Now the SECOND weekend in August.... August 10th & 11th, 2007
Welcome to the web site for the Port Oneida Fair. Please click on the map above to learn more!
The 2007 Fair will be held Friday August 10th and Saturday August 11th in the Port Oneida District of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau County, Michigan.
Friday Aug. 10 and Saturday Aug. 11
Demonstrations 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A celebration of rural arts and culture in the Port Oneida Historic Farm District, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore four miles north of Glen Arbor on M-22.
FREE
Exhibits/demonstrations over two days at five farms and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse.
Most demonstrations and activities are presented continuously but a few begin at a specific time. Be sure to check here first so you are not disappointed.
Friday
Native American Art Market - John Burfiend Farm - Friday only! 11-5
Country Bumpkin Band - Thoreson Farm 1-3pm
Ranger Led Hikes, Tours and Programs - Various times, see bulletin board at each site for details.
Speaker - Charles Olsen Farm - Agriculture and Nature Can Co-exist! Friday 10 - 10:20, 2 - 2:20 p.m.
Speaker - Charles Olsen Farm - Pioneers of Port Oneida 10:30, 11:30, 1:30. 2:30, 3:30.
Saturday
Ranger Led Hikes, Tours and Programs - Various times , see bulletin board at each site for details.
Speaker - Charles Olsen Farm - Agriculture and Nature Can Co-exist! Saturday 10 - 10:20 2 - 2:20 p.m.
Speaker - Charles Olsen Farm - Pioneers of Port Oneida 10:30, 12:30, 1:30. 2:30, 3:30, 4:30.
Northport Community Band - Charles Olsen Farm 11-12
Box Lunch Social - Charles Olsen Farm - Saturday Noon. Come and bid on a fantastic box lunch donated by one of our local restaurants. All proceeds go to support the Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear
Civil War Grave Re-dedication Ceremony - Saturday 12:30 Kelderhouse Cemetery.
Cemetery Tour Saturday - 1 pm Kelderhouse Cemetery
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Bring a picnic and spend the day.
Presented by the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, through a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with The National Park Service, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, Glen Lake Schools, Leelanau Historical Museum, Glen Arbor Art Association, Shielding Tree, Leelanau Conservation district and the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce. View a complete list of sponsors and links.
You can learn more about happenings at the fair and the history of the Port Oneida area on these pages:
Lawr Farm The Lawr Farm is now the location of the Shielding Tree Nature Center.
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Dechow Farm The Dechow Farm will be "History Central" with scheduled demonstrations & exhibitions!
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Thoreson Farm The Thoreson Farm is the site of Glen Arbor Art Association's summer art programs featuring art exhibitions, workshops and working artists.
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Port Oneida School The old school will host craft sales, an art exhibit, food sales & horse & wagon rides around Port Oneida!
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Port Oneida School The old school will host craft sales, an art exhibit, food sales & horse & wagon rides around Port Oneida!
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John Burfiend Farm The John Burfiend Farm will feature barn building & restoration exhibits and demonstrations and information, exhibits and demonstrations about boats, boat building and commercial fishing.
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Olsen Farm The Charles Olsen Farm has been restored by Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear (PHSB) and will be open for tours and exhibits regarding historical preservation & restoration. Click to learn more about the farm & PHSB.
Olsen Farm The Charles Olsen Farm has been restored by Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear (PHSB) and will be open for tours and exhibits regarding historical preservation & restoration. Click to learn more about the farm & PHSB.
