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| This antique thresher, demonstrated at Fall Festival time, keeps alive the community's agricultural heritage |
Events Calendar
The Homer Historical Society annually holds these events:
- the Herb Luncheon
- Maude's Tea Party
- the Bruce Miller Vintage Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
- the Fall Festival
>> Follow the links above to jump to the details for each of these events below
From time to time the Homer Historical Society will announce other special events and activities. Keep an eye on this page for these announcements.
For further information, contact the Homer Historical Society via this website or by mail at
Homer Historical Society
P.O. Box 146
Homer, MI 49245
Or you may call Dee Camp at (517) 524-7348 or Donna Scudder at (517) 250-3920
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| Dozens of people enjoyed a day of gourmet food and a variety of interesting speakers at the annual Herb Luncheon fundraiser |
The Annual Herb Luncheon Fundraiser
- Date
February 1, 2025 - Time
»Social Hour will begin at 9:30 AM with a light refreshment.
»Program (see below) will begin at 10:00 AM - Location
Homer First Presbyterian Church located at 309 S. Sophia St. - Cost
»$45 per person
»Make checks payable to
Homer Historical Society, P.O. Box 146, Homer, MI, 49245
»Or make payment at M²EAT Market, 229 West Leigh St - Reservations
»Your paid reservation will secure your seat. Payment is due by January 22nd, 2025 . - The Program
»Paige Young of EBMY Farm in Albion who will talk about her farm and its unique products
»Martha Frohm, from the Marshall area, will share her findings from her walks along a deserted railroad bed
»Charity Kruger on Nature in Art - The Luncheon
»The luncheon will be created by Joe and Katherine Marciano and will include Braised Short Ribs, Arugula Salad with Pinenuts, Polenta or Duchess Potatoes, Bitter Greens, and Caramel Apple Purses. - More Info?
Please call Dee Camp (517) 524-7348 - View photos from past Herb Luncheons …
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Maude's Tea Party
- Date
Saturday May 17, 2025 - Location
Blair Historical Farm - Time
2:00 to 4:00 PM - Details
Enjoy the afternoon at our 4th annual Maude’s Tea. Savories, sweets, and a variety of tea will be served in our town hall at Blair Farm. You may tour the farm and many other outbuildings or enjoy the conversations and fellowship with those you came with or new acquaintances. We will have a silent auction as well.
This is a fundraiser, and profits will be spent on refurbishing the inside of the house as well as upkeep. The cost will be $30.00. RSVP by May 10th.
For reservations call Dee Camp 517-524-7348 or mail a check to the Homer Historical Society, P.O. Box 146, Homer, Michigan 49245.
We hope to hear from you and appreciate your support.
See you there.
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The Annual Bruce Miller Vintage Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
- Date
Sunday July 27, 2025 - Location
Blair Historical Farm, one mile east of Homer on M-60 - Time
Registration is 9 AM to Noon
Award presentations are at 2 PM - Details
The Bruce Miller Memorial Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show is held annually at Blair Historical Farm. The vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display will show you just how much things have changed since the Homer Historical Society began 50 years ago. Please save the fourth Sunday in July on your calendar for this popular event and fundraiser at Blair Historical Farm.
Details of the 2024 event are in the image. Click on it to download a larger version as a PDF file (this is a large file, it may take awhile to download).
* Adobe Reader is required to open and view the downloaded flyer. Depending upon your browser, the downloaded document will either open in a new window or be downloaded directly to your computer. You may then read it, print it, and/or save it to your computer.
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| The Annual Fall Festival is held at Blair Historical Farm. This event features a variety of arts and crafts created and sold by area artists as shown above from a previous Festival. |
The Annual Fall Festival
- Date
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - Location
Blair Historical Farm, one mile east of Homer on M-60 - Details
Come and celebrate Homer area history from the time it was settled until the present including the work that has been done at the Blair Historical Farm itself. Enjoy a day in the country with interesting historic features including antique farm equipment, arts and crafts, music, great food, and much more. Tour the Blair family’s farm home, and see Homer area historic exhibits in the old Albion Town Hall. There is no admission charge, and parking is still free. - Time
11:00 AM to 4:30 PM - More Info?
Please call Dee Camp (517) 524-7348 - View photos from previous Fall Festivals …
- View a video produced by the Homer Index from the Fall Festival 2015 …
* Adobe Reader is required to open and view the downloaded flyer and press release. Depending upon your browser, the downloaded document will either open in a new window or be downloaded directly to your computer. You may then read it, print it, and/or save it to your computer.
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Other Special Events
As special events are announced they will be listed here. You may need to scroll to see all …
Barn Quilt Classes
If you are interested in taking a class or if you want to learn more about them please contact Dee Camp by phone at (517) 524-7348 or use the Contact Us form on this website.
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Please Support the Homer Historical Society
The Board of Directors of the Homer Historical Society is asking for the community’s support so that the Historical Society can continue with its popular community events. Donations can be made using the “donate now” button or by writing a check to the Homer Historical Society and mailing it to the Homer Historical Society, PO Box 146, Homer, MI 49245.
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Other Possibilities to Do
- Want to take a class at the Blair Farm and paint a barn quilt?
- Interested in a Private Tea Party at Blair Historical Farm?
- Would you like to schedule a private tour of the house and barn?
For further information or to schedule any of these, please contact Dee Camp via the Contact Us form or call her at (517) 524-7348. Dates and times are available.
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| Cook's Prairie Church, founded in 1836, as it looked in the early 1900s |
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