Wild Blueberry Festival 2012August 17 - 19, 2012!Check this site later for 2012 Updates! |
 2012 Vendor Information and Application |
Each day begins with the Blueberry Brunch, accompanied by the piano music of Palma Richardson. Paradise's own juggler, Chet Mitchell will amaze us once again with his juggling ability and comic wit. Storyteller, Marjorie Shaefer will return this year with her enchanting collection of rhymes, fables and folk tales.
On Friday singer/historian/songwriter Bill Jamerson will entertain us with "Songs of Michigan's Upper Peninsula," Kitty Donohoe presents "Lighthouses and Legends" and Michael Deren/Past in Person will present "The Civil War Musician – 1865."
Enjoy the Blueberry Jamboree on Friday from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. where you can take a horse -drawn wagon ride from 6:00 p.m. until dusk. Don't miss an encore performance by Kitty Donohoe with "Bunyons and Banjoes" at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the Ain't Misbehavin' Ensemble from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
On Saturday Guy Louis' Chautauqua Express joins us on his "25th Anniversary Celebration Tour!" New this year, we look forward to the musical duo Reclaim, and magician Gordon Russ return to keep us entertained through the afternoon.
Saturday's Blueberry Jamboree from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. starts with horse-drawn wagon rides. Guy Louis' Chautauqua Express encores at 6:30 p.m., and the musical duo Reclaim will play for us again from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday morning brings magic with Gordon Russ, and the Blue Water Ramblers will bring us an enjoyable afternoon of folk music.
We sincerely thank all of you who have volunteered your time to support this event. You have made these donations possible.
Wild Blueberry Festival profits are donated back to the community of Paradise.
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The Paradise Wild Blueberry Festival is sponsored by the Paradise, Michigan Area Chamber of Commerce