Believe In Brighton

08/02/2026

We are a group of citizens that Believe In Brighton...

This is where we live, work, run businesses, and raise our families. We don't do this for the recognition. We do this to give back to the community we believe so much in.

The downtown merchants that support, nourish, cloth, entertain, and decorate our lives. The people that make this place home. The people that keep is safe. And the ones that make tough decisions to make our community great.

So even though we don't do this for the awards or recognition it sure does feel great when we are the community shares their appreciation... When the downtown businesses share their love...

And when we are recognized by the city for a job well done.

Thank You to the City Brighton and Brighton PD for this amazing and surprising recognition this week!

We are pumped and motivated to do it even bigger next year 🤘

07/26/2026

Good morning Brighton! What are you all up to today?

I hope you all rock it out like Garret Bielaniec & The Tarriffs today 🤘

07/25/2026

07/20/2026

Because You Never Know What Will Happen In The Wild At Taste of Brighton...

07/19/2026

These are the people in our neighborhood...

The ones who believe that a community is something you build together.

The ones who invest in something bigger than themselves because they know a stronger community benefits everyone.

The sponsors who come together to make it all possible.

The community partners who create spaces for children to laugh, play, learn, and make memories.

The police officers who don't just watch over the festival, but become part of it. Laughing with kids, joining the fun, and reminding us that they're our neighbors first.

The musicians who turn Main Street into a dance floor.

The restaurant owners who work tirelessly so thousands of people can capture a Taste of Brighton.

The artists, makers, and vendors who bring their passion to the streets and invite us to discover something new.

The shuttle drivers who welcome complete strangers like old friends before they even step onto Main Street.

The volunteers who arrive early and stay late.

The families who come year after year.

The children who will remember this weekend long after they've forgotten what they ate or what song was playing.

Thank You to everyone that came together to make Taste of Brighton 2026 special...Including YOU 🫵

These are the people in our neighborhood...

07/13/2026

It's easy to Believe In Brighton with people like Tyler Betrus in our community...

This guy showed up with 3 goals in mind:

1. Make People Smile

2. Eat lots of delicious pie from Grand Traverse Pie Co.

3. Dust the competition

Like the late great Meat Loaf said Two out of Three Ain't Bad buddy.

One thing is for sure this guy lit the Mill Pond up with positive smiles and laughter. And that is what it is all about.

Oh and in fairness unlike Connor McGregor our friend Tyler did make it the distance.

07/12/2026

Good Morning Brighton!

Did you have a good weekend? What was your favorite part?

Ours was seeing all of the smiles on faces the whole weekend. The people and vendors that told us this was the best Taste yet. Those special people that told us we are hands down the best event in the area.

And of course the fireworks!

We Love You All...We Believe More Than Ever...And We Are Already Excited For Next Year.

Sincerely,

The Believe In Brighton crew

07/12/2026

Just a little party with a few thousand of our closest friends! Thank you Miranda & The M80s for rocking out 🤘

Where are you sitting to watch the fireworks Y'all?!

07/12/2026

Enjoying a beautiful sunset with The Captain from Captain’s ön Main and some smooth jazz...

07/11/2026

Starting Center on the 7th grade Super Bowl Winning Team Wins Eating Pie Contest Taking Out A Grown Man.

It was reported that this young man had a full breakfast, and snacks in preparation for his victory.