Krist Oil Teams Back Up With
Meijer State Games of Michigan
To Recognize, Honor Veterans
Krist Oil’s Sponsorship Will Help Provide A Free Meal To Veterans
Marquette, Mich. – January 22, 2025 – Krist Oil is combining forces again with the Meijer State Games of Michigan at Opening Ceremony to proudly sponsor a free meal to the first 100 veterans. The 2025 Winter Games in Marquette will take place on February 7th – 9th, with Opening Ceremony happening that Friday, February 7th in downtown Negaunee.
An initiative built into their company foundation, Krist Oil proudly supports community programs and events such as the Meijer State Games of Michigan. Above all, Krist Oil intentionally works on projects that assist and support veterans in a variety of ways.
With this partnership, the first 100 veterans will be able to receive one voucher prior to Opening Ceremony for a free meal at either the Negaunee Eagle’s breakfast on Saturday, February 8th or at Border Grill in Negaunee from Friday, February 8th – 14th. The voucher can be claimed by presenting a valid active or veterans military I.D., and is good for one free meal and a drink, excluding alcoholic beverages and gratuity. More information can be found on the veterans meal voucher by visiting www.stategamesofmichigan.com/honoring-our-veterans.
“Krist Oil is honored to be part of the northern Michigan community and be a part of events like this. The opportunity to partner with the Meijer State Games of Michigan and do something meaningful for our veterans aligns with our core values and is something we are very proud of.” said Director of Marketing, Katelyn McCarthy. “Recognizing veterans as a way to say ‘thank you’ can never happen enough, and doing this at a community event like Opening Ceremony where everyone is celebrating and getting ready for the weekend ahead is fun and the perfect place. We are excited for this partnership to continue and to support all of the outstanding athletes participating in the Winter Games.”
The Winter Games will be taking place February 7th – 9th in the greater Marquette area. To kick off the Games, Opening Ceremony will be taking place on Friday, February 7th starting at 5:45 PM in downtown Negaunee as part of the Heikki Lunta festival. Veterans may pick up their meal voucher from 4:00 – 5:30 PM in downtown Negaunee at the athlete grab bag. Opening Ceremony will include speakers, Olympian appearances, special entertainment, and a torch parade to light the cauldron, signifying the start of the Winter Games. At the conclusion of Opening Ceremony, the rail jam event will begin.
Current sponsors of the Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games are Meijer, Eagle Mine, Peninsula Fiber Network, TV19, Krist Oil, Travel Marquette, Northern Michigan University, Staybridge Suites, Great Lakes Sport Commission, SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula, Special Olympics Michigan, and The David & Thu Brulé YMCA of Marquette County.
About Krist Oil: Krist Oil is a family-owned and operated company, proudly serving customers since 1917. Founded in Caspian, Michigan, Krist Oil has expanded to include over 78 convenient store locations across Michigan, Northern Wisconsin, and Minnesota. In addition to their retail operations, Krist Oil runs several propane plants in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Wisconsin, providing reliable propane and fuel oil services to local homes. With a commitment to quality and community, Krist Oil continues to be a trusted name in fuel and convenience services.
About the Meijer State Games of Michigan: The Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event for athletes of all ages and abilities. Each year, 50+ sporting events take place and over 8,500 athletes compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan. Like the Olympics, the State Games features an opening ceremony for athletes. The flagship event of the West Michigan Sports Commission, the Meijer State Games of Michigan is a member of the National Congress of State Games and is one of 30 State Games programs in the United States. Since 2010, the Meijer State Games of Michigan has hosted over 110,000 athletes and contributed more than $42 million in estimated economic impact. For more information, visit StateGamesOfMichigan.com.