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2025 Public Events:
May 24: Open for season
July 11: Waylon Hanel Concert at 7 PM
July 18 and July 19: 7-9 PM-Country Dance & Music Weekend in the Barn
July 26: Open House Weekend, 11 AM to 5 PM, free tours
July 27: 12 PM-5 PM, free tours
August 20: Tea Party-11:30 AM, note: preregistration required. (Contact Tammi Hensely 865-297-6475)
August 23: Teamwork & Timbers, 9 AM-2:30 PM, pre-registration required- Children 9-12 years of age. (Contact Rose Putnam at 989-444-9574)
September 5: Fish Fry (Friday) from 4PM-7PM
September 6 and 7: Fall Family Days from 8AM-5PM
September 30: Closing for season
Please check back for updates
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 & 2025 Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00 am: We will be at the Purdy Bank Building in Gagetown organizing pictures that have been donated to the barn. Any help with this endeavor will be greatly appreciated. Thank-you so much!
Tuesday, June 24 7:00 PM- Fall Family Days meeting at the Munro Building. There will be ice cream following the meeting, Bring a friend!
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