Midland shines throughout River Days 2025 with 4 days of solar, enjoyable, and group connection

Midland’s River Days Festival closed out Sunday underneath clear skies and heat summer time breezes, capping 4 days of group celebration alongside the Tittabawassee and Chippewa rivers. From the opening river cleanup on Thursday afternoon by way of Saturday evening’s fireworks, this yr’s River Days provided one thing for everybody.

Misty BarronThe Kid’s Zone provided loads of out of doors video games from cornhole to checkers.

Misty BarronYounger attendees flocked to the Kids’ Zone for face portray, video games, and crafts.

Perfect summer time climate made the splash pad and rides busy points of interest for everybody. This yr featured a Super Slide, Pirates’ Revenge, and Bungy Jump for out of doors enjoyable.

Misty BarronAdults and youngsters benefit from the Super Slide at River Days

Misty BarronThe splash pad was a favourite strategy to quiet down throughout River Days.

There was loads of enjoyable available for adults as properly. Nor’East Outdoors held a Kayak Poker Run. While different kayakers and canoeists loved complimentary journeys by way of downtown’s leg of the Tridge and alongside Chippewassee Park till mid-afternoon.

Misty BarronThe calm, heat climate was an ideal alternative to benefit from the water.

Throughout the competition, tents hosted native artists, nonprofits, and group teams, serving to join guests with ongoing initiatives and inventive tasks within the area. 

Misty BarronPublic artwork, heritage shows, and group engagement blended enjoyable with training and delight.

No day can be full with out scrumptious meals and drinks. This yr featured an array of meals vehicles, cheeseburgers, and brews courtesy of Midland Rotary, together with a Lions Club rooster dinner.

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Finally, what would Midland’s River Days be with out the roar of scorching air balloons sparking to life and filling the sky with shade? This yr 15 crammed the skies over Midland.

Wendy AldersonThe former RE/MAX balloon competition was absorbed into River Days eight years in the past.River Days wouldn’t be attainable with out the Midland Area Community Foundation, volunteers, and sponsors. If you are occupied with subsequent yr’s occasion, go to online.

 

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