2025 EVENTS
The Old-Fashioned
Christmas Tree Lighting is back!
The festivities will start at 4:00 p.m. The Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m.
DJ Tony G with Unique Entertainment Productions will be playing in the Historic Barn from 6:00–11:00 p.m.
Event Overview Schedule:
4:00–6:00 p.m. – Visit with Santa in the Historic Barn
6:00–10:00 p.m. – Music by DJ Tony G & beer, wine, and signature cocktails in the Historic Barn
6:00 p.m. – The South Lyon Holiday Spectacular Parade (see separate Facebook event for more info)
7:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting!
Drink tickets: $5 each (available onsite)
Wristbands: $5.00 (required for adults; first come, first served until capacity is reached)
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Carl and Joanne Foundation to support the Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting and South Lyon Eve community events.
To purchase wristbands and guarantee your spot in advance, click below (you will then pick it up on the day of the event at the will-call table):
Carl & Joanne Foundation’s
South Lyon Eve Party
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
7:30 PM - ????
Ring in the New Year with The Carl & Joanne Foundation and the magnificent ball drop for South Lyon (New Year’s) Eve party! This is an indoor/outdoor event. Space is strictly limited and is not guaranteed.
SCHEDULE:
-7:30pm: Event begins
-8:30pm - 1:00am: Live entrainment by Paddock
-12:00am: Ball drop on the roof of Heinanen Engineering!
EVENT DETAILS:
- The ball drops at 12:00am is open to the public, but no entry to the Historic Barn or alcohol sales are permitted unless you purchase a wristband.
- Event is 21+ up only
- Drink tickets available for purchase
- There will be a domestic beer options, wine by Twisted Cork winery and (2) signature cocktails.
- Food options for purchase available
- Live entertainment by Paddock
- A champagne toast is included at midnight!
WRISTBANDS (COVER):
- Wristbands are $20 and are required to enter the Historic Barn/purchase alcohol.
- Wristbands are first come, first serve until capacity is reached.
- Advance purchased wristbands WILL guarantee entry into the tent, and each member of your party must pick up their own
wristbands (and show ID).
- Everyone must show ID. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Sign-up to volunteer below (t-shirt & wristband included):
Come Join in the Fun at the Annual Carl & Joanne Foundation's Christmas in July Street Party & Fundraiser
Come join in the fun at the annual Carl & Joanne Foundation's Christmas in July, street party, Fundraiser.
Starting with patio entertainment by Sugartips from 4pm - 8pm and continuing with live entertainment on the main stage by Power Play Detroit from 8pm - 12am.
Open to the public. 21+up, wristbands will be required for admission at $5.00, first come first serve, until capacity is reached.
Food trucks will be on site.
Bounce house, cornhole tournament, and much more.
Wristbands will be available for purchase in advance on Carl & Joanne's Facebook page and website (wristbands will be at will-call day of event).
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Carl and Joanne Foundation to support the Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting and South Lyon Eve community events.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
PAST EVENTS
Carl and Joanne Foundation: A non-profit committed to the community of South Lyon fueled by the memories of two amazing people, Carl and Joanne Heinanen. Two that always seemed to bring everyone close much like gravity. A home always filled with neighbors, friends, family, and anyone looking for a steak dinner. Maybe a cocktail too! The Carl and Joanne Foundation is inspired by the memories of Christmas with my grandparents Carl and Joanne Heinanen. Powered by these memories we are an organization committed to the continued growth of the City of South Lyon, while cultivating its small town roots through community involvement.
ABOUT US
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS TREE FOUNDATION
2018 was the beginning of it all, where dreams became a reality. One of the largest live tree foundations in the State of Michigan proved to be challenging. Thousands of pounds of Steel and hundreds of yards of concrete insure years of holiday use.
SOUTH LYON EVE SPIRE
In 2019 we constructed one of the few actual Ball Drop Spires in the State of Michigan. At over 100ft in elevation this required massive building restructuring and innovative engineering solutions to provide a functioning ball drop.
HEINANEN FAMILY FIREPLACE
In 2019 we installed an in-house steel fabricated fireplace of massive proportions to provide much needed warmth during the holiday season.
SOUTH LYON STAR WITH STAR CAM
In 2022 we constructed an all-aluminum 50” tree topper designed to be the beacon of South Lyon during the month of December. The Star Cam broadcasts its view from the very tip of the “Big Tree” all season.
CARL AND JOANNE MOBILE MARQUEE
In 2022 we built a mobile event calendar designed and constructed to provide event awareness throughout the City of South Lyon.
1982 CUSHMAN TRUCKSTER
In 2022 we restored a 1982 Cushman Truckster that was long abandoned in Burnett, Texas. The vintage Truckster was shipped to South Lyon where it would receive a complete restoration. During this time it was fitted with the necessary parts and pieces to become the mobile bar it is today. Affectionately now known as “CJ”
