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Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival

June 2026

Since 1978, the Spirit of the Woods Music Association has put together an annual music festival, the Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival. The event is held at Dickson Township Park- 14279 N. Coates Hwy, Brethren, on the third Saturday in June from 12-8pm The festival usually features a day full of music on two stages, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, great food, and a closing dance. Spirit of the Woods also presents concerts, dances, open mics, and special events during the fall and winter months.

Here is the schedule of mainstage performers from 2025:

Ruth & Max Bloomquist
Nicholas Veine/Ben Traverse
Hildaland
Corn Potato Duo
Grace Theisen Band
Charlie Millard Band
Great Lakes Brass Band

For more information on the Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival, please contact:

Spirit of the Woods Music Association

11171 Kerry Road
Brethren, Michigan 49619

(231) 477-5381

spiritofthewoods.org

Stay tuned for information on the 2026 Spirit of the Woods Music Festival!

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