The Festival of Tables is an annual fundraising event for Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, whose mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate foster care, adoption, counseling, prevention, and advocacy services to people in need in our community. Child and Family Services has been strengthening the fabric of the family since 1937.
The Festival of Tables is a celebration of home entertaining, family and friends, good food and drink, and springtime in northern Michigan!
The 9th Annual Festival of Tables raised $180,000 for the good work of Child and Family Services! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated–you are all why greater Grand Traverse is such a wonderful play to live, work, and play!
2010 Festival of Tables
Retail Category: Croquet, Anyone?”
Designed by Kathy Lauterbach
Sponsored by Floor Covering Brokers
Individual Designer: “Bone Appetit”
Designed by Sandra Plaga
Sponsored by Garden Goods
Small Group Designers: “Joker’s Wild”
Designed by Melinda Downey, Christine Zimmer, Meredith Erickson, Fran Krupka, Gretchen Soutear, Lynn Pettyjohn, Linda Kustra, Carol Murray, Dorothy Grow, Shirley Ebert, Barbara Rowlett,
Sponsored by Old Mission Women’s Club
First-Time Designer: “Table Talk with Mary in the Morning”
Designed by Carol Vernam and Karyn Hertel
Sponsored by Marigold and Mary in the Morning
Nonprofit Organization: “Youthful and Fun”
Designed by Michigan Youth Opportunities
Initiative youth and mentor Linda Forward
Judges’ Choice: “Farmhouse Brunch”
Designed by Marlene Houghan
Sponsored by Martha LaVire
Spirit of CFS Award: “Michigan—The Best Place to Live, Vacation, Enjoy”
Designed by Deborah Douglas