Explore Flint & Genesee
Eighth-Annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic hosted at Kettering University’s Historic Atwood Stadium
Eight high school teams match up once again to kick off the 2025 high school football season (Flint, Mich., Aug. 6, 2025) – Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium will host the eighth-annual Flint & Genesee Vehicle City Gridiron Classic to kick off the 2025 high school football season with two days of games, beginning on Aug. […]
Read MoreFestivals and events to bring over 85,000 visitors to Flint & Genesee
These booked events will bring an estimated $22.9M in impact to Genesee County (Flint, Mich., 07/24/2025) – Explore Flint & Genesee, the region’s convention & visitors bureau reports an estimated impact of $22,860,352 on the horizon thanks to annual events returning to Flint & Genesee. A division of the Flint & Genesee Group and contracted […]
Read MoreVisitor spending in Genesee County steadily increasing since 2020 according to new report
According to the 2023 Tourism Economic County Report, visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County in 2023 (Flint, Mich. Nov. 19, 2024) – A new report published by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation shows tourism spending in Genesee County has increased yearly since 2020, with an increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023. Visitors spent […]
Read MoreBe A Tourist in Your Hometown reveals attractions featured in popular $1 event
(FLINT, Mich. – July 10, 2024) After a five-year hiatus, Explore Flint & Genesee – in partnership with Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) Flint – is bringing back its popular Be a Tourist in Your Hometown event on Aug. 10, 2024, known locally as 810 Day. The one-day event allows locals to tour […]
Read MoreSave the Date: Be a Tourist in Your Hometown returns to Flint & Genesee
Day-long event featuring local attractions comes back to the community after five years on 810 Day (Flint, Mich. May 6, 2024) Mark your calendars! Explore Flint & Genesee is bringing back Be a Tourist in Your Hometown after a five-year hiatus. The one-day event allows locals to tour area attractions and experience everything their hometown […]
Read MoreExplore Flint & Genesee Brings 22 Meetings, Events to Genesee County in 2024
(FLINT, Mich., 01/08/2024) Explore Flint & Genesee, Genesee County’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, secured 22 meetings and events to Flint & Genesee this year resulting in approximately 8,000 hotel room nights for the region. These bookings bolster tourism in the area and have a positive economic impact on the region. “This year, we have an […]
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