The Richmond Good Old Days Festival is set for its 61st consecutive year, continuing a tradition that brings thousands to the small Michigan community every weekend after Labor Day.

Watch Christiana's video report below Richmond Good Old Days Festival returns for 61st year this weekend

As trucks roll in and final preparations are underway, the annual festival is gearing up to deliver everything from carnival rides and derbies to horseshoe competitions and the famous outhouse race.

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"Back in 1963 a group of people got together and decided they wanted to do something that would draw people to Richmond," said co-chair Matt Rix.

That group of people included his grandfather. What started as a small town's effort to bring in business has evolved into a major community celebration t

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