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Council clears multiple special events: veterans walk, Hometown Hoedown, Bibs & Brews and Commercial House festival

Richmond City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Council approved special-event permits for a May walkathon benefiting veterans, a June block party produced by Hometown Heroes, a June vendor setup for food and alcohol within the social district, and a March Bibs & Brews event behind Commercial House.

Richmond City Council approved a string of special-event permits that will bring volunteer fundraisers and community festivals to the city this spring and summer.

City Manager explained that Veterans of SEMCO requested use of Trailhead Park and the Macomb Orchard Trail for a 30-mile walkathon on May 2 (alternate May 9) to raise funds for Operation Injured Soldiers Mental Health. Applicant Eric Barton, who said he works for Simcoe Energy and helps…

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