Preserving and Presenting the Traditional Arts
The building of the Rhythm Stage – a place for drum, dance and acoustic performance – is nearing completion! The site will serve as an alternative venue for main stage performers to offer an intimate acoustic performance in the forest, as well as a venue for drum classes. Combining a workshop space with a stage […] Read more »
Traditional Arts Weekend (formerly known as Dance Camp) is an annual event held over the Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29, 2016) 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 […] Read more »
Arts & Crafts Applications for the 2016 Wheatland Music Festival must be postmarked by Friday, April 1st, 2016. Arts & Crafts Application Read more »
Traditional Arts Weekend tickets will go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone (989-967-8561). Read more »
While we continue to be awed by the photographic talents of Peggy Brisbane, whose photos you see each year in the festival program book, we realize that she can’t make it into the middle of every jam session or out to the far reaches of the campgrounds. Therefore, we are counting on using photographs taken […] Read more »
Winter Wheat 2016 shirts are still available! Short Sleeve – S, M, L, XL : $20 Short Sleeve – XXL and up: $25 Long Sleeve (all sizes): $25 Gray only. Call 989-967-8879 with a debit or credit card to place your order. Last day to order is Monday, February 22nd, 2016. Read more »
If you are a Michigan resident, adult or child, and would like to apply for a scholarship for lessons, camps, Traditional Arts Weekend, Wheatland Music Camp or traditional arts tools (i.e. instruments, dance shoes, etc.), please submit a scholarship application to the WMO Office. The application and all materials (completed application with every blank […] Read more »
Get your tickets now for the 25th Annual A Night of Louisiana, Saturday January 23 at Central Michigan University ‘s Finch Fieldhouse. K.Jones & the Benzie Playboys along with Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet will make it a night to remember. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun! Tickets available at (888) […] Read more »
The board meeting for tonight January 12th, has been rescheduled to next Tuesday January 19th 7PM due to the weather. Read more »