Arrival of the Cup
Presented by LiUNA! Local 1098
Date: May 23rd
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Parade down M-13 from Commerce Tower to Johnson Street and Johnson Street to Franklin; then the celebration continues in the Jolt Event Park
The Arrival of the Cup is tradition at its finest. Gather with the community as the Memorial Cup is escorted into town to mark the start in festivities. Partners and fans will gather at the Jolt Event Park to witness the Cup traveling by convoy to the Commerce Tower and then by parade led by the SVSU marching band, high school bands and military personnel to the Jolt Event Park for a brief formal program filled with music by the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra with Todd Hall and congratulatory remarks given by the CHL, Dow and the Saginaw Spirit. Let the games begin!
Ball Hockey
Date: Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 321 N Washington Ave (Outside the Dow Event Center)
This event is a celebration of hockey with no championship for youth 12 years and under. Competitive and recreational age divisions offered. Ball hockey games will be played 3 on 3 plus a goalie. 4 game minimum, 7 players max per team. Helmet with facemask required and Memorial Cup jersey provided. $245 per team. Limited sticks and goalie equipment will be available. Open to hockey and non-hockey players. You may register as an individual to be paired with others if you don’t have a team as well. A fun, hands-on way for the youth to enjoy the Memorial Cup Hockey excitement!
Memorial Cup Feature Concert - Walker Hayes - Same Drunk Tour
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Location: Jolt Credit Union Event Park
Purchase tickets now and be a part of Walker Hayes’ stop to the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow. Join hundreds of fans at the Jolt Event Music Park for a night of country music fun!
In 2021, his smash hit “Fancy Like” topped every country music sales and streaming chart, spent more than six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, hit the top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songs, hit No. 1 at country radio, and gave Hayes his first GRAMMY Award nomination as an artist for Best Country Song. The song was also featured in a nationwide Applebee’s commercial. That track, as well as follow up single’s “AA,” “Y’all Life,” and “Good With Me” have made Hayes one of the top selling and streamed artists in country music.
Hayes has performed his music, including the Double-Platinum RIAA certified hit “You Broke Up With Me,” to national audiences on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and TODAY, and he was profiled for CBS Sunday Morning.
Hayes just wrapped his headlining arena tour, The Duck Buck Tour, his second arena tour in in two years, after he closed out the the Glad You’re Here tour last fall. A tour which is the same title as the book he released with his best friend, Craig Allen Cooper, detailing his journey to finding Christ.
Fan Fest
Presented by UA Local 85
Date: Friday, May 24th and Sunday, June 2nd
Time: May 24: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 25: Noon – 3:30 PM
May 26: Noon – 7:00 PM
May 27 – May 29: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 30 – TBD
May 31 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
June 1 – Closed
June 2: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Johnson Street between the Dow Event Center and the Jolt Event Park
Bring the family down to Saginaw to experience a free and fun experience all around the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow! Enjoy a family friendly fairway filled with inflatable games and have your face painted to cheer on your favorite team. Engage in Science at its best through our STEM station and even enjoy some hands-on hockey fun with the Top-Shot Stop. The fun doesn’t stop there; live music and speakers will be provided throughout the week to prep for the electric competition that will take place on the ice! Watch from the arena or enjoy watching the game on the lawn at our viewing party in the Jolt Event Park.
Spirit of the Community Entertainment
Date: Friday, May 24th to Sunday, June 2nd
Time: May 24: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Stone Street Revival (presented by Applied Innovation)
May 25: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Shakedown: Bob Segar (presented by Wildfire Credit Union)
May 26: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Larry McKray
May 27: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Todd Hall featuring Nameless (presented Jolt Credit Union)
May 28: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Jedi Mind Trip (presented by WNEM)
May 29: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – The Rockshow
May 30: TBD
May 31: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Family Tradition
June 1: CLOSED
June 2: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – The Accidentals (presented by MyMichigan)
Location: Jolt Event Park
Make your way down to the Memorial Cup Event Campus and experience daily entertainment featuring music by some of the most loved bands in Michigan as well as an engaging speaker panel with diverse daily topics.
Speakers and Performers TBA.
TSN Pre-Game Broadcast & viewing party to follow
Spirit of the Community Speaker Series
Date: Friday, May 24– May 29, May 31 & June 2, 2024
Time: May 24: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
May 25: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
May 26: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
May 27 – May 29: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
May 30 – TBD
May 31 – 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
June 1 – Closed
June 2: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Jolt Event Park
Make your way down to the Memorial Cup Event Campus and experience daily entertainment featuring music by some of the most loved bands in Michigan as well as an engaging speaker panel with diverse daily topics.
Music 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM & Speaker Panel 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
TSN Pre-Game Broadcast & viewing party to follow
Fan Breakfast
Date: Monday, May 27th
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: SVRC Marketplace Building – 2nd Floor Ballroom – Saginaw, MI
Keeping with tradition of the Junior Hockey fan clubs of Canada the Saginaw Spirit fan base has joined forces with Canadian members to host a fan breakfast the morning of Memorial Day. All proceeds go to benefit veterans in the Great Lakes Bay Region. All fans of all ages are welcome to come take part in a delicious breakfast buffet, bucket drop prize opportunities and a silent auction. Bring a pin from your team and participate at the Pin Exchange Table! Get a chance to meet some Saginaw Spirit Alumni and see the Memorial Cup up close.
$15.00/person; includes entrance and breakfast buffet; cash only.
Email Amber Shutsa at [email protected] to RSVP for your spot.
Memorial Cup Viewing Party
Date: Every game night at puck drop
Location: Jolt Event Park
No tickets? No problem! Check out all of the action through TSN feed at the Jolt. Watch the games each night in live play on giant viewing screens in the Jolt. Bring a blanket to sit on, grab some food from the Food Truck Alley presented by Bavarian Inn & Lodge and cheer these athletes on!
Food Truck Alley
Presented by Bavarian Inn Lodge
Date: Friday, May 24th and Sunday, June 2nd
Time: May 24: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May 25 – May 26: 12 PM – 4:30 PM
May 27: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May 28: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May 29: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May 30 – CLOSED
May 31: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June 1: CLOSED
June 2: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 400 Johnson Street – Behind Jolt Event Park; located within the UA Local Fan Fest
A dining experience like no other! Visit the UA Local 85 Fan Fest in Saginaw and take in a variety of food offerings represented by some of the best in the state of Michigan. Each night a variety of 8-10 food truck vendors will be available to fill your belly before taking in some of the best hockey you will ever see. Each day will provide a variety to choose from, including dessert!
Trucks accept cash or credit card for payment.
Featured Food Trucks
Wonder Burger Mijos Makin’ Bacon Food Truck The Twisted Fork Food Truck Twisted Burger Food Truck Delectabowl Food Truck & Catering Mr. Patito Man Fat Axe Grille The Cheese Trap Bavarian Inn’s Cluck Truck Olvera’s BBQ Inc |
Non Nom Ninja That Guy’s BBQ D & W’s Street Eatery G’s Pizza Cream and Sugar Sis-N-Bros Tacos Kona Ice of Saginaw Jets Pizza The Gobble Up Whole Enchilada Sugar High |
Hockey Hall of Fame
Presented by Tri-Star Trust
Date: Friday, May 24th and Sunday, June 2nd
Time: May 24: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 25: Noon – 3:30 PM
May 26: Noon – 7:00 PM
May 27 – May 29: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 30 – TBD
May 31 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
June 1 – Closed
June 2: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Heritage Theatre in the Dow Event Centre
The Hockey Hall of Fame comes to Saginaw. Come and visit the world’s largest travel hockey collection, including priceless treasures from the CHL and NHL; a total fan experience! Don’t miss out on this free event!
Spirit Rising Screening & Jersey Silent Auction
Date: Friday, May 24th to Sunday, June 2nd
Time: May 24 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 25: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
May 26 – June 2: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Temple Theatre
Visit one of Saginaw’s most iconic landmarks and take the opportunity to view the Saginaw Spirit’s journey to the Memorial Cup through the docuseries Spirit Rising. A new episode will air daily and will be aired every 30 minutes.. While visiting the theatre take an opportunity to bid on one of many authentic autographed jerseys highlighting key CHLers throughout the years. All proceeds go to the Saginaw Spirit Charitable Foundation.
Ice Cream Social
Presented by Michigan Sugar
Date: Sunday, May 26th
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Jolt Event Park and UA Local 85 Fan Fest
Strength is found in unity and unity is found in togetherness! Join us for a family-friendly event to celebrate community and take part to acknowledge that “Life is SWEETER when we are together.” Everyone who attends this Sundae event will enjoy a complimentary scoop of Michigan’s Cream and Sugar ice cream; ice cream that is made in the Great Lakes Bay Region with Michigan Sugar and other ingredients surrounding our great community. Supply is limited.
Faith Unity Celebration
Presented by World Outreach Campus
Date: Sunday, May 26th
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Jolt Event Park
60-min family and faith gathering led by faith leaders in the community to celebrate our differences and soar to new heights through unity. Come one, come all! All are welcome!
School Day
Presented by Saginaw Valley State University
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Memorial Cup Event Campus – entrances located on Johnson Street
Students grades 6-8 will be bussed to the Memorial Cup Event Campus to be exposed to a well-rounded learning experience dedicated to the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow. Students will have the opportunity to hear from Magic of Hope speaker Anthony Grupido as he speaks to the importance of Mental Health while performing a challenging escape. They then will be released to experience the Fan Fest at its fullest, including the Top-Shot Stop and the STEM Station. Each student will also be able to see up close some of the most treasured artifacts and displays from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Before leaving for the day, students will gather once more to view the film “Beyond Their Years” and it serves as a synopsis of the careers and lives of Buck O’Neil and Herbert Carnegie regarded as two of the most influential hockey players of all time. A sack lunch will be provided to all attendees.
Christmas with the Cup
Presented by DML Management Inc
Date: Saturday, June 1st
Time: TBA
Location: Zehnder Park, Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth is known for being home to the Largest Christmas Store in the World along with providing that hallmark movie atmosphere around the holidays. Get a chance to experience that feeling but in the month of June! Join us for a family-friendly event where carols will be sung, ornaments will be decorated and cocoa and coffee will be served! Wear your favorite ugly Christmas shirt and even visit the big man himself, Santa! Don’t miss this proper goodbye, little Bavaria style!