to recycle while you’re here compliments of the Trenton Business Association, Henry Ford Health, Edward Jones, & DTE!  The music featured will be Retro rock styling’s to compliment the “groovy” feel of this 33rd annual event.
 
The Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors each year with top name entertainment, over 150 artists and craftsmen, a children’s playmarket, and a popular array of sporting tournaments including co-ed volleyball.  The annual festival is organized by committee of volunteers headed by Lori Ennis, in conjunction with the Trenton Parks & Recreation staff. Food and Vendors Al Sidebottom, Organizations-Kay Sidebottom, Kids Korner- Dava Springstead, Beverages-Bob Baker, Rick Peck, Tim Flanagan and Mary Mercure, Arts & Crafts, Scott Barr, Pat Labadie, Corky Peck, Photography-Ilene Flanagan, Mayors Breakfast-Pauline Arthurs, Parks & Recreation-Joann Perna and Marketing & Sponsorships-Kathy Kane.

There is a lot for kids to do at the Trenton Mid-Summer Festival.  Just locate the clock tower at W. Jefferson and West and let the fun begin!  In keeping with the “Green Theme”, the New Herald Newspapers Children’s Playmarket opens on Friday where kids can use their imagination and create an array of hands-on arts and crafts from recycled products.  Be on the lookout for Janie Annie clowns and a Magician Max the Moose will delight children of all ages.  Games Stops- Guitar Hero contest that pits families against families will be sure to Retro Rock the town on Saturday night 6-8pm at the main stage.  Early registration and a random pick of contestants will be conducted  The Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot will be held on Saturday at noon near the clock tower for crawlers through age 4.

Stop by the Trenton Fire Department and become a Junior Firefighter by trying your hand at spraying a real firehouse to see if you can hit the target!  The Trenton Police Department will offer crime prevention information for the public and a free bike raffle for children.  Trenton’s finest will also be taking photo’s of children who want to dress in a police uniform and check out a police car with a hemi!  Trenton school clubs and local service organizations will offer games of chance, face painting, fishing pond and super soaker games to name a few.   Get your free ‘green’ balloons compliments of News Herald News Papers. 

As a waterfront community, Trenton is blessed with outstanding natural resources which lend themselves to offer incredible outdoor recreation opportunities.   Make it a point to visit the International Wildlife Refuge and Humbug Marsh, located at the south end of Trenton, and learn about this valuable natural resources and plans for the future.  A short shuttle bus ride will transport you there and back.  Times of the tours will be announced.  In addition to the tour of the marsh, Riverside Kayak will be on hand, providing kayaking demonstrations at nearby Elizabeth Park, times to be announced. 

Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte & Josephine Ford Cancer Center Downriver will again host the Refreshment Intersection at West Jefferson and Elm for some shady relief by the food stations.

In true award winning style, visitors will be able to enjoy a great line up of evening entertainment sure to please all tastes in various locations throughout the event.
  
WOW Rockin Retro Entertainment Friday July 11–
Mayor’s Breakfast 8am under the big top,. Get your tickets early at City Hall it’s always a sell out!  Music all afternoon and into the night TBA.

WOW Rockin Retro Entertainment Saturday July 12
Strolling-Janie Annie; 11am-Max the Moose-Clock Tower; Music all afternoon and into the night TBA.

WOW Rockin Retro Entertainment Sunday July 13
Strolling Nancy Hartlett & Janie Annie in the morning, 1pm-Catch Lori Adams (Tiger baseball own national anthem singer) and retro tunes up until 4pm.

Shuttle service is available at the Woodhaven K-Mart, Kennedy Recreation Center and Trenton High School. Shuttles run continuously during festival hours and are handicap and stroller accessible. 

The DR. Susan Abed, DDS Co-ed Volleyball Tournaments will be held Saturday and Sunday at Elizabeth Park. Al application forms are available on the festival web site.

Over 150 artists and crafters will be in attendance. Visitors can enjoy a variety of unique woodworking, clothing jewelry, hand woven rugs and many specialty items.  Of course the food will also be spectacular this year! Food vendors will offer everything from hot dogs, fondue, hamburgers, stuffed pizza, strudel, ice cream, sno cones, lemonade, elephant ears and much more.

Be sure to stop by the information booth sponsored by West Grange Pharmacy, Metro Shores Credit Union, Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, SuddenValues.com and Renewals by Anderson to pick up festival information, program and see the 2008 live Miller internet broadcast right from festival!

Check out the web www.MichiganLiveEvents.com 10am-1pm and 4pm-9pm Friday and Saturday and send a live message to loved ones across the country or nation!

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com