Traditional Arts Weekend (formerly known as Dance Camp) is an annual event held over the Memorial Day weekend on the Wheatland Festival grounds near Remus, Michigan. The Community Education committee provides over 80 workshops in traditional forms of dance, music, crafts, vocal and instrument instruction to which participants might not otherwise be exposed. Free primitive camping for participants. Food is available to purchase on site. Traditional Arts Weekend has become a very popular Wheatland event for those seeking more personal instruction.
Participants can register for the entire weekend, a single day, or workshop. Some workshops have limited participation. There are evening performances and dances which include Square, Contra, Swing and Cajun.
Gates open at 3 o’clock on Friday afternoon!
More information coming soon! Visit the Traditional Arts Weekend page (updated soon) for the lesson plans and latest information
This informal gathering of acoustic musicians occurs the 2nd Saturday of each is FREE of charge and OPEN to the public. Musicians of all levels and abilities are welcome to participate!
Whether you’re just starting out, have been playing for years, or just want to listen to some tunes: A Saturday afternoon of music at Wheatland is the place to be.
Jamborees are held outdoors at the Cabin (inside if inclement weather) at the Wheatland Music Festival site.
Current 2022 Jamboree Schedule
- MAY 14
- Future dates TBD
About Summer Wheat Music Camp:
The Wheatland Music Camp is dedicated to providing an immersive musical and educational experience for those looking to enhance their current skills and/or build a solid foundation in a new area. Old Time, Cajun, Bluegrass, Blues, Songwriting and Dance are a few areas of concentration for next year’s camp. In addition to daytime classes with accomplished instructors in the traditional music scene, evening activities consist of jam sessions, dances, and performances by campers, instructors and special guests. This will be some serious quality time at Wheatland, don’t miss out!
What goes on at Summer Wheat Music Camp?
- Daily instrument, dance and songwriting classes
- Jam Sessions
- Evening Dances
- Camper, Instructor & Special Guest Performances
REGISTRATION / INFORMATION
Visit the Summer Wheat Music Camp page
to register and get the latest information!
Until further notice board meetings will be virtual on the second Tuesday of each month.
Comments for the board will be accepted till noon on Monday, the day before the meeting
EMAIL to: wmo.office@wheatlandmusic.org
SUBJECT: “Public Comment”
Wheatland Music Organization, Inc. is considered a ‘directorship’ organization, meaning that the Board of Directors makes nominations, elections and decisions.
This informal gathering of acoustic musicians occurs the 2nd Saturday of each is FREE of charge and OPEN to the public. Musicians of all levels and abilities are welcome to participate!
Whether you’re just starting out, have been playing for years, or just want to listen to some tunes: A Saturday afternoon of music at Wheatland is the place to be.
Jamborees are held outdoors at the Cabin (inside if inclement weather) at the Wheatland Music Festival site.
Current 2022 Jamboree Schedule
- MAY 14
- Future dates TBD
Until further notice board meetings will be virtual on the second Tuesday of each month.
Comments for the board will be accepted till noon on Monday, the day before the meeting
EMAIL to: wmo.office@wheatlandmusic.org
SUBJECT: “Public Comment”
Wheatland Music Organization, Inc. is considered a ‘directorship’ organization, meaning that the Board of Directors makes nominations, elections and decisions.
This informal gathering of acoustic musicians occurs the 2nd Saturday of each is FREE of charge and OPEN to the public. Musicians of all levels and abilities are welcome to participate!
Whether you’re just starting out, have been playing for years, or just want to listen to some tunes: A Saturday afternoon of music at Wheatland is the place to be.
Jamborees are held outdoors at the Cabin (inside if inclement weather) at the Wheatland Music Festival site.
Current 2022 Jamboree Schedule
- MAY 14
- Future dates TBD