Category Archives: Dig Michigan Features

April is Michigan Wine Month

Ready for the Harvest by lpwines While Governor Snyder has made a lot of changes in his first few months in office, he joined his predecessor in proclaiming April Michigan Wine Month. Sales of Michigan wines in the state rose nearly 12 percent in 2010, while total wine sales increased just 4 percent. Michigan wine [...]

March Michigan Event Calendar

Approaching Spring by mayerdavid1978 (sorry this update is a little late!) Our Michigan event calendar for the month of March features all kinds of signs that spring is just around the corner with some cautious reminders that objects around the corner may be further off than they appear. Quotes “March is a tomboy with tousled [...]

2011 Detroit Auto Show

Welcome to a special edition of Five Things you need to know about Michigan presenting the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. The public show runs January 15-23, 2011 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. We say Detroit Auto Show, you say..? We’re going to continue to call the 2011 North American International Auto Show the [...]

Make Your 2011 Summer Camping Reservations Now for Michigan State Parks, Recreation Areas and Harbors

Camping by Joe Gall Photography The Department of Natural Resources and Environment wants to remind users of Michigan state parks, recreation areas and harbors that reservations are now being accepted for the 2011 summer camping season. Reservations for harbor slips, campsites, cabins, teepees and yurts are now available online or through the reservation call center [...]

Tip-Up Town USA, January 22-24 & 29-31: Houghton Lake

Dan #1 by radiospike photography Tip Up Town USA is 61 Years Old in 2011! The event has come to be the very description of winter fun and enjoyment for the whole family at Houghton Lake. Thousands of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and neighboring residents return each year to see this largest Winter Festival in [...]

mlive.com to cover the ArtPrize Winners Announcment party

Via mlive.com: In a matter of hours, we find out which artist from ArtPrize’s Top 10 walks away $250,000 richer, and winner of ArtPrize 2010, a 19-day event that has transformed Grand Rapids into an art-lover’s paradise. Did you see the splash of coverage on the “Today” show today? How cool. Join us tonight as [...]

2010 Michigan Haunted Attractions, Corn Mazes & Halloween Guide

My Life In the Bush of Ghosts by DaddyNewt Be afraid, be very afraid!!! Once again our Fearsome Finder of Frights has compiled a list of haunted houses, corn mazes and scary attractions. You can also check Absolute Michigan keyword haunted and (as always) if you know of one we missed, please post it in [...]

Oktoberfest, Lansing – October 1 & 2, 2010

When the summer air begins to cool and the leaves begin to fall, it can only mean one thing – Oktoberfest is on its way! On Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2, the heart of Old Town, Lansing will be filled with the sights, scents, sounds and suds of Old World Germany! Oktoberfest is [...]

Porcupine Mountains Music Festival: August 27 – 29, 2010

The sixth annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival will take place August 27 (Friday), 28 (Saturday), and 29 (Sunday) at the Ski Hill and Chalet Area in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon County located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The festival will feature folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring [...]

Checking out the Fulton Street Farmers Market in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Farmers Market 2009 by RichardDemingPhotography A Grand Rapids institution since 1922 commonly known as “the Farmer’s Market,” the Fulton Street Market offers locally-grown fruits and vegetables, plants and home-made arts and crafts. Reap the benefits and pleasures of freshly-picked fruits and vegetables, as well as hand-made items! The Fulton Street Farmer’s Market has [...]