GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING

25th Annual Event, August 17 to 21, 2022

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GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING 25th ANNUAL EVENT, AUGUST 17 to 21, 2022
It is our great pleasure to invite you to join the 25th Great Lakes Primitives Event, August 17 th to 21 (Aug 17 camp setup day and orientation). an unforgettable experience for everyone. An opportunity to return to the same community, we remember, to be a part of another value
filled, affordable Great Lakes Primitives Gathering Event your registration and waiver forms are waiting to be filled out and mailed.

Registration and Waiver forms available on Face Book page and the end of the Web-site where
you can copy and print them.


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Great Lakes Primitives Gathering Committee members have been working closely with Cedar Lake Outdoor Center (MUCC) and through their great generosity and continued support, we are able to offer this change in registration fees, keeping the event at an economical, affordable cost for ALL participants.

Registration Fees: no need for discount numbers or special codes

Adults: NOW $195

Teens: 13-17 yrs. NOW $150

Kids: 5-12 yrs NOW $50.    Kids under 5 years old free

This cost includes all meals, free showers on site, hot water and flush toilets. Free camp sites and bunk houses available.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH WILL BE GOOD OLD DAYS. WE INVITE THE MICHIGAN FLINTKNAPPERS AND ATLATLRY ASSOCIATION TO COME FOR THE DAY, HAVE DINNER AND STAY FOR THE AUCTION  $25 CHARGE FOR MEMBERS.

$50 FEE, EACH ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER FOR THE DAY AND THEY CAN ATTEND CLASSES AND JOIN US FOR DINNER AND AUCTION.

IF YOU CAMP, YOU CAN JOIN US FOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST, $10 FEE.

GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING

Check It Out Today!

Great Lakes Primitives Gathering is now planning another legendary event, August 17(set up and orientation) to Aug 21, held at Cedar Lake Outdoor Center, Chelsea, MI. As you may be aware, this historic event is scheduled for the 3rd weekend in August, a stable, dependable date you can depend on.Our goal is to continue to offer ALL participants the same reasonable, affordable low cost. A value filled 4 day event of learning, sharing and a rejoining a familiar community that welcomes individuals and families, young and seniors and all skill levels. Your economical registration fee does not affect the quality you receive and covers most of your expenses for the 4 day GLPG Event.Here is what is included, “Big Bang for your Bucks”: -Cedar Lake Outdoor Center, acres of woods, flora, trails and lake; Natures design equals a setting for the Great Lakes Primitive Gathering. -Open, wooded or secluded areas for tent camping, RV space on site, bunk houses available to anyone interested, no extra cost. -Running potable water, flush toilets, free hot showers on site, handicap accessible. -Lake for swimming, fishing, canoes and kayaks available for your use. There are also archery and atlatl ranges available. -Home cooked meals, on site, by our own Heidi Dayringer and Amy Wykes. Dinner Wednesday, evening, 3 meals daily-Thursday, Friday and Saturday; breakfast and Sunday Breakfast . Options available for everyone (vegetarian and gluten free) -Daily class schedules, workshops and impromptu offerings. Hands on classes with instruction skill levels. You will learn from experienced, knowledgeable and skillful craftsmen. -There will be an Auction, Saturday evening, with donated items and items created by our instructors and participants. We also hold a raffle which includes items donated by multiple well known knife companies. GLPG continues with the historical trade blanket, you put on an item or items and pick a treasure as yours. You are encouraged to participate in the Auction, proceeds go towards supporting our instructors, a group of talented artists and craftspeople. Auction and raffle tickets will be at your expense. - Bring your own items for display, sale or trade. GLPG does not take a cut of your sales You will be responsible for your travel gas money, possibly some small fees for certain classes and special materials and if you feel the need for a small snack or two.

  • $00.00
  •  08/20/2022 06:00 PM
  •   Main Lodge

Live Auction: Open to the public and any family or friends you would like to invite. Auction items are all donations, many made by instructors and participants, during the event. All donations are welcome, particularly those that are applicable to primitive and traditional art forms. There is always a wide range of items to bid on such as fiber arts, basketry, arrow heads, archery and atlatl equipment; along with wood and black-smithed pieces. You will receive a auction bid number at registration for both auctions. We will accept cash, checks and credit cards.

  • $00.00
  •  08/18/2018 06:00 PM
  •   Main Lodge

Items are displayed as they arrive, values is listed, you sign your bidding number (every one will receive an Auction Number when registering) and Bid Amount, best Bid wins. The proceeds go towards compensation for our instructors. The Bidding will close Saturday evening at 6:00 pm

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  •  08/17/2018 08:00 PM
  •   Main Lodge, tickets on sale Wed, Th and Fri, See Ruth Rushlow

Tickets will be available from Wednesday until Friday at Raffle time. Items are donated and the proceeds are used to cover office supplies and marketing.

  • $00.00
  •  08/17/2018 05:00 PM
  •   Outside Under Big Tent

Second Annual Trading Post: Bing you wares to trade, make smart deals, trade with the best, let's see who will be the wisest trader in the land. The trading post will be held in the big tent and will be conducted by Tell and Fiber Guy. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. More information to be posted.

  • $00.00
  •  08/16/2018 07:30 PM
  •   Main Lodge, blanket in corner

Trading Blanket for children and adults, put something on the blanket and you get to take something off. Pertinent item(s) that you have made, no longer use or would like to pass along. We start with youngest picking first and go to oldest.

  • $00.00
  •  08/16/2018 08:00 AM
  •   Class Areas, Main Lodge, Main Campfire

You will need to bring a sharp working knife (ex: Mora knife 3 1/2" blade). Tools you can bring: Flashlight, hatchet, small saw. Favorite fire making implements for class with Tom Wilson. 10 Mora's with 3 1/2" blade will be available for sale. Abe will be holding a Sharping Class.

THESE ARE MENUS AND COOKING BY HEIDI AND AMY

Desserts

 2022 CLASSES & INSTRUCTOR LIST

AL COLLINS : Complete carving Catlinite (Pipestone) all tools provided. No fee.

 2022 CLASSES & INSTRUCTORS SOON

Heidi will return as the kitchen manager and our awesome chef. She has another great menu planned for 2022.

 GLEN KRUEGER

CLASS: Dutch oven coffee cake. Glen will be bringing his forge again this year.

TIM LAVOY

CLASS:

FIBER GUY

CLASS: CLASS: Making cordage CLASS:

RACHEL MIFSUD

Classes: Cooking with wild foods. Teas and other beverages will also be served.

MINJUNG GODFREY

COOKING with Rachel and "Will Forage for Food". Daily foraging for wild foods and preparing and cooking classes, these culinary delights will be served with our evening meals.

TELL STACHERUK

CLASS:

Class Instructor

CLASS:

AMY WYKES

Amy will be joining our fabulous kitchen crew, once again. She has delighted us with out delicious "camp" meals. She is also well versed in herbal medicinal medicine and their uses.

LEWIS MILLER

Class:

Class Instructor

CLASS:

Class Instructor

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2022 Great Lakes Primitives Gathering          
25th ANNUAL AUGUST 17 to 21, 2022    Please fill out information on this form and return it with your CHECK or MONEY ORDER        PAYABLE TO: GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING

Great Lakes Primitives,    6424 Bullard Road,     Fenton,   MI    48430

ADULTS:       NOW:   $195

TEENS 13 TO 17 YEARS: NOW: $150

KIDS: 5-12 YEARS: NOW: $50

KIDS UNDER 5 YRS FREE
This cost includes all meals, free showers on site, hot water and flush toilets.
Free camping sites and bunk houses available.
MICH FLINT KNAPPERS AND ATLATLRY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS;
KNAPPERS & ATLATLRY ASSOCIATION MEMBER
DAY FEE: $25
FAMILY MEMBER
DAY FEE: $50
Make check or Money Order payable to Great Lakes Primitives
Registration deadline is JULY 31, 2018
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GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING WAIVER FORM

The world we live in, not being a perfect place, requires that we have you sign the
following statement. If your application includes more than one person, all parties must
sign. Parents must sign for dependent children, include ages, that are in attendance. All
event attendees or their parent/guardian, whether participating or not, must sign. Attach
sheet if additional signature spaces required. I do not hold the landowner, Great Lakes
Primitives, or their operating officers responsible for the acts of nature, creatures,
or humans during this event.
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Great Lakes Primitives and the Event's Property owners are not responsible or
accountable for personal property, travel plans, itineraries, tracking or belongings.
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