2013 Haven Hill Festival Saturday, August 24

The Haven Hill Festival is a celebration of the Highland State Recreation Area, the history of Edsel and Eleanor Ford's Haven Hill estate, and the beauty that is the Haven Hill National Natural Landmark section of the park and it's surrounding lands. The Festival is free, with food sales as a fund raiser for the Friends of Highland Recreation Area.

Haven Hill history displays, a Haven Hill National Natural Landmark nature photo exhibit, vintage Ford automobiles, children’s activities, along with summer food and drinks, will be available all day during the free 10 am to 3:00 pm Festival on August 24. This year’s Haven Hill Festival will include, for the second year, the Novi Brass Band accompanying the 1860’s Base Ball Game on the Goose Meadow ball field at 1:00 pm.

Above: The Novi Brass Band at the 2012 Haven Hill Festival.

Go to www.fohra.org and www.havenhillfestival.com for more information about the Friends of Highland Recreation Area, Edsel and Eleanor Ford's Haven Hill Estate, the 1860's Base Ball game, and the 2013 Haven Hill Festival. A Recreation Passport is required for state park entry.