History comes alive during Meridian's Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 4 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Meridian Historical Village (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos). The event is hosted by the Friends of the Historic Meridian with support of Meridian Township and its Parks & Recreation and Communications Department.
Admission to the event is free and the historic buildings will be open to the public beginning at 10:30 am.
Schedule of Events:
- 10:30 am | Welcoming Ceremony
- 10:30 am to 4:30 pm | Demonstrations and Exhibits
- Blacksmith, Back Door Gardeners, Broom Maker, Crossroads Basket Weavers, Textile Spinners, Lace Maker, Loom Artisans, Quilters, Rug Hooking, Model Trains, Wood Carvers, Capital Area District Libraries, Antique Boat Displays & Demos, Model T Car, and Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
- 10:30 am to 4:00 pm | Children's Game Area
- Wristbands available in the General Store for $3 per child or $5 per family
- 10:30 am to 4:30 pm | Catch and Release Fishing
- Equipment provided, but you can bring your own
- 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm & 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm | Renaissance Singers in the Chapel
- 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Irish Dancers in the Chapel
- 2:00 pm | Vintage Baseball at Central Park
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center Open
Grilling Gators and Kona Ice will be available on site!
To learn more about the Friends of Historic Meridian, visit www.meridianhistoricalvillage.org. For questions, please call the Meridian Historical Village at 517.347.7300.
Thank you to the 2025 Heritage Festival sponsors!
- Culver's
- Michigan Tent and Party Rentals
- Schuler Books
