Folk Festival 2026
Saturday, October 17th from 10am - 3pm
What is the Folk Festival?
The Folk Festival is an annual event held at Staebler Farm County Park in Ann Arbor, MI. It is an opportunity for the Folk School staff to show-off their hard honed skills and inspire their neighbors. This event is free to enter, and we hope that the following information gives some insight on what to expect!
Free Event!
Food Options
Tacos El Panda
The Dixboro Dairy
Well known Taco Truck in the Ypsilanti + Ann Arbor areas. Serves a variety of tacos, all delicious.
Handcrafted Ice Cream with Hometown Flair!
Demonstrating Instructors
Amanda Howell, Gardening + Farming
Andrea Blohm, Millinery
Atticus Keesling, Blacksmithing
Ben Bohnsack, Printmaking
Blake DesRosiers, Jewelry + Metalwork
Dante Yglesias, Photography
Eileen Dickinson, Beekeeping
Hannah Ashmore, Community
Iman Hathaway, Stained Glass
Irene Hochgraf Cameron, Woodworking
Ivan Soucy, Blacksmithing
Jessica Bowden, Leather Craft
Joey Traynor, Woodworking
Justin Polley, Food Craft
Kathy McMinn, Basketry
Kirk Coppernoll, Mushrooms
Meg Harris, Fiber Craft
Michael Daitch, Hand Weaving
Shelby Lincoln, Animal Husbandry
Tully Williams, Stained Glass
Vic Wooddell, Archery
Craft Demonstrations
Question + Answer
Artisanal Wares
Class Descriptions
Prepare to Be Inspired!
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is comprised of items donated to us by our Artisan Instructors and Staff. All funds raised through the silent auction go toward furthering the Mission & Vision of the Folk School. We put this directly into renewing our supplies and ensuring we can put on the next year's Folk Festival!
Timeline
10/10
10am
3pm
Silent Auction Opens Online
Folk Festival Begins -- In-Person Auction Opens
Folk Festival Ends -- Silent Auction Closes
Winners May Pick-Up Their Item During the Following Periods:
Tuesday, October 20 from 10am - 8pm.
Wednesday, October 21 from 10am - 8pm.
Friday, October 23 from 10am - 8pm.
No Shipping Available.