Parking on the festival grounds is $10; $7 for second entry; $5 and $3 festival rate in business district Make your visit to Homecoming Aug. 2-4 as easy as possible by using the free shuttle services offered by the city of Dearborn. Two free shuttle options exist: free parking and free shuttle service from Dearborn High School, co-sponsored by Henry Ford Health System-Fairlane and SMART, and free limited shuttle service in the west Dearborn business district along West Village Drive, from Military to Monroe. The Dearborn … [Read more...] about Free Homecoming shuttles offered from DHS, West Village Drive
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Sponsors make Homecoming possible
Additional sponsorship opportunities still available DEARBORN - Homecoming is made possible because of businesses, organizations and individuals that fund a significant amount of the cost of the festival. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available by calling the DCF at 313-943-5478. In 2013, for the fourth year in a row, Oakwood Healthcare Inc. is the presenting sponsor of the Homecoming festival. Oakwood also is responsible for the on-site First Aid Station and the popular Cooling Tent where festival … [Read more...] about Sponsors make Homecoming possible
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
Sponsors make fireworks, entertainment, activities possible
DEARBORN — The 2012 Homecoming festival at Ford Field Park Friday through Sunday promises a weekend full of fun for the 33rd year. Homecoming is a project of the city of Dearborn and the nonprofit Dearborn Community Fund, and it is made possible because of sponsors that cover a significant amount of the cost of the festival. A favorite tradition for many Dearborn area residents, Homecoming also is one of the most important fundraisers for numerous non-profit groups that serve the local community. In 2012, for the third … [Read more...] about Sponsors make fireworks, entertainment, activities possible
Community benefits from the funds raised
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn The Exchange Club of Dearborn is one of three dozen nonprofit groups that raise money to support good causes in Dearborn during Homecoming, which this year is Friday through Sunday. More than 30 participate through fundraising, activities or information at the festival Aug 3-5 at Ford Field Park DEARBORN – Dearborn’s annual Homecoming festival takes place Friday through Sunday at Ford Field Park, and even though it is in its 33rd year, many people may be surprised to learn that the … [Read more...] about Community benefits from the funds raised
Fireworks blanket policy for 2011 Homecoming:
DEARBORN — Homecoming is known for its spectacular fireworks on Saturday and Sunday nights. There is, however, is a policy regarding reserving space on the hill to watch the fireworks. People can put their blankets on the hill after 8 a.m. on Saturday and after 8 a.m. on Sunday. All blankets must be removed by midnight both nights. The size of a blanket is limited to no more than 8 feet by 8 feet. This policy is designed to accommodate as many families as possible to watch the fireworks. No stakes are allowed to secure the … [Read more...] about Fireworks blanket policy for 2011 Homecoming: