Michigan Craft Distillers Festival Debuts in Monroe This September
Spirits are high as Monroe welcomes the inaugural Michigan Craft Distillers Festival, taking place September 11–13, 2025, in the heart
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2025 Milestone Celebrations in Pure Michigan
Michigan was founded on January 26, 1837 as the 26th state of the United States of America…making this year our state’s 188th Birthday! Each year, Promote Michigan compiles a list of tourism and hospitality related businesses celebrating milestones like a 5th, 15th, 50th, 100th (or more) anniversary.
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Wooden Wonders
Built out of necessity throughout the 19th century, covered bridges allowed farmers and country residents to cross rivers and streams which separated rural areas from urban centers. It was widely believed that when building or repairing these structures, it was easier to climb on the rooftops and replace shingles than it was to battle the currents while repairing floorboards and walls `from the water.
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Carnegie Libraries of Michigan Presentations Planned for Upper Peninsula this September
Michigan historian, storyteller and author Dianna Stampfler will be presenting two programs in early September about the Carnegie Libraries of Michigan. Her program on Tuesday, September 3 (5pm) at the Escanaba Public Library and Wednesday, September 4 (5:30pm) at the Ishpeming Carnegie Library are both free and open to the public.
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Michigan Wine Collaborative Partners with Certified American Grown for Field to Vase Dinner – Saturday, September 14
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Creekside Growers, this Field to Vase Dinner promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry of local wine paired with the beauty of locally grown flowers, the bounty of Michigan’s agriculture, and the culinary delights that highlight the best of local produce. Guests will dine amidst the blooming fields, enjoying a farm-to-table meal that showcases the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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Northern Strike Returns to the Tip of the Mitt
Michigan has a longstanding history of military encampments, forts, bases and camps dating back to the early 1700s. A handful of these sites remain standing as attractions, shedding light on the state’s early history while one noted locale remains an active outpost where thousands of men and women actively practice their skills and drills throughout the year.
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Pop-Tarts – The Origins of America’s Favorite Toaster Pastry
Though born out of competition, Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts quickly stole the stage as the leading toaster pastry in the United States. However, the process of bringing the product to market was full of logistical challenges. From unfrosted to frosted and beyond, this Michigan-made, on-the-go breakfast pastry has secured its place on tables and in hearts across America.
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Michigan Abueva Builders’ Lakeside Net Zero Passive House Selected as Finalist for International Award
A home recently built on Gull Lake by Kalamazoo builder, Abueva Builders, has reached global status. The net zero passive house has been selected as a top ten finalist for the international LEED Home Awards Project of the Year.
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Take a Trip to Michigan’s Sunrise Side from Tawas to Cheboygan
The northern Lake Huron shoreline boasts water, forests, wetlands, lighthouses, parks, trails, museums, small towns, culture, attractions, golf, dining, and many other hidden treasures!
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Scenic Sailing
For centuries, majestic schooners have plied the waters of the Great Lakes. Today, visitors to Drummond Island are invited to
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Michigan Cares for Tourism Volunteers Headed to Kalamazoo in April to Help Build Wiffle Ball Fields at Mayors’ Riverfront Park
As part of the 2024 Pure Michigan Tourism Conference this April, a group of volunteers will join Michigan Cares for Tourism (MC4T) for a half-day project at Homer Stryker Field in Mayors’ Riverfront Park—home of the Kalamazoo Growlers baseball team.
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Superior Adventures
Guided five-mile kayaking trips take Upper Peninsula paddlers through the world-famous Soo Locks.
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Michigan State University Extension Announces 2024 Agritourism Summit
Michigan State University Extension has unveiled the details of its 2024 Agritourism Summit. The Agritourism Summit will be held at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City on Wednesday, May 8 from 9:30am-4:30pm. Preceding the event on Tuesday, May 7 will be the Pre-Summit Farm Tour and Welcome Soirée, located on-site at multiple Agritourism establishments across Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties, from 9:00am-7:00pm.
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