The 48th Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival
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The 48th Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival *
Dickson Township Park, Brethren, MI
Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Noon to 8pm
The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival is a free one day, family friendly event with music and crafts in a tree shaded park in the small town of Brethren, Michigan. The festival is always held on the third Saturday of June.
Surrounded by the Manistee National Forest, near the lovely Manistee River and a few miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, the festival is a great destination on its own or as part of an exploration of an area full of beauty and opportunities for adventure. Camping is not available on-site but there are many campgrounds nearby.
2026 Artists
Luke Winslow King | Robin Lee Berry & the Good Souls | Ruby John & Emily Doebler | Rabbit Fur | Ray Jankowski & Friends | Elisabeth Pixley-Fink | Future Time String Band | American Beach Grass | Michigan Singing Resistance
Food by: Arts & Culture Alliance of Manistee
Main Stage Schedule
Ray Jankowski & Friends - 12:00 noon
Elisabeth Pixley-Fink - 1:00 pm
Robin Lee Berry - 2:00 pm
Ruby John and Emily Doebler - 3:00 pm
Future Time String Band - 4:00 pm
Rabbit Fur - 5:00 pm
Robin Lee Berry & the Good Souls - 6:00 pm
Luke Winslow King - 7:00 pm
2nd Stage Schedule
Open Mic - 1:00pm
Michigan Singing Resistance - 2:00 pm
Rebecca Rodriguez (of Rabbit Fur) - 3:00 pm
American Beach Grass - 4:00 pm
Open Mic - 5:00 pm
Music for the people, by the people
As for music, Spirit of the Woods is known for a rich variety of roots music, brought in from near and far. We have music on two stages, a regional craft fair, children's activities and a food vendor.
We are a non-profit. Your donation is tax-deductable
Admission is free but we depend on your generous donations to keep the music flowing