NeighborFest

All musicians are donating their time to help raise funds for these groups. Ian DeGraaf and Emily Alt will co-emcee the event, and share information about the good work of both LIFT and EACC, as well as encourage students from LIFT and other community members to share music, spoken word, or other talents at the breaks between scheduled performances. Here is the musical lineup:

• 1:00 – 2:00 The Burdickville Boys
• 2:15 – 3:15 The Luke Woltanski Band
• 3:30 – 4:30 Fern and Faj
• 4:45 – 5:45 Clint Weaner
• 6:00 – 7:00 The Fabulous HornDogs

The NeighborFood Market and Cafe will provide prepared foods for purchase, all featuring products from local farms. The menu will feature:

Hot dogs, beetroot Hamburgers/ cheeseburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans,cookies and baked goods from Mel & Fell.

These local farms will benefit from the sale of their products in the food:

• Recker Swine Farm
• Noonan and Sons Farm
• Bluebird Farm and Gardens
• The Lively Farm
• Second Spring Farm

All profit above food costs will be donated and split between LIFT and EACC. Chips, non-alcoholic drinks and other snacks from the market will also be available for sale.

LIFT (Leelanau Investing for Teens) is a free out-of-schooltime program for 6th through 12th graders in Leelanau County, MI.  Beginning in 2017 as a small youth program, LIFT has grown to provide daily activities for students at Suttons Bay, Glen Lake, Leland, and Northport Schools, including daily mentoring, homework help, weekend activities, and co-hosting school events such as homecoming and prom.  Activities can include rock climbing, going to a concert, working at a farm, going to the beach, or sitting down to do a puzzle. LIFT strives to see all of Leelanau’s youth experiencing community connections and support.

EACC (Empire Area Emergency Fund) has been assisting neighbors with critical needs since the late 90’s.  As a charitable organization, EACC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals by fostering community engagement and activities.  A flagship fund of EACC is the Community Emergency Fund, providing financial assistance for families experiencing financial hardships.  Funds from NeighborFest will be used to support the EACC general fund, which is available to support other community needs and organizations.

Lively Acres is a suite of family businesses focused on supporting local farms and creating a space for the community to gather. The NeighborFood Market is a year-round, everyday farmers market that features food and farm products from more than 30 local farms, as well as local artisan products, and a variety of prepared foods ranging from pasties, Indian food, Sunday brunch, and beautifully prepared Farm-to-Table Dinners. Lively Acres Campground features 40 comfortable sites in a family-friendly atmosphere, and The Lively Farm is growing food and flowers at the entrance to the property.