Fenton Freedom Festival events kick it into gear with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m., which includes an ecumenical blessing at 9 a.m.
After that, it's on to more fun the whole family can enjoy, including these highlights in the community center/gazebo area:
- Arts, crafts and vendors from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- 10 a.m. Independence Day parade, which includes decorated bikes
- Chicken barbecue, hot dogs, brats, chips and pop from 11 a.m. until they're gone, provided by the Fenton Lions Club
- At 12:30 p.m., after the parade, the Rotary Club's Rubber Ducky Regatta, children's games run by Kiwanis Club, Adopt-a-Pet and pony rides are featured
Entertainment includes:
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- Amazing Grace's bluegrass music, Blueberry Creek Dancers and Leroy Street Band, all starting at 1 p.m.
- Fenton Fire Department's Kids' Water Battle from 1-3 p.m.
- Ragtime pianist Bob Milne in a concert at Fenton Community Center (cost $10)
- Fenton Lakes Chorus of Sweet Adelines International
Additional activities between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. include:
- Visiting the Fenton Museum
- A baseball tournament
Plenty of food and drink is available, including hot dogs and pop at the gazebo by the Rotary Club, K of C Council #7418 ice cream carts and a lemonade stand run by Fenton Area Amateur Radio Association.