Whether it is taking a break from shopping and workshops, Michigan Fiber Festival Strives to have activities and events for everyone! In addition to our fiber related demonstrations attendees can enjoy live bands, kids activities, antique tractors, and the historic village on the fairgrounds all offer unique entertainment for the whole family!
Music Saturday & Sunday
The Benedict DollyRockers (Saturday)
The Benedict DollyRockers are an electric folk band from Kalamazoo, MI featuring Flip Miller, Jim Clawson, Shawn Toth, Dale Johnson & AA Miller. Brothers and orignal members, AA and Flip, started the band in Coldwater, naming the group after old beer bottles abandoned along the railroad tracks on the outskirts of town. The Benedict Doll Brewery was a local Coldwater business open from 1891 to 1909. The group's midwest roots provide a deep well of inspiration for songwriting craft. This is a hopeful brand of Americana which rises above the challenges and perseveres. Every song tells a story. Find them on facebook @benedictdollyrockers or your favorite streaming service if you'd like to have a listen before the show!!!
Hen Pecked Dawgs (Sunday)
This tight, and playful group will entertain you with a blend of Celtic music, with some surprises thrown into the mix! These seasoned musicians will satisfy your thirst for fine Celtic music. Masterfully played traditional instruments and vocals, will take you on a musical journey, like no other. At times playful, sometimes haunting and always beautiful!
Old Tractors R Us Tractor Club Display
Ladies, have you come to Festival dragging a reluctant husband along with you? Men, have you come to Festival being dragged through miles of yarn and roving? Do not grumble any more because there is a tractor display that would like your attention. This year will be the 7th year that Old Tractors R-Us Tractor Club (a local tractor group) will be at Festival with a variety of tractors and activities on display for all to enjoy. Also, this year the tractors will be on display for both Saturday and Sunday! They are looking forward to meeting and greeting the many people that will attend Festival this year.
Please stop by to ask questions and to see the corn shelling and grinding demonstrations. If you have questions or would like to bring a tractor in for display, please contact Fred Banks (269-673-3080) or Denny Hammer (269-673-8295).
Historical Village on the Fairgrounds
Don’t forget about the Historical Village on the fairgrounds. They will be open for your enjoyment Saturday and Sunday. Check out the buildings, talk to the volunteers about the site or enjoy your lunch in the common area.
Kids’ Activities
Committee Chair: Karen CoteWe try to have some make and take it activities available for the young budding fiber artist among us. The committee is offering two projects this year for the Kids Activities. The children will have the opportunity to either make a felted hot pad holder or a woven coaster. Check the general schedule to see when each of the projects are offered. The Kids Activities area is in the Expo Center. The times are listed in the general Schedule.