Corn Hole Tournament–Bean Bag toss

Just announced, the St. Sebastian's Ignite youth group will be sponsoring a "Corn Hole" tournament on Saturday July 30.  All ages welcome to the event starting at 2:00 in the Bicentennial South Baseball field. Entry fee of $20 per team with a CASH prize for the winning team.  Sign up for the tournament on Saturday.


The 2011 Andy & Chuck Summer Festival Tour

That's right, 100.5 "The River" will be broadcasting live from Byron Family Restaurant live July 29th from 5:30am-9:00am.   All summer long Andy Rent and Chuck LaTour from 100.5 FM The River in Grand Rapids will be promoting and visiting the biggest Festivals in West Michigan.  From Sparta to Byron Center, The River will be working with area Chamber of Commerce and Festival Committees to help celebrate these great festivals and promote area businesses.


Advance Newspaper

Watch your Advance newspaper on Tuesday July 26 for the Byron Days Festival Booklet listing all the events, schedule and sponsors of this years festival. Hope to see you all there!!


Where you can find it!

Check out our Activities tab at the top or the website to find out more details about many of the activities that will be happening.  For times and dates, check out our schedule tab to see when and where each activity is happening.


Welcome to the 2011 Byron Days Festival

This year we have added new events, performers and many new activities for the enjoyment of our Byron Center community and surrounding area.  We hope that you are able to enjoy this weekend starting on Thursday with the Byron Communities Flee Market ending with Heritage Reformed Church service on Sunday morning.


Applications

For additional information about the following events,


Kubota sponsored Byron's Got Talent,


Huntington Bank sponsored Battle of the Bands,


Chemical Bank sponsored 5K Race ,



Community Wellness sponsored Parade,


Craft Fair booths,


Vendor booths,


please click on the "read more" to download the application


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Jessica Price

Saturday, July 30th @5:30pm


Western Michigan’s own Jessica Price and her band bring a wide variety of styles to any venue. Jes has an edgy voice and high energy concert presence. She also has a convincing way of pulling you into her music with her heartfelt lyrics & honesty. As a recent finalist on America’s Got Talent, Jessica launched her music career not only locally, but across the United States. She has performed nationally in a variety of venues including the MGM Grand Casino & Resort. Jessica's music has generated interest from various promoters and record companies, but she is currently unsigned.


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Dan Lawson Band

Saturday, July 30 @8:00pm


Dan Lawson’s reputation as one of America’s premiere guitar players speaks for itself. Dan's style is a charismatic blues-rock sound like no other! He is a singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational!


The Dan Lawson Band musicians are Dan Lawson, lead guitar; Tim Provost, drummer; and Jason Adams, bass.


Dan is a frequent performer at all the major Blues Festivals throughout North America such as The Ottawa Blues Festival and the Mont-Tremblant Blues Festival in Montreal, Canada — and ALL the major motorcycle events in North America.


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Fireworks!!!!

Saturday, July 30th @10:00pm


A spectacular display of light and sound. Be sure to be there early to get a good seat!!!


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Battle Of The Bands

Friday, July 29th @06:00pm


Do you have what it takes to be the last band standing? Show us what you've got at the Byron Days Battle Of The Bands!!! Sponsored by Huntington Bank.  Click on "read more" to download the


Battle of the Bands Application.