Category Archives: Food & Dining

Road Trip: Oktoberfest, Frankenmuth September 18-21

September 4, 2008 – 1:27 pm

oktoberfest by 46137
In 1990, Frankenmuth, "Michigan's Little Bavaria," celebrated its first Oktoberfest. The Frankenmuth Oktoberfest celebrates German culture, heritage and love. Their goal is to incorporate as many of the sights, sounds, taste and traditions of the original Munich Oktoberfest as possible. They strive to retain as much of their Bavarian heritage as possible and [...]

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Traverse Epicurean Classic video

September 4, 2008 – 7:49 am

Scott Allman & Eric Villegas of the TV show Fork in the Road visited the Traverse Epicurean Classic in 2006 - you can visit in 2008 if you enter Absolute Michigan's Epicurean Classic Giveaway! The winner will be announced on Friday so be sure to get your entry in now! (click to YouTube to see [...]

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The rise of urban farms in Detroit

September 3, 2008 – 8:48 am

Currant harvest - get ready for jam!
photo courtesy Earthworks Urban Farm
Back in August, Detroit Make It Here - a site produced by Crain's Detroit Business that is targeted at young professionals - had an interesting article titled The urban prairie: Detroit farms connect people, food that explores the rise of urban farming in Detroit.
They quote [...]

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The Week for September 1 - 7

September 2, 2008 – 3:22 pm

so i've got my ducks in a row by artsy_T
Welcome to the Week for September 1 - 7. School bells are ringing, summer is fading but being a true four seasons state, Michigan has something for everyone no matter what time of year. A quick glance at this week we see that the Smokin' Jazz [...]

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Road Trip: Labor Day Weekend Around Southeast Michigan

August 28, 2008 – 11:55 am

Get the biggest bang for your Labor Day buck by heading to Southeast Michigan and attending one of the many festivals or fairs. All are within an affordable driving distance from one another and each offers a very unique experience.

world's largest stove by detroit am
August 22 - September 1
Michigan State Fair Detroit
The Nation's Oldest State [...]

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Epicurean Classic Giveway!

August 25, 2008 – 6:59 am

Our giveaway winner is Matt Stangis of Grand Rapids who added a note saying:
Wow, a view of the bay & good food, crikey! It's certainly all that!!
Thanks everyone for your entries and stay tuned for more opportunities to dig into Michigan from Absolute Michigan!

Get a taste of what awaits you at the Epicurean Classic with [...]

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September Michigan Event Calendar

August 22, 2008 – 2:02 pm

Ready for the Harvest by lpwines
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 [...]

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Road Trip: Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival, September 6-7, St. Johns

August 21, 2008 – 3:07 pm

The newly organized Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association is planning a kick-off festival for September 6-7 at Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns. Throughout the weekend, samples of the finest cider and perry (cider made from pears) from the states and provinces that border the Great Lakes will be available for tasting.
Admission is [...]

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Road Trip: Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats, Pontiac Aug 29 - Sept 1

August 14, 2008 – 12:29 pm

CHRYSLER ARTS, BEATS & EATS plays host to a hot line-up of national and local musical acts on Labor Day weekend, August 29 through September 1, 2008. In its eleventh year, CHRYSLER ARTS, BEATS & EATS promises the “beats” will reflect the true heart of the metro Detroit area with sounds from nearly every [...]

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Dig Michigan: Kalamazoo Region

August 13, 2008 – 1:36 pm

Situated approximately half way between Detroit and Chicago and home to Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo is the second of Michigan's regions that we are exploring this month. Our goal with this series of articles is to give you a little taste of some great vacation opportunities that are probably less than a tank of gas [...]

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