It is no secret that one of the very first neighborhoods I explored when I moved to Grand Rapids was Eastown, and I instantly fell in love with the welcoming energy of this part of our city.
It is a neighborhood business district that, with all the changes, has found a way to still welcome and balance the new with the old creating a refreshing mix. So many neighborhoods could learn from their embrace of the indigenous culture of this community.
And once again we have an abundance of reasons worthy to celebrate on Wealthy Street and its tiny side pockets on Saturday, September 9 as we welcome the 44th Eastown StreetFair.
This annual street fair is a place where families of all sizes, colors, and definitions return each year to celebrate the arts and businesses of our community.
This year’s fair boast more than 150 vendors, plenty of ethnic and American food from area restaurants and inventive food trucks, and a series of performances from regional musicians.
Eastown StreetFair will take place on Saturday, September 9 from 9 a.m. 9 p.m.
For a complete list of the musical acts performing on the main stage (with additional acts at Billy's Lounge and Mulligan's Pub) be sure to visit their
event page for their start times and locations.