Independence Fest featuring Veterans Celebration 2026
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A local tradition local tradition for over 28 years!!!
Join us in celebrating our Nation’s 250 Birthday! Purchase tasty goodies on-site, including many of your favorites, shop local vendors, and watch awesome live entertainment. Fun for the entire family, plus part of this local hometown tradition is spending time with your neighbors! Bring lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort and enjoy one of the best parts of our community, Clintonwood Park! Stay through the evening and enjoy the awesome fireworks display! See details below, call, or go online. A full day of family fun!
11AM-3PM | MILITARY MUSEUM
11AM-10PM | FOOD TRUCKS
A variety of tasty treats- everything from hot
dogs and hamburgers, to chicken and fries,
and don’t forget the dessert!
11AM-9PM | INFLATABLE FUN
$15 unlimited play wristband/$2 per ticket.
Ticket booth closes at 8:30PM
11AM-2PM | CLASSIC CARS
11AM-8PM | FREE SPRAY PARK!
DJ Steve Waldorf will be entertaining while
you splash and play!
11AM-9PM | FREE BALLOON ART
Julie Campbell Balloon Artist
11AM-8PM | FREE FACE PAINTING
Air Brushed Art by Modern Ink Body Art
12PM-PM | PUTT PUTT
Test your skills on the 9 hole course!
11AM-5PM | VENDOR MARKET
Local artists & vendors!
11:30AM | VETERANS CEREMONY
A special ceremony honoring local Veterans and
America250, featuring the Sons of the American
Revolution. Located at the Senior Community
Center.
12PM-1:30PM | VETERANS LUNCH
Pre-registration required. Call (248) 625-8231.
12PM-2PM | LIVE MUSIC
On the Veterans Stage- Rick & Dayna Lieder!
12PM-6PM | FREE CARICATURE ARTIST
Artist Andrew Sigman will be in the Kid Zone!
1PM, 2PM, 3PM | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
On the Main Stage- Earth Angels: A high-energy,
fast-moving youth show, brining to life the great
music of legendary performers from across the
decades!
2:30PM, 4:30PM, & 6PM | JUGGLING
STUNT SHOW
Clark Lewis a professional juggler, stunt
performer, and showman, is sure to wow!
4PM-8PM | PORTABLE ROPES COURSE
Strap on a harness, click into an overhead track,
and climb! Located near the Senior Community
Center.
7PM-10PM | LIVE MUSIC!
On the Main Stage- Fifty Amp Fuse: A high energy
show covering five decades of classic rock hits!
PARKING/SHUTTLE BUSES:
CLINTONWOOD PARK: Very limited parking available. $5/car until 2PM, $10/car after 2PM.
EVEREST ACADEMY: $5/car
until 2PM, $10/car after 2PM with FREE shuttle service to Clintonwood Park.
CLARKSTON SCHOOLS ADMIN BUILDING (6389 Clarkston Rd.): Opens at 4PM. $5/car with FREE shuttle to Clintonwood Park. Last shuttle for firework viewing departs at 9:45PM to Clintonwood Park. Shuttles do not operate during fireworks.
FOOD: A variety of tasty food options available all day long including many of favorites! Food vendor application inquiries: call Noah Burgess at (248) 625-8223. Outside food and drink welcome, no glass please. Alcohol is not permitted in the park.
VOLUNTEER: Help host one of the best days in Independence
Township. Meals provided to volunteers as well as a
commemorative t-shirt to wear during the day.
4-hour shifts available, ages 14 & up please. Email
[email protected] for more information.
FIREWORKS: A great day has come to an end, now sit back,
relax and enjoy fireworks right here in your community!
Weather permitting. Rain date is June 28. Glow items will be
available to purchase by an exclusive vendor. NO personal
fireworks will be permitted in the park. Violators ticketed.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Acrisure, LLC
Amy Peterson Photography
Bowman Chevrolet
Carnwath Excavating Co.
Clarkston Area Optimist Club
Clarkston Towing
Club Esprit Vacation Club
Dort Financial Credit Union
Edward Jones, multiple offices
Everest Academy
Genisys Credit Union
Goldfish Swim School
Hutchinson's Electric
Independence Market, Meijer Market Stores
Lil' People's Place
Lowrie's Landscape, Inc.
McLaren Oakland
Oakland County Parks
RCX Sports Foundation
The Almond Hut
The Goddard School of Clarkston
TNR Dumpster Rental
VETERANS CELEBRATION SPONSORS
Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions
FRIENDS of the Independence Township Senior Community Center
Pat Kittle
Roger Magerman
Serene Gardens of Clarkston
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
Vietnam Veterans of America, Oakland County Chapter 133
Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate
Join us in celebrating our Nation’s 250 Birthday! Purchase tasty goodies on-site, including many of your favorites, shop local vendors, and watch awesome live entertainment. Fun for the entire family, plus part of this local hometown tradition is spending time with your neighbors! Bring lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort and enjoy one of the best parts of our community, Clintonwood Park! Stay through the evening and enjoy the awesome fireworks display! See details below, call, or go online. A full day of family fun!
11AM-3PM | MILITARY MUSEUM
11AM-10PM | FOOD TRUCKS
A variety of tasty treats- everything from hot
dogs and hamburgers, to chicken and fries,
and don’t forget the dessert!
11AM-9PM | INFLATABLE FUN
$15 unlimited play wristband/$2 per ticket.
Ticket booth closes at 8:30PM
11AM-2PM | CLASSIC CARS
11AM-8PM | FREE SPRAY PARK!
DJ Steve Waldorf will be entertaining while
you splash and play!
11AM-9PM | FREE BALLOON ART
Julie Campbell Balloon Artist
11AM-8PM | FREE FACE PAINTING
Air Brushed Art by Modern Ink Body Art
12PM-PM | PUTT PUTT
Test your skills on the 9 hole course!
11AM-5PM | VENDOR MARKET
Local artists & vendors!
11:30AM | VETERANS CEREMONY
A special ceremony honoring local Veterans and
America250, featuring the Sons of the American
Revolution. Located at the Senior Community
Center.
12PM-1:30PM | VETERANS LUNCH
Pre-registration required. Call (248) 625-8231.
12PM-2PM | LIVE MUSIC
On the Veterans Stage- Rick & Dayna Lieder!
12PM-6PM | FREE CARICATURE ARTIST
Artist Andrew Sigman will be in the Kid Zone!
1PM, 2PM, 3PM | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
On the Main Stage- Earth Angels: A high-energy,
fast-moving youth show, brining to life the great
music of legendary performers from across the
decades!
2:30PM, 4:30PM, & 6PM | JUGGLING
STUNT SHOW
Clark Lewis a professional juggler, stunt
performer, and showman, is sure to wow!
4PM-8PM | PORTABLE ROPES COURSE
Strap on a harness, click into an overhead track,
and climb! Located near the Senior Community
Center.
7PM-10PM | LIVE MUSIC!
On the Main Stage- Fifty Amp Fuse: A high energy
show covering five decades of classic rock hits!
PARKING/SHUTTLE BUSES:
CLINTONWOOD PARK: Very limited parking available. $5/car until 2PM, $10/car after 2PM.
EVEREST ACADEMY: $5/car
until 2PM, $10/car after 2PM with FREE shuttle service to Clintonwood Park.
CLARKSTON SCHOOLS ADMIN BUILDING (6389 Clarkston Rd.): Opens at 4PM. $5/car with FREE shuttle to Clintonwood Park. Last shuttle for firework viewing departs at 9:45PM to Clintonwood Park. Shuttles do not operate during fireworks.
FOOD: A variety of tasty food options available all day long including many of favorites! Food vendor application inquiries: call Noah Burgess at (248) 625-8223. Outside food and drink welcome, no glass please. Alcohol is not permitted in the park.
VOLUNTEER: Help host one of the best days in Independence
Township. Meals provided to volunteers as well as a
commemorative t-shirt to wear during the day.
4-hour shifts available, ages 14 & up please. Email
[email protected] for more information.
FIREWORKS: A great day has come to an end, now sit back,
relax and enjoy fireworks right here in your community!
Weather permitting. Rain date is June 28. Glow items will be
available to purchase by an exclusive vendor. NO personal
fireworks will be permitted in the park. Violators ticketed.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Acrisure, LLC
Amy Peterson Photography
Bowman Chevrolet
Carnwath Excavating Co.
Clarkston Area Optimist Club
Clarkston Towing
Club Esprit Vacation Club
Dort Financial Credit Union
Edward Jones, multiple offices
Everest Academy
Genisys Credit Union
Goldfish Swim School
Hutchinson's Electric
Independence Market, Meijer Market Stores
Lil' People's Place
Lowrie's Landscape, Inc.
McLaren Oakland
Oakland County Parks
RCX Sports Foundation
The Almond Hut
The Goddard School of Clarkston
TNR Dumpster Rental
VETERANS CELEBRATION SPONSORS
Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions
FRIENDS of the Independence Township Senior Community Center
Pat Kittle
Roger Magerman
Serene Gardens of Clarkston
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
Vietnam Veterans of America, Oakland County Chapter 133
Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate
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Where is it happening?
Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd,Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Host or PublisherIndependence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors
