Taste of Clarkston 2024 Ramps Up
Downtown Clarkston hosts the 26th annual Taste of Clarkston on Sunday September 29th: great timing to head to Clarkston for City of the Week! Clarkston was established in 1832 and…
Left To Right: Carson- Clarkston DPW Assistant Supervisor, Jimmy Turner- DPW Supervisor, Kendal Petzold-Executive Director of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Gina Garavaglia- Marketing Manager at Bowman Chevrolet, Brandon Still- Founder Integrated Life Company, Kate Masters- Marketing & Membership Manager Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Jonathan Smith Clarkston- City Manager – Everyone is ready for The Taste of Clarkston 2024!
Joel MorganDowntown Clarkston hosts the 26th annual Taste of Clarkston on Sunday September 29th: great timing to head to Clarkston for City of the Week!
Clarkston was established in 1832 and has taken great care of their history. The village was named after Jeremiah Clark one of the original settlers. We love heading to Clarkston every year for the Taste of Clarkston. While the community is home to many events through out the year, The Taste of Clarkston is one of our favorites. We sent Joel Morgan, our City of the Week captain, out to Clarkston to meet up with some of our Clarkston friends as they ramp up for this amazing (and delicious) event.
Joel's Notes
I met with Kendal Petzold and Kate Masters of The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, and they took me on a VIP Tour of historic downtown Clarkston. I was introduced me to Gina Garavaglia of Bowman Chevrolet and she showed me how to charge an electric Chevy Equinox at the EV charging station inside of Depot Park.
Kate MastersKendal, Emma Davis-Donay- Owner of Essence On Main Mercantile and Joel. Essence on Main was one of the first businesses that welcomed "City of the Week" to Clarkston years ago!
Our next stop was Essence On Main (picture above) Other stops included 2 South Brunch House, The Main Street Mi Coworking office space, The Fed fine dining restaurant that is in a former bank- it even still has the bank vault you can dine inside off!
Our final stop was Bay Court Park where Kendal and I met Lisa Christensen, The Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Seniors for Independence Township. I got a tour of the AWESOME Bay Court Playground that was recently upgraded!
Being in Clarkston somehow feels like you are farther away, or even a bit back in the past! It's a historic little village that is still very friendly community! I urge you to visit Clarkston whenever you can! -Joel
Ramping up to Taste of Clarkston Photos
Kendal PetzoldGina from Bowman Chevrolet shows Joel how easy it is to charge the brand new Chevrolet Equinox in the Clarkston Municipal parking lot!
Kate MastersJoel thanks Bryan of 2 South Bruch House and his staff for Rockin' with WCSX over the years! 2 South Brunch House is friendly, great place to eat in downtown Clarkston!!
Joel and 2 South Bruch House Staff
Joel MorganPaul Angelini of Wiztech Computer Solutions takes a coffee break with Kendal, Kate & Brandon at the Main Street Mi Coworking and office Space in downtown Clarkston.
Joel MorganSarah Schneider-Owner, and Mark Bozich- General Manager of The Fed in downtown Clarkston pose in from of the actual vintage bank vault that you can dine inside off!!
Joel MorganJimmy Turner Clarkston DPW Supervisor shows us the key to the clock! This clock has become the symbol of downtown Clarkston over the years, and it's Jimmy's duty to set and wind the clock. He's the official timekeeper of Clarkston!
Joel MorganLisa Christensen-Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Seniors for Independence Township (Clarkston) and Kendal show off the new renovated Bay Court Playground, inside of the beautiful Bay Court Park!
