Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn A spaghetti eating contest is one of the free wacky contests available at Homecoming. The contests are for children of all ages Aug. 2 and 3. Buy carnival tickets online now for best deal DEARBORN – Families looking to have fun without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Friday through Sunday, including carnival rides, children’s games, wacky contests, inflatable rides and live entertainment all weekend long. Fireworks displays on Saturday and … [Read more...] about Free and affordable family activities at Homecoming Aug. 1-3
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Homecoming fundraising benefits community
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn Nonprofit groups raised about $70,000 in 2013, which was invested back into the city. More than 30 nonprofits participate DEARBORN – Dearborn’s Homecoming Friday through Sunday at Ford Field Park offers more than just fireworks, entertainment and delicious food. It offers a chance to support more than 30 nonprofit groups, which are raising funds for, or awareness of, their positive work in the community. In 2013, nonprofit groups raised about $70,000, which was invested back into … [Read more...] about Homecoming fundraising benefits community
State changes alcohol policy for Homecoming
DEARBORN – Because of a new directive from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, visitors to Homecoming should be prepared for a change at the annual festival. In 2014, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed within four designated areas of the festival grounds to meet the state’s requirements. The state’s directive means better control of alcohol consumption at the festival grounds. Visitors cannot leave a designated area with alcohol and travel through the festival grounds. Visitors cannot take their drinks from one … [Read more...] about State changes alcohol policy for Homecoming
Free shuttles offered from Dearborn High School
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn School buses will offer free rides from Dearborn High School to the festival grounds. Parking is free at Dearborn High. Parking on the festival grounds is $10; $7 for second entry; $5 and $3 festival rate in business district DEARBORN — Make your visit to Homecoming as easy as possible by using the free shuttle services offered by the city. Parking rates on the Homecoming grounds at Ford Field Park during the festival are $10. Coupons will be given with payment of the $10, good for … [Read more...] about Free shuttles offered from Dearborn High School
Chamber All-Stars Day returns for special needs children, adults
Times-Herald file photo The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Special All-Stars Day will kick off Dearborn Homecoming from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at the north end of Ford Field Park. Free event Aug. 1 at Ford Field DEARBORN – Kicking off the city’s annual three-day Homecoming festival once again is the Special All-Stars Day event from 9 a.m.-noon Friday at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill. The festival opens early to special needs children and adults and gives them an opportunity to enjoy select rides and have some fun in … [Read more...] about Chamber All-Stars Day returns for special needs children, adults
33rd Homecoming: Entertainment, carnival, food, arts area, classic car cruise, All-Stars
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn Homecoming will feature free and low-cost events for children. New in 2012: Green Area, Art Area and events for people with special needs DEARBORN — The city’s Homecoming festival will celebrate its 33rd year Aug. 3 through 5 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill. The festival will feature fireworks Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s fireworks sponsor is Kenwal Steel Corp. The festival is famous for its entertainment, with the headline act on Saturday being War, the band. There also … [Read more...] about 33rd Homecoming: Entertainment, carnival, food, arts area, classic car cruise, All-Stars
Festival introduces Green Alternatives
Festival also commits to reducing waste The City of Dearborn’s Homecoming festival will celebrate its 33rd year Aug. 3 through 5 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill, with new components that highlight the city’s commitment to environmentally-friendly practices. For the first time, The Going Green Foundation will present Green Alternatives for Daily Living from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4, at the top of the hill off of Cherry Hill. Environmental clubs, businesses and organizations active in the region will be on hand to give … [Read more...] about Festival introduces Green Alternatives
War to headline 2012 Homecoming
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn War will hit the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, preceding the fireworks. Dearborn festival Aug. 3-5 also features Riot House, Thornetta Davis, Laith Al-Saadi DEARBORN – War, the longtime feel-good funk and rock band, is in the spotlight on the Main Stage at this year’s 33rd Annual Homecoming festival in Dearborn Aug. 3-5. The band members, favorites at festivals across the country, will engage the audience as they join in singing and dancing to “The World is a Ghetto,” “All Day … [Read more...] about War to headline 2012 Homecoming
Free, low-cost family activities featured; discount carnival tickets available in advance
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn Plenty of wacky games, like the spaghetti slurp and the hula hoop contest, are free at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Friday through Sunday. Winners receive medals and get the “Olympic” treatment. Buy carnival tickets online now for best deal DEARBORN – Families looking to have fun without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Friday through Sunday, including carnival rides, children’s games, wacky contests, inflatable rides and live entertainment all … [Read more...] about Free, low-cost family activities featured; discount carnival tickets available in advance
Carnival wrist bands available in advance, on site
Photos courtesy of the city of Dearborn Carnival-goers enjoy rides at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival, which this year is Aug. 3 to 5 at Ford Field Park. Discount all-day wrist bands are available for $13 through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2 at www.cityofdearborn.org All-day wrist bands $13 when purchased online in advance; $18 during festival Aug. 3-5 DEARBORN – Discount all-day wrist bands for the 2012 Homecoming carnival are available through Aug. 2. Advanced sales of all-day wrist bands are $12, plus a $1 service fee, from … [Read more...] about Carnival wrist bands available in advance, on site