Two wonderful local food, local community events this weekend: Growing Hope’s annual Hope’s Harvest on 8/28, and Hollerfest at Frog Holler Farm 8/26-8/28 ! Hope to see you!
Hope’s Harvest – Sunday August 28th, from 3:00-6:00pm
The 7th Annual Hope’s Harvest fundraiser will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, August 28th, 3-6pm at the future headquarters of the Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti, MI. This annual ticketed strolling dinner brings together local growers, chefs, and connoisseurs for a delicious and enjoyable afternoon. Delectable dishes feature sustainably-grown, local ingredients paired with tours through the gardens and hoophouse, live music, and the company of other supporters of Growing Hope make this an event not to be missed! There will be a silent auction with goodies from local artisans and businesses, including a share from Locavorious! For info & tickets http://www.growinghope.net/get_involved/events/hopes_harvest
The King Family and Frog Holler Farm present HOLLERFEST! August 26 – 28th
Holler Fest is a music festival in Brooklyn, Michigan (45 minutes southwest of Ann Arbor). The event takes place at Frog Holler, an organic vegetable farm owned and operated by the King family for more than 35 years. The goal of Holler Fest is to form sustainable relationships between artists and communities. As organic farmers, we at Frog Holler work to create the best conditions for plants to reach their optimum health. Applying this philosophy to Holler Fest, we hope to create optimum conditions for arts, culture and community to thrive.
The Holler Fest main site is directly adjacent to our largest garden, a half-mile drive off the public road. A stone cabin, located just a short walk from the main stage, offers an ideal setting for accoustic music and quiet socializing. Walking trails circle the pond and allow visitors to experience the beauty of this special piece of land. For schedules and details check out http://hollerfest.com. “One of the best local music festivals around, come out and enjoy amazing music, excellent food, sweet camping and morning yoga class all in a perfect location!” Lisa of SELMA Café. “In twenty-four years, when I am President, I will declare that Hollerfest is every day.” Stephen, age 6.
