29th Annual Webster Fall Festival

Y'all come rain or shine to the 29th Annual Webster Fall Festival to be held Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Step back in time from today's hectic life style, to enjoy a variety of fun and interesting activities, displays, food and entertainment that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Michigan's Webster Township. The fun is suitable for individuals and families of all ages and starts at 10 am. and runs through 7 pm. General admission and parking are free.

The Festival is Co-sponsored by Webster United Church of Christ and the Webster Township Historical Society. The Festival is held on the spacious grounds shared by its sponsoring organizations located at the intersection of Webster Church Road and Farrell Road (Directions below).

The Festival features a number of beautiful and interesting historic buildings and exhibits which help tell the story of the agricultural settlement of this area from the early days of the 19th century. Tour and admire historic Webster Church, originally built in 1834 and celebrating its 175th year of continuous service, and listed as a Michigan Historic Site. A historical perspective of Reliving 175 years of History will be featured in the church's sanctuary.

Go back to the “good-old-days” of school and experience the restored One-Room Podunk School House, complete with schoolmarm’s and dunce cap. See how far our educational experience has come.

Inside the historic Blacksmith Shop, a Blacksmith will demonstrate traditional handmade metal working. Outside, try your hand at Wool Spinning and sample techniques used by the early settlers to make fabrics and clothing.

At the Boy Scout Cabin A Taste of Webster will offer a large and unique variety of food and craft items for sale. Including an assortment of homemade cookies, cakes, pies, jellies, jams, honey, maple syrup and beverages are some of the interesting items for your enjoyment.

The original Webster Community House will host an exhibition of local artisans. Artwork and Craft items for sale include a variety of handmade items that are great for the holiday season and those unique decorating touches in your own home. Additionally, the original Webster Township Hall has been beautifully preserved and will hold additional craft items.

For the Children there will be numerous actives including a Children's Craft Tent, Pony Rides, Children's Zoo, and Hayrides available till 5pm. Take the whole family on an old fashioned hay ride through the wooded back acres of the Scadin Farm. The Famous Hot Dog Stand is back due to overwhelming popularity and will be available all day.

An extensive display of Antique Tractors, Farm Machinery, and Vintage Automobiles will grace the grounds and provide another glimpse into our past. The Kleinschmidt General Store will display one of a kind, handmade models representing early 1900's country living. There will also be other unique items available to view and buy at the General Store.

For those who enjoy the heat of competition and have the eye of a collector, a Live Auction will be called starting at 11am. You can experience the rush of out bidding your neighbor on those one of a kind items. Come and experience this thrill for yourself.

Ghana Garage is where the sale of gently used professional clothing, furniture, jewelry and an assortment of African cultural items will be sold. The proceeds are used to support educational scholarships for needy, but qualified children in Ghana Africa.

Free Entertainment all day long will feature many local artists.

A Traditional Luncheon (11am-2pm) will be held in the Church's Fellowship Hall and features a variety of foods such as homemade Soups, Sloppy Joes, and mouth watering Pies.

Webster’s Famous Pig Roast (from 5-7pm) under the big top tent completes the day. The traditional homemade German dinner features Roast Pork, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, Carrots, Roll, Dessert and Beverage. $9 for adults, $5 for children.

Tens of thousands have enjoyed this unique Michigan event over its quarter century of existence – please join us for the fun this year on September 26th!

Directions:

From US-23, exit west on North Territorial Road (Exit 49), go west for aprox 3.5 miles to Webster Church Rd. (flashing yellow light), turn left (south) and go one-mile to the Fall Festival. (5484 Webster Church Road, Dexter MI, 48130)

From I-94, exit Zeeb Road north (Exit 169). Follow Zeeb Road approximately 3 miles north (over and past the Huron River). Turn right (east) onto Joy Road and proceed 1 mile east. Turn left onto Webster church Road and proceed 1 miles north to the Webster Fall Festival. (5484 Webster Church Road, Dexter MI, 48130)