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Fishing Derby “Catches On” at Dearborn Homecoming

August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – Fifty three kids, ages 12 and under, caught nearly 55 fish during Saturday’s Fishing Derby at Dearborn Homecoming, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn and with fishing supplies provided by Eppinger Manufacturing. This was the seventh year that the Rotary Club has organized and sponsored the increasingly popular event in a reservoir adjacent to the Rouge River and Ford Field. “The poles and bait are free,” said Merritt Robertson, Dearborn Rotarian and event chair. “It’s a fun activity for families and for our Rotarians.” The longest fish … [Read more...]

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32nd Annual Homecoming: Fireworks, Food, Car Cruise

August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn Homecoming Car Cruise and Car Show

DEARBORN, Michigan - The City of Dearborn’s Homecoming festival will celebrate its 32nd year August 5-7 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill.  The annual event is made possible in part by presenting sponsor Oakwood Healthcare. As always, it will feature spectacular fireworks Saturday and Sunday, courtesy of major fireworks sponsor Westborn Chrysler Jeep, with additional support from sponsor Kenwal Steel Corp. And, the festival is famous for nationally known entertainment Saturday and Sunday, along with three days of fun for the whole family. This year, the City is joining … [Read more...]

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Free Dearborn Homecoming Shuttles Offered Aug. 5-7

August 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
Dearborn Homecoming 2011

DEARBORN, Michigan — Make your visit to Dearborn’s Homecoming festival August 5-7 as easy as possible by using the free shuttle services offered by the City of Dearborn. This year, the free shuttles may be even more valuable, as parking rates have changed to $10 on the Homecoming grounds at Ford Field Park, and new rates apply in the west Dearborn business district, including on Sunday during the festival. Two free shuttle options exist: free parking and free shuttle service from Dearborn High School, sponsored by Henry Ford Health System-Fairlane, and free shuttle service from … [Read more...]

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Discounted Tickets for Homecoming On Sale Now

July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – Act now and save money when purchasing all-day wrist bands for the carnival at the 2011 Homecoming at Ford Field Park in Dearborn August 5-7. Advanced sales of all-day wrist bands are $12, plus a $1 service fee, from now until 11:59 p.m. on August 4 at www.wadeshowsinc.com. The carnival is open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. Online purchasers print a receipt, and bring that, along with their I.D., to the carnival ticket booth onsite at the festival to exchange it for an all-day wrist band for that day. Purchasers do not have to … [Read more...]

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Hotel California to Headline Dearborn Homecoming

July 20, 2011 By 1 Comment

DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn won’t have to “stop believing” as “Frontiers— The Journey Tribute,” takes center stage at this year’s 32nd Homecoming festival August 5-7. The band will rock out on the Main Stage at Ford Field Park in Dearborn on Saturday, Aug. 6, starting at 8:30 p.m. Touring all across the United States and performing at venues such as The House of Blues, the group is known as “THE national full-time touring tribute to Journey.” Featuring vocalist Jeremey Hunsicker, the group caught the attention of Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain and founding member … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Dearborn News Stories for 2010

December 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Dearborn, MI -- Newspaper editors around the nation follow a tradition each December - picking the top 10 news stories for the year.  The results are a great way of summarizing the big events of the year.  Among the top national and international stories, there are few surprises: Gulf Oil Disaster, Health Care Overhaul, Haiti Earthquake, Decline of the US Economy, Rise of the Tea Party, Chile Mine Rescue, and WikiLeaks ... although Vanity Fair claims several editors wanted to make "Sarah Palin Has a Grammatical Error on Her Facebook Page" the top headline of the year. Every publication … [Read more...]

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Free Shuttles Available for Dearborn Homecoming

August 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn Homecoming 2010

DEARBORN, Michigan - Make your visit to Dearborn’s Homecoming festival August 6-8 as easy as possible by using the free shuttle services offered by the City of Dearborn. Two options exist: free parking and free shuttle service from Dearborn High School, sponsored by Henry Ford Health System, and free shuttle service from the west Dearborn business district along West Village Drive, from Military to Monroe.  All shuttles take visitors to the festival grounds at Ford Field Park in Dearborn. The Dearborn High shuttle will pick visitors up at the school parking lot, on the west side … [Read more...]

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Fantastic Family Activities at Dearborn Homecoming Celebration

July 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
Dearborn Homecoming

Families looking to have a great time without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at the carnival and other Homecoming favorites such as spirited games, wacky contests and superb live entertainment all weekend long. And, of course, spectacular fireworks displays on Saturday and Sunday. A Dearborn tradition for 30 years, the Homecoming celebration will be August 6-8 at Ford Field Park. This year, the presenting sponsor is Oakwood Healthcare. Wade Shows Inc., will again offer advanced sales of all-day wristbands for carnival rides for just $10, plus $1 service fee. The bands allow … [Read more...]

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