Farmfest 2014

August 7-10

NO PETS PLEASE...PRETTY PLEASE....NO PETS...OKAY?

This year is Farmfest's 17th birthday. We have evolved over the years with grace and love and Farmfest musical magic. It is my goal to help our evolution continue to grow and glow.

This year's message is going to focus on a few items of concern. With your help we will keep the land safe and see Farmfest dance into the future with the vision I have always had for her.

As you all know, the land is my home. I created Farmfest to support Michigan Musician, provide a venue that lends to the inspiration and creation of music and love while blending the beauty of nature. It takes amazing amounts of time and energy to pull this off each year and quite honestly, now that I am a full time farmer, it is getting more difficult. It is with a heavy heart that I say, Farmfest will not continue in the future if I feel the festival is not a safe place for you and your family.

First Aid. We have not had many major reports in the first aid log over the years, but those that have happened are some we ALL need to keep an eye on and help to defuse. As I get older I have less tolerance for our beautiful people experimenting with illegal drugs. YES…I said it. Illegal drugs. I am not talking about the card holding marijuana folks. I am talking about the bad chemical concoctions that kill brain cells and create major liability issues. There have not been many reports over the years, and our First Aid staffers do a great job with people that come to them with these issues. BUT one report is enough for me! I am asking our Peace Keepers to have a NO TOLERANCE policy this year and all future years Farmfest continues. We will ask you to leave if you are involved in these unwanted and dangerous activities. I have asked the local officials to become more involved in assisting. SO…heads up folks. Tell your family and friends that Farmfest is NOT a place that tolerates the distribution of illegal substances. If you know of anyone with this stuff on my land, tell them to get rid of it and never EVER bring it to Farmfest again. We will find it and we will do everything we can to eradicate it. Bringing this to Farmfest is very disrespectful to me and to my land. You may say that my word are harsh, I know, but in my view, very necessary.

Courtesy… Our clan is getting older. We have many elderly and handicapped folks these days. Getting from point A to point B is a problem with only ONE courtesy cart. If you have a golf cart at home, please consider bringing it to Farmfest next year and plugging into the Courtesy Volunteer staff. You get a free weekend pass. I want all our people to have a special time here at Farmfest. Getting around is key to those that have a hard time with mobility.

GROUNDS… This is a biggy for me. If you see one little teensy weensy thing on the ground that is not natural, please pick it up and throw it away. Please leave NO TRACE at your campsite or your concert spot when you leave. Take your trash with you so our dumpster is not over flowing. RECYCLE. Sort your stuff. BURNABLES - RETURNABLES - GLASS, PLASTIC, TIN - TRASH. Help keep the grounds pristine!! Please respect the critters that call Farmfest home too. The bugs and bees and snakes and wild life are ALL very important to the eco system. Also…if you like gardening, feel free to do some weeding. The Farming operation is always in need and is so very blessed to have Farmfest family out in the gardens making the plants happy.

LOVE… love each other. Respect each other. Help each other. Don't Judge. We have created a small city this weekend on my farm. It is very special that we BE the community of our future… Rooted in love. the strongest and most sacred of all energy. LETS DO IT! And…Let it begin with me.

I Love you all!

Stacy Jo

A Few Downloads:

Here are a couple of items you might like to have before heading over to Farmfest this year. We have a new map of the Farmfest Grounds to help you find your way around. Also, here is the vendor application form -- come setup shop and sell your wares!

       

About Farmfest:

Farmfest was born in 1998. It is hosted by Stacy Jo Schiller who owns the farm. The mission of Farmfest is to support the performing arts while blending nature and music.

Farmfest logo designed by: Mike Rosteck