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        • 2020 – Henry Brandt Barn
        • 2020 – Brunson Barn
        • 2020 – Buck Barn
        • 2020 – Gierok Barn
        • 2020 – Heritage Wedding Barns
        • 2020 – MacKenzie Farm Barn
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Barn of the Year Application

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM.

The APPLICATION FORM includes instructions for preparing the written narrative and submitting photos. The last page is the Barn & Farmstead Inventory, which should also be filled out online here.

Resources to Help You

This website provides information about our programs and resources for barn rehabilitation:

Don’t let your MBPN membership lapse. Join or renew here.

2025 Membership Drive

Advocate for preserving our old barns and the rural character of Michigan. Support MBPN by joining and keeping your membership up to date.

Dues are for the calendar year.  Members will find their expiration date on the MI Barn Newsletter mailing label.

First-time, lapsed and renewing members, click here to find membership categories and pay dues online.

Sign up to receive e-News.

Find events and workshops.

Learn about our programs: Annual Conference, Awards, Barn Tours

Inquire about MBPN’s Barn School offered virtually or in the field.

Meet our Board of Directors.

Consult our FAQ about barn rehabilitation – one of the most popular pages on our site.

Find out if any funding is available for barn restoration.

Review our directory of architects, contractors and other barn experts.

Ask questions about rehabilitating or repairing your barn by contacting our committee of technical experts.

Find event and wedding barns in Michigan.

Check out our archive of newsletters  for examples, information and resources. See current issue.

Document your barn on the Michigan Barn & Farmstead Survey.

Borrow our exhibit showcasing Michigan barns and examples of adaptive re-use.

Schedule the Teamwork & Timbers hands-on barn-raising activity for your event or class.

Request a form:

-Submit nomination for Barn of the Year. Applications accepted Nov. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025.  Application Form

-Apply for Workshop Mini-Grant

–Submit entry for Contractor Directory

–Obtain Photo Release Form to accompany Barn Calendar photo submission.

Get involved! We need you. Barns need you! Become a member. Join a committee.

Visit us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for news and photos of interest to barn enthusiasts.

Michigan Barn Preservation Network is a member of:

– Michigan Historic Preservation Network 
– Historical Society of Michigan

– National Trust for Historic Preservation 

– National Barn Alliance (NBA)

Donations

Help support our mission to promote the preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of Michigan barns. Your gift will be wisely used. Thank you!



 

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