Oakfield Township

Kent County North Community Fest

Thursday, August 13, 2026
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Kent County North Campus
4191 17 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs

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The event will feature:

• Free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)

• Free ice cream (while supplies last)

• Kids' activities including face painting, balloon animals, and more

• Big trucks on display, including a fire engine from the City of Cedar Springs Fire Department and Kent County Road Commission equipment

• Live K-9 demonstrations from the Kent County Sheriff's Office

• Meet-and-greets with the Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit and their horses

• Local food trucks serving hometown favorites

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Residents will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from 20 County departments, offices, and affiliates through Meet & Greet tables. Participants include:

• Animal Shelter

• CASA of Kent County

• Community Action

• County Clerk

• Elections

• Equalization

• Friend of the Court

• Gerald R. Ford International Airport 

• Health Department

• Human Resources

• John Ball Zoo

• Kent County Road Commission

• MSU Extension

• Network180

• Office of the Public Defender

• Parks Department

• Probate Court

• Prosecutor's Office

• Public Works

• Sheriff's Office

• Veterans Services​

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The event will also feature local food trucks, with items available for purchase.

North Community Fest food truck vendors are:

• Wagz Dogs

• Around Baking Company

Kent County thanks its Community Fest sponsors for helping make this event possible: Ice Mountain, Live Wires Entertainment, Meijer, and MSU Federal Credit Union.

Admission and parking are free, and no registration is required. Residents are encouraged to RSVP to the Facebook event to stay updated.