Tenille Arts, Natasha Bedingfield and the Jody Raffoul Band to perform DEARBORN – Canadian rockers Jody Raffoul Band, chart-topping pop artist Natasha Bedingfield and country musician Tenille Arts will be the headline artists at the city’s Homecoming festival Aug. 4 to 6 at Ford Field Park. The Jody Raffoul Band, veterans of city-sponsored events — including July 1 at the Camp Dearborn 75th anniversary celebration — will take to the festival Main Stage at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 4; Natasha Bedingfield will perform at 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about Headline performers announced for 2023 Dearborn Homecoming Festival
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Dearborn Homecoming festival returns after 2-year hiatus
Dearborn's 41st Homecoming festival returns after a two-year hiatus, Aug. 5-7 at The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Festival hours are noon to 11 p.m. each day. While the location is changing, plans for this year’s festival will preserve the amenities and attractions residents have come to love and remember. Homecoming 2022 will see the return of event staples such as the carnival, main stage musical performances, two days of fireworks, Elderfest, reunion tents, and a variety of vendors, … [Read more...] about Dearborn Homecoming festival returns after 2-year hiatus
In comeback year, Dearborn Homecoming shatters sponsorship records
More than 30 local sponsors have provided $126,000 in sponsorship to bring back community event, now in its 41st year DEARBORN — The Dearborn Homecoming festival is not only making a comeback after a two-year hiatus, but local sponsors have stepped up in a big way. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced July 20 that the annual festival has raised more in sponsorship funds than any festival in city history. The $126,000 raised to date is nearly $40K more than the 2018 festival, and $33K more than the total funds raised in 2019 — the … [Read more...] about In comeback year, Dearborn Homecoming shatters sponsorship records
Free Fishing Derby ‘catches on’ at Dearborn Homecoming
DEARBORN – Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a free Fishing Derby at this year’s Dearborn Homecoming. Located at Ford Field Pond on the south side of the Rouge River near Monroe Street and Morley Avenue, the Fishing Derby will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4. The free event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn with fishing rods and supplies provided by Eppinger Manufacturing Co. of Dearborn. This is the 14th year that the club has organized and sponsored the Fishing Derby for children and … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Derby ‘catches on’ at Dearborn Homecoming
Dearborn Homecoming Aug. 3-5: Here’s all the deets
Overview of activities, food, performances, logistics at annual celebration The 39th Dearborn Homecoming festival runs Aug. 3 to 5 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill Road, and includes carnival rides, food, musical performances including headliner The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees, free family activities, and fireworks on Saturday and Sunday night. Admission to the festival is free and hours are generally 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., although some activities may start earlier. To learn more about the … [Read more...] about Dearborn Homecoming Aug. 3-5: Here’s all the deets
Festival food without the guilt
Whether visitors are hungry to help, hungry to learn or just plain hungry, Dearborn Homecoming will have a number of nonprofit groups raising support for their work in the community through food, beverage and other sales, and raising awareness for their causes through information and activities. All the food and beverages offered outside of the carnival area benefit nonprofit groups. Organizations also promote their causes with activities in the Community Tent and other areas throughout the festival. “Homecoming is a great … [Read more...] about Festival food without the guilt
Free family fun featured at Dearborn Homecoming Aug. 3-5
DEARBORN – The 39th annual Dearborn Homecoming festival will provide a number of activities for families looking to have a fun weekend without breaking the bank Aug. 3 to 5. This year, guests can expect the return of free and low-cost Homecoming classics such as children’s games, giant inflatables, crafts and more on all three days of the festival. Most of the children’s activities are in the Hilltop Area, including: • Children’s crafts at the ACCESS/ Arab American National Museum tent from noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Free family fun featured at Dearborn Homecoming Aug. 3-5
‘Special All-Stars Day’ returns to Homecoming for special needs children, adults
DEARBORN — Special needs children and adults will have the opportunity to participate in all of the fun and excitement of the Dearborn Homecoming at “Special All-Stars Day” om 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 at Ford Field Park 22051 Cherry Hill Road. Free parking and access to all the rides and fun is off of the Brady or Morley Street entrances. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering for the seventh year with the city of Dearborn, Dearborn Community Fund, Wade Shows Inc., Little Caesars Pizza-Dearborn and Village Ford to … [Read more...] about ‘Special All-Stars Day’ returns to Homecoming for special needs children, adults
Cruisin’ Dearborn Returns to kick off Homecoming festival
DEARBORN — Dozens of historic cars and motorcycles will cruise the streets of Dearborn Aug. 3 to kick off the festivities at the 2018 Dearborn Homecoming festival for Cruisin’ Dearborn. The cruise, presented by Les Stanford Chevrolet Cadillac, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dearborn Police Department, 16099 Michigan Ave. and will run through downtown west Dearborn, ending at Ford Field Park for a classic car show with food and entertainment. The vehicles will be on show until 10 p.m. at Homecoming. Registration for Cruisin’ … [Read more...] about Cruisin’ Dearborn Returns to kick off Homecoming festival
Homecoming puts the pedal to the metal with three bike programs
Put up the kick stand and cruise into Dearborn Homecoming Aug. 3 to 5 this year now with three bike programs. Two new bike-riding programs will join the returning Healthy Dearborn Family Bike Ride, continuing the city’s efforts to promote a fun and healthy lifestyle. Thanks to Bike Dearborn, a nonprofit promoting cycling in the city, guests who ride their own bike to the festival grounds at Ford Field Park will now have the option to drop it off at the new bike valet, near the tennis courts. The valet will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about Homecoming puts the pedal to the metal with three bike programs