Highland HeyDays is an exciting family event featuring Horsin’ Around in Highland and Pet-A-PALooza Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11.
The event brings back a street fair similar to those of yesteryear, a square dance, vendors, demonstrations and much more!
These two days of activities are intended to bring families, friends, neighbors and pets together to celebrate our great community.
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Highland HeyDays will kick off the day at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 with a 5K Run to benefit the Aicardi Foundation and Highland Conservancy. At 2:30 p.m., visit the Highland Township Libary for a program called 'How to Meet, Greet and Treat Dogs'.
At 6 p.m. Saturday, Horsin’ Around in Highland returns and everyone is invited for a boot-scootin’ good time with a square dance, beer tent, and great entertainment.
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In addition, Highland Feed owners Mike & Deb Maher will provide some great eats as a fundraiser for Aicardi Foundation, a cause close to the hearts of the family since a niece had suffered from the illness. At 6 p.m., the Fire in the Hole Chili Cook-Off will begin with celebrity judges to raise money for the Highland and White Lake Firefighters.
The event also unveils the “Women’s Enrichment Day Make-Over Winner” at 7 p.m., awarding her the title of HeyDays Queen. Highland Equestrian Conservancy Square Dance follows from 7-9 p.m., and the evening closes with DJ Music and a swing dance music/performance between 9 and 11 p.m.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the event starts on a somber note with a 9/11 tribute and the street fair, which closes at 4 p.m. also begins. Highland HeyDays continues with the Pet-A-PALooza street fair for families and pets in our community, which includes booths for local pet rescue groups, animal magic shows, pet photos, contests, demonstrations, “Rock-N-Roll K-9s” (pet agility choreographed to music) and so many more exciting attractions.
Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston, presents its first-ever Trunk and Tailgate Artists' Sale, Seconds and Supplies as well as the grand opening of the It’s All About the Horse photography contest exhibit between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. (The winning entry receives a prize at 1 p.m.)
Children will enjoy the bounce house, face painting, the petting zoo and the all of demonstrations, displays and activities. A portion of the proceeds from this fun-filled street fair will benefit Community Sharing, a local non-profit organization assisting families in our area that also hosts a raffle at the festival.
Since part of Livingston Road is closed off, it's suggested those attending park at Highland Elementary School.
Major sponsors include Szott Automotive Group, Veterinary Care Specialists & Highland Feed & Supply. Highland Equestrian Conservancy will sponsor the Equine Acrobatics Demonstration and the Square Dance Caller for this exciting festival.
For more information, please call 248-889-1422 or email info@thehba.net.
