Circle Rocking S farm to host 30th Blessing of the Animals on Sept. 21
- GAB NEWS
- Sep 17
- 2 min read
By Michelle Fedder, Editor
Sep 16, 2025
FREE SOIL — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm is hosting its 30th Blessing of the Animals event this weekend with a silent auction, games and a car show.
Everyone is welcome to bring their pets — dogs, cats, livestock and more — for the free outdoor church service. The Rev. Ron Iris, the Rev. John Hansen and John Brown will be presiding over the service and offer a blessing for pets and their owners.
The event starts at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the farm, located at 5487 Tuttle Road in Free Soil.
The service will be held rain or shine inside the barns and tents, according to a flyer for the event.
Prizes will be given out for the attendee who brings the most animals, tallest, smallest and most unique. All pets should be on a short leash or lead or in a carrier.
Attendees do not have to bring a pet to take part in the events.
Residents who have a pet who died can bring a flower or photo to the service to place by the St. Francis statue.
Following the service, attendees can visit with the Michigan 2nd Cavalry Civil War re-enactors and local fire department staff members.
Helen Herzberg and Chantelle Strong will provide live music. Games and costume contests will be held, as well as a silent auction.
Entries to the car show must be in place by 1 p.m.; judging will take place following the service. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories.
All proceeds benefit programs at the Circle Rocking S Farm, a nonprofit that “is dedicated to providing animal touch therapy, music therapy and recreation free of charge to children of all ages with disabilities.”
For more information on the car show, call 231-462-3732 or visit circlerockingsfarm.org.
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