{"id":1728,"date":"2018-08-09T20:55:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T00:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=1728"},"modified":"2018-08-09T20:55:26","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T00:55:26","slug":"mint-festival-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=1728","title":{"rendered":"Mint Festival 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/schedule.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"207\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1752\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/clintoncountychamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2018-Schedule-of-Events-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\"><strong>See the complete weekend schedule<\/strong><\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mint Pageant Royalty named for St. Johns Mint Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VBRt3kQ96eI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday evening&#8217;s Pageant gave us the lineup of Mint Royalty for 2018. They are:<\/p>\n<p>Little Miss Mint: Dianna Manas, 10<br \/>\nJunior Miss Mint: Lauren Schafer, 14<br \/>\nMint Queen: Morgan Leavitt, 17<br \/>\nFirst Runner Up, Anna George, 17; Second Runner Up Olivia Maurer, 18<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Plan ahead<\/strong>: Grand Mint Parade route<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1690\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Grand Mint Parade will step off on Saturday, August 11 at 10:00 am. The theme for this year\u2019s parade is \u201cRock and Roll\u201d. Line up for the parade is at Oakview South Elementary School off Townsend Road. The parade will proceed north on Clinton Avenue, west on Oak Street, north on Lansing Street, east on Sturgis Street, north on Oakland Street, west on M21 and then north on Clinton Avenue. Noted as one of Mid-Michigan\u2019s largest parades, thousands will line the sidewalks and lawns to view the beautiful entries.<\/p>\n<p>The festival committee reminds everyone that Safety is most important, so they ask that children and adults stay on or behind the curbs. There will be many walkers throughout the parade who will approach you with candy or other items. Do Not run into the street to pick up candy. An approaching vehicle or horse may not be able to stop in time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mint Festival Grand Marshal Mark Palmer<\/strong>: commitment to kids, community<\/p>\n<p>By Rhonda Dedyne<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/palmer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"390\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1701\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Working with young people and being involved in community service has been a priority for St. Johns Public Schools Superintendent Mark Palmer throughout his career as an educator and administrator. Those attributes make him a perfect choice to help lead the 2018 Mint Festival as Grand Marshal of the Mint Parade, says Mint Festival General Chairperson Brenda Terpening.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are very excited to have Mark as our Grand Marshal for 2018. He has a great interest in seeing that kids excel in our community, and the Mint Festival is a lot about kids in many ways. The Committee\u2019s choice of Mark for Grand Marshal was a unanimous decision.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The roots to that decision were planted back in 1999 when Mark and his wife, Denise, moved to Clinton County following his acceptance of an offer to serve as St. Johns High School Principal. The distinctive aroma of mint became part of the daily summer routine during his first year at SJPS.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That first year here, we were living in a house in Bengal Township on Centerline Road near Francis Road where Tom Irrer and his family farm mint,&#8221; Mark recalls with a smile, noting the fragrance of newly chopped mint. &#8220;Denise and I were very familiar with farming having grown up in the Shepherd area, but this was our first introduction to mint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Being part of a district like St. Johns Public Schools is a perfect fit for the family that includes daughters Grace and Jada, both of whom were born here and are students at SJHS. &#8220;This area fits our lifestyle perfectly,&#8221; Mark says, citing the advantages of a large-size school system that has an intimate community feel. &#8220;In terms of community service, it&#8217;s important to be actively involved and also be visible at events &#8211; both school and non-school.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The respected educator is a member of the St. Johns Kiwanis Club, serving in various capacities over the years. Along with other area residents, Mark and Denise helped organize &#8220;Compassion in Action&#8221; that provides back-packs filled with food items to students in need. &#8220;The response by donors to the back-pack program has been unbelievable,&#8221; he says. &#8220;We fill about 50 back-packs every two weeks for distribution at our elementary schools.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That kind of dedication is evidenced in work on behalf of the Mint Festival, too, Terpening says. &#8220;Mark has always supported the Mint Festival&#8217;s use of school property for Festival events like the Mint Queen Pageant, parking at and around St. Johns High School for various Mint activities, and the Redwing Marching Band&#8217;s participation in the Mint Parade.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the Grand Marshal, Superintendent Palmer will have a great view of the thousands of people who will line the streets from SJHS through to the downtown business district. The parade begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, August . 11 &#8211; and he&#8217;s ready for it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;St. Johns Public Schools is a tremendous school system and I am very pleased and proud to be serving our students and families here,&#8221; he says. &#8220;I am also looking forward to my expanded role as superintendent and the opportunities that provides to work with even more community residents. The people here have given so much to our family and it&#8217;s important to give back to them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mint Festival Free Entertainment<\/strong>: Performers and Venues<\/p>\n<p>There are many exciting entertainers to watch throughout the weekend in the City Park and on the County Fairgrounds. Our Entertainment Sponsor is McLaren Health Plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 10<\/strong><br \/>\nMain Pavilion<br \/>\n4:00 \u2013 5:00 pm Karen Domanski<\/p>\n<p><em>Performance Shell<\/em><br \/>\n6:00 \u2013 8:00 pm Brenda Loomis Band (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brendaloomis.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">www.brendaloomis.com<\/font><\/a>) \/ (Country, Rock and Blues)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Pavilion<\/em><br \/>\n3:30 \u2013 4:30 pm Miriam Quinlan (Country, Rock and Folk)<\/p>\n<p><em>Performance Shell<\/em><br \/>\n1:00 \u2013 2:00 pm Mint City Singers<br \/>\nBring your lawn chair and enjoy some music with us. Mint City Singers is part of the Clinton Co. Arts Council and is partially funded by a grant from MCACA and the Natl. Endowment of the Arts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mintsingers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"269\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1702\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5:00 \u2013 7:00 pm Donald Benjamin (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.donaldbenjaminofficial.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">www.donaldbenjaminofficial.com<\/font><\/a>) (Country)<\/p>\n<p><em>Country Fairgrounds<\/em><br \/>\n12, 2, 4 and 6 pm Dog Shows(jumping, agility, dancing)<br \/>\n3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm Capital Ballet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, August 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Pavilion<\/em><br \/>\n12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm Paul Imholte (Dulcimer, Fiddle, Banjo and Mandolin)<\/p>\n<p><em>Performance Shell<\/em><br \/>\n1:00 \u2013 2:00 pm DeWitt Community Band,<br \/>\n12, 2 and 3:30 pm Dog Shows<\/p>\n<p><em>Strolling<\/em><br \/>\n1:00 \u2013 5:00 pm Paul Imholte<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mint Festival Senior Citizens Day<\/strong> &#8211; August 10<\/p>\n<p>Senior Citizens have a special time set aside just for them during the festival. On Friday, August 10 in the Main Pavilion in the City Park from 2-5 p.m. seniors will be able to play bingo, get health checks, enter for door prizes and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The first 100 seniors attending Senior Citizens Day will receive a goodie bag filled with various items. From 4-5 p.m. Karen Domanski will entertain the crowd with musical entertainment. Senior Citizen Day is made possible in part by sponsorship from the Clinton County Senior Center.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mint Festival around town<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><br \/>\nMint Festival Down at the Depot<\/em><br \/>\nThe Mint Festival Down at the Depot celebration will be on Friday and Saturday, August 10 and August 11 in the Rotary Park Pavilion and on the Train Depot lawn at 107 E. Railroad Street in Downtown St. Johns. On Saturday, August 11 from 2-6 pm the Mint City USA Classic Car Show will be on Railroad Street. A Beer Tent will be open Friday and Saturday from 7 pm to 12 am with live music at 8 p.m. each night. Entertainment includes Miranda and the M80\u2019s on Friday night and The Squids Band on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p><em>Briggs Public Library<\/em> will be hosting a used book sale at the library in downtown St. Johns during all hours of the festival. The library is located on the corner of Spring and Railroad Street \u2013 enter through the back door off Spring Street. The <em>Clinton County Arts Council<\/em> will be open Friday, August 10 between 10 am \u2013 5 pm and on Saturday between 10 am \u2013 6 p.m. <em>Paine Gillam Scott Museum<\/em> will be open Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 between 1-4 p.m.and the <em>Railroad Museum<\/em> will all be open Saturday, August 11 between 12-5 p.m. and Sunday, August 12 between 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>As a special tribute to honor Veterans of War, the <em>Mount Rest Cemetery<\/em> will be flying over 565 flags that measure 5 feet by 9.5 feet each on Saturday, August 11 of the Mint Festival weekend. These United States memorial flags will line the roadway of the cemetery and are donated by family members in memory of their loved ones. This drive is not only beautiful but will make you proud to be an American. These flags are flown on most military holidays from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm and several other dates throughout the year. The flags are put up and down by many local veterans and community volunteers. The Mount Rest Cemetery flies more memorial flags than the National Cemetery of Michigan or the Fort Custer National Cemetery<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Quilt Show In Smith Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dozens of new and old quilts will be on display in Smith Hall on the County Fairgrounds during the festival weekend. The quilts are made by women, men and some children. Included with each quilt will be a brief description of the quilt \u2013 you will see that many of them have been a labor of love. One of the quilts that will be on display is made from old Mint Festival t-shirts. While at the Quilt Show don\u2019t forget to vote for your favorites. Also included in the show is a Quilt Challenge of wall hangings where the theme is \u201cRock and Roll\u201d. \u201cPeople\u2019s Choice\u201d winners will be determined in six different categories this year. A special addition to the Quilt Show will be several antique quilts on loan to the festival from Paine Gillam Museum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Rodeos at the Festival <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Mid States IPRA Professional Rodeo will take place on Saturday, August 11 in the Horse Arena on the County Fairgrounds starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets at the gate will be $12 for adults and $8 for children with 4 and under free. Family packs (2 adults and 2 children) will also be available for $35. Events will include Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Calf Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. During intermission there will be trick riding, a raffle drawing to benefit Clinton County Special Olympics and for a little comic relief there will be a Bouncy Horse Relay. On Sunday, August 12 there will be a High School Rodeo at 2:00 pm. Tickets for the High School Rodeo will be $5 each.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Arts and Craft Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over 100 Arts and Craft booths will be in the St. Johns City Park for the weekend. Vendors will be selling everything from homemade quilts and pictures, wood furniture and paintings to jewelry and pottery, candles and dolls and much, much more. You will also have the opportunity to get homemade dips and sauces, bakery items, jerky, fudge and other food items from the vendors. The Arts and Crafts area is located in the tree-lined City Park and is open Friday, August 10 from 2:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm, Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 am \u2013 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 12 from 10:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sports Tournaments <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of St. Johns Parks and Recreation Department will host two sports tournaments on Saturday and Sunday of the festival weekend. Everyone is welcome to come and watch all the action. Kickball will be played on the main field in the St. Johns City Park and 3-on-3 Basketball will be played on the City Park Basketball Courts off Park Street. Bring a chair and sit a spell.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Good Things To Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t leave the festival without trying some great foods. The festival will have everything from Elephant Ears and fresh cut French Fries to burgers, nachos, donuts, kettle korn, gyro\u2019s, steak sandwiches, Sloppy Joes and much much more. And to round out your day, don\u2019t forget to get your bowl of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. The Mint Festival Committee will be selling Schwan\u2019s Ice Cream for $2 per bowl. Their booth will be located at the north end of the City Park, in front of the Performance Shell.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mint Products, Festival Souvenirs and Mint Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to get some mint products or mint souvenirs to remember your visit to the festival. The Souvenir booth is located in the south section of the Arts and Crafts area just before you get to the county fairgrounds. Several Mint items will be available including Hanover\u2019s chocolate mints that simply melt in your mouth, hard mints, Livingston\u2019s mint oil, peppermint taffy, mint soaps and candles. Other items include mugs, tote bags, t-shirts, piggy banks, candy dishes, coasters, socks and more. New items in 2018 include a Mug, Shot Glass, Tape Measure and Mint Cookbook. If you want something to remember \u201cSt. Johns\u201d by, check out the St. Johns mug, key chain, tote bag, postcards or a lapel pin. These and other items can also be purchased at any time at the Chamber of Commerce office at 1013 S US 27 in St. Johns. While at the Souvenir Booth you can also pick up information about the uses of mint, the history of mint in our area and other mint information. Mint information will also be available at the Information Booth, which is located east of the county fairgrounds on Sickels street.<\/p>\n<p><em>Talented Individual Designs 2018 Souvenir and Volunteer T-Shirts<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lansing resident Courtney Frigo was the winner of both the Souvenir and Volunteers T-shirt designs for 2018. Both shirts utilized the 2018 theme \u201cRock and Roll\u201d with Minty playing a jukebox in the volunteer shirt and a classic car and guitars represented on the bright green souvenir shirt. In recognition of her efforts, Courtney will receive a $50 Chamber Buck Gift Certificate for each design. The shirts will be worn proudly by hundreds of festival volunteers and attendees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>First Aid and Emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The First Aid Station, provided by Clinton Area Ambulance Service will be located on the drive separating the city park and county fairgrounds. Emergency personnel will be on hand during festival hours. The City of St. Johns Police will also be on the festival grounds throughout the weekend to handle any emergencies. The police booth is located on the north end of the city park by the Performance Shell.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>General Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Portable restrooms will be located throughout the park and county fairgrounds, many being handicapped accessible. Permanent facilities are also available in the city restrooms across from the Main pavilion at the north end of the park and near the northwest corner of the football field and in the county restrooms at the south end of the county fairgrounds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Flea Market Finds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will find just about everything in the flea market from sheets and sunglasses to lawn decorations, hats, clothes, toys and more. And, if you are a dollar store junkie you will enjoy shopping here as well. Visit this unique shopping area that is located in the city park on the north end. You will definitely find some great buys. The Flea Market vendors will be open the same hours as the Arts and Crafts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Jeeps Back By Popular Demand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, August 11 from Noon to 5:00 pm there will be a Jeep Event with Optional Obstacle Course. The Obstacle Course is fun to watch as they take their Jeeps up steep hills, over rocks and culverts and through muddy pits. The event will be held on the old BMX track on the west side of the County Fairgrounds. Last year this event brought together people that like to discuss, photograph and drool over Jeeps. We anticipate this is an event that will grow each year. Jeeps will pay a nominal $10 at the entrance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Daily Drawing for $50 Gas Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every time you spend $20 or more at an arts and crafts booth, flea market booth or commercial booth, you can enter a drawing to win a $50 gas card. All participating vendors will have entry forms. The gas cards are the committees\u2019 way of saying thank you for supporting our vendors. If the vendor doesn\u2019t remember to give you an entry \u2013 just ask for one!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Community Wide Garage Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival spirit spreads throughout the town with Community Wide Garage Sales during the Mint Festival weekend. Every garage sale registered with the Mint Festival office will be included on a list and map that will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office and the Information Booth at the festival. Each garage sale will also have a supply of lists\/maps on hand for distribution.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Carnival Rides and Inflatables<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clark Amusements will be at the festival with several mechanical rides (Spider, Swing, Airplanes, Fire Engines) and several inflatables (Slide, Obstacle Course, Bounce House) that will bring enjoyment to kids of all ages. They will also have 3 game wagons and 2 concession trailers. They will be located on the baseball diamond just outside the County Fairgrounds on Sickels Street. Armbands will be $13, or you can pay $1 per ticket.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Kids World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kids World is a place where kids can go throughout the weekend to play games and win prizes. Tickets will only be .25 each and the games will cost between 1 and 4 tickets each. Peck Hall on the County Fairgrounds will be transformed into a wonderland for children where the main goal will be to just have fun.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the games include a bean bag toss, football toss, dart board, Kerplunk, Putt Putt Golf and Plinko. Winners of the games will have the opportunity to trade tickets for great prizes. So bring a few bucks for the kids so they can have a great time at the festival. Kids World will be open all hours of the festival and kids of all ages are invited to come and have fun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sidewalk Chart Art Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kids and adults are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition. The location of the competition will be in the Swine Barn on the County Fairgrounds. Artwork can be completed on Fri, August 10 between 5-8 pm and on Saturday, August 11 between 10 am \u2013 8 pm. Judging will be completed after 8 pm on Saturday and winners will be recognized on Sunday, August 12. The artwork must fit into a space no larger than 8\u2019X8\u2019. The Festival Committee reserves the right to photograph artwork and display photos on their website. Also, any submissions having publicly unacceptable subject matter, in the judgement of the Mint Festival Committee, may be rejected and removed. The festival will provide regular chalk, but if you want to use anything specialized (metallic, glitter, etc) you must bring your own and it must be washable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Bubble Funz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get ready to have a blast once you get strapped into a bouncy hamster type inflatable ball. You will have a hard time not laughing as you bump into opponents, do rolls and flips. The Bubble Funz will be located in the grassy area between Smith Hall and Peck Hall on the County Fairgrounds. Come and check out this great addition to the festival.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Pony Rides<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Earls Pony Rides have been with the festival almost since its inception. For just $5, kids will get a safe supervised experience on a gentle pony. Bring the camera to get that cute picture to email to family and friends.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Golf on the Go<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An 18-hole miniature golf course will be set up in the park behind the Arts and Craft vendors just south of the Fantasy Forest Playground. Come and spend a fun time with the whole family. The course is in a nice shaded area and only costs $1 to play.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>New Vehicle Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in buying a new car, or just like to window shop you can do it all at the Festival. There will be over 60 cars and trucks on display from Sundance, Pauli Ford and Bees Motors. The vehicles will be on display on the street south of where the Spray Park is located in the City Park. Stop by and make a list of all the cars you want to test drive the week after the festival.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Photo Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During Mint Festival weekend photos entered into our Photo Contest will be displayed in Smith Hall on the county fairgrounds (where the Quilt Show is located). Festival goers will vote for their favorites in several categories. Photo winners will have their photograph on the Mint Festival webpage for the next year and their photograph will be displayed at the Chamber of Commerce office for one year.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dog Shows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Classic K-9 Performance Team will be at the festival on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12. They will be on the County Fairgrounds just north of Peck Hall. The Classic K-9 Mini-Shows will include such events as Frisbee dogs, canine high jumping, dancing dogs and trick dogs. Each performance will last approximately 30-40 minutes. Saturday shows are planned for 12, 2, 4 and 6 pm and on Sunday they will be at 12, 2 and 3:30<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Peppermint Patty Plop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kiwanisticket.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1734\" \/><br \/>\nThe St. Johns Kiwanis Club 707 will host their infamous \u201cPeppermint Patty Plop\u201d on Sunday, August 12 at Noon. Come and watch Gertie the Cow roam the arena until she &#8220;plops&#8221; to determine the winner of their raffle. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from a member of the Kiwanis group, or at their booth in the commercial\/non-profit vendor area of the park on Friday and Saturday. $2300 in prizes will be awarded, including $1,000 for the grand prize winner.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>No Pets, Rollerblades, Bikes Or Alcohol<\/strong> will be allowed in the festival area. The only exception to this rule is service dogs will be allowed if you have the appropriate paperwork with you. These rules and regulations are for the safety of everyone and will be monitored and enforced by the St. Johns City Police Department and members of the St. Johns Mint Festival Steering Committee. There will be a Dog Pet Rescue group at the Festival. If you adopt a dog that weekend you will be able to get your dog to your vehicle with no problem.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Parking And Shuttles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paid parking areas are located in the high school and middle school parking lots. You can access the lots off Sickles Street or off Townsend Road. Volunteers from St. Peter Lutheran Church\/School and the St. Johns High School Band Boosters will be onsite to direct parking at all the lots. A $3 fee will be charged. Sixty percent of all fees collected will go to the two school groups. The handicap parking area will be in the northwest corner of the high school parking lot \u2013 enter off Sickles street and you will be directed to the barricaded area. Golf cart shuttles will be on hand to assist getting the elderly and handicapped individuals back and forth to the park.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What to do in case of a weather advisory while at the festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the event the National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning during the hours of the festival, festival attendees may proceed to one of the following shelters:<br \/>\nSt. Johns High School \u2013 individuals will be on hand to direct you.<br \/>\nSmith Hall &#8211; located on the south side of the Arts and Crafts area just east of the food court.<br \/>\nOnce inside one of the above buildings, proceed to the most inside wall available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/queen2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"385\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1806\" \/><br \/>\n<em>2008 Mint Royals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Former Mint Queens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1936 Mrs. Eloise Harris<br \/>\n1985 Becky Irrer<br \/>\n1986 Cheryl Rademacher<br \/>\n1987 Denise Egres<br \/>\n1988 Janice Rademacher<br \/>\n1989 Elizabeth Baker<br \/>\n1990 Jennifer Brown<br \/>\n1991 Deanna Webb<br \/>\n1992 Natalie Bishop<br \/>\n1993 Carrie Rosekrans<br \/>\n1994 Heather Knight<br \/>\n1995 Kimberly Brock<br \/>\n1996 Kimberly Woodhams<br \/>\n1997 Missy Werbish<br \/>\n1998 Denise Dietrich<br \/>\n1999 Emmie Sanborn<br \/>\n2000 Kelly Thompson<br \/>\n2001 Elizabeth Turner<br \/>\n2002 Melissa Curtis<br \/>\n2003 Jamie Ackerman<br \/>\n2004 Shimea Purchase<br \/>\n2005 Amy Perez<br \/>\n2006 Amanda Davis<br \/>\n2007 Kaitlyn Love<br \/>\n2008 Sabrina Hebeler<br \/>\n2009 Felicia Medina<br \/>\n2010 Megan Ruestman<br \/>\n2011 Paige Burnash<br \/>\n2012 Alexa Ruestman<br \/>\n2013 Alyssa Mee<br \/>\n2014 Cassandra Rapelje<br \/>\n2015 Audrey deAlmeida<br \/>\n2016 Catherine Voisin<br \/>\n2017 Delaney Fedewa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Former Junior Miss Mints<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2005 Megan Ruestman<br \/>\n2006 Kelsey McBride<br \/>\n2007 Ally Turner<br \/>\n2008 Alexa Ruestman<br \/>\n2009 Alyssa Mee<br \/>\n2010 Olivia Bouck<br \/>\n2011 Alissa Longoria<br \/>\n2012 Brittney Thompson<br \/>\n2013 Alyssa Thompson<br \/>\n2014 Madisyn Kotowicz<br \/>\n2015 Becca Bovee<br \/>\n2016 Gabriella Gunnell<br \/>\n2017 Olivia Melton<\/p>\n<p><strong>Former Little Miss Mints<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1994 Erika McKeachie<br \/>\n1995 Carrie Longoria<br \/>\n1996 Nicole George<br \/>\n1997 Nikki White<br \/>\n1998 Kathleen Thiede<br \/>\n1999 Brianna Harden<br \/>\n2000 Alisha Stephens<br \/>\n2001 Trisha Bellgowan<br \/>\n2002 Emily Havens<br \/>\n2003 Jenna Veith<br \/>\n2004 Kelci Hollis<br \/>\n2005 Alyssa Mee<br \/>\n2006 Avery Guild<br \/>\n2007 Sarah Ward<br \/>\n2008 Cassie Rapelje<br \/>\n2009 Brooke Bauer<br \/>\n2010 Aariyanna Koernke<br \/>\n2011 Madisyn Kotowicz<br \/>\n2012 Shelby Heinlen<br \/>\n2013 Audrey Rademacher<br \/>\n2014 Gabriella Gunnell<br \/>\n2015 Katie Rozen<br \/>\n2016 Alexia Munger<br \/>\n2017 Mya Robertson<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Past Grand Marshals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1985 Robert Halsey and Lawrence Yallup<br \/>\n1986 Alden Livingston<br \/>\n1987 Frank Sipkovsky<br \/>\n1988 Louis Sipkovsky<br \/>\n1989 Esther Crosby<br \/>\n1990 Peter Kurncz, Sr.<br \/>\n1991 Otto and Donna Kus<br \/>\n1992 J.E. Crosby, Jr.<br \/>\n1993 Richard Woodhams<br \/>\n1994 Larry Crosby<br \/>\n1995 Tom Irrer<br \/>\n1996 Peter Kurncz, Jr.<br \/>\n1997 Larry Kus<br \/>\n1998 Jerry Henning<br \/>\n1999 All Past Grand Marshals Honored<br \/>\n2000 Paul and Joann Martis<br \/>\n2001 Jim Crosby<br \/>\n2002 Doug Irrer<br \/>\n2003 John Kurncz<br \/>\n2004 All Past Grand Marshals Honored<br \/>\n2005 Shirley Huguelet and Ed Martis<br \/>\n2007 Art Motz<br \/>\n2008 Mark Crosby<br \/>\n2009 All Past Grand Marshals Honored<br \/>\n2010 Andy Todosciuk<br \/>\n2011 Mayor Dana Beaman<br \/>\n2012 Dean, Leo and Paul Henning<br \/>\n2013 Walter Viges<br \/>\n2014 Karl and Heather Hanover<br \/>\n2015 Bill Richards<br \/>\n2016 Dennis and Pat Koenigsknecht<br \/>\n2017 Ted Lewis<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2018 Mint Festival General Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mint Festival would not be possible without the generous support of the many sponsors involved. Whether it\u2019s someone donating spoons for the Ice Cream, a family donating the use of their RV or a business making a financial contribution to help pay for festival expenses, our special thanks go out to everyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>Radio Sponsor: Clinton County Central Dispatch<\/p>\n<p>Entertainment Sponsor: McLaren Health Plan<\/p>\n<p>Pageant Sponsor: Sundance<\/p>\n<p>Ice Cream Sponsor: Sparrow Clinton Hospital<\/p>\n<p>Kids World Sponsor: Cedar Creek Hospital and Clinton County Medical Center<\/p>\n<p>Senior Citizen Day Sponsor: Clinton County Senior Center<\/p>\n<p>Dog Show Sponsor: Jackson Hayes, Attorneys at Law<\/p>\n<p>33 1\/3 Street Sound<br \/>\nAgroLiquid<br \/>\nAlissa\u2019s Dance Elite<br \/>\nAmerican Rentals<br \/>\nApplebee\u2019s<br \/>\nArby\u2019s<br \/>\nAudiology Center of St. Johns<br \/>\nAutumn Ridge Apartments<br \/>\nAvery Eye Care Center<br \/>\nAW Body Shop<br \/>\nRalph and Jennifer Bailey<br \/>\nSteve and Sharon Bassette<br \/>\nBee\u2019s Motors<br \/>\nBig Boy of St. Johns<br \/>\nRansom Briggs<br \/>\nButler Financial<br \/>\nCapital Equipment<br \/>\nThe Cellular Connection<br \/>\nSteven W. Charchut, DMD, MS<br \/>\nCity of St. Johns; Police, Fire and DPW<br \/>\nClinton Area Ambulance Service<br \/>\nClinton Area Care Center<br \/>\nClinton County 4-H Board and MSU Extension<br \/>\nClinton County Board of Commissioners, Administration and Maintenance<br \/>\nClinton County Economic Alliance<br \/>\nClinton County Farm Bureau<br \/>\nClinton County Meals on Wheels<br \/>\nClinton Ophthalmology, PC<br \/>\nCommunity Christian Church<br \/>\nCompassus<br \/>\nCypress Home Care<br \/>\nDart Company<br \/>\nDershey\u2019s Cafe<br \/>\nDominos Pizza<br \/>\nDuplain Church of Christ<br \/>\nEdward Jones Investments, Tony Lenneman<br \/>\nEiseler Oil<br \/>\nThe Emerald at Maple Creek<br \/>\nFeldpausch Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance<br \/>\nFerrall\u2019s Tree Trimming and Removal<br \/>\nFirst Congregational Church<br \/>\nPat Fox-Paseka<br \/>\nGentner Family Dentistry<br \/>\nGeorges\u2019 Concessions<br \/>\nGeri\u2019s Threads<br \/>\nGrace Haven Assisted Living<br \/>\nGranger<br \/>\nGreat Clips<br \/>\nGreen Stone Farm Credit Services<br \/>\nHandR Block<br \/>\nHanover&#8217;s Inc<br \/>\nHarr&#8217;s Jewelry Inc<br \/>\nHowe\u2019s Greenhouse<br \/>\nHub Tire Center<br \/>\nHuntington Bank<br \/>\niCare \u2013 Photo Contest Sponsor<br \/>\nIryshe Photography<br \/>\nJet Speed Printing<br \/>\nJet\u2019s Pizza<br \/>\nJourney Federal Credit Union<br \/>\nKeck Coleman Funeral Home<br \/>\nKingsley Insurance Group<br \/>\nKnights of Columbus of St. Johns<br \/>\nDennis and Pat Koenigsknecht<br \/>\nKoenigsknecht Dentistry<br \/>\nKurts Appliance<br \/>\nLAFCU<br \/>\nLansing Community College<br \/>\nLansing Sanitary Supply<br \/>\nLansing State Journal<br \/>\nLaurels of Carson City<br \/>\nLivingston Farms<br \/>\nMahle Engine Components<br \/>\nMain Street Caf\u00e9<br \/>\nMain Street Pizza<br \/>\nMancino&#8217;s Pizza and Grinders<br \/>\nMaple Rapids Lumber Mill, Inc.<br \/>\nMartin-Brower<br \/>\nMcDonald&#8217;s of St. Johns<br \/>\nMckenzie Crosby Insurance Agency<br \/>\nMeijer \u2013 DeWitt<br \/>\nMercantile Bank<br \/>\nMichigan Graphics and Signs<br \/>\nMichigan Milk Producers Association<br \/>\nMichigan Veneer<br \/>\nMidstate Title Agency<br \/>\nLes Miller and Sons<br \/>\nMSU Federal Credit Union<br \/>\nNew Look Computer and Data<br \/>\nNicole\u2019s Salon and Day Spa<br \/>\nPauli Ford<br \/>\nTom and Liz Pearson<br \/>\nPhysicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan<br \/>\nPilgrim United Methodist Church<br \/>\nPostal Connections<br \/>\nPrestige Pines Assisted Living and Americare Home Health \u2013 Senior Citizens Day Sponsor<br \/>\nQuest Software<br \/>\nRedeemer Church, St. Johns Campus<br \/>\nRotary Club of St. Johns<br \/>\nShannon Schlegel, Attorney at Law<br \/>\nSelf Serve Lumber<br \/>\nSimplified Tax<br \/>\nSirrine and Associates, Inc.<br \/>\nSmith Lawnscapes<br \/>\nSmith Oil and Propane<br \/>\nSparrow Medical Supplies<br \/>\nSpicer Group<br \/>\nSt. Johns Animal Clinic<br \/>\nSt. Johns EZ Mart and The Blarney Castle Family of Stones<br \/>\nSt. Johns Lutheran Church<br \/>\nSt. Johns Public Schools and Band Boosters<br \/>\nSt. Joseph Catholic Church<br \/>\nSt. Peter Lutheran Church<br \/>\nSue Strahle<br \/>\nSubway<br \/>\nTSC<br \/>\nBrenda Terpening<br \/>\nUncle Johns Cider Mill<br \/>\nUS 27 Motor Sports<br \/>\nWLNS TV6<br \/>\nWalgreens<br \/>\nWaugh\u2019s Culligan<br \/>\nWest Orthodontics<br \/>\nWilson\u2019s Meats<br \/>\nWoodbury\u2019s Flower Shop<br \/>\nZ92.5 The Castle<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The 2018 Mint Festival Steering Committee<\/strong> (Chairs \/ Co-Chairs)<\/p>\n<p>General Chair, Publicity and Sponsorship &#8211; Brenda Terpening<br \/>\nFestival Secretary and Volunteers &#8211; Liz Pearson<br \/>\nCommunications &#8211; Steve Bassette<br \/>\nBocce Ball &#8211; Debbie Cornell \/ Kathy Logan<br \/>\nEntertainment\/Sidewalk Chalk Art &#8211; Pat Fox-Paseka<br \/>\nEnvironmental &#8211; Randy Hart \/ Tom Pearson<br \/>\nFood &#8211; Arlinda Shattuck<br \/>\nIce Cream &#8211; Cassidy Palmar \/ Tyler Palmer<br \/>\nInformation Booth &#8211; Ken Kinsey \/ Sue Strahle<br \/>\nJeep Event &#8211; Ed Brandon<br \/>\nKids World &#8211; Gary Lehman \/ Kim Chapko<br \/>\nMint Festival Pageant &#8211; Allie Svoboda \/ Jean Ruestman<br \/>\nMint Office &#8211; Heather Scranton \/ Sue Strahle<br \/>\nParade &#8211; Kaitlin Rooks<br \/>\nParking and Shuttles &#8211; Becky Hancock \/ Lee Langlois<br \/>\nPhoto Contest &#8211; Dave Tompkins \/ Donna Marek<br \/>\nQuilt Show &#8211; Tammy Wright<br \/>\nRodeo &#8211; Terrah Hanks \/ Kelsey Fongers \/ Kyle Fullhart<br \/>\nSenior Citizen Day &#8211; Jenna McBride \/ Missy San Miguel<br \/>\nSouvenirs &#8211; Karen Cressman \/ Karen Terpening<br \/>\nTreasurer &#8211; Denise Uribe \/ Nicole Wieber<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See the complete weekend schedule. Mint Pageant Royalty named for St. Johns Mint Festival Tuesday evening&#8217;s Pageant gave us the lineup of Mint Royalty for 2018. They are: Little Miss Mint: Dianna Manas, 10 Junior Miss Mint: Lauren Schafer, 14 Mint Queen: Morgan Leavitt, 17 First Runner Up, Anna George, 17; Second Runner Up Olivia <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=1728\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-features"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1728\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}