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August 29, 2026


Hastings Summerfest weekend Aug. 28th-30th

The Hastings Summerfest is an annual summer festival held in Downtown Hastings by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Summerfest Committee.  The event features arts & crafts vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, a  softball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, 5K run, parade on Sat., car show on Sunday, live entertainment and a refreshment tent.  For more info visit:http://hastingssummerfest.com

Location: Downtown Hastings

Website: https://www.hastingssummerfest.com

Hastings Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

From 7:00AM to 11:00AM

The Hastings Fire Department will be serving a Pancake Breakfast Saturday of Summerfest, Aug. 29th, 7am to 11am.  Come in and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, meet the members of the Department and see the apparatus/equipment housed in your local Fire Station.

Location: Hastings Fire Department, 110 E. Mill St., Hastings

Community Breakfast @ Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church

From 8:00AM to 9:30AM

Emmanuel invites you to their Saturday morning Communtiy Breakfast every Saturday serving from 8am til 9:30am.  Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast. 

Also if you need food or would like to donate food visit Emmanuel's Food Pantry (grey box) by the Entrance.  It is a self serve pantry available 24/7.

 

Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church,315 W.Center St. Hastings, MI 49058

Website: https://www.emmanuelhastings.org

Hastings Summer Fest Saturday Aug. 29th

From 8:30AM to 9:30PM

Hastings Summer Fest is Aug. 28th thru 30th in downtown Hastings!  8:30am check-in fortThe Jim Jensen Memorial 3 on3 Basketball Tournament at Tyden Park.  Corewell Health Pennock Summerfest Run 5K at 8am at the Thornapple Plaza along with a free kids 1 mile Fun Run @ 9am. Weightlifting Competition open to ages 16 & up. the Summerfest Grand Parade theme Happy Birthday America line up at 10am on East State Street. You'll Find Arts & Crafts on the Courthouse Lawn 10am-6pm. Live Entertainment at the Spray Plaza & Thornapple Plaza.

Location: Hastings, MI 49058

Summerfest Kids Carnival

From 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Fun for the whole family Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am to 4pm at Hastings Summerfest Kids Carnival.  There will be crazy hair & tatoos, Bounce Houses, Tap Amusement Games, Photo Booth and so much more!  Tickets $10 ea. $40 family (4 or more). Kids age 3 & under free.

Location: Downtown Hastings between Church St & Court Street.

Phone: Kim 517-897-6280

B. Wilds Cruise In & Veteran Benefit

From 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Bring anything on Wheels to B. Wilds Cruise In & Veterans Benefit, Saturday, Aug. 29th, 12pm to 5pm during Hastings Summerfest.  Hamburgers & Hot Dogs available, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle & Car Awards.  Proceeds support our Veterans who served.

Location: B. Wilds Auto Service, 328 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058

Lake Odessa VFW & Auxiliary Post 4461 BBQ Dinner

From 4:00PM to 7:00PM

VFW Auxiliary Post 4461 invite you to a BBQ Dinner Saturday Aug. 29th serving from 4 to 7pm.  Enjoy Pulled Pork Sandwhich, potato salad, baked beans, chips, fruit and cookie.  Suggested donation $10 per person.  Take out available.   Thank you to Pinkney Hill Meat Company for donating the pork.

Location: VFW Post 4461 at 3600 W. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa