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For weekly information on news, sports, and local events, subscribe to the Frankenmuth News at frankenmuthnews.com, then click "Subscribe." COMMUNITY CALENDAR This list is not fully inclusive. If you'd like more information on local events, visit frankenmuth.org/calendar, or for school events visit fmuthschools.com 3 September SEPTEMBER 1 First Day of School Frankenmuth School District SEPTEMBER 9, 2:00PM-9:00PM Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 S Main St SEPTEMBER 10-12 Frankenmuth Auto Fest Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St SEPTEMBER 16, 5:00PM-7:00PM Business After Hours: Rummel Studio, 130th Anniversary Open to Chamber Members ONLY Rummel Studio, 130 W Tuscola St SEPTEMBER 16-19 Frankenmuth Oktoberfest Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St SEPTEMBER 20-21 Zehnder's Red Hat Ladies Days Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, 730 S Main St SEPTEMBER 24-25 Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival Learn more on Page 17 Frankenmuth Farmers Market, 534 N Main St SEPTEMBER 25, 5:00PM The Legacy Ball Presents: Dachshund Derby A ticketed event benefiting the Frankenmuth Ice Rink and Frankenmuth Christmas Experience. Open to sponsors and their guests. Limited individual tickets available. Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S Main St SEPTEMBER 29, 12:00PM-1:00PM Workplace Educational Session Join us for an Educational Session discussing the Workforce Shortage issue. A group of educated panelists will discuss factors surrounding the current crisis and share some tips that may attract and retain new employees. $15 per person. Visit muth.life/register to sign up to attend. Uptown North Main Banquets & Meetings, 975 N Main St October OCTOBER 1-2 Michigan's Big Country Fest Harvey Kern Pavilion, 601 Weiss St OCTOBER 7, 5:00PM-7:00PM Business After Hours: Rapunzel's Boutique, 40th Anniversary Open to Chamber Members ONLY Rapunzel's Boutique, 664 S Main St OCTOBER 15 Half Day Frankenmuth School District OCTOBER 16-17 & 23-24 Scarecrow Fest Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 S Main St OCTOBER 29 NO SCHOOL Frankenmuth School District OCTOBER 30, 6:00PM-8:00PM Monster Mash Halloween Bash Frankenmuth High School & BPAC November NOVEMBER 18 Local Opening Night at the Frankenmuth Ice Rink Join us for the grand opening of the Frankenmuth Ice Rink for the holiday season. Special guests will enjoy a VIP area at the event. Lighting of the Christmas tree and a reading of the Christmas story will also be held. Downtown Frankenmuth NOVEMBER 24-26 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break Frankenmuth School District NOVEMBER 26 Holiday Celebration Welcoming the holiday season in Frankenmuth! While there is no longer a candlewalk, this event will be spread around town and bring forth fun and entertainment for all to enjoy. Throughout Frankenmuth NOVEMBER 27 Small Business Saturday Throughout Frankenmuth December DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 4 NO SCHOOL – Winter Break Frankenmuth School District Frankenmuth Farmers Market Saturday Fresh Foods Market, now thru October 16 German Worship Service Second Sunday of every month ChristKindlMarkt November 26-28, December 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, December 31-January 2 Small Business Saturday November 27 From mid-November thru mid- February, residents and visitors can enjoy the new Frankenmuth Ice Rink in Zehnder Park. Special local passes will be available for purchase upon opening of the rink. Turn to Page 14 to learn more! If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce, visit frankenmuthchamber.org to find information on member-only events like Business After Hours, Morning Mingles and more! Upcoming Recurring Festivals & Events Introducing, The Frankenmuth Ice Rink Event Cancellations Wein & Stein has been canceled for 2021 due to severe staffing shortages throughout Frankenmuth. The Chamber & CVB hopes to bring back the event, or a new variation of it, at a later date! Learn about a new way to explore Frankenmuth on Page 7! 3

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