2024 EVENTS
Tree Lighting
The Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting is back!
The Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 7:30pm.
Santa will be available for a visit starting at 3pm.
Rock Mob will be the live entertainment starting at 5:30pm.
This is an indoor/outdoor event.
SCHEDULE:
- 3:00pm: Event begins
- 5:30pm - 9:30pm: Live Entertainment by Rock Mob
- 7:30pm: Lighting of the Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree
EVENT DETAILS:
- The Tree Lighting is open to the public, but no entry to the beverage tent or alcohol sales are permitted unless you purchase a wristband.
- Event is 21+ after 5pm
- Drink tickets available for purchase
- There will be a variety of Draught Horse Brewery beer along with a domestic option, wine by Twisted Cork winery and (2) signature cocktails.
- Food options for purchase available
WRISTBANDS (COVER):
- Wristbands are $10 and are required to enter the tent/purchase alcohol.
-Wristbands are first come, first serve until capacity is reached.
- Advance purchased wristbands WILL guarantee entry into the tent, and each member of your party must pick up their own wristbands (and show ID).
- Everyone must show ID. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Carl and Joanne Foundation to support the annual Christmas tree lighting and other South Lyon community events.
South Lyon Eve
Ring in the New Year with The Carl & Joanne Foundation at the BIGGEST PARTY in South Lyon, and the ONLY LIVE BALL DROP in the area!
This is an indoor/outdoor event.
SCHEDULE:
- 7:30pm: Event begins
- 8:30pm - 1:00am: Live entrainment by Dirt Road to Nowhere
- 12:00am: Ball drop on the roof of Heinanen Engineering
EVENT DETAILS:
- The ball drop at 12:00am is open to the public, but no entry to the beverage tent or alcohol sales are permitted unless you purchase a wristband.
- Event is 21+ up only.
- Drink tickets available for purchase
- There will be a variety of Draught Horse Brewery beer along with a domestic option, wine by Twisted Cork winery and (2) signature cocktails.
- Food options for purchase available
WRISTBANDS (COVER):
- Wristbands are $20 and are required to enter the tent/purchase alcohol.
-Wristbands are first come, first serve until capacity is reached.
- Advance purchased wristbands WILL guarantee entry into the tent, and each member of your party must pick up their own wristbands (and show ID).
- Everyone must show ID. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- A champagne toast is included at midnight!
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Carl and Joanne Foundation to support the annual Christmas tree lighting and other South Lyon community events.
Don't miss it! We're looking forward to ringing in the New Year with all of you!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
PAST EVENTS
Carl and Joanne Foundation: A non-profit committed to the community of South Lyon fueled by the memories of two amazing people, Carl and Joanne Heinanen. Two that always seemed to bring everyone close much like gravity. A home always filled with neighbors, friends, family, and anyone looking for a steak dinner. Maybe a cocktail too! The Carl and Joanne Foundation is inspired by the memories of Christmas with my grandparents Carl and Joanne Heinanen. Powered by these memories we are an organization committed to the continued growth of the City of South Lyon, while cultivating its small town roots through community involvement.
ABOUT US
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS TREE FOUNDATION
2018 was the beginning of it all, where dreams became a reality. One of the largest live tree foundations in the State of Michigan proved to be challenging. Thousands of pounds of Steel and hundreds of yards of concrete insure years of holiday use.
SOUTH LYON EVE SPIRE
In 2019 we constructed one of the few actual Ball Drop Spires in the State of Michigan. At over 100ft in elevation this required massive building restructuring and innovative engineering solutions to provide a functioning ball drop.
HEINANEN FAMILY FIREPLACE
In 2019 we installed an in-house steel fabricated fireplace of massive proportions to provide much needed warmth during the holiday season.
SOUTH LYON STAR WITH STAR CAM
In 2022 we constructed an all-aluminum 50” tree topper designed to be the beacon of South Lyon during the month of December. The Star Cam broadcasts its view from the very tip of the “Big Tree” all season.
CARL AND JOANNE MOBILE MARQUEE
In 2022 we built a mobile event calendar designed and constructed to provide event awareness throughout the City of South Lyon.
1982 CUSHMAN TRUCKSTER
In 2022 we restored a 1982 Cushman Truckster that was long abandoned in Burnett, Texas. The vintage Truckster was shipped to South Lyon where it would receive a complete restoration. During this time it was fitted with the necessary parts and pieces to become the mobile bar it is today. Affectionately now known as “CJ”
