Carnival on the Grand

Location: Van Andel Museum Center; 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids
Date: September 9, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM

carousel rides
fireworks

map and directions

 

 

Thank You to our Title Sponsor:

bank of america merrill lynch

Watch fireworks burst into color over the Grand River. Take a ride on a 1928 Spillman carousel. Traverse the night sky in the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium’s Digistar theater. Let sweet clouds of cotton candy melt in your mouth. Come one, come all to the spectacular Carnival on the Grand! 

Event is SOLD OUT

A family-friendly evening of fun and games, entertainment, and food awaits. You'll also get a front row seat to the Celebration on the Grand fireworks. All proceeds go toward disease research and science education at Van Andel Institute.

Carnival Menu

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • Hot Dogs
  • Pizza
  • Potato Salad
  • Pasta Salad
  • Baked Beans
  • Chips
  • Cotton Candy

Ice Cream Social

Make your own sundae! Toppings include hot fudge, caramel, strawberries, M&M's, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the event, please contact Sarah Lamb at Van Andel Institute at 616-234-5712 or via email.