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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September 21, 2011 – 8:21 am
Great news about our state’s wine industry via the Michigan Wine & Grape Council. Something we’d add is the huge boost that our wine & food industry got in the national spotlight from a pair of Mario Batali features on northern Michigan’s wine & food in Epicure magazine! Get all the links & latest at [...]
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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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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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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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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At Bel Lago… by Trish P. 25 wine experts gathered August 2 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing for the 34th annual Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition sponsored by the Michigan Wine & Grape Industry Council. Judges included wine experts from around the country, including Doug Frost, who is both a [...]
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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Delicious Michigan is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of the award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries and The History of Michigan Wines. Learn more and get autographed books at deliciousmichigan.com and read some of their past articles on Absolute Michigan at Michigan Uncorked! Strawberry season wrapped up in southern Michigan? [...]
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Absolute Michigan’s Festival Summer “Frenzy Week” continues with our latest giveaway… The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (OMP) and Porterhouse Productions present the second annual Paella In The Park, a summer music & culinary event in the heart of downtown Traverse City. Traverse City’s bayside Clinch Park grounds will transform into a swingin’ festival! This [...]
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