Toast to Farmington – Bicentennial Gala

Farmington Friends & Neighbors:
You are cordially invited to the Governor Warner Mansion for a glamorous soiree in celebration of our fair city’s bicentennial year. Bring a friend and enjoy a night of art, music, friendship, and wine under the stars in the Governor’s garden. Our dress code theme is Black & White — feel free to go elegant, artsy, or avant-garde.
Cheers to 200 years!
~Your Hosts
KickstART Farmington
Farmington/FH Educational Foundation
and the Farmington Bicentennial Task Force
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Imagine it’s 1824 and you’ve just traveled from the east to an exciting new town 20 miles west of Detroit. You are one of the first settlers — along with the Arthur Power, who christened the settlement “Farmington” after his hometown in New York. Life is challenging, but you know this is where you and your descendants will make a great life among the woods and rivers of Michigan.
Fast forward 100 years to 1924. Farmington residents have recovered from the Great War and have just said goodbye, the year before, to our beloved Fred Warner, who served as Michigan’s Governor from 1905-1911. After serving three terms, Fred came back to Farmington to help build support and investment in supporting our troops. While Governor, Fred Warner was a champion of women’s suffrage, well before the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920.
200 years from when Arthur Power first arrived, Farmington thrives. Not only has it grown to a population of more than 10,000, but it boasts of its breadth of business, culture, and diversity. More than 80 languages are spoken in the homes of Farmington Public Schools’ students. And of course, we continue to put our mark on Michigan government. Our state’s Lieutenant Governor, Garlin Gilchrist II, graduated from Farmington High School!
We have much to be proud of. Join the celebration! And to kick it up to high gear, you can purchase a VIP ticket that includes a pre-event reception at Heights Brewing/Dinan Park in downtown Farmington.
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PROGRAMME
VIP Reception: 6-7pm, Heights Brewing & Dinan Park
-Join special guests for an intimate reception at Heights Brewing/Dinan Park before the evening gets underway. Refreshments will be served. All VIP attendees will receive a limited-edition commemorative wine glass.
Main Event: 7:30-10pm, Governor Warner Mansion
-Enter an art raffle curated by KickstART. A wide variety of mediums and price points will be available, from vintage Farmington prints to paintings, pottery, and metal art, plus art experiences like theater and concert tickets.
-Enjoy strolling food stations of small plates, and sip signature cocktails/mocktails inspired by the libations of 1824, 1924, and today.
-Mingle with friends and enjoy live music and entertainment on the Warner Mansion grounds.
Proceeds benefit education and art initiatives in our community. (The Education Foundation and KickstART are 501c3 charitable organizations.). Ages 21+
Sponsored by Robertson Brothers Homes