The Grand Festival returns to the Cass County COA Friday, July 12, starting at 2 p.m.

This free family-friendly event for grandparents and grandchildren features activities, entertainment, and a cookout dinner. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun begins at 2 p.m. with games, crafts, hay rides, jumping castles, the Withers Choo Choo, balloon animals, exotic creatures from Sarrett Nature Center, petting zoo, fingerprinting by the Cass County Sheriff’s Offce, and much, much more.

There are activities for kids of all ages – younger children can enjoy the toddler area with a duck pond and sandbox, while older children can tackle the climbing wall.

Starting at 4 p.m., Comedian Magician Brian Penny will keep the audience laughing as he performs tricks and illusions.

Following the magic show, a free dinner will be served including hamburgers, hot dogs and traditional cookout foods.

So be sure to mark your calendar for July 12. It will be a day both you and your grandchildren won’t want to miss.