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Summer Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad Event Highlites:
Saturday, May 24 to September 1, 2008

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	May 24 -26, 2008 Tour of the West: Get a glimpse of the tough life of early settlers when you visit the Mountain Men Encampment and watch Jim Miller demonstrate his Willow Winds Wilderness Skills. Kids get to mine for gold at the School House. (more info)
May 24, 2008 The Huckleberry Radio Hour: 7:00 pm at the Colwell Opera House. (more info)
	May 31-June 1, 2008 Artisan Showcase: Memorial Weekend offers a celebration of the arts featuring stained glass by Jim Newtown and the talented Flint River Spinners & Weavers. (more info)
	June 7 and 8, 2008 Children's Literature Comes Alive: Kids are born actors and will have fun role-playing some of their favorite characters. This literary weekend includes lots of storytelling, plus a Barnes & Nobel Bookfair. All sales from the bookfair be used for train and train track restoration. (more info)
	June 14 and 15, 2008: Meet the Smiths & Millers: A village needed skilled tradespeople to keep everything running smoothly, and this is your opportunity to explore their work. Hands-on demonstrations will take place in the Atlas gristmill and sawmill, and the blacksmith shop. (more info)
June 21, 2008 The Huckleberry Radio Hour: 7:00 pm at the Colwell Opera House. (more info)
	June 21 and 22, 2008 Heroes & Inventors, Past and Present: Come dressed as your favorite hero, and meet some of ours! Harriet Tubman and Abe and Mary Lincoln will visit the Village this weekend and talk about their lives. (more info)
June 21 and 22, 2008 Child Safety: This free program provides you with several pieces of "identity" for your child, including a dental impression; DNA; and a video that captures appearance, speech and mannerisms. (more info)
	June 28 and 29, 2008 Victorian Wedding: You're are invited to a "pretend" wedding in the Coldwater Road Chapel. Enjoy a barn dance afterward, complete with square dancers! (more info)
July 4, 2008 Parade and Ice Cream Social (more info)
	July 5 and 6, 2008 Michigan's Independence Day Festival: Celebrate with all-American events like log rolling, face painting, a pie contest and vintage-style baseball game. (more info)
	July 12 and 13, 2008 Huckleberry Festival: This old-time festival will take you back to the days of pie contest, jugglers and lazy summer music. (more info)
July 10, 2008 Huckleberry Hustle 5k Race (more info)
	July 19 and 20, 2008 Huckleberry Backyard Jam: Join in acoustic jam sessions around the Village with performers Suzanne & Jim, Old South, Catz & the Fiddler, Picks & Sticks, True Blue, Neil Woodward, Under Construction, B-Major Barbershop Quartet, Grand Reunion and more. We'll also host the second annual fiddle contest, and on Saturday you can chat with musicians around a campfire at the Cummings Center. (more info)
	July 26 and 27, 2008 Farm & Garden Festival: In celebration of our farming heritage, there's a "Pedal Pull" contest for kids, plus pedal car races, an antique machine show, and buckets of sweet cream for you to churn into butter! (more info)
July 26, 2008 The Huckleberry Radio Hour: 7:00 pm at the Colwell Opera House (more info)
	August 2 and 3, 2008 Railfans: This special weekend is dedicated to those who love trains! Tour the Pere Marquette Caboose and our renown Village Rail Shop. Visit displays and exhibits throughout the Village, and enjoy music performed by Suzanne & Jim. Your little conductors will enjoy train craft and train stories at the School House. (more info)
	August 9 and 10, 2008 Mystery Train: Kids become detective this weekend when they go on a mystery scavenger hunt through the Village. And the famous Alberti Flea Circus is a treat for all ages! (more info)
August 15 to 17 and 22 to 24, 2008 Day Out With Thomas^TM: Who can resist this beloved storybook character? The Village welcomes Day Out With Thomas^TM for six full days with train rides, storytelling, live music and so much fun! Meet Bob the Builder in a special live event and be a part of the Can-Do Crew! (more info)
	August 30 to September 1, 2008 Harvest Festival: Celebrate the harvest with a farmers' market, craft show, and tasty samples from fields and orchards. (more info)
Halloween: October 4-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 24-31, 2008 (more info)
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic: November 28-30, Dec. 4-7, 11-14, 17-21, 26-28 and 30, 2008 Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic Drive-thru: Dec. 1,8, 15, 22, 23, 24 and 29, 2008 (more info)

Radio Show
“Live Radio Comes to Flint”

Live, From the Colewell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads Village, Michigan…It’s “The Huckleberry Radio Hour”, the first live radio show produced in mid-Michigan in a generation.

“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days with a lot of today. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour, Neil Woodward, a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well known, local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp.

The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each show including; mid-Michigan’s favorite duo, “Mustard’s Retreat”, Great Lakes Singer, Songwriter Lee Murdock, and young bluegrass wunderkinds “Cats & the Fiddler”.

These live radio events will air once a month throughout the summer of 2008, beginning with the opening day of Crossroads Village, May 24th, then on Saturday June 21st, and Saturday July 26th. Every “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will begin at 7PM and be heard on Flint’s WFNT Radio 1470AM, and will be heard worldwide on the internet at GeneseeCountyParks.org.

Michael J. Thorp, who is producing as well as hosting the show said, “when you think of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour”, think of a combination of those classic radio shows, “The Grand Ole Opry” and “A Prairie Home Companion.” “If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, “The Huckleberry Radio Hour” will give you some.”

The music, the commercials, even the sound effects will all be performed live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will create, live, all of the sound effects used on the show. If you want to know why they call it a Foley Artist, tune in to the first show on May 24th.

The “Huckleberry Radio Hour will also feature its own soap opera, “As the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story telling and lots of music and fun in a jam packed hour of live entertainment all on your radio and all live start to finish.

Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour is a “Live” radio show, the studio audience will play an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The audience is an essential part of the show”. “Without their response, it’s not “Live” radio.”

Tickets to the first broadcast of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” on May 24th are free, but limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6, 800.648.7275, ext. 6 or email your request to parkswebteam@gcparks.org. Genesee County Parks’ reservation office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Tickets to the June 21st and July 26th broadcasts are $5.00 and available for purchase online at GeneseeCountyParks.org or call 810.736.7100, ext. 6.

May 24-26 ~ Tour of the West at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Visit the Mountain Men Encampment to see reenactments of the Mountain Men lifestyle. Stop by Willow Winds Traditional Skills demonstrations to talk to Jim Miller of Willow Winds, as well as Richard Gillian, a Birch Barker on the village green. See Mike Lay demonstrate his Native American crafts. Be sure to stop by the Mason Inn to mine for gold to take home. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Make us your one stop for entertainment and activities for all ages. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24-26 ~ Willow Winds Traditional Skills Demonstrations at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch Jim Miller of Willow Winds hand carve paddles, birch bark baskets and bows. See hand-woven natural fiber bags, cordage made of plant fibers, tree bark and more. Joining Jim Miller is Richard Gillian, a Birch Barker who along with his display will be performing demonstrations. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24-26 ~ Mountain Men Rendezvous at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Mountain Men Rendezvous complete with reenactments of the Mountain Men life. Programs include outdoor cooking, displays of gear, candle dipping, (weather permitting) and bartering program using pelts. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24-26 ~ Native American Crafts at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come see Mike Lay display his Native American crafts at Crossroads Village. Along with his craft display, Mike Lay will also be demonstrating how to make arrowheads. All Ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24-26 ~ Birch Barker, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Enjoy the rare and very skillful talent of Birch Barking from one of the Nation’s best. Richard Gilliand, teacher and crafter of this unique trade, will be joining us for our Tour of the West program. Having lived in the Alaskan Bush for 20 years, Richard will entertain and educate us about his displayed furs, and will be making a Pack Basket during his stay. Come join us, for his Tour of the West. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village Admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24-26 ~ Antique Gun Display, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint. Come see an outstanding collection of antique Civil War artillery. Guns from the 1500’s to present will be on display. Brands and styles include Winchester, Remington, Colt, revolvers, flintlocks, percussion, tap & ball, and much more. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 31 – June 1 ~ Artisan Showcase Event: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. We will have entertainment for all! See Stained glass window making or glass blowing demonstrations. Visit with the Flint Spinners and Weavers. Learn the process of sheep sheering from Deb Caryl and her 4H group. The lambs will be out to showcase their closely cropped new coats. Watch our roaming juggler, Michael Stratton perform in the streets. See our very own tin and leather makers to see their craftsmanship. Don’t miss out on marble painting, or creating your own paper mosaic. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Stop by our quilt displays in the Mason Inn. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 31 – June 1 ~ Stained Glass Demonstration, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Ever marvel at a beautiful stained glass window and wonder how it was created? Watch as local Jim Newtown demonstrates the process of creating a stained glass masterpiece. Starter kits may also be available. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 31 – June 1 ~ Glass Blowing Demonstration, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Glass is an artisans dream; it can be stretched, blown, pulled, poured, cut and polished. Come watch as Fred Heller demonstrates this ancient art of working with fire and glass. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 31 – June 1 ~ Street Juggling, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch as talented Michael Stratton II roams the streets of Crossroads Village juggling balls, sacks, rings and more! Watch for new tricks he has learned! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 31 – June 1 ~ Flint Spinners and Weavers, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Watch the Flint Spinners and Weavers in the Flint Township Meeting hall create beautiful work with their natural fibers. Last year they sheared an angora bunny for the fibers, what’s in store for this year? Register to win a free shawl created especially for this event by these very talented crafters at the Flint Township Meeting Hall. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 31 – June 1 ~ Sheep Shearing, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Learn the process of sheep shearing from Deb Caryl and her 4H group. The lambs will be out to showcase their closely cropped new coats. Sheep shearing will be throughout the day. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.
Children’s Literature Comes Alive: June 7-8, 2008

June 7-8 ~ Children’s Literature Comes Alive, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come meet some of your favorite storybook characters, you never know who might show up to this event. You will even get a change to participate in some classic stories. Be sure to come in costume of your favorite character to get a prize! Help us paint Huck Finns fence at the Buzzell house, or make a bookmark to keep your place in your favorite story at the Mason Inn. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Don’t forget to stop and peruse the book selection at the Barnes & Noble bookfair located at the Flint Township Meeting Hall. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 7-8 ~ Meet your favorite Storybook Characters at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Do you know who Laura Ingalls Wilder, Huck Finn, Anne of Green Gables, Paul Bunyan or Johnny Appleseed are? You are invited to come in costume of your favorite storybook character to win a prize! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 7-8 ~Barnes and Noble Bookfair, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. At the Flint Township Meeting Hall you can browse and purchase your favorite books and visit and pose with your favorite storybook characters. You never know who you might meet! If there is a special book that you would like to purchase, just call Kathi no later than June 6, so she can have it ready for you. Storytelling will also be available. Book fair: 10 am to 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Registration is not required. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 14-15 ~ Meet the Smith’s and Millers at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. You are invited to meet your blacksmith, tinsmith, grist miller, and saw miller. You may even run into people like Jacob Smith, recognized by some as Flint’s first settler. Special crafts for the kids are located throughout the village. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 14-15 ~ Antique Gun Display, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint. Come see an outstanding collection of antique Civil War artillery. Guns from the 1500’s to present will be on display. Brands and styles include Winchester, Remington, Colt, revolvers, flintlocks, percussion, tap & ball, and much more. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21 – 22 ~ Heroes & Inventor’s, Past & Present at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come and join us as we celebrate our past and present heroes and inventors. See the Genesee fire trucks, meet firemen, police officers, and rangers. Create a child identification card with the Michigan Mason’s Chip ID program. Come and meet President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd, or talk to Harriet Tubman. Other special programs include, watching Fred Heller make items from blown glass, or you can make a book of your favorite person. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21-22 ~ Lincoln Reenactors, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. A visit with the Lincolns will dispel some of the myths about this Presidential couple. You will learn about their youth as well as their grown up lives as parents of four boys, two of whom preceded Abraham in death. Hear about their stormy courtship and great love for each other and for their country. Share the sadness they felt when their son, Willie, died in the White House at age eleven. Experience the frustration of Mr. Lincoln, as general after general does not get the job done in winning the war against the rebels in the South. Feel inspired by the Lincolns as they speak of honesty, integrity, patriotism and duty to one’s country. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21-22 ~ Harriet Tubman, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Miz Rosie Chapman brings Harriet Tubman to life through involving her audience in a dramatic, energized storytelling experience. Young and old alike are swept up in the familiar and unfamiliar multicultural folktales, fairytales, and life stories she tells. The oral tradition is accompanied with songs, instruments and always the audience. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21-22 ~ The Genesee Township Fire Department Fire trucks, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come celebrate our fireman heroes and teach your children the importance of fire safety! The Genesee Township Fire Department will engage children in fire safety activities, let children explore the fire truck and provide other educational programming. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21-22 ~ Michigan CHIP ID Program, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. There are 839,500 attempted child abductions each year across the United States. The Michigan Masons will be providing individual Child Identification kits which include a color photo, fingerprints, dental impressions, a recorded interview and a DNA sample at no charge to the parent. Be sure to stop at the Michigan Masons CHIP ID station and make an ID Card for your children and teens. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21-22 ~ Glass Blowing Demonstration, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Glass is an artisans dream; it can be stretched, blown, pulled, poured, cut and polished. Come watch as Fred Heller demonstrates this ancient art of working with fire and glass. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 21-22 ~ Genesee County Parks Ranger Division, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come and meet the Genesee County Parks Rangers who help keep you safe! The rangers will educate the children in Park safety and making the right decisions. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

June 28-29 ~ Victorian Wedding, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. You are cordially invited to join us for our re-enactment of a wedding from the late 1800’s. During your visit, learn about how the dating candle was used and if the bride typically wore white. Join us after for a barn dance and a basket auction. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

June 28-29 ~ Dave Smith, South Lyon Square Dance Club, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come and join in the fun as Dave Smith of the South Lyon Square Dance Club calls for our barn dance party! Hop in and join the South Lyon Square Dance Club for an old fashioned square dance. No experience necessary, all levels of dancers are encouraged to join. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

June 28-29 ~ Basket Auction, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Bid on a basket for your family to take home and enjoy after an action packed day at Crossroads Village. Square dancing will certainly build up your appetite! Basket auctions will be held during the square dance at the Calkins barn. Registration is not required. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 4 ~ Independence Day Celebration, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come join the festivities and enjoy the annual 4^th of July parade. Enjoy a patriotic, fun filled family afternoon at Crossroads Village. Children and adults both can participate in making a patriotic craft, a seed spitting contest, enjoy a glass of cool lemonade, or some old fashioned ice cream. Listen to the Declaration of Independence being read by a colonial soldier. Watch the Independence Day parade wind its way through the village, make a flag, or catch Michael Stratton II juggling in the streets. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 4 ~ Street Juggling, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch as daring Michael Stratton roams the streets of Crossroads Village juggling balls, sacks, rings and more! Watch for new tricks he has learned! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 4 ~ Declaration of Independence Reading, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Listen to the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Doug Vance, a Colonial Soldier re-enactor. Registration not required. Time: 1:30 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 5-6 ~ Michigan’s Independence Day Festival, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come experience some Michigan family fun to be enjoyed by all! Visit the Great Lakes Timber Show to see how Michigan Lumberjacks lived and played. Join the sack races, or make your own flag. Stop by the vintage baseball game to see how baseball was played the old fashioned way. Don’t forget to bring your chair! Watch our talented juggler roam the streets of the village. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 5-6 ~ Great Lakes Timber Show, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. With four shows daily, you will see chainsaw carving, ax throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing and log rolling. Come experience lumberjack life at its finest. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 5 ~ Vintage Baseball Game, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Bring your chair and watch the Mighty Riverhogs of Midland compete in a vintage baseball game. They will show us how to play baseball the old fashioned way. Watch an authentic baseball game played with vintage equipment, rules, and terminology. Time: 1 pm. Registration is not required. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 5-6 ~ Live Pony Rides! Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Let your little partner saddle up on real ponies! Pony rides will be offered all day long to children for FREE! What would a fair be without young riders? Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 5-6 ~ Street Juggling, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch as talented Michael Stratton II roams the streets of Crossroads Village juggling balls, sacks, rings and more! Watch for new tricks he has learned! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.
Huckleberry Hustle: July 10, 2008

July 10 ~ 5^th Annual Huckleberry Hustle, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. This year we are having our 5^th Annual Huckleberry Hustle. This event is a 5K Trail Run and Walk which is part of the Crim fit program. Participants will enjoy a rustic run through Crossroads Village and its backwoods trails. The trail run ends at the historic 1912 Parker Carousel where the “happiest music on earth” can be heard as participants take their free spin on the carousel, enjoy a cup of delicious lemonade and munch on a tasty berry muffin. Children under 6 are invited to join in our first ever Little Berry Dash! Our little berries will have the opportunity to dash from table to table to collect goodies for their goody bag! Time: Race 7 pm, Race Day Registration 5 pm. Cost: $16 Early Registration with T-shirt, $11 Early Registration without t-shirt, $20 late registration with t-shirt is after July 1st, 2008, $15 late registration without t-shirt, $7 for the Little Berry Dash. Registration: Go to GeneseeCountyParks.org or stop by Complete Runner or the Genesee County parks and Recreation Commission Administrative Office. For Details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 12-13 ~ Huckleberry Country Festival, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. This is an event you won’t want to miss. The 5^th annual Huckleberry Hustle will kick off our 2^nd annual Huckleberry County Festival. Our festival will include games and activities. Stop in and shop in our stores to purchase your favorite Huckleberry jams, teas, lip balms and more. Let your little one take a ride on our ponies. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 12-13 ~ Live Pony Rides! Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Let your little partner saddle up on real ponies! Pony rides will be offered all day long to children for FREE! What would a fair be without young riders? Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 12-13 ~ Street Juggling, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch as talented Michael Stratton II roams the streets of Crossroads Village juggling balls, sacks, rings and more! Watch for new tricks he has learned! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 12-13 ~ Doll Display, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Interesting and unique, this wonderful assortment of dolls from various eras will captivate audiences of all ages. Children young and old will appreciate this beautiful collection. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Huckleberry Backyard Jam, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Walk into Crossroads Village and let your spirits be lifted by the magical sounds flowing through the village. Join us as bluegrass, folk and country musicians roam playing throughout the village. Bands and musicians you don’t want to miss include: Neil Woodward, Suzanne & Jim, Old South, True Blue, Cats and the Fiddle, the Millers, Under Construction and the B-Natural Barbershop Quartet. Make sure you stop and make your own musical instrument to join along. Fun and festive, this event will have you dancing in the streets! In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Neil Woodward, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The official Troubadour for Crossroads Village, Neil Woodward is an accomplished musician, vocalist and storyteller in the fine tradition of roving string players of years past. This is your big change to see him perform live! Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Old South, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Stomp your feet and kick up your heels to this traditional Bluegrass Band! Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Suzanne and Jim, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Sparkling banjo, flying feet, duet singing and a special home spun humor…Suzanne and Jim blend these ingredients into a musical presentation straight from the heart of the American Tradition. Time: Several performances throughout the villages from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ True Blue, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. True Blue is moving into its fourth year of playing Bluegrass music. Members of the band are: Louann Montney on upright bass and vocals, Ron Hobson on guitar and vocals, Mike Marrs on banjo and vocals, and Mark VanRaemdonck on mandolin and vocals. Although this band has only been together for a few years, they have known each other and played together in other bands and jam sessions for over 20 years. Their goal is to play the best music and have fun doing it. Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828

July 19-20 ~ Picks & Sticks, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. “The complete performing package!” They can entertain anyone with their unique roller coaster variety style. They create an entertaining and educational experience that is unforgettable for all ages and genres. They tickle you with a gumbo of original arrangements of acoustical folk, swing, country, light pop, jazz and ethnic encounters that feature the fiddle, banjo, hammered dulcimer, guitar, and more instruments, with vivacious vocals in the most incredible way. They have toured the country and performed as convention headliners, and at concerts, schools, corporate functions, re-enactments, Greenfield Village, and Branson, Missouri. Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Cats and the Fiddler, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The Cats and the Fiddler made their musical debut at the young age of 6 years old. Now all at the age 12, they have become a local legend bringing their powerful style of roots music into the next generation. They are a rare fusion of youth and tradition. Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ The Millers, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come and enjoy the Millers perform at Crossroads Village. A mix of folk, bluegrass and country, they are a group you won’t want to miss! Often playing for square and contra dances, you will find your toes-a-tappin to this group! Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Under Construction, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The Under Construction Bluegrass Band continues to build a reputation in Michigan as an exciting, polished, and thoroughly entertaining Bluegrass group. Under Construction features acoustic instrumentation coupled with tight harmonies and multiple lead singers, which give the band the ability to project a variety of different sounds and styling. Their repertoire ranges from hard core traditional mountain music to Bluegrass arrangements of country, rock, and Motown tunes! Beyond delivering live music on stage, Under Construction also establishes a warm and relaxed connection with the audience. In fact, spontaneous interaction with the audience is a trademark of an Under Construction performance. Under Construction humor starts with singing commercials for the band’s mythical sponsor, Road kill Helper, and extends to stage banter between band members. The most frequent comment made about this band is that its members are obviously “...having fun on stage!” Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ B-Natural Barbershop Quartet, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come sit a spell and listen to the harmonies of the B-Natural Barbershop Quartet! Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19-20 ~ Grand Reunion, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. This husband and wife duo has been charming music enthusiasts with their folk and county music stylings for years. Come and be mesmerized by their melodic sounds. Time: Several performances throughout the village from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19 ~ Huckleberry Backyard campfire jam, Everett A. Cummings Center, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris. Come and enjoy an evening of music, campfires, and family fun. Bring the whole family listen to music by the musicians from the Village. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs! Pre-Registration receives $5.00 overall price. Call 810-736-7100, ext 6 for reservations. Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Cost: $10.00 a car. Location: Everett A. Cummings Center. For details call Kathi Whitcomb, 810-249-3828.

July 19 ~ Fiddle Contest, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Are you a virtuoso on the fiddle? Want to compete for the number one slot at Crossroads Village? Come participate in our 2^nd annual fiddle contest. All levels of musicians are welcome. Contest is limited to the first 50 participants, no exceptions. Each participant will perform a 3 minute piece; the top 15 players will then perform a 5 minute piece. Registration is required up to Friday, July 18 by 5:00 pm. Please call Kathi Whitcomb to register at 810-248-3828. Contest begins at 10:15 am. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 26-27 ~ Farm & Garden Festival, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come and enjoy the noisiest festival yet! Stop at the Antique Machine Display and learn how things worked in years past. Kids, be sure to register for our Pedal Pull. Compete in our miniature tractor pedal pull competition and win a ribbon or even a trophy! Don’t forget to take a ride on our ponies! Learn how to make a whistle with grass and acorns. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 26-27 ~ Michigan Pedal Pullers, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. On your mark, get set and GO to Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad’s Children’s Pedal Pull. Kids, enter the miniature tractor pedal pull competition and win a ribbon or even a trophy! Time: Registration at 3 pm, Pedal Pull at 3:30 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 26-27 ~ Antique Machine Display, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Ever wonder how farmers and pioneers were able to get all that work completed? Stop by and see the latest and greatest turn of the century antique machines. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 26-27 ~ Antique Gun Display, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come see an outstanding collection of antique Civil War artillery. Guns from the 1500’s to present will be on display. Brands and styles include Winchester, Remington, Colt, revolvers, flintlocks, percussion, tap & ball and much more. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 26-27 ~ Live Pony Rides! Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Let your little partner saddle up on real ponies! Pony rides will be offered all day long to children for FREE! What would a fair be without young riders? Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

July 26-27 ~ Street Juggling, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch as talented Michael Stratton II roams the streets of Crossroads Village juggling balls, sacks, rings and more! Watch for new tricks he has learned! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 2-3 ~ Railfans Wekend, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The spotlight is on the Huckleberry Railroad & America’s Romance with the Rails. Come out to Crossroads Village and take the special tours and photo runs offered only once each year. Tour the Pere Marquette Caboose and our Rail Shop. Visit the locomotive layouts, displays and exhibits throughout the Village. Take a special Twilight Photo Run. Watch for the story of the Huckleberry Railroad and how it got its name. View the train display by the Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 2-3 ~ Suzanne & Jim, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. They’re back! The multi-talented musical duo, Suzanne and Jim perform children’s songs at Crossroads Village. Entertaining and funny, these gifted entertainers will perform various musical skits sure to delight kids of all ages. Time: Various performances. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 2 ~ You Auto See It at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Saturday Only! On your mark, get set and go to Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad’s Car show. See some of the best antique cars in town, or is that village? Time: 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday only. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 2-3 ~ Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society sets up their display of small scale model railway layout in the Flint Meeting Hall. It is a wonderfully unique display that train enthusiasts of all walks of life can enjoy! Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

Mystery Train: August 9-10, 2008

August 9-10 ~ Mystery Train, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Clueless in Crossroads? Collect the clues throughout the Village, and take a ride on the Rails as long as you are here! Make sure you stop and watch the wonder of Jim Alberti’s flea circus. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 9-10 ~ Jim Alberti Flea Circus, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come see a show that will truly bug you! Entertainer and musician, Jim Alberti and his fleas will provide three hilarious performances each day for great family fun! Time: 12 pm, 2 pm & 4 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 9-10 ~ Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society sets up their display of small scale model railway layout in the Flint Meeting Hall. It is a wonderfully unique display that train enthusiasts of all walks of life can enjoy! Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 30-September 1 ~ Harvest Festival, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. We will have entertainment for all! See Mountain Men Reenactments, glass blowing, small scale train displays, participate in a seed spitting contest or watch the wonder of Michael Stratton II our roaming juggler. In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 30-September 1 ~ Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. The Mid Michigan Railway Historical Society sets up their display of small scale model railway layout in the Flint Meeting Hall. It is a wonderfully unique display that train enthusiasts of all walks of life can enjoy! Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 30-September 1 ~ Street Juggling, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come watch as talented Michael Stratton II roams the streets of Crossroads Village juggling balls, sacks, rings and more! Watch for new tricks he has learned! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 30-August 31 ~ Mountain Men Rendezvous at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Mountain Men Rendezvous complete with reenactments of the Mountain Men life. Programs include outdoor cooking, displays of gear, candle dipping and bartering program using pelts. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

August 31-September 1 ~ Glass Blowing Demonstration, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Glass is an artisans dream; it can be stretched, blown, pulled, poured, cut and polished. Come watch as Fred Heller demonstrates this ancient art of working with fire and glass. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Step Back into Time at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Step back into time and participate in an active village where you can help with chores, learn traditional crafting skills and trades, and play the old fashioned way! There is so much for the entire family to do! In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Children’s Costume Contest, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Crossroads Village would like you to dress the part! Come dressed the old fashioned way, like you are from the 1800’s! Costume contest is everyday at 1:30 pm at the Salter Cabin. Come and win a prize! Registration is not required. Time: 1:30 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Daily Chores, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Lend a hand with the following chores: butter churning, sewing, gardening, clothes washing, and more! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Stanley School Program, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Join us for some old fashioned classroom learning! Take part in lettering writing for the pony express, participate in one of five classes throughout the day, enjoy your lunch with the school madam or join in for some recess fun! Registration is not required. Time: various times throughout the day. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Farm Life, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. See how the farm life was in the 1800’s by visiting Crossroads Village farm house. Watch the farmers milk the cow, feed the chickens, wash clothes, help with the gardening, and learn about butterflies and hummingbirds. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Children’s Crafts, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Children of all ages join us at the Mason Inn on Main street to participate and enjoy crafts. Decorate a container to plant a seed in, or participate in one of the many other crafts we offer. All your’s to take home! Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Pony Express, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. ”The mail must go through” is the motto of the original pony express. Come to Crossroads Village and see our pony express travel through the village. Write letters at the school house to any one in the village; drop it off at the General store, and everyday at 3:45 pm, watch for River or Rain, our miniature horses deliver mail, the Crossroads Village Pony Express way. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.

May 24 – September 1 ~ Old Fashioned baking, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Come enjoy the sights and smells of old fashioned baking at Crossroads Village. No matter what day of the week it is, someone is baking in the kitchen! Whether it’s the Buzzell house or the Eldridge house, it always smells like home cooking in the village. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.