Big Band by the Barn

Spend a summer evening in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore dining and dancing to the ever-popular tunes of the big band era at one of the national park’s historic farms. A “Big Band by the Barn” fundraiser will be held Thursday, August 15 from 5 pm – 9:30 pm and promises to be a unique event at the Port Oneida Heritage Center/Olsen Farm located 4 miles north of Glen Arbor.
The celebration supports National Park Partner, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, marking their 25th year in service to Sleeping Bear Dunes, helping to preserve the 19th century historic properties and stories within the Lakeshore
After a catered dinner, get out on the dance floor to swing in your own style, toe-tap or just enjoy the music to the 11 – piece River City Jazz Band from Grand Rapids! Tickets to the 1920s – 1940s themed event are on sale at Mynorthtickets.com. It includes a social hour with appetizers, optional free swing dance instruction, an art auction; catered dinner and dancing under a big tent by the barn. Featuring Glen Arbor Wines; photo opps with a 1940s antique car; a costume contest for those that want to dress in that era.
Tickets are $60 through August 1st and $72 after that or reserve a table of eight at a discount. For more information go to PHSB.org. Thank you to corporate sponsor The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor.