Category Archives: Festivals, Attractions & Event Calendars

December Michigan Event Calendar

December 1, 2011 – 7:45 am

Christmas Display by St. Laurent Photography Below is a list of just a few Michigan festivals & events for the month of December. As usual, there’s no way to get them all, so please add links and information for those we missed and reviews of ones we have here in the comments below! Fast Facts [...]

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A Very Michigan Thanksgiving

November 17, 2011 – 7:15 am

Turkey by Vaughan Thanksgiving is just around the corner and over a million Michiganians will soon be hitting the road to attend family get-togethers and enjoying annual traditions. To help get ready for the upcoming holiday we have compiled a bunch of informative and entertaining Thanksgiving related links for you to enjoy. Share this:

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Photo Friday: Happy Fence Friday by sharona 315 사론아

November 4, 2011 – 8:20 am

It’s been a loooong time since our last Photo Friday on Absolute Michigan, but when I realized I had a photo saved by sharona 315 사론아 (Sharon Lanzetta-Foster) and that she was part of next Saturday’s Exposure Detroit November Show, I figured it was an excellent time to dust the feature off! Check this shot out [...]

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Grand Rapids Wine, Beer & Food Festival ~ Nov 17-19, 2011

November 3, 2011 – 3:44 pm

The 2011 Grand Rapids Wine, Beer & Food Festival takes place Thursday, November 17th through Saturday, November 19th at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. It draws over 10,000 over three days, making it the largest food and wine festival in Michigan and one of the premier events of its kind in the Midwest. Classes, tastings from [...]

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November 2011 Michigan Event Calendar

November 1, 2011 – 9:35 am

November by Karen from Michigan Here’s a bunch Michigan festivals & events for the month of November. As usual, there’s no way to get them all, so please add links and information about the one’s we’ve missed (or reviews of ones we have here) in the comments below. Share this:

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Made-In-Michigan Film Festival – October 21st & 22nd

October 18, 2011 – 7:25 am

On October 21 & 22, 2011 film industry professionals and festival-goers from across the state will converge on Downtown Lapeer at the historic, recently renovated PIX Theater for the 4th Annual Made-In-Michigan Film Festival (MiMFF). Presented by the Made-In-Michigan Film Society and The Lapeer County Film Office, this year’s event promises to be the biggest [...]

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Beer Week and the Detroit Fall Beer Festival

October 3, 2011 – 11:11 am

Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes over $24 million in wages with a total economic contribution of more than $133 million. In terms of overall number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #5 in the nation – thus supporting its claim as “The Great Beer State. 2nd Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival by Kc Jacoby [...]

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October Michigan Event Calendar

October 1, 2011 – 7:00 am

october day by PepOmint A sampling of Michigan festivals & events for the month of October. As usual, there’s no way we’ll get them all, so please add links and information about those we’ve missed (or reviews of ones we have here) in the comments below. Don’t forget that one of Michigan’s big attractions is [...]

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ArtPrize 2011 in Grand Rapids

September 19, 2011 – 1:16 pm

The Eyes Have It by pairadocs Our favorite Michigan art event, ArtPrize, kicks off its third year in Grand Rapids this Wednesday. ArtPrize runs September 21 – October 9, 2011. It’s billed as a radically open art competition that is open to any artist in the world who can find space and it is one [...]

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Midwest Fest 2011 ~ September 28-October 1

September 12, 2011 – 3:34 pm

Midwest Fest is an annual festival in Mt. Pleasant the weekend of September 28th through October 1st. It features indie, folk, electronic, experimental and pop bands from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Oftentimes, the draw of a music festival is who you’ve heard of, but one of the best things about Midwest Fest [...]

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