Saturday, August 11, 10 AM – 8 PM
Allen Neighborhood Center, 1611 East Kalamazoo Street, Lansing Eastside Neighborhood
FREE and family friendly!
Festival Highlights
- Michigan Heritage Awards Ceremony honors Mick Gavin (Redford, Michigan) for his mastery of Irish music and Neil Woodward (Howell, Michigan) for his mastery of Michigan folk songs and storytelling
- Showcase of music, dance, and arts by the 2018 recipients of the Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeships
- Swing and Irish ceili dance demonstrations
- Community sing and uke strum
- Instrument jam
- Beadwork embroidery and weaving lessons from Anishinabek artists
- The Teal Quilt Project--quiltmaking for survivors of sexual abuse
- Delicious, local food vendors
- A concert by the internationally acclaimed musical group Tannahill Weavers from Scotland
And much more!
