Saturday, August 26, 2023

Night Lights at Auto City Speedway

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When
Saturday, August 26, 2023
4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Auto City Speedway

10205 N Saginaw Rd
Clio, MI 48420

Located in Genesee County, MI, Auto City Speedway is about 1.5 hours north of Downtown Detroit, 20 minutes from Flint, 30 minutes from Saginaw, 1 hour from Lansing, and 2 hours east of Grand Rapids.

important Note

Auto City has a new date….

We are sad to announce that we have to reschedule our event at Auto City. The Clio Area Fire Authority has issued a burn ban for the area, citing very dry conditions. Due to our adherence to the local fire department's authority, we are postponing this event.

Original Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
‍New Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023

See why over 250,000 people have attended one of our events.

@_golden_hour
Most beautiful night of my entire life.
@acapellamamma
There really is nothing cooler than being a part of a lantern festival.
@alkaline_is_cure_
Had a good experience bonding with people last night.
@antonioshiloh
One of the coolest things I’ve seen...
@barbara.teerlink
It was beautiful to watch the lanterns go up and light up the sky. We definitely want to be back next year.
@brookemyers02
#nightlightsevent is a must!
@daniellemariephotographypa
The most perfect day ever spent with good music, good friends, old and new, and incredible moments that take your breath away.
@ijovy3
“This was a whole vibe and we had a great time. They had live music, tons of great food and everyone was really friendly!”
@jaredbkhamilton
Went to see the floating lights! Hopes, wishes, and dreams sent off into the sky.
@jojobunce
Sent a little magic into the sky last night with the love of my life.
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When & Where

Saturday, August 26, 2023
4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Auto City Speedway

Located in Genesee County, MI, Auto City Speedway is about 1.5 hours north of Downtown Detroit, 20 minutes from Flint, 30 minutes from Saginaw, 1 hour from Lansing, and 2 hours east of Grand Rapids.

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Check-In & Setup
Things To Do
Live Music
Campfire Hangs

Check in and pick your spot.

We recommend arriving to the venue with plenty of time to check in and get settled in your picnic spot. The venue is general admission and first come, first serve and picnic spots are mapped out in a grid marked by tiki torches.

There’s plenty to do while you wait.

After you get settled it's time to pick up your lanterns, check out the fire pits, s'mores kits, & merch available for sale, check out the offering of food, snacks, and alcohol available, and play some games.

Enjoy the live music and community vibe.

Around dusk we'll kick off the live music. Fred Lee is our resident musical act and he is PHENOMENAL. Enjoy the live music while the sun goes down. Bonus points if you make a new friend.

Hang by the fire and see who can make the best s’more.

The campfire vibe is what it's all about. If you want to step up your overall experience we have small Radiate fire pits and s'mores kits available for sale at the merch tent. Each fire is great for a group of 4-8 people.

While you’re here…

Have you heard about Stars Over Texas Festival??

Night Lights at Texas Motorplex is already about 80% sold out, but we’ve teamed up with Texas Motorplex and the Stampede of Speed to create an all-day music festival the following weekend (October 9th).

Stars Over Texas is an action-packed day full of fun and entertainment for the entire family including a BBQ Shootout, professional bull riding, beer expo, exhibition racing, and a Kids Korral packed with games and bounce houses.

If that wasn’t exciting enough, the day culminates with an incredible live music event featuring Brett Young, Wade Bowen, Shane Smith & The Saints, Elvie Shane, and Kylie Frey.

To top it all off, we’ll finish the night with a Night Lights lantern release and fireworks!!

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The Lantern Release

After sunset we come together to release our lanterns together, at the same time. Seeing thousands of lanterns right above your head is a magical and spiritual experience that you have to see to fully understand.
The launch typically takes place an hour after sunset and lasts 15-30 minutes.

What happens to all the lanterns?

Our mission is to leave each venue cleaner than we found it — this means that our team heads out after each event with the mission of collecting every single lantern.

Pssst… Have you heard about Stars Over Texas the following weekend?

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A few things you need to know...

Weather Dependent

Our number 1 priority is holding a safe event that brings the community together to make magical memories. Because Night Lights takes place in outdoor venues, it is highly dependent on the weather including rain, wind, and lightning.

Postponements are Possible

While we will never cancel an event because of weather or environmental conditions, conditions may necessitate a postponement to a later date. If this happens your tickets will automatically transfer to a new make-up date.

Tickets are Non-Refundable

Similar to a sporting event or concert, Night Lights Event has a no refunds policy. This means that if you purchase tickets and cannot attend for any reason, you may qualify for a transfer or credit, but we do not issue refunds without Ticket Protection.

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We understand that plans can change and it may be inconvenient for you to attend if the event is postponed to a new date. If you are concerned about the chance of a reschedule or the chance that you won't be able to use your tickets you can add Ticket Protection to your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe and legal?
We've worked closely with both state and local officials, as well as fire marshals, to ensure our event is executed safely and legally — especially with regard to the lighting and releasing of lanterns. Night Lights has received a permit for lighting and releasing lanterns. (In most places, this practice is illegal unless you have a permit in place.)

The lanterns that Night Lights use are specially-designed. They are 100% biodegradable, flame retardant, and have a fuel cell with a quicker burn time designed to fully burn out before returning to the earth's surface.
Doesn't this make a lot of trash?
The lanterns that we use are above industry standards and have been scientifically created and tested to leave no footprint. The lanterns are 100% biodegradable, flame retardant, and contain a fuel cell designed to fully burn out before the lantern returns to the earth's surface.

Each event is equipped with an experienced staff of lantern chasers who retrieve and gather sky lanterns for 48 hours after the event to ensure grounds are left clean and undisturbed.
What happens before the launch?
Outside food policy is determined by the venue, not us. Sealed water is almost allowed but coolers are not. Across all Night Lights locations, there will be an array of food trucks, beer and wine gardens, and s'mores kits available for purchase.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing camp chairs and blankets. Sun shades are nice if you plan on arriving earlier in the day. Strollers and wagons are ok, but the venue doesn't allow coolers. Also we don't allow pets or dogs unless they are a service animal.
Does everyone in my group need a ticket?
Children 6 and under are free and don't need a ticket to enter the event. All attendees age 7 and up will need a ticket to enter the event. Your ticket includes admission to the event area and your lantern kit. We don't offer or sell spectator passes.
How can I get the best deal on my tickets?
Our tickets work on a time & quantity tier system. This means that our ticket prices increase as we get closer to the event. Basically, this means that the price you see now is most likely the lowest the prices will be for the rest of the season. We like to reward our customers for buying their tickets early. :)
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Reschedule Announcement

The Clio Area Fire Authority has issued a burn ban for the area, citing very dry conditions. Due to our adherence to the local fire department's authority, we are rescheduling this event.

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Cancellation Notice

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we will be regrettably cancelling our Lincoln Speedway Night Lights Event near Baltimore, MD.

We will return in 2023, to a new venue, bigger and even better!‍

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