Auburn, Michigan 48611

Incorporated as the City of Auburn in 1948

Square miles: 1
Total Population: 2,011 (2000)
Elevation: 600-800 Feet
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Annual Events:

  • Auburn Corn Festival - 4-day event held on the 2nd weekend in July.
    Family Entertainment - Midway - Rides - Games - Food - Fishing Frenzy - Road Races - Live Entertainment with Dancing under the BIG TENT - Arts & Crafts/Flea Market - Horseshoe Tournament - Casino - Tractor Pull - Softball Tournaments - Volleyball Tournaments - Food & Beverages - Chicken BBQ - Parade - and of course, DELICIOUS SWEET CORN! (989) 662-4001.

Local Links:

  • ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT- Sponsored by the Auburn Jaycees at Auburn City Park. Fun & Prizes for the children! (877) 952-9233 (877) 9-JAYCEE.

  • SPRING MIGRATION FESTIVAL - Each April at Cherri’s Feed-n-Seed & Birders’ Boutique, 301 W. Midland Road, (downtown Auburn). Raffles, prizes and FREE lectures on birds, feeding, housing & more under the BIG TENT (989) 622-3333.

  • TREASURE HUNT DAYS - Community-wide garage sales. Maps distributed with locations. Held in mid-spring, the first weekend after Mother’s Day. (989) 662-4001.

  • MAYOR’S EXCHANGE PROGRAM - Every May on “Michigan Day”, the City of Auburn celebrates with a banquet and tour of the city to salute our Mayors. A “Laverne Gonyea Award” is presented to the “Outstanding Citizen” of the year. (989) 662-6761.

  • ANNUAL AUBURN AREA QUEEN’S PAGEANT - Held Tuesday evening the week of the Cornfest. A beautiful scholarship pageant with young ladies competing for the title of “Miss Auburn Area”. The winner represents the Auburn Area in the annual Miss Michigan pageant. (989) 662-4862.

  • ROCK-N-WHEELS - A three-day event held the weekend after Cornfest in July. Fifties and Sixties music festival featuring “The Hubcaps”. Family Entertainment - Car Show & Cruise - Tractor Pull - Food & Beverages. (989) 686-7714.

  • BITTERSWEET FESTIVAL - Held in September at Warmbier Farms, 5300 Garfield Road, Auburn. A whole day of Autumn color and country fun! Exhibitions, demonstrations, crafts and activities. (989) 662-7002.

  • FALL MIGRATION FESTIVAL - A FIVE-day event at Cherri’s Feed-n-Seed & Birders’ Boutique, 301 W. Midland Road, (downtown Auburn). Raffles, prizes and daily FREE lectures on birds, feeding, housing & care and more under the BIG TENT. (989) 662-3333.

  • ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - Held the first Tuesday in December at Williams Township Hall. Local organizations sponsor the Christmas Tree Lighting for the entire family. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in the fire truck lead the parade, followed by a team of horses with haywagons full of children singing Christmas Carols, down luminaire lit Midland Road where four Christmas trees are lit. Afterwards, the kids warm up in the hall with free refreshments, have a photo taken with Santa & MORE. (989) 662-FEED.

  • AUBURN/WILLIAMS RECREATION ASSOCIATION - Various recreation and skill programs are available throughout the year under the leadership of a Recreation Director. Crafts - Games - Archery - Cooking Classes - Day Camp and more. Baseball, Softball and Soccer Programs. (989) 662-6553.

  • COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM - Offers a wide variety of educational and recreational subjects. Times and schedules are published previous to enrollment.

  • AUBURN AREA SENIOR CITIZENS - Daily lunches available at the Williams Township Hall, with potlucks, dinner-dances, Christmas Party and more! (989) 662-6521.

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