Byron Days Festival kicks off today

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM EDT

Jennifer Deamud talks about the event running through the weekend.

Byron Days Festival kicks off today, this 89th annual gathering of those calling Byron Center home and more. Jennifer Deamud talks about the event running through the weekend, including Pickleball, a carnival, fun run and so much more, gathering at Whistlestop Park.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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