On Saturday September 11, Wellington Farm, USA near Grayling will play host to the Northern Michigan Folk Art Festival. The one day event will feature artists, musicians, authors and storytellers from across Northern Michigan. Wellington Farm’s outdoor stage is tastefully set in the heart of the beech/maple forest with wonderful acoustics.
The gates to Wellington Farm, USA open at 10:00 a.m. and guest performances will begin shortly thereafter. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
All of the Wellington Farm, USA historic buildings will be in operation during the one-day festival. In addition there will be artists, craftsmen, storytellers and musicians scattered about the park. A food concession will be available so families can plan on spending the entire day at the farm.
Admission charge for the Folk Arts Festival is just $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for seniors and students. Wellington Farm, USA is located at 6940 South Military Road between Higgins Lake and Camp Grayling. It is easily accessed from US-127, I-75 and M-72. The farm also has a General Store which is fully stocked with produce items, jams and jellies, gift items, tee shirts and hats. Fresh Farm Baked Pies and cinnamon rolls arrive every Friday morning and are offered for sale until they are gone. Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated by Wellington Farm Park, Inc. a non-profit corporation.
Contact: Howard Taylor at Wellington Farm, USA
1-888-OLD-FARM; (989) 348-5187; howard@i2k.net
www.wellingtonfarmpark.org
