Birch Run is midway between Flint and Saginaw on I-75. We are located at Exit 136, which is the second busiest exit on I-75 (the first is Orlando, Florida). Within minutes of two major cities, Flint and Saginaw, you will find quiet residential streets, a historic hometown and a rural area adjacent to a major commercial area.

We are a diverse rural community and tourism destination known for our agricultural lands, outdoor recreation, and unique attractions. Birch Run has small town appeal, and its location adjacent to I-75 makes it an ideal place to live, work, and play. Although we have a strong emerging tourism economy, Birch Run still reflects the traditions of a farming community.

Birch Run is a community that is rich in history as well as a final destination for a variety of reasons. In our early years, people sought us out for our rich agricultural land and our vast hardwood forests, with oak trees 16 ft. in circumference. Today, Birch Run is best known for the 2nd largest outlet mall in the world, a variety of dining experiences, and a welcoming smile at one of the many hotels or camping facilities.

Centennial farms, a restored schoolhouse, a historic opera house, an Indian burial site and historic landmarks take you back to our pioneer farming origins. Birch Run also offers seasonal family activities such as an exotic animal zoo, miniature golf complete with waterfalls, go-carts, and bumper boats, local car races or a round of golf at one of the many fine golf courses in the area. The community park offers recreation year round. The “Land of Poz” playscape, the downtown streetscape, and the Birch Run Expo Center, with its many scheduled events, are all welcomed additions to our community.

There are hometown celebrations all year including the annual Sale Fest, Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July Parade and the Holiday Lighting ceremony.

Birch Run invites you to our town. We think you will agree it is a great place to live, work, and play!

 

C A L E N D A R

Wednesday, July 01
Junction Valley Railroad
Valley of Flags!
www.jvrailroad.com


Wednesday, July 01
Canada Day Sale
Held at Prime Outlets. Call 989-624-6226 or visit their website for more information.
www.primeoutlets.com


Friday, July 03
4th of July Sidewalk Sales
Held at Prime Outlets. Call 989-624-6226 or visit their website for more information.
www.primeoutlets.com


Friday, July 03
4th of July Holiday Weekend Extravaganza with Fireworks
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for more information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Saturday, July 04
4th of July Parade
Held in downtown Birch Run and promises a patriotic time for all. The parade will start at 12Noon. To register to be in the parade please call our office at 624-9193



Sunday, July 05
Eve of Destruction II
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for more information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Sunday, July 05
Summer Concerts in the Park
Persuasion will be the entertainment. This is held in Frankenmuth and you can call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information
www.frankenmuth.org


Friday, July 10
The 44th Annual Dixie Classic
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for more information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Friday, July 10
Physicals for Education
Held at St. Mary's of Michigan - Birch Run from 9am-2pm. There is a $15 fee & proceeds will be donated to the student's school. Physicals are available on first come basis. Click here for more details. *St. Mary's is located at 9900 E. Birch Run Rd in Birch Run~989-624-1500*



Friday, July 10
Chesaning Showboat Music Festival
Click above to see the schedule for band performances or visit the website
www.chesaningshowboat.org


Saturday, July 11
DIRT FEST Outdoor Concert Festival
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center - Michigan's Biggest Independent Outdoor Metal and Alternative Metal Festival. For more information visit their website.
www.dirtfest.com


Sunday, July 12
Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway from 8am - 8pm. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for more information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Sunday, July 12
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with Tribute to the Bees Gees. For more information call 1-800-FUN FEST
www.frankenmuth.org


Friday, July 17
Christmas in July-Saginaw Rescue Mission Race for Rescue
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Sunday, July 19
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with Abbamania. Please call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information.
www.frankenmuth.org


Thursday, July 23
Networking Membership Luncheon
Held at The Birch Run Township Park from Noon-1pm. Cost $8 for members & $15 for non-members. Call the chamber office to RSVP



Friday, July 24
Classic Car Night-Food Drive
Held at Dixie Motor Speeday. Bring in food & get $2 off. Call 989-624-9778 for details.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Saturday, July 25
Junction Valley Railroad
Railroad Days at JVR
www.jvrailroad.com


Saturday, July 25
Comedy Night: The Apostles
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center. Call 989-624-4665 or visit their website for information.
www.birchrunexpos.com


Sunday, July 26
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with Johnny Cash Tribute. Please call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information.
www.frankenmuth.org


Friday, July 31
Service Club Night-Creeper Drag Races
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Sunday, August 02
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with The Reflections. Please call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information
www.frankenmuth.org


Monday, August 03
Back to School Campaign
At Prime Outlets. Call 989-624-6226 or visit their website for more information.
www.primeoutlets.com


Friday, August 07
Classic Car Show & Festival
Held at Sacred Heart in Birch Run. Click Here for more information.



Friday, August 07
7th Annual "The Big One" & Autograph Night
At Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Saturday, August 08
Gun & Knife Show
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center. Call 989-624-4665 or visit their website for information.
www.birchrunexpos.com


Sunday, August 09
Eve of Destruction III
At Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Sunday, August 09
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with Johnny and the Cruizers. Please call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information
www.frankenmuth.org


Friday, August 14
Dixie Logo Night & Daddy Daughter Date Night
Held at Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Sunday, August 16
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with the Blues Brothers. Please call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information
www.frankenmuth.org


Friday, August 21
ASA Late Model Series Northern Division
At Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Saturday, August 22
Junction Valley Railroad
Railroad Days
www.jvrailroad.com


Saturday, August 22
Mom to Mom Sale
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center. Call 989-624-4665 or visit their website for information.
www.birchrunexpos.com


Sunday, August 23
Summer Concerts in the Park
Held in Frankenmuth with The Vogues. Please call 1-800-FUN FEST for more information
www.frankenmuth.org


Thursday, August 27
Networking Membership Luncheon
Held at The Exit Restaurant. Cost is $8-members & $15-non members. Call the Chamber Office at 989-624-9193 to RSVP.



Friday, August 28
2009 Season Championship Night One
At Dixie Motor Speedway. Call 989-624-9778 or visit their website for information.
www.dixiemotorspeedway.com


Thursday, September 10
Fall RV & Camper Show
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center. Please call 989-624-4665 or visit their website for more information.
www.birchrunexpos.com


Sunday, September 13
Junction Valley Railroad
Grandparents Day!
www.jvrailroad.com


Saturday, September 19
Gun & Knife Show
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center. Please call 989-624-4665 or visit their website for more information
www.birchrunexpos.com


Sunday, September 27
Mustang Club
Held at The Birch Run Expo Center. Please call 989-624-4665 or visit their website for more information
www.birchrunexpos.com


Friday, October 02
Junction Valley Railroad
Halloween Spook Train! October 2nd-4th.
www.jvrailroad.com


Friday, October 09
Junction Valley Railroad
Halloween Spook Train! October 9th-11th.
www.jvrailroad.com


Friday, October 16
Junction Valley Railroad
Halloween Spook Train! October 16th-18th.
www.jvrailroad.com


Friday, October 23
Junction Valley Railroad
Halloween Spook Train! October 23th-25th
www.jvrailroad.com


Thursday, October 29
Junction Valley Railroad
Halloween Spook Train! Oct 29th-31st.
www.jvrailroad.com

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