• Looking out at the lake

    Sleeping Bear Dunes

    National Lakeshore Michigan

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  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will not open until Memorial Day Weekend

    Changes to visitor service due to Sequestration. Due to mandatory, across-the-board budget cuts, some visitor services in this park have changed. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will not open until Memorial Day Weekend and will close after Labor Day. More »

  • Some restrooms and trash cans not available until Memorial Day

    Changes to visitor service due to Sequestration. Other than those at the visitor center and campgrounds, restrooms and trash cans will not be available until Memorial Day Weekend and will close after Labor Day. This includes the Manitou Islands. More »

Port Oneida Fair - Dechow Farm

2012 Fair events at the Dechow Farm
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hand spun wool
Food by Eagles Club
Natural history hikes, barn tour, etc.
Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
M-22 Scenic Heritage Route information booth
Farm animals
Oxen mowing hay, hand hay baler press, rope making
Moomers ice cream and calves in portable pen
Horse and wagon rides
Tin smithing, broom making
Farm fresh fruit
Bee keeping and honey production
Hand weaving
Natural Resources displays and project discussions
Buggy making and rope making
Chair caning
Glass jewelry and wind chimes
Traditional furniture making
Invasive Species Education Network
Jams, jellies, baked goods
Wind-up musical instruments
Antique tractor display
Music

Did You Know?

Ferry to Islands

Sleeping Bear Dunes includes two large islands in Lake Michigan - North and South Manitou Islands.  Take a day trip to South Manitou Island and explore the island village and lighthouse or take a motor tour of the farming district. If you go to North Manitou Island, plan to camp overnight! More...