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Welcome to The Linden Summer Happening Festival official web site. Be sure to join us in downtown Linden for a weekend of fun for all ages. Special events are happening every day starting June 25th thru the 29th of June 2008. The five day event will be an event that you and your family will remember. Directions to find out where the fun is. The Linden Summer Happening Festival "Old Mill Days" has attracted all age groups since 1974. The event is located in downtown Linden (a city population of 3400) and attracts around an average of 50,000 people every year.
WEDNESDAY starting at 6:30 PM - Come on out and try your luck at our huge Texas Hold'em Tournament located in our Entertainment Tent. Registration starts at 6:30 and there is a $30.00 Buy In...
THURSDAY the festival starts off with the opening ceremonies with the annual "Taste of L.A. Food Festival". Where visitors from local restaurants and eateries from the surrounding communities of Argentine, Linden and Fenton come together under the large entertainment tent to socialize and experience the local cuisine and listen to some great live music. Also kicking off our Thursday's events, check out our large "Midway" opening at 6 PM. Fun for kids and adults of all ages.
FRIDAY brings a large assortment of activities from "Fishing Contests", a "Dunk Tank", our annual "Pedal Pusher Tractor Pull", "Wee Ladd/Wee Miss" contest, "Street Dance" downtown Linden, our large "Craft Show/Flea Market" with crafters from the area displaying their handicrafts. Also don't miss our large "Entertainment Tent" which will be hosting live music for your evening listening and dancing pleasure or you can try your luck at our "Texas Hold'em Tournament" located in the VFW hall. And be sure to catch our "Fireworks Show" held in the evening on Friday at Dusk.
SATURDAY events starting with our "35th Annual Parade" which runs right through the center of downtown Linden. This is one parade you don't want to miss. Also our very large "Craft Show/Flea Market" continues located in beautiful downtown Linden. We also will be hosting our annual "Silver Lake Ski Show" held in the Linden Mill pond as well as many other events. Way to many to list. And don't to forget about the fantastic "Entertainment Tent" along with the "Texas Hold'em Tournament", the "Jaws of Life Demonstration" at the Linden Fire Hall, "Line Dance" and "Street Dance" downtown.
SUNDAY there will be a "1 mile Road Race and a 5 K Road Race". And be sure to visit our "Pancake Breakfast" and then check out our "14th Annual Car and 11th Annual Bike Show with Chili Cook-off" which every year is a big hit in the Genesee County area, and don't forget about our "Fishing Contest" for the kids, and be sure to catch the "Midway" before closing at 6:00 PM.