Another local "To Do" if near Remus, MI this week end would be the Annual Remus Heritage Days 2010. This year the event is from Friday, Jul 16, 2010 8am thru Sunday, Jul 18, 2010 8pm. Some of the events are a pedal power parade, WATA Truck Pull, children's activities, a softball tournament with over 30 teams and much more including a 5K run. If you are any where near Remus this is a "Must Do" and I might just see you there. Best of luck in all you do and thanks for reading.

Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend

Another "to do for you" is the Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend. This is an annual event held over the Memorial Day weekend at the Wheatland Festival grounds near Remus, Michigan. There are over 80 workshops in traditional forms of dance, music, crafts, vocal, and instrument instruction on site. Free primitive camping for participants. The Traditional Arts Weekend has become a very popular Wheatland event for those seeking more personal instruction. A silent auction is also held during the weekend and food is available to buy on site. You can register for any of the workshops by calling (989) 967-8879 or you might try their website:  Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend

I can't remember hearing anyone not having fun when attending the Dance Camp. I would recommend registering early as it gets pretty busy closer to Showtime. This year is the year to go and I will see you there.

So last weekend was the annual Fox family getaway, every year all the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins get together at someone's cottage to enjoy each other's company. We had 33 people show up and 10 that were unable to attend for various reasons, that actually is a below average turnout. This year we were at Martiny Lake, which is located between Remus and Barryton. It was a great time and minus some hellacious rains Saturday afternoon (which stopped a lot of the water activities), and a foot injury to myself, I wouldn't have changed a thing! I have to say as I get older I enjoy the time spent with the extended family more and more. The time was filled with a scavenger hunt, cards, a bonfire, washer toss, a kayaking and good banter between all. Here's to next year and another great weekend! (with out injury of course)

Have a safe and prosperous week!

Aaron Fox Century 21 Looking Glass www.AaronSellsRealEstate.com

Mecosta County Wheatland Music Festival

35th Annual Wheatland Music Festival
September 5-7, 2008 (Weekend after Labor Day)

Website: http://www.wheatlandmusic.org/home.asp

Each year thousands of people converge on the 160-acre festival site to enjoy a wide variety of activities, as well as the star-studded lineup on the main stage.

There is a juried arts and crafts show, a raffle, children's activities, teen and young adult activities, instrument and dance workshops, music, food, fellowship and fun. Impromptu jam sessions can be found throughout the campgrounds all weekend long.

The annual Wheatland Music Festival is held the first weekend after Labor day in September.

Weekend Tickets are sold in advance only and are discounted for paid members. Sunday only tickets are available at the gate.

2008 Wheatland Performers Links

Dale Watson - Ameripolitan - September 6th & 7th
www.dalewatson.com

Crooked Still - New Old-Timey - September 6th & 7th
www.crookedstill.com

Cheryl Wheeler - Singer/Songwriter - September 6th & 7th
www.cherylwheeler.com

Sole Impact - Dance - September 5th-7th

David 'Honeyboy' Edwards - Blues - September 5th & 6th
www.davidhoneyboyedwards.com
For more information on Honeyboy go to
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92453606&sc=emaf

Slide - Celtic - September 5th & 6th
www.slide.ie

The Cherryholmes Family - Bluegrass - September 7th
cherryholmes.musiccitynetworks.com

The Chicken Chokers - Old Time - September 6th & 7th
www.thechickenchokers.com

Tim Graves & Cherokee - Bluegrass - September 5th & 6th
www.timgraves.com

Michael Smith - Singer/Songwriter
www.michaelsmithmusic.com

Michigan Songwriters In The Round
Jen Cass - www.jencass.com
Jen Sygit - www.jensygit.com
John Lamb - www.jdlamb.com
Michael Camp - www.michaelcamp.com

The Refugees - 3-Part Harmony Singers/Songwriters - September 6th & 7th
www.therefugeesmusic.com

The Rhythm Billies - Old Time - September 5th - 7th

Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company - African Dance - September 6th

The Freight Hoppers - Old Time - September 5th & 6th

http://www.thefreighthoppers.com

The Old 78's - September 6th & 7th
www.theold78s.com

The Ragbirds - September 6th & 7th
www.theragbirds.com

The Tarbox Ramblers - September 5th-7th
www.tarboxramblers.com

Nic Gareiss and Friends - September 5th-7th
Traditional & Comtenporary Tunes, Songs & Dance
www.myspace.com/nicgareiss

Madcat & Kane with Mark Schrock - Blues - September 5th & 6th
www.madcatmusic.net

The Lost World String Band - September 6th

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