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Organizers pleased with Cornfest in its return to Auburn

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

The Auburn Cornfest Planning Committee, in conjunction with the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, is already looking toward next year following Sunday's completion of the 52nd Auburn Cornfest. The Cornfest returned to Auburn for the first time since 2022, and organizers called the homecoming a wonderful success and expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement of the volunteers and sponsors who made the five-day event possible.
Parade marks final day of Auburn Cornfest

5 days ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

Hundreds of spectators and participants braved sweltering heat for Sunday's Auburn Cornfest Parade as it made its way down Midland Street to the Cornfest Grounds at US-10 and Nine Mile Road. The 52nd Cornfest returned to its longtime home in Auburn for the first time since 2022. The event kicked off on Wednesday, June 18 and concluded on Sunday, June 22 with its historic parade and a classic car cruise to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Auburn Cornfest drawing large crowds in its return

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

Saturday morning at the 52nd Auburn Cornfest kicked off with a Kids' Fishing Derby. The free event saw some 30 local anglers and their families vying for prizes in three age groups: 2-5, 6-9 and 10-13. The five-day festival has made a triumphant return to its roots at Cornfest Grounds after a three-year absence, drawing large crowds for carnival rides, live music, a Cornhole Tournament and much more.
Auburn Cornfest returns Wednesday

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

On Father's Day in Auburn, workers began setting up for the much-anticipated return of the Auburn Cornfest to its longtime home at Cornfest Grounds on Nine Mile Road at US-10.
Cornfest Parade to showcase rare 1959 fire truck

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

A rare Bay City fire truck will be showcased to the public during the historic Auburn Cornfest Parade on Sunday, June 22. The 1959 fire truck, one of fewer than 100 manufactured by the Bay City-based Valley Truck Company, will join what could be more than 100 other businesses and organizations represented in this year’s parade.
Auburn Cornfest returns starting June 18

3 weeks ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

Wednesday, June 18 marks the return of the Auburn Cornfest to its longtime home following a two-year absence - with Christian Music Night kicking off an expanded five-day event. The Cornfest traditionally is a four-day festival (Thursday-Sunday), but the event’s presenting sponsor, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, has added some new elements to welcome the celebration back to the Cornfest Grounds in Auburn, on Nine Mile just north of US-10, for five days this year, June 18-22.
Bay City Firehouse Museum announces major acquisition

3 weeks ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

A reunion of two of the country’s most famous firefighting vehicles is in the works at the Bay City Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum. Already home to one of the world’s largest collections of fire trucks and firefighting memorabilia, the Bay City museum has announced the acquisition of the historic Super Tender from Ruth Wick, of Hemet, California.
MBS Airport Commission approves $700K down payment on solar project

3 weeks ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

The MBS International Airport Commission is determined to keep its multi-phase $7.6 million solar energy project moving forward in the most cost-effective manner possible. That’s the explanation that MBS Airport Director James Canders offered for scrambling to put together a special meeting of the Airport Commission last week.
Don Carlyon was larger than life

1 month ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

Donald J. Carlyon, the visionary from Nebraska whose name became synonymous with Delta College, the institution he helped build and lead for nearly three decades, has passed away. Carlyon, Delta's president from 1964 until his retirement on January 1, 1993, died peacefully at his home in Bay City on Tuesday, May 27. He was 100 years old.
A Spencer Gelisse Salon named to Salon Today 200

1 month ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

The salon is a provider of professional salon services including one or more of the following: hair care, nail care, skin care, body care or spa treatments. The salon or spa opened on or before January 1, 2022. The salon or spa generated annual service and product sales revenues of at least $250,000 since 2022.