Because Ortonville’s Cool Jewel is Kearsley Creek, a designated trout stream and headwaters to the Flint River and Saginaw Bay.

 How many towns can boast a designated trout stream?

Because Kearsley Creek runs right through our town. The Creek is a living link with Ortonville’s past, and part of our heritage, just as is the Old Mill, which stands on its banks.

Because, In addition to Kearsley Creek, Brandon Township has the headwaters of two other rivers: Paint Creek and the Clinton River.

Because Ortonville was honored in 2011 by Main Street Oakland County as its most outstanding event.  Our Creek is a rallying point  to revitalize our downtown.

Events like CreekFest bring the town together and highlight our local businesses.

Because our town has a focal point – The Old Mill and the Creek - unique features that tell us we are home.

Because – we love our creeks.

The Ortonville DDA/Main Street program proudly presents Ortonville’s ninth annual CreekFest on June 2, 2012, in downtown Ortonville.  CreekFest is an opportunity to celebrate Kearsley Creek, our designated trout stream, and other waterways in the township.

Since 2003, CreekFest has been bringing attention to water quality issues in Brandon Township. The event has been a key element in meeting the Township’s Phase II EPA storm water management requirements.

For more information, contact Molly Lalone,

Director, Ortonville Downtown Development Authority

 (248) 627-8070    director@downtownortonville.org

Bueche's Food World Critter - 1st Place Winner

Congratulations to Bueche’s Food World for creating the CreekFest favorite.  Their CreekFest Raccoon has just finished shopping.  They created a critter sized shopping cart, miniature shopping bag, and the shopping included a “trout”.

Hamilton's Fuel & Feed

Hamilton’s Fuel & Feed came in second place.  They created a “prisoner” in one of the live traps available for sale in the store.

Frosty Boy

Oxford Bank

Healthcare Reimbursement Solutions

Waters Family

Santa’s Sleigh Ride sponsored by Thompsons Hardware and Hamilton’s of Ortonville

Reindeer sponsored by Coats Village Funeral Home

Pictures with Santa sponsored by Flexible Photography

Storytime with Mrs. Claus sponsored by Mabelena’s

Kids Crafts sponsored by National Home Lending

Parade coordinated by Brandon Township Parks and Recreation

Jingle Bell Run coordinated by Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance

Also, Thank you to the many volunteers and organizations contributing to Christmas in the Village:

The Yesteryear Tractor Club, The Lemonade Gang, The Eastern Stars, Brandon Township Fire Department, Hamilton’s Feed & Fuel, Art of Life, Ortonville United Methodist Church, N.O.A.H., The Village Pub, Brandon Marching Band, Mabelena’s, Brandon school Distrct, G.O.B. Gymnastics, Historical Society, Two Pince Forge, K-9 Stray Rescue, The Christmas Community Toy Store, Dream Catcher Alpacas, Paramount Signs & Graphix, National Home Lending, Jerry Waite, Coomer Family, Lions Club, Peters Family Dorda Family, and Christmas in the Village Committee volunteers