Grayling Visitors Bureau

The Wellington Antique Tractor and Engine Club host their annual Tractor and Engine Show August 23-25. Tractors of all shapes and sizes will begin arriving at the 60-acre living history farm on Friday, August 23 and will be available for viewing throughout the entire weekend.

On Friday evening there will be a Tractor Safari. The tractor group will ride to a local food establishment for dinner and then return to the farm. Those wishing to participate should contact Wellington Farm for more information. Saturday and Sunday will be the big days with many events being scheduled for both days. Highlight of the day will be a big tractor and machinery parade each afternoon.

On Saturday evening, August 24 Wellington Farm, USA will present “The Wellington Farm Country Music Show”. If you like old-fashioned country music and corny country humor, then this show is a must. Presented on one of the most picturesque outdoor stages in Northern Michigan, the Wellington show is a full evening of very enjoyable entertainment. Price of admission for the Variety show is only $12.50 and tickets are presently available at the farm’s Visitor Center or by phone. Steel guitars sing, the banjos ring and Ezra and Ethel Frogmire banter at the Wellington Barndance.

Wellington Farm, USA is within easy reach of Exit 251 of I-75 and Exit 206 of US-127. This historic agricultural complex is open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week during the summer months. More information can be obtained by calling the farm at 989-348-5187 or visiting the website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org. Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated by Wellington Farm Park, Inc., a 501©3 non-profit corporation.

Wellington Farm, USA is now accepting reservations for what has been billed as “The most unique Christmas Experience in Northern Michigan.” Billed as “The Farm By Lantern Light” the full evening activity includes a sleigh ride, a visit to the historic farm and a full length play all rolled into one. Seating is very limited so reservations are an absolute must. “The Farm By Lantern Light” will take place on December 13, 14, and 20, 21. The first performance begins at 6:40 p.m. with additional performances beginning every 20 minutes there after. Twelve people are admitted to each performance. The entire performance lasts about two hours. During the course of the evening, participants will board a horse drawn sleigh and be transported back in time to the year of 1932. Following the sleigh ride, visitors will stroll through the farm trails, all beautifully lit by kerosene lanterns. During the course of their walk, visitors will visit each building at the farm complex and in each building another scene of the play, will be presented. The play is based upon an event which took place in Wellington many years ago. Now that event has been woven into one of the most heart-warming Christmas stories presented anywhere in Michigan. A wonderful family event!  Reservations can be made by calling 989-348-5187 or visiting the website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.

Wellington Farm, USA is a 60-acre living history museum depicting life as it was lived in a rural, mid-western farming community during the Great Depression. The farm is located at 6944 S. Military Road, Grayling, about half-way between Higgins Lake and Camp Grayling. The farm is easily accessed from both I-75 and US 127. Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated by Wellington Farm Park, Inc. a 502©3 non-profit corporation.

Jack-O-Lantern Hayrides will offer visitors a ride around historic Wellington Farm Park, lit by Jack-O-Lanterns. Ghosts, witches, and other Halloween characters from the Depression Era will be making an appearance. The hayrides are scheduled nightly for October 25-30. $5 per person.

Wellington Farm, USA is a 60-acre living history museum depicting life as it was lived in a rural, mid-western farming community during the Great Depression.  The farm is located at 6944 S. Military Road, Grayling, about half-way between Higgins Lake and Camp Grayling.  The farm is easily accessed from both I-75 and US 127.    Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated by Wellington Farm Park, Inc. a 502©3 non-profit corporation.  989-348-5187

Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20 will be an exciting day at Wellington Farm near Grayling for that is the day that their monster trebuchet will throw pumpkins for the second time.  This new siege machine designed and constructed by Roger Blackford, Maintenance Supervisor at the 60-acre living history farm.  He was assisted by volunteer Ethan Brand.  The monster trebuchet was actually constructed for last year’s ‘Punkin-Chunkin event but, the huge machine broke on its’ second test fire.  Wellington Farm, USA opens at 9:00 a.m. and the first test fire is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.  If all goes well, the trebuchet will throw pumpkins every hour on the hour throughout the day and again on Sunday, October 21.    Price of admission is $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for students and seniors which is regular park admission.   For those people who want to shoot the trebuchet, ammunition will be available for purchase.  All money raised at the trebuchet will go towards the construction of a new museum building and a new store which will feature Michigan made art and craft work.

In addition to the operation of the monster trebuchet, all of the farm buildings will be open and some in operation, the farm’s shuttle will be running transporting visitors around the farm and cider and donuts will be available.  In addition, the farm has a large quantity of pumpkins and winter squash available for purchase.

Wellington Farm, USA is located at 6944 S. Military Road in Grayling.  The farm is easily accessed from either Exit 251 of I-75 or Exit 206 of US-127.  Further information can be obtained by calling 989 348 5187 during business hours or visiting the website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.

Wellington Farm’s new Monster Trebuchet which will go into operation on Saturday, October at the historical park’s annual Punkin-Chunkin event.  The Monster Chunker was constructed by the farm’s maintenance supervisor and volunteers.

Wellington Farm, USA near Grayling will play host to their annual celebration of Dairy Days on June 29 and 30.  Dairy Days is the longest running special event to be presented by the 60-acre living history complex.  It is also one of the most popular.  During the weekend long presentation, visitors can watch as cream is churned into butter, milk and eggs are turned into custards and ice cream and skim milk is turned into cottage cheese, or smearcase as it was called during the Great Depression.  In addition, there will be displays of cream separators, churns and milking equipment.   On Saturday evening, June 29 there will be a Classic Country Music Show on the Wellington Farm Main Stage featuring Don Rivers and the Good Old Boys.  There is no additional charge for the country music show; regular park admission will include the show.   Admission is $7.50 for adults and  $5.50 for seniors and students.

At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 Wellington Farm will open a brand new building featuring a significant historical display.  Known as the Perry Lamking Historic Display the new building will house the first belt sander and the first broom handle machine patented in the United States.  Pictures, documents and hand tools will be included in the display.

Wellington Farm, USA is a living history park depicting life as it was lived in a rural, mid-western farming community during the Great Depression.  Wellington Farm has been acclaimed as being the only living history park in the nation that portrays specifically 1932, the very worst year of the Great Depression.  The park opens each morning at 9:00 a.m. and the first guided tour departs the Visitors Center at 10.  The last tour of the day leaves the visitor center at 4:00 p.m.   Beginning June 15, the farm will be open seven days a week.   Also beginning June 15 the farm will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. with the last tour leaving the visitor Center at 5:30.

Wellington Farm Park, Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit corporation.   Welling Farm, USA is located at 6944 S. Military Road southwest of  Grayling.  The farm is easily accessed from either Exit 251 of I-75 or Exit 206 of US-127.  Further information can be obtained by calling 989 348 5187 during business hours or visiting the website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org. or visit us on Facebook.