Midland, Michigan
City Manager - Karl S. Tomion
Incorporated: As the City of Midland in 1856
Midland County has 17 Townships:
Edenville
Greendale
Homer
Hope
Ingersoll
Jasper
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Jerome
Larkin Charter
Lee
Lincoln
Midland Charter
Mills |
Monitor Charter
Mt. Haley
Porter
Warren
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Square miles: 528
Total Population: 83,879
Elevation: 600-800 Feet
County Seat and Population: City of Midland 38,053; 27.6 square miles
County Sheriff Midland: (989) 839-4600
Annual Events:
- Matrix: Midland Festival
June, July, and September at the Midland County Fairgrounds
Web: http://www.mcfta.org/
- Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals
Mid-May to Mid-June At the Midland County Fairgrounds
Phone: (989) - 687-9001
Web: http://www.miantiquefestival.com
- Midland County Fair, August at the Midland County Fairgrounds
6905 Eastman Avenue; Phone: 989-835-7901
Livestock, flower, craft and food exhibits, grand stand events, midway rides
entertainment, horse racing, demolition derbies plus many more special
events.
- Northwood Auto Show
October at Northwood University
Phone: 989-837-4389
Web: http://www.northwood.edu/mi/autoshow/
The largest, outdoor auto display in the United States. View over 450 new,
domestic and imported cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, vans and
experimental and specialty vehicles.
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ReMax Balloon Fest
September at the Midland County Fairgrounds
Thrill to the launch of 50 awesome hot air balloons brightly colored and in the shapes of cartoon characters, houses, cars and, of course, the "Around The World In 80 Days" traditional shape. Balloon launches are sometimes preceded by skydivers and followed by afterglows. Festivities begin Friday morning with events on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday morning.
- RIVERDAYS:
July at the Tridge
Foot of Ashman Street; Usually the third weekend in July for four days.
Phone: 989-839-9661
Community festival withfree concerts in the park, pageantry, delicious food, exhibits and demonstrations. The historical significance of the meeting of the Tittabawassee and Chippewa rivers, known as "The Forks," is a focus of many festival events, including the reenactments of river encampments of 17th and 18th century re-enactors, Native Americans and traders. Other festival activities include a Milk Jug Raft Race, children's events and rides on the Princess Laura paddlewheeler.
Local Organizations and Businesses:
The Tri-Cities Local Area Guide