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 Wheatscouts October musical guests: Lake Effect!
Wheatland Music Organization Newsletter
October 2015 Upcoming Events

Wheatscouts
Saturday, Oct 10
Classroom Building
11am-1pm 
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Saturday, Oct 10
The Cabin
2-5pm 
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Tuesday, Oct. 13
Classroom Building 
7pm 
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Trad Dance, Hayride & Potluck!
Saturday, Oct 17
Classroom Building
5-10pm
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Sunday, Oct 18
Classroom Building
1-3pm

Available Merchandise

Documentary and live footage of Carry it on... performances from the 40th Annual Wheatland Music Festival.
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a film by Sharon Leahy, is a dance for camera film created, performed and shot on site at the Wernette Farm outside of Remus, Michigan, home to the Wheatland Music Festival for the past 40 years. 

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(Limited Number Available)
 
Festival Sweatshirts Available
The WMO Office will be taking orders for 2015 festival sweatshirts until Thursday, October 8, 2015.  Prices include processing, shipping & handling.  Call 989-967-8879 to order!

CREW NECK
S-XL: $38
XXL: $43
XXXL: $48
Colors: Black, Ash, Purple, Cardinal, Royal

HOODED:
S-XXL: $48
XXXL: $53
Colors: Black, Navy, Charcoal, Cardinal, Oxford
Wheatscouts featuring:
Lake Effect
Saturday, October 10: 11am-1pm - Musical Guests Lake Effect

Wheatscouts takes place in the Gladys Wernette Classroom Building, is for all ages, and free of charge!  

To learn more about Wheatscouts click  HERE ! 
Traditional Dance 2015-2016 Season Kick-Off!
Saturday, October 17th will be the first Traditional Dance event of the 2015-2016 season!  

Hayride at 5:00pm with cider and doughnuts, Potluck at 6:00pm (musicians welcome to share their music during the Potluck, so bring those instruments!), followed by Squares Reels & Contras with music by the Blue Water Ramblers from 7-10pm!

Admission is $5, under 18 Free.  No partner or experience necessary - all dances taught.  For more information visit  Traditional Dances on our website.
Open Clogging featuring:
Hawks & Owls
Special guests Hawks & Owls will be providing music for Open Clogging on Sunday, October 18 in the Classroom Building from 1-3pm!

These are informal sessions intended to spread the fun of clogging to all.   Instruction will be provided for those wanting to learn more.  Beginners are encouraged to attend and will be given special attention.  Sharing steps, trying out some routines, developing dancing styles are all encouraged.

Click HERE for more Open Clogging info!
Tell Us Your Gate Experience!
We are continuing to try to improve the gate experience for you, our festival patrons. We are interested in hearing about your gate experience at the festival, good or bad!  


Constructive thoughts and suggestions are very much appreciated. 
Winter Wheat 2016!
Save the Date: 
The 7th Annual Winter Wheat will take place on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at The Intersection in Grand Rapids from 12:30pm - Midnight!

Performers Include:
Billy Strings & Don Julin
The Accidentals
Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys
K. Jones & The Benzie Playboys
...and many more!

Tickets are $15 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 at the door with a valid Student ID.  Tickets to go on sale later this fall, stay tuned for more info!

Click HERE to read more about Winter Wheat 7!
QuarterNotes gone Electronic
Starting with the Spring 2014 edition, Wheatland switched the primary method of QuarterNotes delivery from postal mail to e-mail.  

If you haven't already, please notify the WMO Office by either phone or e-mail to get signed up:

989-967-8879 or
Happy Wheatland!
      Wheatland Music Organization       
PO Box 22   7251 50th Avenue
Remus, MI  49340
989-967-8879