Delhi Township Downtown
Development Authority officials today announced Holt Fest will take place Aug. 17 on the Cedar Street corridor. The day-long festival will kick off with a parade down Cedar Street featuring the Scottville Clown Band and will include family friendly activities at the Holt Farmer’s Market and Veterans Memorial Gardens. Live music on two stages will fill the day, concluding with a concert
quality laser light show. The Sam Corey Senior Center will also
host its annual ice cream social and feature a musical tribute to Elvis for
adults 55+ at 4 p.m.
“We are excited to present the new Holt Fest,” said Chuck Grinnell, Holt
Fest director. “There will be activities for the entire family to enjoy along
the Cedar Street corridor. From many food
vendors and the Beer Works, to live music
performances and a laser show, Holt Fest
will be the place to be on Aug. 17.”
The
township’s annual Water Quality Awareness Open House has also been incorporated
into the festival’s activities and will be held in a section of Veterans
Memorial Gardens. The event is an opportunity to educate families on the
township’s efforts to be good environmental stewards and will feature an
educational booth and games to make learning about the wastewater treatment
process fun.
There
will be live music performances on two stages.
The Holt Farmer’s Market Main Stage, sponsored by Michigan State University
Federal Credit Union, will feature the following performers:
- The Island Guys Steel Drum Band at noon
- The Theoretical Band at 2 p.m.
- The New Rule Band at 3:30 p.m.
- The Big Willie Band at 5:30 p.m.
The
Main Stage’s headliner, popular rock cover band, the ULTIMATE ROCK SHOW Tribute
Band will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
The laser light show, sponsored by DTN Management Company, will start on the
Main Stage at approximately 9:30 p.m.
The second stage, located in Veterans Memorial Gardens, is sponsored by Dart Bank and
will feature performances by:
- The Scottville Clown Band Show at 12:30 p.m.
- Sonic VooDoo Band at 3 p.m.
- Smooth Street Band at 4:30 p.m.
- Headliner: Ashley Lynn and the Spurs Band at 6 p.m.
Other featured events located in the Veterans Memorial Gardens
- Inflatable bounce houses
- Touch-A-Truck for children
- BeerWorks Craft Beer Tasting (21+)
- Art Slam
The
Holt Senior Center will feature the following activities:
- A performance by Sweet Adelines at 12:30 p.m.
- Ice cream social at 1 p.m.
- A performance by The May Blossoms Trio at 1 p.m.
- Elvis Tribute at 4 p.m.
There are 20 confirmed food vendors offering everything from barbeque to ice cream. Vendors will be at the Holt Farmer’s Market and Veterans Memorial Gardens. For a complete list of vendors, visit holtfest.com.
A
free shuttle will be available throughout the day to transport attendees from
Holt Junior High School to all festival locations.