At the Mint Festival
Kids will have plenty to keep them busy at the 2013 St. Johns Mint Festival. All weekend long the festival will host Kids World which includes games for .25. There will be lots of prizes to win. On Sunday its Kids Day where the games continue, but there is also crafts for .25 and more prizes. Both of these events are held in the open pavilions on the county fairgrounds.
Of course there’s lots more for kids such as pony rides, miniature golf, children’s parade and so many other events kids can participate in such as the quilt show, cooking contest and sports events.
And don’t miss the Princess Hero Party on Saturday August 10 from 1-3 pm (come dressed as your favorite princess or hero) – the cost is only $1 for refreshments, pictures, prizes and fun. There is also a Carnival that will be just outside the county fairgrounds off Sickels Street. There will be 8-9 rides, 2-3 game tents and a couple of food wagons.
The Mint Festival is currently accepting photo entries for their Photo Contest. Each person can submit up to 5 photos. The photos must be at least 8″X10″ and matted. The photos must be taken in Michigan.
The Festival is also accepting entries into the annual Mint Cooking Contest. Mint Desserts will be accepted for the contest – they must be taken to Smith Hall on the county fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug 10 and the portions must be in bite size pieces. Your creation must be brought in on a disposable plate.
And, don’t forget pageant tickets are now on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office at 1013 S US 27 in St. Johns. The Pageant will be on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30 pm at the St. Johns Middle School. Tickets are for general seating and are $8.50 each. Due to the limited seating at the Middle School purchase of advance tickets is encouraged.
Applications for the Photo Contest, Quilt Show and other events of the festival are on the Chamber of Commerce/Mint Festival webpage at www.clintoncountychamber.org/mint. If you have any questions about these or other events of the festival, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 989-224-7248 or email them at ccchamber@power-net.net.