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About Our Festival
Gizzard Fest is not your ordinary festival. Thousands of people stream into Potterville for this unique event and good old-fashioned fun! The small town atmosphere, live music, carnival, and great food (including plenty of gizzards) bring people from across the Midwest.
Join us June 5,6 & 7, 2025!
The 2025 theme is, "Superheroes"
Food, Fun, & So Much More!
Gizzard Fest Pageant
We are hosting the fourth annual Gizzard Fest Pageant! This year the pageant is open to all students who live in Eaton County. We hope to have enough participants to have two age categories, 8-12 & 13-18. Each age category is limited to the first ten applicants.
The students will be competing to win scholarships, which are generously sponsored by Frank’s Food Mart and Butler Heating and Cooling.
The pageant is designed to build confidence, friendships, and community pride within our youth.
The Gizzard Fest Pageant will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the pavilion located in downtown Potterville.
The link to the pageant application is located at the bottom of this page.
For more information, please contact Ms. Samantha Frazee at (616) 389-7756 or sami_taylor1994@yahoo.com.
The students will be competing to win scholarships, which are generously sponsored by Frank’s Food Mart and Butler Heating and Cooling.
The pageant is designed to build confidence, friendships, and community pride within our youth.
The Gizzard Fest Pageant will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the pavilion located in downtown Potterville.
The link to the pageant application is located at the bottom of this page.
For more information, please contact Ms. Samantha Frazee at (616) 389-7756 or sami_taylor1994@yahoo.com.
Parade
The 2025 Gizzard Fest Parade Will be held Friday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m. The theme is "Super Heros". We can't wait to see who has the most creative design!
We are proud to announce Mr. Mark John Swanson as the 2025 Grand Marshall. Mr. Swanson is a dedicated public servant and quiet community leader who moved to Potterville the day after Thanksgiving in 1999. With over two decades of experience at the Ingham County Road Department's Engineering Division, Mark brings valuable technical expertise to his role as the City of Potterville Planning Commission Chairman, a position he has held for 18 of his 22 years of service.
Born in 1967, he’s the little brother to Gail Duncan and proud graduate of Lansing Christian High School, Mark furthered his education through Lansing Community College's Civil Tech Program. His commitment to community development extends beyond his professional life – he spent nearly a decade coaching youth soccer from 2006 to 2015 and later served as an assistant coach for the Potterville High School Soccer Club for three years.
He believes Potterville has been a great place to raise his three children: Taylor (Class of 2015), Mason (2016), and Braydon (2018). When not serving his community, Mark, 57, enjoys spending time on the golf course and traveling with his Better Half Angela Kersey and extended family Teagan Kersey, Sandra & Cordell Fulmer and their Children Avery (5) and Nolan (2)
The link to the parade application is located at the bottom of this page.
The parade will start at the corner of Pearl Street and Hartel (M-100), travel down Pearl Street, to Nelson Street, and then proceed down Main Street to the school.
Want to be in this year's parade? Please contact Samantha Frazee, the parade coordinator, at 616-389-7756.
We are proud to announce Mr. Mark John Swanson as the 2025 Grand Marshall. Mr. Swanson is a dedicated public servant and quiet community leader who moved to Potterville the day after Thanksgiving in 1999. With over two decades of experience at the Ingham County Road Department's Engineering Division, Mark brings valuable technical expertise to his role as the City of Potterville Planning Commission Chairman, a position he has held for 18 of his 22 years of service.
Born in 1967, he’s the little brother to Gail Duncan and proud graduate of Lansing Christian High School, Mark furthered his education through Lansing Community College's Civil Tech Program. His commitment to community development extends beyond his professional life – he spent nearly a decade coaching youth soccer from 2006 to 2015 and later served as an assistant coach for the Potterville High School Soccer Club for three years.
He believes Potterville has been a great place to raise his three children: Taylor (Class of 2015), Mason (2016), and Braydon (2018). When not serving his community, Mark, 57, enjoys spending time on the golf course and traveling with his Better Half Angela Kersey and extended family Teagan Kersey, Sandra & Cordell Fulmer and their Children Avery (5) and Nolan (2)
The link to the parade application is located at the bottom of this page.
The parade will start at the corner of Pearl Street and Hartel (M-100), travel down Pearl Street, to Nelson Street, and then proceed down Main Street to the school.
Want to be in this year's parade? Please contact Samantha Frazee, the parade coordinator, at 616-389-7756.
Another Clucking 5K
Another Clucking 5K 2025 will once again be an eventful, fun, family race! We look forward to having each of you! Chicken suits or superhero costumes are also encouraged!
Race proceeds will be donated to three incredible organizations: Canines for Change, Potterville Track and Cross-Country teams, and CASA for Kids, Inc of Barry, Eaton and Ingham County.
Please meet at the Potterville High School track located at 422 N High St Potterville, MI 48876 on race day - June 7th
For the most recent updates, specific race information, charity partners, shirts, medals, running route, and registration, please access our Run Sign Up account by clicking the link below.
Questions or concerns please contact Taryn Almquist at tarynalmquist@gmail.com or Trevor Hunt at trevorhunt93@gmail.com
Race proceeds will be donated to three incredible organizations: Canines for Change, Potterville Track and Cross-Country teams, and CASA for Kids, Inc of Barry, Eaton and Ingham County.
Please meet at the Potterville High School track located at 422 N High St Potterville, MI 48876 on race day - June 7th
For the most recent updates, specific race information, charity partners, shirts, medals, running route, and registration, please access our Run Sign Up account by clicking the link below.
Questions or concerns please contact Taryn Almquist at tarynalmquist@gmail.com or Trevor Hunt at trevorhunt93@gmail.com
Basket Raffle Fundraiser
Please visit our basket Raffle to help raise funds for the Potterville Food Pantry which is hosted by Ms. Sarah Vandenboss.
Sycamore Creek Church is the helping hands in the "City of Helping Hands." Over the past year the Potterville Food Pantry, run by Sycamore Creek, distributed over 150,000 pounds of food into the Potterville community.
The raffle will be located in front of 123 W. Main Street.
Tickets will be sold on Friday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday June 7th from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Stop by our booth to enter to win baskets of donated items.
Help us thank our generous donors:
• Thirsty Bird
• Dimondale Arby's
• Durotech
• Joe's Gizzard City
• Carl Reck Jewelers
• Lynny Nails
• Charlotte Jimmy John's
• High Caliber Karting & Entertainment
• Henry's Place
• Eaton Place
• Charlotte Brewing Co/Eaton Pub
• Charlotte Biggby
• Charlotte Shoe Repair
• Sophia's House of Pancakes
• Charlotte Dairy Queen
• Potterville McDonald's
• North End Party Store
• Funtyme
• Cancun Grand Ledge
• Wagon Wheel
• Carrabba's
• Corner Cone
• Har's Moments
• Brad's Hair Studio
• Pam's Pantry
• Klavon's
• Pizza House
• Granger Waste Services
• Brickhaven Brewery
• AI Fusion
• Texas Roadhouse (Delta)
• Nutrition Coop
• BJ's Brewhouse
• P.F. Chang's
• Zap Zone XL
• English Inn
• Pop-Ity Popcorn
• Dave & Buster's
• Saddleback BBQ
• Potterville Straight Up
• Celebration Cinema
• Douglas J
• Buddies Grill
• Log Jam
• David Cates
• Joe Bristol Sr.
• Drive Wellness
• Cole Cutsss
• Bonnie View Golf Course
• Clever Caddie
• 21st Century
• Art’s Pub
Please e-mail sarah@vandenboss.com if you are interested in donating to the basket raffle.
Sycamore Creek Church is the helping hands in the "City of Helping Hands." Over the past year the Potterville Food Pantry, run by Sycamore Creek, distributed over 150,000 pounds of food into the Potterville community.
The raffle will be located in front of 123 W. Main Street.
Tickets will be sold on Friday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday June 7th from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Stop by our booth to enter to win baskets of donated items.
Help us thank our generous donors:
• Thirsty Bird
• Dimondale Arby's
• Durotech
• Joe's Gizzard City
• Carl Reck Jewelers
• Lynny Nails
• Charlotte Jimmy John's
• High Caliber Karting & Entertainment
• Henry's Place
• Eaton Place
• Charlotte Brewing Co/Eaton Pub
• Charlotte Biggby
• Charlotte Shoe Repair
• Sophia's House of Pancakes
• Charlotte Dairy Queen
• Potterville McDonald's
• North End Party Store
• Funtyme
• Cancun Grand Ledge
• Wagon Wheel
• Carrabba's
• Corner Cone
• Har's Moments
• Brad's Hair Studio
• Pam's Pantry
• Klavon's
• Pizza House
• Granger Waste Services
• Brickhaven Brewery
• AI Fusion
• Texas Roadhouse (Delta)
• Nutrition Coop
• BJ's Brewhouse
• P.F. Chang's
• Zap Zone XL
• English Inn
• Pop-Ity Popcorn
• Dave & Buster's
• Saddleback BBQ
• Potterville Straight Up
• Celebration Cinema
• Douglas J
• Buddies Grill
• Log Jam
• David Cates
• Joe Bristol Sr.
• Drive Wellness
• Cole Cutsss
• Bonnie View Golf Course
• Clever Caddie
• 21st Century
• Art’s Pub
Please e-mail sarah@vandenboss.com if you are interested in donating to the basket raffle.
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, June 7th, a pancake breakfast will be held in our pavilion/beverage tent located in downtown Potterville from 7am-11am. Cost is $12 for adults and students, and children age 4 and under will eat for free. Menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs and biscuits and gravy.
The breakfast will end when the motorcycles head out of town on a destination ride.
The pancake breakfast is hosted the Potterville Masonic Lodge with assistance from Just A Few Motorcycle Club. All proceeds go to benefit the Potterville-Benton Township District Library and Benton Township Fire Department.
The breakfast will end when the motorcycles head out of town on a destination ride.
The pancake breakfast is hosted the Potterville Masonic Lodge with assistance from Just A Few Motorcycle Club. All proceeds go to benefit the Potterville-Benton Township District Library and Benton Township Fire Department.
Gizzard Fest Car Show
Sponsored and organized by Durotech Automotive, the car show will be held at Potterville High School on Saturday, June 7th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
The entry fee is $10.00. The first 100 cars will receive a plaque. Car show trophies will be awarded.
For more information, please contact Mr. Jon McNett at 517-645-4200, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The entry fee is $10.00. The first 100 cars will receive a plaque. Car show trophies will be awarded.
For more information, please contact Mr. Jon McNett at 517-645-4200, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Destination Bike Ride
On Saturday, June 7th, join "Just-A-Few" Motorcycle Club for a two-hour tour of rural Eaton County! The ride will begin following the blessing of the bikes at noon.
Register at the pavilion/beverage tent located in downtown Potterville during the Pancake Breakfast. A hat will be passed accepting donations for necessary improvement to the “Just-A-Few” Clubhouse.
Please feel free to e-mail Yooper, Just-A-Few Clubhouse member with any questions: yooperlost@hotmail.com
Register at the pavilion/beverage tent located in downtown Potterville during the Pancake Breakfast. A hat will be passed accepting donations for necessary improvement to the “Just-A-Few” Clubhouse.
Please feel free to e-mail Yooper, Just-A-Few Clubhouse member with any questions: yooperlost@hotmail.com
Live Music
Join us for a variety of live music! Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!
All bands will be playing in our downtown pavilion located adjacent to the beverage tent.
Friday, June 6th
Starfarm will play 8 p.m. -12 a.m.
Saturday, June 7th
Capital Sundogs 12:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.
11 Across 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Global Village 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Be Kind Rewind 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
All bands will be playing in our downtown pavilion located adjacent to the beverage tent.
Friday, June 6th
Starfarm will play 8 p.m. -12 a.m.
Saturday, June 7th
Capital Sundogs 12:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.
11 Across 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Global Village 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Be Kind Rewind 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Gizzard Eating Contest
Feeling brave? Feeling Hungry? Do you have a competitive side? If you answered yes, we have an activity for you!
ONLY AVALIBLE TO THE FIRST 12 APPLICANTS!!
The annual Gizzard Eating Contest will be held on Saturday, June 8th in the beverage tent at 3:00 p.m.
The winner will eat 2lbs of freshly fried gizzards the fastest!
• 1st place will receive $100.00 and their name on the plaque of winners
• 2nd place will receive a $30 gift certificate and Joe’s Gizzard City t-shirt
• 3rd place will receive a Joe’s Gizzard City t-shirt
The entry fee is $10.00, check in is required at 2:30 p.m.
Please click the link below for an application to be a part of this memorable experience!
ONLY AVALIBLE TO THE FIRST 12 APPLICANTS!!
The annual Gizzard Eating Contest will be held on Saturday, June 8th in the beverage tent at 3:00 p.m.
The winner will eat 2lbs of freshly fried gizzards the fastest!
• 1st place will receive $100.00 and their name on the plaque of winners
• 2nd place will receive a $30 gift certificate and Joe’s Gizzard City t-shirt
• 3rd place will receive a Joe’s Gizzard City t-shirt
The entry fee is $10.00, check in is required at 2:30 p.m.
Please click the link below for an application to be a part of this memorable experience!
Free Line Dancing Lessons!
Susan Fhaner, owner of Kick-N-Style Line Dancing will be giving free line dancing lessons on Saturday, June 8th in the Downtown Pavilion during the following times:
• 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Please click the link below for more information regarding Kick-N-Style Line Dancing.
• 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Please click the link below for more information regarding Kick-N-Style Line Dancing.
Vendors
Come and browse a fine selection of arts, craft, and food vendors for unique good you can only find at Gizzardfest!
Click the link below to view current vendors.
Click the link below to view current vendors.
Gizzard Fest Corn Hole Tournament - Hosted by Clever Caddie
Prime Time Corn Hole is teaming up with Clever Caddie to bring you this year's Gizzard Fest Cornhole Tournament. Saturday, June 7th 121 Lansing Road, Potterville, Michigan 48876
Link to register with scoreholio is below.
Clever Caddie will have drinks for purchase, along with a food truck on site. You can also go inside and enjoy the AC, while you check out their facility between games. Way easier and closer parking than past years.
$40 per team - We accept Venmo or cash on the day of the tournament. Guaranteed 6 games 4 Round Robin games for seeding, followed by a Double Elimination Tournament. Bags fly at 10:00 a.m.
We will set up to take payment and practice by 9am. We will have multiple tiers depending on the number of teams. The number of teams in each tier will be announced after the rounders are complete. Cash payouts for top teams in each tier!!
Bring your own partner. Only one pro/elite player allowed per team. ACL or ACO current or prior. Bring your own Bags, resin filled bags only. NO CORN FILLED BAGS! If needed, we will have bags available for use.
Any questions feel free to reach out to Adam, 517-420-4546.
Link to register with scoreholio is below.
Clever Caddie will have drinks for purchase, along with a food truck on site. You can also go inside and enjoy the AC, while you check out their facility between games. Way easier and closer parking than past years.
$40 per team - We accept Venmo or cash on the day of the tournament. Guaranteed 6 games 4 Round Robin games for seeding, followed by a Double Elimination Tournament. Bags fly at 10:00 a.m.
We will set up to take payment and practice by 9am. We will have multiple tiers depending on the number of teams. The number of teams in each tier will be announced after the rounders are complete. Cash payouts for top teams in each tier!!
Bring your own partner. Only one pro/elite player allowed per team. ACL or ACO current or prior. Bring your own Bags, resin filled bags only. NO CORN FILLED BAGS! If needed, we will have bags available for use.
Any questions feel free to reach out to Adam, 517-420-4546.
Softball Tournament
A softball tournament will be held at Lake Alliance on Saturday, June 7th.
For more information contact: Michell Herrera & Mike Dembecki
Phone: 517-204-8321
Email: gizzardfestsoftball@yahoo.com
For more information contact: Michell Herrera & Mike Dembecki
Phone: 517-204-8321
Email: gizzardfestsoftball@yahoo.com
Fair Rides
Anderson Midways, LLC, a Michigan based company, will have their carnival rides set up in our City Park.
The carnival rides will run on Thursday, June 6th through Saturday, June 8th.
Wristbands will be available $20 for all day fun! You may also purchase individual tickets for $1.50 each, 15 tickets for $20.00, or 50 tickets for $50.00. Most rides require three tickets.
The carnival rides will run on Thursday, June 6th through Saturday, June 8th.
Wristbands will be available $20 for all day fun! You may also purchase individual tickets for $1.50 each, 15 tickets for $20.00, or 50 tickets for $50.00. Most rides require three tickets.
Fireworks
Yes, you read that right! We are going have firework display on Saturday, June 7th at dusk at Potterville High School.
The fireworks will be launched by Wolverine Fireworks Display, Inc.
Viewing will be perfect from anywhere in the City of Potterville!
The fireworks will be launched by Wolverine Fireworks Display, Inc.
Viewing will be perfect from anywhere in the City of Potterville!
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We're looking forward to a great event next summer!
Gizzard Fest 2026 will be held June 4th, 5th and 6th
Next years theme is to be determined
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