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  A member of the Blue Crow Fire Dancers performs with dazzling and daring elegance and elements of magic. (Photo courtesy/Frankenmuth Arts Council) 

Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival ignites record-breaking weekend

  The sparks flew higher than ever this past Friday and Saturday as the 7th Annual Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival lit up Heritage Park with record attendance and unforgettable performances. What began as a small iron pour has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated celebrations of fire-fueled creativity, and this year proved to be the biggest yet.

  From the moment the gates opened, festival-goers were immersed in fiery artistry. Alien Iron Art Castings once again delivered a phenomenal iron pour performance, combining molten metal, explosive fire effects, and dazzling pyrotechnics that left the crowd in awe. Their artistry has become the heart of the festival and continues to push the boundaries of what live performance can be.

  The entertainment lineup was equally impressive. Each afternoon, the Borrowed Time Band filled the park with crowd-pleasing classics, setting the perfect tone for the evening. Friday night was headlined by Marcupial Creampie, whose high-energy set brought the crowd to their feet, while Saturday opened with the fire-inspired sounds of Oslo. Closing out the festival, as they have in years past, were Papa Kiszka and the Voortex, who delivered a powerhouse performance that capped off the weekend in unforgettable fashion.

  Another standout feature this year was the festival’s commitment to youth inclusion in the arts. Five area high schools — Frankenmuth, Birch Run, Vassar, Hemlock and Breckenridge — participated in hands-on workshops and demonstrations, giving students the opportunity to explore casting and other fire-related arts. .....

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