The Wheatland Music Organization's 37th Annual Traditional Arts Weekend will be May 23–25, 2025, at the Wheatland Festival grounds near Remus, Michigan. This event offers more than 80 workshops focusing on traditional dance, music, crafts, vocal, and instrument instruction. Traditional Arts Weekend includes workshops in music (ex. fiddle, dulcimer, guitar, ukulele), dance (ex. swing, clogging, contra), crafts (ex. quilting, soap-making, watercolor), and vocal arts (ex. harmony singing, folk songs). There are also children's activities like tie-dyeing, puppet theater, flower fairies, and more. For a complete list of workshops and more information please visit wheatlandmusic.org and click - Events - Traditional Arts Weekend.
Primitive camping is available free of charge for participants on-site. This year we will have two food trucks: Weidman Lions and You Chill We Grill. Sassy Ca Coffee Trailer will serve beverages. The weekend also features evening dances and a silent auction. This family-friendly event is ideal for those seeking to learn more and engage with traditional arts and music.
Notably, no pre-registration is required for workshops. Purchase day or weekend passes on wheatlandmusic.org or call (989) 967-8879. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Gatehouse upon entry to the Wheatland Grounds.