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2011 September Michigan Event Calendar

September 6, 2011 – 6:30 am

Mick Road Maple Monster by jimflix Say hello to September and enjoy the bountiful harvests and beautiful scenery it brings. September is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with it’s warm days and cool evening temperatures (not to mention the declining mosquito population). As far as things to do in the Great Lakes State [...]

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Michigan by the Bottle: LPVA Wineries Stomp Into Fall

August 30, 2011 – 12:48 pm

Today’s post comes to us courtesy Shannon & Cortney Casey of Michigan by the Bottle. Since it quotes Absolute Michigan’s own Andrew McFarlane, it’s probably best that we have a third party writing it anyway! Make sure to scroll down on the details of their giveaway of a pair of tickets to the Harvest Stompede [...]

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Crystal Mountain’s Taste of Michigan ~ September 3

August 25, 2011 – 10:09 am

Head north to Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa on Saturday, September 3 for a Taste of Michigan. It’s a celebration of all things Michigan and part of Crystal Mountain’s Pure Michigan Labor Days! Sample Michigan-made wines, craft beers, homegrown delicacies and signature products from throughout the state while you enjoy live entertainment by northern Michigan’s [...]

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Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival ~ August 26 & 27

August 16, 2011 – 10:29 am

Buckwheat Zydeco at the Beer Fest II by farlane, The annual Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival features over 50 breweries, a cider, mead and wine court, a new silent disco tent and a musical lineup including chart-topping folk rocker Martin Sexton, Grammy-nominated New Orleans brass brand Rebirth Brass Brand and Afro-Cuban funk favorites Euforquestra. It [...]

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Wine and Food Festival at Meadow Brook ~ August 28 & 29

August 11, 2011 – 9:24 am

The Wine and Food Festival at Meadow Brook takes place Saturday, August 27 from 1 – 9:30 PM and Sunday, August 28 from 1 – 5:30 PM. The festival features award-winning wineries throughout the state of Michigan and across the globe showcasing more than 100 varieties of wine including Chardonnay, Merlots, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rieslings, Sparkling, dessert [...]

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Porcupine Mountains Music Festival ~ August 26-28

August 9, 2011 – 11:04 am

The Porcupine Mountains Music Festival takes place Friday August 26 through Sunday August 28 and is the only festival to take place within a state wilderness park. The lineup of artists is truly impressive. The festival is headlined by one of the most highly awarded ensembles ever assembled, Mountain Heart, and other national performers include [...]

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August Michigan Event Calendar

August 7, 2011 – 10:00 am

Also see our Michigan Event Calendar, the Pure Michigan Blog’s excellent August 2011 Event Roundup and definitely sign up for our email list because we have FREE tickets (marked in light blue) to a number of the events below in our Festival Summer Giveaway! The dog days of summer are upon us and Michigan is [...]

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Hoxeyville Music Festival ~ August 19-21

August 3, 2011 – 2:28 pm

Held the weekend of August 19th through the 21st, the Hoxeyville Music Festival boasts 2 stages of national touring artists like Umphrey’s McGee, Mickey Hart Band, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Greensky Bluegrass, Great American Taxi, Ekoostik hookah, The Itals and many more. This summer Absolute Michigan interviewed Ragbirds front woman Erin Zindel about Electric Forest. She [...]

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Traverse City Wine & Art Festival ~ August 20th

August 2, 2011 – 7:47 am

Traverse City Wine & Art Festival, 2010 by KatSwinehart The 2011 Traverse City Wine & Art Festival takes place Saturday, August 20th from 3-10 PM on the beautiful front lawn at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, rain or shine. It’s Michigan’s premier celebration of wine, art, food and music, offering an incredible opportunity to taste wines [...]

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Super Dre at Electric Forest 2011

July 29, 2011 – 7:55 am

Here’s a great video by Andrea Maio from Electric Forest 2011 with Michigan’s own Super Dre! Director: Andrea Maio Camera: Sarah Kuschells and Andrea Maio Production Assistant: Erik Peterson Editor: Andrea Maio Share this:

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