The 37th Annual Wheatland Music Festival will be held September 9-11, 2011 at the 160 acre Wheatland Music Organization (WMO) property near Remus (Mecosta County midway between Big Rapids and Mt. Pleasant). The goal of the WMO is to serve as a resource center for the preservation and presentation of traditional music and arts, an idea that began with the First Wheatland Bluegrass Festival as a benefit for the Mt. Pleasant Food Co-Op, August 24, 1974.
The 2009 festival lineup features nationally known performers like The Steel Drivers, Red Stick Ramblers, Ruthie Foster, Aubrey Ghent and the The Wilders along with Michigan favorites including Detour Bluegrass and Robin & Linda Williams.
Wheatland limits ticket sales to maintain a environment conducive to enjoying the great music, so you need to get weekend tickets in advance. You may purchase online or call 989-967-8561 for availability. You can buy Sunday-only tickets at gate beginning at 8 AM on Sunday, September 7 for $25.
Photo credit: 2005 Wheatland Music Festival by Peggy Brisbane. Peggy has been photographing the musicians at the Wheatland Festival in 1983 and has photographed most of the festivals since then. View more photos in the Wheatland Music Organization photo gallery and also in the Wheatland Photos group on Flickr.
Here's a cool video from 2007 capturing the feel of this classic Michigan festival.
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Note: This was edited by Absolute Michigan, because we couldn't figure out what this had to do with Wheatland or music...it was however, quirky enough that we felt compelled to let a but stand.
Michigan State Senator Mark Schauer, State Representative Mike Simpson, State Representative Rick Jones and State Representative Mike Noffs will be donning the drivers gear and taking to the high banks of Springport Motor Speedway in a 10 lap sprint to prove who the fastest legislator is. The Bob Frahm CRC Congressional Challenge race will kick off at 7:30pm at Springport Motor Speedway.
For more information on this event, please visit http://www.communityracingchallenge.com.
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15,000 people can't be wrong. The music is incredible. 2 1/2 stages and pick up/campsite bands seem to be within earshot 24/7. Many food and art vendors. Been camping on the farm since '77.
HAPPY WHEATLAND
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I look forward to Wheatland every year. When Sunday hits I am sad to go. I always meet new people and start new friendships. Between the Music, performers, food and family it makes a great final chapter of the summer. I'm going on my 19th Wheatland and wouldn't miss it for the world! Can't wait for 08!
Happy Wheatland!
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wheatland is one of the greatest bluegrass festivals in America ...... Thanks peace...
And happy wheatland
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I would like to purchase a 3-day ticket, but I am too late to order on-line. May I purchase at the gate?
I will not have access to my e-mail until Labor Day, as I am riding my bicycle on the DALMAC -- Lansing to Mackinaw.
Thank you.
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Wheatland is nothing but a drugging and drinking place. I went this year for the first time. They have a "no weapons" sign just as you come in. There was an amublance there that day too. they charge $100.00 and for that you get the cold hard ground.They treat you like a four year old, I don't need some-one to tell me how to act as a responsible adult. The music was great but there is no excuse to set on the ground. They were bragging about how much they spent on the stages floor, they could sink a little more into the area around where people just set now, they could put up the same type that goes around the stage now. You know we all ar getting older and shouldn't have to be on the gound. They have the money to do the seating they just don't want to. They should be ashamed of themselves for promoting it as a family friendly place. Maybe you have weapons and ambulances at your place, I don't mess with that. Maybe someday, somebody's kid will get killed or raped up there. They don't have the brains,or will to stop anything going on up there, they are making too much money to stop. They are greedy and self-centered.
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Hi Uncle Remus! Too bad for anne boris she can't hang with us so she could get it huh? Hope to see you this year!!
Happy Wheatland
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"Happy Wheatland"
As a family we have a great time. I go with my husband and our two teenage sons along with my sister and nieces and many, many friends.
We have a great time and I love hearing people sing around the camp. My son plays his guitar and every year the older men give him pointers.
My husband has camp already set up, once the boys are home from school. We will be on our way.
Once again "Happy Wheatland"
And too all the Wheaties.... have a fun first year...
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Hi there -We would like to submit a demo. Please send us an address and visit our website at dyerswitch.com Many thanks-JoAnn Dyer Switch Band
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Hi there, we would like to submit a demo. Please send us an address and visit our website at dyerswitch.com Many thanks-JoAnn Dyer Switch Band
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I am looking for tapes or cd's by a guy named mike dorn. his main song was whistle dick magoo, and i'm thinking that this was probably 13 yrs ago. if you have any that you would be interested in getting rid of, please let me know. lacycraft@hotmail.com
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I can answer the previous question, because I am that guy. I mean I am me, that is, this person, the one in my skin, is Mike Dorn. sheeeeesh! Anyway, it's easy to find me on the web; http://www.myspace.com/openmicmike
Hello to old friends! Haven't been to Wheatland in a few years but I LOVE IT! totally.
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Wheatland is awesome.
Fun for all ages, types, etc.
If you are human, Wheatland is for you.
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I just returned last night from my first Wheatland experience - I was proud to be a "Wheatie" all weekend and can't wait to return next year. What an amazing weekend - met some cool new friends - and don't have the words to describe how awesome the music was!
...stayed until the very last note was heard and hated to leave - can't wait for next year!
....hooked for life now!!
"Happy Wheatland"
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