Leroy Township Firemen’s Field Days returns next weekend, along with other community activities
The Leroy Township Firemen’s Field Days is returning this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, after a five-year hiatus, with the sale of ox burgers, the Craft Barn, and other activities taking place at the fire & rescue station.
This event will be held in conjuction with planned activities taking place in Downtown Webberville and at Choice Farm Market.
The last time the Field Days was put on by the Firefighters Association was in 2019, the fall prior to the Covid 19 pandemic. Last year, wishing to revive the community event, the Webberville DDA, Choice Farm Market, and several local organizations put on a celebration which was called the Webbeville Farmer’s Field Days.
Events at Leroy Township Fire & Rescue Staiton
Ox Burgers, along with ox soup, chips, and pop, will be sold at the fire station both Friday and Saturday from noon to 10pm. The burgers cost $6, a small bowl of ox soup is $2, a pint of ox soup is $4 and chips and a can of pop are $1.50 each.
The Craft Barn will be open both days with area non-profits organizations, churches, and vendors hosting booths. The Webberville Garden Club is sponsoring a Pumpkin Decorating Contest as well, with judging on Saturday at 3 pm.
A Classic Car Show, sponsored by Small Town Muscle Car Club, is planned on Friday from 4-8pm, the Kona Ice Truck will be on site, there’ll be an Ingham County Smoke House fire safety demonstration and aLive Fire demonstration, and there’ll be DJ music that evening.
A kids bounce house, a corn hole tournment, an Ox Burger Eating Contest at 5pm, , the Smoke House fire safety and Live Fire demonstrations, and DJ music are on the Saturday schedule.
The Ingham County Sheriff Department will have its Command Van present, while the 911 Repsonse Center will have an informational booth
Events in Downtown Webberville
Like last year, the block of Grand River west of the Main 4 corners will be closed to traffic with a beverage tent set up and musical entertainment featured on both Friday and Saturday evenings from 4 to 11pm. The Friday schedule features ‘Decades of Music’ played by the Capital City DJs and guest DJs, with ‘70s hits starting at 7pm, ‘80s songs at 8pm, ‘90s selections at 9pm, and music since 2000 at 10pm
On Saturday, Bill Moran Entertainment takes the stage from 4-7pm, followed by Mama Tryd from 7-11pm.
On Sunday the Jeep ‘Take Over’ Show returns, starting at 10am and continuing until 2pm. The featured entertainment will be the Potts Road Band, a local country music group.
The Webberville Downtown Development Authority is sponsoring this part of the Field Days celebration.
Events at Choice Farm Market
Several activities are being held on Saturday at Choice Farm Market, located at 4212 E. Holt Road and the corner of South M-52. The Farmers Field Day offerings include a Craft & Vendor Show, a Car Show, and a Tractor Show. The Corn Maze will also be open that day, marking the start of its fall season. Other ‘fun’ attractions for the kids will also be available.
The Market is open from 10am-8pm that day.
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