MID-MICHIGAN -- The Hemlock Sawdust Days Festival will kick off three days of lumberjack-inspired activities and entertainment this Friday.

Meanwhile, Flint Roller Derby is set to play its first home game of the 2025 season at the Rollhaven Skating Center Saturday night.

Here are several events taking place in Genesee, Saginaw, Bay, and Midland counties from Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21:

Hemlock Sawdust Days Festival

The Hemlock Sawdust Days Festival is returning in its 46th year this weekend with contests, live music, and plenty of logging-based entertainment.

The festival will also feature a beer tent and several food vendors.

The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Richland Township Park, located at 398

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