Annually held the third full week of July. Family fun and a celebration of children are the key components in our one-of-a-kind National Baby Food Festival (NBFF). The city of more than 4,000 is transformed for one week in July into the Family Fun Capital showcasing Fremont as a great place to Live, Work, & Play. The Festival has been made possible through the generous support of sponsors such as Nestle Nutrition/Gerber Products Company, Gerber Life Insurance, and many more!  Well over 100 Newaygo County volunteer share their time and talents to ensure the National Baby Food Festival has a wide variety of well run activities for families to enjoy.

Schedule:

Saturday, July 15, 2023

10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
The Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by the White Agency on Saturday, July 15th before the National Baby Food Festival begins.
Come enjoy the shade of Veterans Memorial Park where you will find a wide variety of vendors, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Food will be available from a variety of food trucks for you to enjoy.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: We'll be having a Karaoke Contest
Preregistration applications are down below Come out and show your skills.
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The Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the Kid’s Expo & Kids Parade! Kids come decorate your wheels (bikes, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, wagons & Such) and be in a parade!! The Kid’s Zone is open every day; Wednesday through Saturday, where children of all ages can participate in activities such as arts and crafts, games, and so much more!  The National Baby Food Festival is proud of the annual Special Kids Day event. This event is designed to provide festival access to kids with special needs who are 18 years of age or younger who may not otherwise be able to attend. The flyer is down below.

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Click Here Kids Bike Parade 2023

Other festival activities include a wide variety of contests, musicians, clowns, and more. Children’s activities include frog jumping, turtle racing, bean bag toss, water balloon toss, and much more. Our Carnival, TJ Schmidt Carnival, runs Wednesday through Saturday, with many Pay-One-Price opportunities.

Friday, July 21, 2023

Other festival activities include a wide variety of contests, musicians, clowns, and more. Children’s activities include frog jumping, turtle racing, bean bag toss, water balloon toss, and much more. Our Carnival, TJ Schmidt Carnival, runs Wednesday through Saturday, with many Pay-One-Price opportunities.

Special Kids Day

Registration:
9:00am – 9:30am - North side of Veterans Memorial Park off Dayton Street

Activities:
10:00am – 11:00am – Midway Rides
11:00am – 12:00pm – Entertainment
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch (Bring a blanket for a picnic in the park)

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Other festival activities include a wide variety of contests, musicians, clowns, and more. Children’s activities include frog jumping, turtle racing, bean bag toss, water balloon toss, and much more. Our Carnival, TJ Schmidt Carnival, runs Wednesday through Saturday, with many Pay-One-Price opportunities.

Everyone loves a parade, and we have two - a Children’s Parade and our signature Grand Parade, with over 100 entries. The legendary Car Show will be held on Saturday of festival! Owners of antique cars, muscle cars, trucks, Rat Rods, motorcycles, and more showcase their rides right down Main Street.  Check in for the car show at the corner of Main Street and Stewart.. A team of judges will be selecting award winners for a variety of classes. Make sure to stop by the Kids play area, and enjoy food from area vendors. This event will be held on Saturday immediately following the parade and concluding at 4 pm.  The theme for the Grand Parade is "Livin' in the 60's".

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The Car Show takes place on Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 - 4:00, on Sheridan Street, Fremont,  Registration begins at 8am, Grand Parade Line-up at 9:30am, Open to the Public 11am - 4pm.  Sponsored by Fremont Rotary, TS Graphics, Freedom Chevrolet, Huntington Bank, ServPro, Performance Plus, Countryside Septic Tank Services, Sheid Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc, Gingerly Clean, & Bruce's Glass, .  Make checks payable to Fremont Rotary Club NBFF Car Show,  PO Box 386, Fremont MI  49412

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Main Stage Music
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: 6 Pak      
8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Crocodile Rockstar Elton John Tribute

Date: July 19 - 22, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Fremont

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