Friday, December 18, 2015

16th Annual Brighton Ford

2015 Holiday Window Painting Event


Wow!! What a run!! Hornung Elementary, after 5 years passed the Trophy to Hilton Elementary this year who had not won in 15 years!! Congratulations to Hilton Elementary and Principal Jeff Eisele!!



Our window painting started this year the second week of December and today the Richard Lim Photography Santa pics are now posted!! Check them out! I especially like the one with Jerry Niskar and Zach Kissel- two of our amazing sales staff sitting on Santa lap!


Monday December 7th, Hornung Elementary started off the week, Hilton painted on Tuesday, Hawkins on Wednesday and Spencer on Thursday the 10th. At 4:30 pm the kids came in excited to paint the big windows, some knew what was going on and many were new to this adventure. Each night we were so pleased to see almost double-if not triple the kids that have come in the past!! Exactly what we wanted to see. 

We sipped on hot chocolate with marshmallows and little candy canes, ate some cookies! New this year, we ordered pizza from the Brighton Lil Ceasers for each school from 5-7pm. Then the painting happened of course! Amazing work from each student and school. They turned out Fantastic!! We love them, so Thank you for adding our final decorations of the season!! Don't forget to stop by with your families or friends until the end of the year to show them what a great job you all did- that is if they didn't check them out on Tuesday the 15th when EVERYONE was here!! 

Our MAIN EVENT this year was amazing!! We wanted anyone to join us for our COMMUNITY EVENT for a free night of FUN and to be able to visit the Big Guy-Santa!  It happened and we are so pleased that the attendance more than doubled from last years event.
So here it is.... Almost 1600 voters, 130 pizzas, 1 Flat screen TV giveaway,  a Bounce House & Mechanical Snow Board, a Kilted Magician, A Magical Elf named Twisty, Air Brush Face Painting, Mike and Jon from WHMI and countless memories for so many children getting their annual photo with Santa! Yes, We absolutely can not for get SANTA!!

First we would like to say Thank you to the folks who help to create the fun: 

Richard Lim Photography- Thank You Richard, you did an amazing job with ALL the kids and adults!  We hope you join us again next year! Again check out Richard Lim Photography online at
www.facebook.com/RLimPhoto


Carnival Bounce- Thank you again for another great year! Mike and his team are great to work with and great with all the kiddos! looking for fun, Check out  www.CarnivalBounce.com or CarnivalBounceRentals on FaceBook 

Twisty the Magical Elf-  Our Magical Balloon Artist- who twists and twists and creates balloon art loved by all! Always a pleasure to have Twisty in the house! You can find Twisty online
www.twistandshouttheclown.com 

The Kilted Magician- This was our second year having entertainer, The Kilted Magician- and he brought 500 Magic Tricks this year for the kids to take home.  Born in Scotland, but lucky for us he lives in South Lyon (and is a customer!) We are thankful for his business and his magic tricks! 
Check him out on FB at the Kilted Magician or email: Hugh@thekiltedMagician.com 

Modern Ink Body Art- Kaley and her team are new to our event this year but not to the community! We found them painting faces at the WHMI 93.5 $5000 Summer Giveaway Event at Crystal Gardens last summer. We saw some great work on the little ones faces- some in the Santa pics! Thank you for joining our party! Check them out on Face Book -Modern Ink Body Art - 
WHMI 93.5- We were live in the showroom with Buzz and Mike from 93.5. Thanks guys!! 
Follow our favorite local radio Station Super Stars on WHMI 93.5 FM. News, Traffic, Sports, School Updates and the Best Classic hits! Livingston County's own 93-5! Follow WHMI.COM , @WHMI on Twitter, WHMI News on Facebook 

Brighton Lil Ceasers- 130 Pizzas at the main event and we will definitely have to have more than that next year!! Great Job and Thank you for serving our hungry crowd!  Also- all the kids and parents like having you on Window Painting nights as well...I think we started something :)
Stop in and order a pizza! 9998 E. Grand River in Brighton. 810-225-4500 

We want to THANK all the teachers, Principals, staff, parents that created such a BUZZ and got so many voteres to come out!! You all did awesome and we challenge YOU to bring the same enthusiasm next year!! We will be making some changes to use a larger area so there is more room! We had a few suggestions and are going to make the 17th Annual Event in 2016 even bigger and better!! 


Thank you again for a really fun time at Brighton Ford! We wish you and your families and Safe and Merry Christmas! Don't Forget.....Santa's Watching you.....!


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Located 8240 Grand River Brighton, MI 48114

If you have any questions or comments please email KarenS@BrightonFord.com or call 810-227-1171 x4431

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