After a pause caused by covid I've decided to hold Michi-Glass again this year. It will be held at a venue new to most of you (it was held at Warblers Hideaway in the past). Last year I held it at a private off grid cabin by invitation only, just trying to be as safe as possible, and to test the place as to using it again in the future. All who did attend thought having it there worked well and thought it would work out fine in the future. This year all will be invited, as I now feel safe enough for that.
It will be a one day affair to be held on Sunday June 19th starting at 9:30 AM, and will end when the last person leaves. I will fire up the grill sometime during the day for anyone who wants to burn some meat so you can plan that as part of your day if you wish. We will have a campfire later if you are so inclined to hang around to shoot the breeze and tip a few. Bring your own beverages, snacks and the like, as the only thing that I'll be offering is cold well water from the cabin. There are few chairs there, but not near enough for a crowd, so PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR.
The best directions that I can provide is that it is roughly 3 miles south of M-72 on Sunset Trail in Kalkaska county. Sunset Trail is roughly 14 miles or so west of Grayling. About 1/2 mile past a gas station (the only one after you cross the Manistee river on M-72) you will see a sign indicating a State Forest Campground that is on Sunset Trail (CCC Bridge Campground). This is where you turn left to get to the venue. I will have my Michi-Glass banner posted on the right at the little trail where you turn. the cabin is right there somewhat hidden in the trees. There are only three cabins on the full length of Sunset Trail and they are all together. The venue is at the third cabin. If you miss it, you won't have your eyes open.
This gathering, as with most, is a swap meet as well so if you have things to trade or sell, by all means bring it. If you have a small table for that purpose, that would be great. Along those lines, Mike Anderegg, a friend of a long time attendee by the name of Pete Magas who died recently (pmagas on this forum) will be bringing all of Pete's collection of rods, reels and the like to sell at this gathering, so keep this in mind in your plans to perhaps procure something in memory of Pete, who was a very congenial and friendly man to all who attended Michi-Glass in past years.
Pete
If you have any questions beyond what is answered here, just post a reply and I will respond.
Mark McKellip.