Instrument Petting Zoo

We had a great time at our instrument petting zoo at the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival.

 

You can see a few more photos here.

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Hall of Honor

This year’s inductees are Ron Benton, Jeremie Cole, and Mark Gaynier. Mark your calendar for the potluck picnic honoring 2026 inductees, August 8 at 12 p.m. Bring a chair and a dish to pass. Pulled pork, buns, bottled water, and table service will be provided. The location is James Couzens Memorial Park, 13753 Main Street, Bath, MI 48808. The event will include inductions, a potluck and and jam. You won’t want to miss this great time.

View the program here.

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Charlotte Bluegrass Festival

Association Information Table at the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
We need volunteers to help at our table. The duties include collecting dues, selling merch, and giving information about the Association. The times will be in one-hour shifts between 12:00 pm. and 4:30 Thursday through Saturday. Send email to Pam to volunteer.

Association meeting at the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
Friday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Bill Warren’s camper. Check at our table for the location of the camper.

Instrument Petting Zoo at the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
Saturday June 27, at 10:00 a.m. under the Pavilion. Kids are especially welcome, but anyone can attend and try out instruments in our “Zoo.” We need some volunteers to help attendees, contact us at: smbluegrass@gmail.com to volunteer.

Association Hats
A limited number of hats will be available at the Association table at the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival. The price is $20. Get yours  early before they sell out!

Association T-shirts
T-shirt vendor, Mrs. Becky King, will make shirts with the Association Logo. The shirts will be available in any color or size she has available, with our logo on the front, They will be $25, $30 for sizes 2x and 3x. The Association will get $5 for each shirt sold.

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The Ruta Beggers Appearing in Orion Township

You can see this Boston based band at 20 Front Street on May 28.  Be sure to check out the video on the picket page.
Ticket link: https://app.opendate.io/e/the-ruta-beggars-may-28-2026-709220

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The Northwoods Ramblers at The Kentuckians of Michigan

 

 

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