MESICK â One of the area s first large outdoor gatherings of the year is coming up this weekend, pandemic or not.
Held for the last 20 years, (with the exception of last year), the Mesick Jeep Blessing has grown into one of Northern Michiganâs largest events, featuring a blessing, bands, vendors, and multiple off-road courses.
Last year, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, organizers made the decision to not hold the event; instead they shared a video of the blessing on their website and social media channels.
The highest turnout they ve ever had at the Jeep blessing was 2,015 vehicles, with several thousand individuals on the property, located at the corner of M-115 and M-37.
MESICK â Even as large festivals and events scheduled to be held months from now in this area recently have been called off, organizers of the annual Mesick Jeep Blessing are holding firm in their plan to go ahead with the popular gathering on May 1.
Starting out as a handful of Jeep enthusiasts who would take to the trails outside Mesick following a short prayer at a local church, the Jeep Blessing has grown into one of Northern Michiganâs largest events, featuring a blessing, bands, vendors, and multiple off-road courses.
Founder and event organizer Deb Stafford said they re confident that the 20-30 acres of property where they host the Jeep Blessing will be more than adequate to handle the crowd that normally turns out for the event, although she s uncertain what turnout will end up being this year, considering everything that is going on.
MESICK â Holding out hope that the state will further relax gathering restrictions before the beginning of May, the organizers of the annual Mesick Jeep Blessing are going ahead with the event, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Starting out as a handful of Jeep enthusiasts who would take to the trails outside Mesick following a short prayer at a local church, the Jeep Blessing has grown into one of Northern Michiganâs largest events, drawing thousands of people and off-road vehicles to the corner of North M-37 and M-115 every spring.
Last year, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, event founder Deb Stafford and other organizers made the decision to not hold the event; instead they shared a video of the blessing on their website and social media channels.