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2026 Public Events:
Opening: May 21, 2026 11am-5pm. Regular hours are Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm until the end of September 27th.
July 25-26 (Saturday-Sunday) – Open House Weekend
August 12 (Wednesday) – Tea Party “A Maiz-ing T-Party” 11:30am
August 29th (Saturday) – Teamwork and Timbers 9:00am to 2:30pm
September 11 (Friday) – Fish Fry 4-7 PM
September 12-13 (Saturday-Sunday) 30th Annual Fall Family Days
September 12-13 (Saturday-Sunday) Farmer’s Breakfast 8-11am
Site Tours:
Guided Tours are $5.00 per person (children 6 and under are free) and can be arranged for groups of 10 or more by calling 702-826-1908 or use the Contact page to email the Events Chair. Several weeks notice of a planned visit is suggested when date and length of time on site can be discussed. The tour of both the barn and house generally takes about 90 minutes but can be adjusted depending on available time for your group’s visit. We graciously accept donations for site tours; they are used for site improvements and additions. Also, the Octagon Barn site can be reserved for large group picnics, reunions, and other group gatherings. Guidelines, expenses and restrictions can be obtained by calling 702-826-1908 or use the Contact page to reach the Events Chair.
Rentals: The Thumb Octagon Barn site is available for special events, from family picnics, reunions, and wedding, to club and group parties. For availability and questions, please call 989-665-0081.
Notes for Volunteers & 2026 Meeting Dates:
April 14, 2026 TOB Annual Meeting at the Purdy Bank Building starting at 7PM.
School Tours 2026 (Wednesday, May 13th, Thursday, May 14th, and Friday, May 15th):
Volunteers are encouraged/welcome to attend the four monthly Thumb Octagon Barn School Tours 2026 Committee Planning Meetings, listed below. Each meeting will be held on Mondays from 12:30 – 2:30 PM, at Rawson Library, 6495 Pine Street, Cass City, MI 48726; 989-872-2856.
1st meeting: Monday, February 9th
2nd meeting: Monday, March 9th
3rd meeting: Monday, April 13th
4th meeting: Monday, May 5th.
There is a volunteer job that YOU can do and we need to have done! YOU can do what you have done in past years or something different this year; let us know your desire. Please contact Joan Merchant, School Tours 2026, Volunteer Coordinator, or Diane Rapson Gabil, School Tours 2026, Chairperson.
Boys & Gals Day Out:
Held each Monday if conditions permit. This Adult construction crew works on many projects that are carried out throughout the year. Adults wishing to join may contact:
Louis Wehrman 989-948-3480
Wayne Lenton 989-658-8283