Thumb Fiber & Folk Arts Festival
In the event of COVID restrictions for large outdoor gathering changes…
we will make an announcement here and on our Facebook page.

*OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
THUMB FIBER & FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL
Festival – Friday & Saturday
October 20-21, 2023 | 10am-5pm
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Workshops – Friday & Sunday
October 18-19, 2023
(Vendor & Workshop registration application)
NEW! Check out the Music Schedule and the Musicians…coming soon!
Celebrating Local Fiber Farms, Weavers, Spinners, Knitters, Crochet and other Fiber Artists from the Thumb of Michigan. Three days of workshops during the 2 day Festival with vendors offering everything from alpaca, wool, angora, mohair and more in fibers to spinning & weaving supplies, yarn and finished knitted, crocheted, woven or felted wear & much more.
Quick Info

Festival
10am-5pm
Fri. & Sat.
Oct. 20-21, 2023
Workshops
Wed. & Thur.
Oct. 18-19, 2023

Festival
-Vendor Booths
-Concession Stand
-Free Parking & Admission
Workshops
price varies
BECOME A VENDOR
Vendor Application Form
The festival is being hosted by Camp Cavell Conservancy. Located on the shore of Lake Huron between Port Sanilac and Lexington, MI the camp has a lot to offer. The large lodge and dining hall are spacious and open. There is also a large pavilion with canvas side walls. By the buildings is a large green grassy area, if weather permits. Easy access for the public between the buildings on handicap accessible sidewalks.
The professional camp kitchen will be offering meals/concession stand during the event. Camp Cavell also provides Gluten Free & Vegetarian options for your meals. The kitchen is also nut-free. Please NO Nuts (ground or tree nuts) while out on the grounds







SPONSORS
Make a donation today!
Today is a great day to become a Sponsor, Donor and/or Volunteer!
Your contributions help us put on a fun, creative and educational retreat and festival to benefit the entire community. Including Fiber Farmers, Knitters, Crocheters, Spinners, Weavers, Dyers, Instructors, the public who attend and the great local Musicians!
Please contact us, we will be proud to share your name or business on our website and other material as a Thank you!
OVERNIGHT LODGING, MEALS & FEES
Coming Soon….Reserve Lodging & Meals today! *Open to the Public*
Own RV and cabin is available to rent. See below for more cabin details! A $50 deposit is due at the time of reservation. This deposit is non-refundable within 7 days of your arrival, unless closures due to COVID. Remaining deposit is due 7 days before your arrival. Camp Cavell also provides Gluten Free & Vegetarian options for meals. The kitchen is nut-free. Please NO Nuts (ground or tree nuts) while out on the grounds.
NOTE: Households will be sharing cabins only. You may request individuals and a certain cabin from the list of cabins below on your registration form.
FEES Note: Concession stand will be available Friday & Saturday from 10am to 5pm
6 Nights/Meals: Cabin or own RV (great for workshops and vendors)
$235 per person
Arrive: Mon., Oct. 17th at 4pm | Depart: Sun., Oct. 23rd at 11am
Meals Included:
Tuesday – Thursday: Continental breakfast & lunch
Friday: Continental breakfast & lunch(concession stand voucher)
Saturday: Continental breakfast & lunch(concession stand voucher)
Sunday: Continental breakfast
24-Hour Coffee and Tea Station
3 Nights Lodging/Meals: Cabin or own RV (great for workshop’s participants)
$144 per person
Arrive: Tue., Oct. 18th at 8am | Depart: Fri., Oct. 21st at 12pm
Meals Included:
Tuesday – Friday: Continental breakfast & lunch
24-Hour Coffee and Tea Station
2 Night Weekend/Meals: Cabin or own RV (great for vendors)
$99 per person
Arrive: Thu., Oct. 20th at Noon | Depart: Sat., Oct. 22nd at 7pm
(Lunch served between 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm)
Meals Included:
Thursday: Lunch
Friday: Continental breakfast & lunch(concession stand voucher)
Saturday: Continental breakfast & lunch(concession stand voucher)
24-Hour Coffee and Tea Station
ROOM FEATURES
Health Cabin (1 available)
Room features:
-3 bedrooms (2 twin bunk beds – 2 twin bunk bed – 1 twin bunk bed)
-2 bathrooms (toilet, sink & shower – toilet, sink & bath)
-Living room
-Enclosed porch
-Heat and electric
Cook’s Cabin (1 available)
Room features:
-1 bedroom (2 twin beds)
-Kitchenette (microwave & coffee maker)
-1 bathroom (toilet, sink & shower)
-Living room
-Heat and electric
Brown Cabins: (16 available)
Room features:
-1 counselor bedroom (1 twin bed)
-5 bunk beds
-1 bathroom (toilet, sink & shower)
-Heat and electric
Additional areas
Own RV (4 available areas)
-Electric available
-NO dumping station
-Shower house available on the southside of camp.
Own Tent (unlimited)
Please contact for more information
-Electric may be available
-Shower house available on the southside of camp.
Property Amenities:
Free parking
Beach
Wifi in our Lodge
Free Coffee/Tea
OTHER CABIN NOTES
Bedding and towels are NOT provided. Cabins have toilet paper. We ask that you sweep and tidy the cabin before your departure and tie up any garbage and leave it just inside the cabin door.