Every July, Yale plays host to the Yale Bologna Festival, a 3 day weekend event that closes the streets and transforms this small community of just under 2,000 to a gathering of over 20,000 Bologna starved party-goers! A tradition in Yale since 1989, this festival has grown considerably since its humble beginnings. The festival draws people from all around Michigan as well as other states, eager to see who will be the next King and Queen of Bologna. The Bologna Festival includes such events as the famed outhouses races, a street dance, fireworks and a parade down Main Street that continues to grow each year.

T.J. Minnie sold his first bologna in 1906 from a small shop located downtown on Main Street. Since then, a proud history of making first class bologna is still carried on today by C.Roy Inc., a company founded by Cecil Roy and still run by the Roy family.

Schedule:

Thursday, July 25, 2024

8pm: Bologna Royalty Last Chance "Old Hollywood" themed Auction with DJ Jay at the Yale VFW, 21+ and over. No Cover. BYOB. Doors open at 7pm

Friday, July 26, 2024

Yale Bologna Served in the food tent, food trucks and vendors all weekend!

Games and More
12pm to 4pm: Kids Zone - $
Painting with Jane Weis
"Keychain Craft with Yale Senior Center
NEW! "Peacefull Moon Henna Tattoos
NEW! "Star Photo Booth
Wonderwolf Facepainting
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Library Lot $ Sidewalk Chalk Art, Chamber Office Main St.
12pm to 5pm: Petting Zoo Yale Park
12pm to 5pm: Pony Rides Yale Park - $
Brockway Fire Dept Whack-A-Car-$
Brockway Fire Dept Smoke Trailer
Timber Creek Exotic Animal Show Yale Park
Shows at: 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm
NEW! Bear GRR Chainsaw carving demonstrations South end of town

Schedule
Vfw Kids Zone Stage Downtown Park
12pm: Candy Scramble
Sponsored by ChoiceOne Bank 12:30pm Kids/Adults Watermelon Eating Contest
hosted by Bulldog Lounge
2pm: Crazy Moves Dance Company
2:30pm: Bike Parade Registration Chamber Office 102 S Main St
3pm: Kids Bike Parade
Line up next to Wash House
4pm: Hula Hoop Contest Main Stage
5pm: Crowning of Royalty Main Stage
6pm: Bologna Ring Toss Preliminaries
7pm: Outhouse Races - Main Street Bologna Ring Toss World Finals
7:30pm: Crazy Moves Dance Co. Glow Dance - VFW W. Mechanic Street
8pm-10pm: Corn Hole Tournament Presented by the Yale H.S. Basketball Teams Yale Park on the Football Field - $
8:30pm: Street Dance with DJ Anthony 10:15pm Fireworks at Yale High School

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Living History Displays - Civil War Reenactors in the beautiful Yale City Park on Mill Creek

Games and More
12 to 4pm: Kids Zone - VFW -$
Painting with Jane Weis
"Keychain Craft with Yale Senior Center
NEW! "Peacefull Moon Henna TattooS "NEW! "Star Photo Booth
Wonderwolf Facepainting
Friends of the Library Book Sale Library Lot-$
10am to 4pm: Fun Activities in Yale Library
12pm to 5pm: Petting Zoo-Yale Park 12 to 5pm Pony Rides - Yale Park - $
Sidewalk Chalk Art, Chamber of Commerce, Main St.
Brockway Fire Dept Smoke Trailer Timber Creek Exotic Animal Show Yale Park
Shows at: 12pm, 1:30pm
NEW! Bear GRR Chainsaw carving demonstration
Port Huron Police Department Gaming Trailer
12pm to 5pm: Laser Tag by Battle GR-Yale Park
12pm to 5pm: NEW! Hungry Hippo Inflatable Game W. Mechanic by VFW-$

Schedule
VFW Kids Zone Stage Downtown Park
6:30am to 7:30am: 5K Fun Run Registration - $
8am: 5K Fun Run
Presented by the Yale H.S. Cross County Team
8am: 3 on 3 Basketball Presented by the Yale H.S. Basketball Teams - Yale High School - $
9:30am: Pet Parade Registration - Chamber Office
10am: Pet Parade Sponsored by South Sanilac Veterinary Hospital line up by Wash House
10am to 5pm: Antique Tractor Show
10am to 2pm: Local History with Bud Burcar - Park
10:30am: Jaws of Life Demo by Brockway Fire
11am: Yale Jiggawatz Robotics Demo Main Stage
12pm Keystone Kops Water Fight - South end of town
12-3pm Yale UM Church - Ice cream social - $
12pm: "NEW! Family Fun Variety Showpm starring Jonathan Haglund
1pm: Horseshoe Tournament - Yale park
1pm: ELVIS LIVE! Sponsored by Carter Mechanical
2pm: Rubber Ducky Races on Mill Creek Presented by Yale Jiggawatz Robotics Team - $
2pm: "NEW! Family Fun Variety Show starring Jonathan Haglund
3pm: SC4 Symphonic Band - Yale City Park
3:30pm: Line Dancing Lessons with CTD Line Dance Works
4pm: Library Cake Walk - Yale Library Parking Lot - $
5pm: The Family Tradition Band - Main Stage
6pm: The Big Bologna Parade
7pm: The Family Tradition Band - Main Stage
8:30pm: Street Dance with DJ Anthony

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Living History Displays - Civil War Reenactors in the Yale City Park on Mill Creek

Games and More
Brockway Fire Dept Smoke Trailer - South end of town
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Library Parking Lot - $
12pm to 3pm: Jeremy's Auto - Monster Truck - Yale Park
Port Huron Police Department-Gaming Trailer
Port Huron Police Department - Bounce House
11am to 3pm: Petting Zoo-Yale Park
11am to 3pm: Pony Rides Yale Park - $
NEW! Bear GRR Chainsaw carving demonstrations South end of town
Main Stage Downtown Park

Schedule
8am to 10:30am: Pancake Breakfast
8am: Car Show Registration
Presented by YHS Band - $
Presented by Boy Scouts Troup #132-5
9am to 2pm: Car Show "Old Hollywood" theme
10am: Yale Ministerial Church Service - Yale Park Gazebo
10:30am: Rufus the Dufus Comedy Show- Main Stage Cardboard Boat Races on Mill Creek
12pm: hosted by McMillin's Furniture
1pm to 3pm: Ms. Bolognaville Pin-Up Contest
hosted by MaeLynn Mitten Main Stage
1pm to 3pm: "NEW FOAM PARTY-Yale Park
3pm: Car Show Awards
4pm: Festival Closes

Date: July 26-28, 2024

Location: Various Venue in Yale, MI

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