Sanford Founders Day brings historical past, household enjoyable, and neighborhood collectively Sept. 6

Sanford’s annual Founders Day returns Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing neighbors, households, and guests collectively to have a good time the village’s historical past and small-town spirit. Hosted by the Sanford Historical Society, the occasion offers present and former residents an opportunity to reconnect, share tales, and revel in a full day of actions for all ages.

The celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast organized by the Sanford Historical Society (SHS) at 8 a.m., adopted by a parade by downtown at midday. Participants within the parade will assemble at 11 a.m. on Crescent Street, with this 12 months’s float theme being “Honor the Great Outdoors,” showcasing the pure great thing about Midland County.

Most of the day’s occasions will likely be held on the Sanford Centennial Museum grounds, the place admission and parking are free. Families can get pleasure from three bounce homes, a youngsters’ workshop, face portray, short-term tattoos, and kids’s video games, together with a treasure dig, beanbag toss, and the brand new Lucky Ducky Game for youths 12 and underneath.

Two petting zoos will likely be open all day to supply hands-on enjoyable. Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch will function goats and rabbits, whereas Pine Haven Assisted Living can have an alpaca exhibit.

The Coleman Lions will present kids’s sight screening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Jerome Township Fire Department will host an open home from 1 to three p.m., showcasing firefighting gear. Car fanatics can get pleasure from a basic automobile present alongside Saginaw Road, and the Dam Duck Race is ready for 3 p.m.

Founders Day will present a singular glimpse into Sanford’s wealthy historical past. Visitors can view navy memorabilia displayed by Ron Tiger, watch demonstrations of corn milling, spinning, and blacksmithing, and discover historic tractors and trains on the Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Depot from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Attendees can even take house free wood-branded memento plaques from Jeff Bowen, whereas provides final.

Live leisure options the Meridian High School Marching Band, a gospel sing by Lighthouse Body of Christ in Bailey Chapel, and music by the band Borderline.

Food choices embrace the SHS pancake breakfast, barbecue pulled pork and youngsters’ meals from midday to 4 p.m., and strawberry shortcake supplied by Sanford

United Methodist Church, and a church bake sale from 9 a.m. to midday. Visitors can even browse the museum’s ebook, T-shirt, hat, and membership gross sales, with donations accepted to help ongoing applications.

Organizers encourage attendees to verify the Sanford Historical Society web site for updates, as occasion occasions and actions are topic to alter.

For parade data, contact Charles Dinsmore at 989-600-1873 or Jake Cole at 989-600-0816.

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