Community Corner
Model A Ford Cars on Display at 2012 Haven Hill Festival
The festival will run Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Goose Meadow Picnic Area in Highland State Recreation Area in White Lake and Highland.
The following was submitted for publication by Jay Fitzgerald with the Friends of Highland Recreation Area.
The 2012 Haven Hill Festival at will have something for everyone to enjoy, and a very special display for vintage car enthusiasts! On Saturday, Aug. 25, at Goose Meadow in the Highland State Recreation Area, the Livingston A’s (members of the Model A Restorers Club, MARC, www.modelaford.org) will bring a collection of their beautiful Model A Ford automobiles for display. The A’s have driven their fine automobiles to the Haven Hill Festival every year since its inception in 2009 as dedicated supporters of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area.
The Livingston A’s own many absolutely gorgeous Model A Ford cars of all types and colors. Between 1928 and 1932 nearly 5 million of nine different body styles of Model A Fords were sold across America - 5 million! Prices ranged from $385 for a base model, to $1,400 for the top-of-the-line “Town Car”. The design team for the Model A was led by Henry Ford’s son Edsel, who with his wife Eleanor and their children were the original residents of the beautiful Haven Hill Estate that is now the location of the Highland State Recreation Area and the Haven Hill Festival.
Come on out to the Haven Hill Festival on Saturday, Aug. 25, and see these beautiful Ford automobiles! And enjoy the following activities for you and your family:
- Historic Haven Hill Photo Display
- Livingston A's - Model A Ford Cars Driving and on Display
- White Lake Township Restored Fire Truck
- 1860's Base Ball Game at 1:00 pm
- Haven Hill Lodge Walking Touring and Historical Display
- Summer Food and Beverages
- Live Brass Band!
- Children's Games
- MDNR Information and Display
- Historic Artifacts Collection Display
The entrance to the Highland State Recreation Area is located on M-59 (Highland Road) east of Duck lake road and west of Bogie Lake road in White Lake. Access to the event in the Haven Hill section of the park will be via this M-59 (Highland Road) entrance. The Goose Meadow picnic area and ball field is at the first right turn off of Haven Hill Road after entering the park. Follow the roadside signs. MDNR employees will be glad to direct you.
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Go to www.fohra.org, or www.havenhillfestival.com for more information. Or call 248-787-1750.
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