Blue Water Folk Society

Blue Water Folk Society The Blue Water Folk Society's mission is to promote traditional and acoustic music in the Thumb of M

Blue Water Folk Society promotes acoustic and traditional music here in the Thumb area of southeast Michigan. We sponsor an Acoustic Coffeehouse Open Mic from October to March in Lexington, Guitars for Kids, co-sponsor 'Singing in the 60s' in Port Sanilac and we throw a one-day, all-day, donation funded festival of acoustic music called Thumbfest on multiple stages throughout the town of Lexington

. Whether you're in the mood for Celtic, blues, bluegrass, gypsy worldbeat, African/Cuban/Haitian, Greek traditional, New Orleans brass, Americana, roots, folk, or a mix of it all -- we've got it at Thumbfest. There are workshops, jams, street parties and more, so bring your instrument, voice, and lawnchair!

Three more days until Thumbfest 2026!
09/03/2026

Three more days until Thumbfest 2026!

THUMBFEST 2026 in Lexington is this Saturday Sept. 5, 10 am to 10 p...

09/01/2026

WPHM's Paul Miller speaks to Mike Mercatante and Jenna Reed of the Blue Water Folk Society about Thumbfest 2026, happening this Saturday, September 5, from 1 0 am - 10 pm in the village of Lexington!

Only five more days until Thumbfest 2026! You're bound to work up an appetite visiting six stages, plus workshop and ja...
08/31/2026

Only five more days until Thumbfest 2026! You're bound to work up an appetite visiting six stages, plus workshop and jam tents - we've got food vendors ready to provide food and drink so you'll have the energy you need. Help us welcome our terrific food vendors:

Cloud Candy- popcorn, cotton candy, elephant ears, and more
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083007888604

La Limonada- flavored lemonade and mini pancake bites
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574998890386

Lexington Coffee- coffee, Boba, cinnamon rolls
https://www.facebook.com/lexingtoncoffeeco

Mama C’s North of the Border- authentic Mexican food
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083035757004

Senor Tamales- Mexican Street Corn
https://www.facebook.com/senor.tamales.2023

Sunburnt Gringos- Vegan and tropical drinks
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591314583009

Top Dog- gourmet hot dogs, loaded nachos, fresh lemonade
https://www.facebook.com/topdogs19

Tracy B’s- deep fried bowls, loaded fries
https://www.facebook.com/TracyBsfullyloadedfoodtruck/

Only six more days until Thumbfest 2026! We'd like to welcome our vendors:Jennifer Detloff’s Upcycled Clothing Foundry ...
08/31/2026

Only six more days until Thumbfest 2026! We'd like to welcome our vendors:

Jennifer Detloff’s Upcycled Clothing

Foundry and Alyssa Dock - Children’s Tent
https://foundryporthuron.com/

The Loft Fine Art-
https://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/the-loft-fine-art/?search=the%20loft%20fine%20art

Mercury Fiber- Internet Services
https://mercuryfiber.com/

My Penny Jar- Candles etc.
https://mypennyjar.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKTW5DbVh1QU1KanpCdnJpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHin2JSDa3sNaAAOsdMVO-edTuaww_GMfMsWG7by9_XyB0udnjCLrOTaSyXje_aem_tq7SgkzXphAOu_2E69fglw

Sanilac County Humane
https://www.sanilaccountyhumanesociety.org/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKTW5DbVh1QU1KanpCdnJpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo7b39RsarN-Mu_4czckJk027fxr_h1FZlCM_zKhCjQRCLR4-JOS9RjT1axN_aem_oep6jgad2UVmRXcSFX5-8w

Carol Lyn Young- massage therapist

Lake Bonisteel Music Association (LBMA)
https://www.facebook.com/LakeBonisteelMusic

A Beautiful Way to Support Thumbfest! A very special thank you to Loft Fine Art Collection Collaborative for generously ...
08/30/2026

A Beautiful Way to Support Thumbfest!

A very special thank you to Loft Fine Art Collection Collaborative for generously donating a beautiful photograph to be raffled off in support of Thumbfest!

Be sure to stop by the Loft Fine Art vendor table at the Main Stage at the harbor, where you’ll find an amazing collection of beautiful artwork for sale—including the stunning photograph being raffled off!

"Her Hand on a Fretless Bass" is by local photographer Deborah Benedic. The 8x10 photo is in a black frame measuring 11x13.

Raffle tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased at the Loft Fine Art vendor table.

And don’t miss the excitement - the winner will be announced from the Main Stage at 7:00 PM!

Come admire the art, support local artists, and maybe take home a beautiful piece of your own!

08/30/2026

Thumbfest 2026 is coming up THIS WEEKEND! There's so much music that there's no way to hear it all, so get the most music from the day by planning it all out. Download or print out the schedule, plan where to park (and take the frequent, convenient shuttle to the stage you want), and get ready to have an amazing day of music!

Keep your eyes open for our Thumbfest info on the sign at Lexington Marathon - "The Party Store"’s roadside sign!
08/27/2026

Keep your eyes open for our Thumbfest info on the sign at Lexington Marathon - "The Party Store"’s roadside sign!

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P. O. Box 83
Lexington, MI
48450

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