My friend and I have found ourselves in Michigan for the summer and stumbled upon the Michigan Peace Fest. I've never heard of any of the bands, but I'm thankful for at least some sort of happening in this state. Anyone going? Or ever even heard of it?
I never heard of the MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL, until WaitingForTheSun posted this thread. Thanks for this "hip tip"! And it's been going on in Michigan for 14 years! You learn something new everday. Everyone don't know all the events that are going on in their own states! I didn't go because I just learned about it, now, and July 16th (yesterday) was the last day of this event. There's always next year! With this in mind, I'll post some website info, and links, in preparation for next year's MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL: This year's (2006) MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL, was on July 14, 15 and 16 - at the Willow Ranch (1/2 mile north of LACOTA, MI, 8 miles east of SOUTH HAVEN, MI and 30 minutes from Kalamazoo, MI). It's not too far from the shores of Lake Michigan. It's about a 3 hour drive from DETROIT, and about a 2 hour drive from CHICAGO, IL. The cost is $25 for the weekend which includes camping, music and good company. BYO MAILING ADDRESS: The Willow Ranch (private) 125 60th St. Grand Junction, MI 49056 (269) 253-4306 E-mail: www.bimwillow.com/gatherings Phone: (312) 316-2998 or (269) 253-4306 MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL (2006) - 14th Annual - 3 Full Days of Live Music LINK: www.encroach.net/info/show_docs/pages_2006/michigan_peace_fest_2006.html MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL (2005) - 13th Annual - 3 Days of Peace & Music LINK: www.encroach.net/info/show_docs/pages_2005/michigan_peace_festival.html There's some humerous, creative photos from the 2005 MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL here. Who are these hipsters? MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL - MySpace.com site: www.myspace.com/michiganpeacefest 35 bands, plus: vendors, camping, berries (if you search). A mere $25 for three days of festival and music! BE CLEAN and Respectful of the property and EARTH. This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, pack it out if you bring it. Dogs allowed but must be leashed at all times. No firearms, violence, or illegal substances. "No Elvis Impersonators" posted on Bim's site. No illegal substances? Yet, posted on CANNABIS.COM: Quality Marijuana and Hemp Information CANNABIS.COM Message Boards Posted by: mEfStEr (Jul-19-2004 12:35) "I went to the Michigan Peace Fest in Lacota, MI. It was three days of music, food, camping and lots of Cannabis. I'm from Chicago, and let me tell you, it was great to get away from the urban life. The stars were amazing on Saturday night, as I sat there smoking herb that cost $400 an ounce. Good times. P.S. The GENERAL is in the house.....Smoke a doobie....." Posted by: mEfStEr (Jul-20-2004 17:24) "All kinds of music was played at the fest, folk, rock, alternative/punk, etc...and no it wasn't illegal it was on a private ranch. Everyone was smoking herb, it was great." LINK: http://boards.cannabis.com/printthread.php?t=3077 Sounds like a plan to me!!! The MICHIGAN PEACE FESTIVAL is over for this year, but there's next year! Fest on! And PARTY HARDY!!!
Haha, nice job man. Too bad you couldn't go. The place was a trip! Just on some guys huge piece of property, we camped with all the bands that were playing. Very "grassroots" as they put it. And you shoulda seen peoples eyes when they saw our Colorado licence plate. I mean, the place is in the middle of the country. Crazy, random happening. I know I'll be there next year.
