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Pure Michigan June 2013 Events Roundup

May 23, 2013

June means the official start of summer in Pure Michigan! And with school out for the year and warm weather here to stay, it’s the perfect time to experience some of the great things going on around the state.

Below is a roundup of a few of the many events going on around Michigan in June. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing of things to do across the state.

Week of June 2

Art & Orchard Festival
June 6-June 8, 2013, Washington
Washington’s Art & Orchard Festival will be the second weekend in June, June 6-9, 2013. The event will feature a carnival on Friday, live music, an arts & crafts show, fireworks Saturday night, petting zoo, beer tent and food station.

Cereal City Festival
June 7-8, 2013, Battle Creek
The Cereal City Festival is an event celebrating the Battle Creek community and its rich and varied past. A parade kicks off the festival on Friday, June 8th and the fun continues with the Cereal City Classic 5k/10k run and the World’s Longest Breakfast Table on Saturday morning. Throughout the day enjoy exciting events, bands and activities! Click here for more information.

National Asparagus Festival – Hart
June 7-8, 2013, Hart
Salute the shoots with a parade, 5K run, rodeo and crafts fair in downtown Hart. The National Asparagus Festival is held every year during the second weekend of June. For more information, visit the National Asparagus Festival website or call (800) 874-3982 or (231) 861-8110.

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
June 7-16, 2013, Mackinac Island
The idea of the festival was to bring people to the island to enjoy a great horse drawn parade amidst the lovely lilacs that fragrance the island in June. Now this ten day festival includes a comedy show, afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel, music, walking tours, hayrides, arts and crafts, 10K run, Lilac Festival Queen, dancing, wine tasting, bingo, lilac strolls and much more. Visit the website for more information.

Leland Wine & Food Festival
June 8, 2013, Leland
Michigan’s oldest wine festival takes place at the Leland Harbor. Everyone has a chance to go see 17 wineries of the Leelanau & Old Mission Peninsulas on Saturday, enjoy great food and music and kick off the summer festival season in style! No need to purchase advance tickets – just show up rain or shine at the big tent in Leland’s picturesque Fishtown district. Admission is $15 and includes an etched wine glass and two tickets for wine tasting. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at (877) LELAND1 or (231) 256-0079.

Orion Music + More
June 8-9, 2013, Detroit
Make your way to Detroit June 8-9, 2013, for the Orion Music + More concert event. The lineup includes Metallica, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against, The Dillinger Escape Plan. The event includes thirty-plus acts over five stages, a custom car and automotive show, Metallica Museum, and more. Two day passes are $150. For tickets, complete lineup details, and more, visit the website link.

Week of June 9

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week
June 9-14, 2013, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Restaurant Week offers one price dining, one week, several options. Extraordinary three course dinner menus and fixed price fare lunch menus from Ann Arbor’s best restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in Ann Arbor. Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy favorites at a discounted price. Make reservations early at participating restaurants as tables fill fast during this gastronomically great event. For more information, visit the website link or call (734) 668-7112 ext 22.

Hamburg Family Fun Fest
June 12-15, 2013, Hamburg
The Hamburg Family Fun Fest brings family fun to the park like never before, attracting more than 50,000 attendees. Feature attractions include amusement rides, circus, petting zoo, talent competition, classic car show and arts & crafts just to name a few. A variety of concerts will also be held throughout the weekend on two stages. Click here for more information.

Heritage Coast Grand Prix
June 13-26, 2013, Tawas
Head to the Heritage Coast Grand Prix in Tawas for beautiful beaches, family fun and revved up racing. The event includes four fun-filled and family-oriented days of activities. Check out the boats, meet the drivers and experience the thrill of the races. Visit the website for more information.

Jazzin on Jefferson
June 14-15, 2013, Detroit
Jazzin’ on Jefferson is a free street music festival organized by the Jefferson East Business Association. For a schedule of main stage performances, visit the website link.

Pinconning CheeseTown Festival
June 14-15, 2013, Pinconning
Highlights of the festival include a mac & cheese dinner contest, the ultimate wine & cheese party, the cheesy CheeseTown parade, a teen concert, arts & crafts, fireworks, a beer tent with lots of live music, and in honor of Father’s Day weekend, a CheeseTown dad contest. The event is held at Doc Letchfield Park on M-13 in Pinconning. The event is in conjunction with the 30th Annual CheeseTown Challenge Race (5 mile race, 2 mile fun run/walk, and Little Meeces Race). For more information on this event, call (989) 879-2816.

Week of June 16

Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
June 16, 2013, Brooklyn
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to the Irish Hills on Father’s Day with the running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 400. NASCAR stars, such as former MIS winners Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Jimmy Johnson return to MIS for another action-packed day of side-by-side racing. Forty-three drivers, 200 laps. Call (800) 354-1010 or visit the website for ticket and camping information.

East Jordan Freedom Festival
June 19-23, 2013, East Jordan
The East Jordan Freedom Festival is a family friendly festival with something for everyone including live music, parades, kids games, carnival, block party and fireworks over the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. For more information, call (231) 536-7351 or visit the website link here.

FinnFest USA 2013
June 19-23, 2013, Hancock
Hear the music, feel the summer breezes, smell the birch wood of the kokko and be where every Finn needs to be in June of 2013. For five days the Copper Country will host FinnFest USA 2013 – a festival spread across the region, with a variety of programming sure to interest everyone! Tori market, concerts, performances, dances, exhibits and gallery shows, local tours, sports and games, a parade, midsummer bonfires, street theatre, special guests and VIPs and much, much more! For more information, visit the website or call (906) 487-7205.

Kalamazoo Island Fest
June 20-22, 2013, Kalamazoo
Get ready for some good times with three days and nights of reggae music rocking downtown Kalamazoo. A great variety of quality Jamaican and Caribbean-inspired cuisine will be served. Food, drinks, beer and wine will be available. The live reggae music line-up runs all day and ranges from the top local talent to well-known regional and national headliners presented outdoors throughout the day. For more information visit the website or contact (269) 385-6200.

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
June 21-22, 2013, East Lansing
This free two day jazz festival in the heart of downtown East Lansing features high-caliber local, regional, and national talent presented by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, and the Michigan State University College of Music. For additional event information, visit the web link or call (517) 319-6927.

Detroit River Days
June 21-23, 2013, Detroit
The 2013 festival will continue to celebrate Detroit’s maritime, ecological and culinary culture while again featuring many proven crowd-favorite, family-friendly activities and programming elements from previous festivals. Interactive exhibits, large-scale sand sculptures, strolling entertainers, eco-friendly kids’ zones, carnival rides, and live concerts with performances featuring more than 50 local, national and international music acts will be back this year. More information is available online.

Week of June 23

Ford Fireworks
June 24, 2013, Detroit
The Parade Company is excited to pump up the City of Detroit, on June 24th as we produce the 55th Ford Fireworks presented by Target, along the Detroit River. This event attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators for one of the most anticipated summer nights in Detroit and one of the nation’s largest fireworks displays. Visit the website here.

St. Ignace Car Show Weekend
June 26-27, 2013, St. Ignace
This annual event is one of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country. Hundreds of antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles are on display all day Saturday. Car enthusiasts can examine vehicles up close and see them in action during Kewadin Casino Cruise Night on Thursday evening, and the Down Memory Lane Parade on Friday evening. Contests, exhibits, vendor booths and more make this a fun, family event. For more information call (906) 643-8087 or visit the website.

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest 2013
June 28-30, 2013, Howell
Join us for the state championship of hot-air ballooning, June 28-30 in Howell. It’s a weekend full of high-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling skydiving jumps, music, carnival, family entertainment, downtown activities and more. Don’t miss the fun including Play 1st Mobile Gaming, SmashZone and five scheduled balloon launches, Annabelle Road and the fabulous balloon glow on Saturday evening and the MediLodge Fireworks on Friday night. For more information on this event, visit the website link or call us at (517) 546-3920.

Grand Haven Art Festival & Fun Day
June 29-30, 2013, Grand Haven
The work of 150 of the finest artists in the country will be on display and for sale during the 51st Annual Grand Haven Art Festival & Family Fun Day, June 29 – 30, 2013. The festival will take place along Washington Avenue in downtown Grand Haven, transforming the area into an outdoor art gallery. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. Presented by The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg. (616) 842-4910.

National Cherry Festival 2013
June 29–July 6, 2013, Traverse City
Get your planner out and write down the dates for a great week or family fun when you attend the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City on June 29–July 6. There will be colorful parades, marching bands, music shows, sporting events, amusement rides along with carnival games on the midway and food items, pie eating contests and loads of luscious cherries prepared every way you can think of. For more information, visit the website link or call the Cherry Festival office at (800) 968-3380.

Week of June 30

Log Cabin Days & Antique Car Show
June 30, 2013, Michigamme
Tour the museum and the Dompierre House and walk around to see all the antique cars on display from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information contact (906) 323-9016.

Coast West Music Fest
July 1-6, 2013, Muskegon
This event is a multi-day music festival with three stages, fireworks on July 4, food and refreshments. Acts announced so far: O.A.R., Josh Turner, Leann Rimes, Cheap Trick, Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang, Allen Stone, Chicago and Foghat! For more information visit the website link.

Light up the Lake Fireworks & Parade
July 3-4, 2013, South Haven
At the south pier over Lake Michigan, watch a spectacular fireworks display July 3 and listen to the Light Up The Lake soundtrack LIVE on SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM! The fireworks shoot off synchronized to the music! Parade will be held July 4 at 11am through downtown featuring local marching bands, pageant winners, patriotic floats, fire trucks, & lots of candy! Questions, call (269) 637-5252 or (800) SO-HAVEN.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4-6, 2013, Cedarville
Enjoy the spectacular view of fireworks over Cedarville Bay from the Cedarville’s downtown waterfront park or the lawn of the Great Lakes Boat Building School on July 4. Earlier that day, our parade, kids games, hot dogs and burgers, Up in Smoke BBQ, races and contests, and more wind down into early evening with music on the bay by Dance Commander DJ and a Jersey Mud eating contest. For more information, call (906) 484-3935

Cedar Polka Fest
July 4-7 2013, Cedar
The Cedar Polka Fest is held yearly in Cedar, Michigan, under the big tent on the tennis courts. Highlights include a parade on Saturday at noon, softball tournament, a polka mass and polka under the big, big tent with the big names of polka. For more information on this event call (231) 228-3378 or visit the website.

These are just a few of the many events happening next month in Pure Michigan. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing.

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Pure Michigan May 2013 Events Roundup

April 18, 2013

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May is almost here, and that means the peak of spring in Pure Michigan is on the horizon! The temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming across the state and festival season is upon us.

Below is a roundup of some of the many events going on around the state in May. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing of things to do across the state.

Week of April 28

Blossomtime Festival
April 28-May 4, 2013, Saint Joseph
The Blossomtime Festival takes place April 28 – May 4. This annual festival, which began in 1906 celebrates the agricultural industry in southwest Michigan. It is a multi-community event including 25 communities in southwest Michigan. The Grand Floral Parade lasts two hours and has over 100 units including floats with community queens and their courts, bands, clowns, costumed characters and antique cars. More than 250,000 spectators come from across the Midwest to enjoy this colorful parade which travels from St. Joseph across the river into Benton Harbor. Click here or phone for more details (269) 982-8016.

Jackson Storyfest
May 2-4, 2013, Jackson
Held the first weekend of May each year, storytellers from all over the United States bring their special stories to Jackson, Michigan; where audiences of all ages share in the laughter, the tears, and the memories. Make plans to head to Jackson on May 2, 3 and 4, for the Storyfest, to celebrate 26 Years of “Stories to Tickle, Tug and Touch You.” Please visit the website link for more information or call Jackson Storyfest at (517) 499-2290.

Victorian Days
May 4-5, 2013, Grand Ledge
Grand Ledge celebrates Michigan artists, local culture and rich Victorian heritage by inviting visitors to historical demonstrations and themed activities in beautiful downtown Grand Ledge, overlooking the river and picturesque ledges. For more information contact (517) 627-5170.

Tulip Time Festival 2013
May 4-11, 2013, Holland
Celebrating over 80 years of culture, heritage and beauty, the Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Dutch heritage and culture. This multi-generational event that has a little bit of something for everyone including; three amazing parades, multiple Dutch Dance performances, concerts, theatre, Dutch attractions, Dutch food, children’s events, trolley tours and so much more! For more information on this event, visit the link or call (800) 822-2770 or (616) 396-4221.

Week of May 5

Guts & Glory – An Evening with Anthony Bourdain
May 7, 2013, East Lansing
Chef, author and raconteur Anthony Bourdain is best known for traveling the globe on his stomach, daringly consuming some of the world’s most exotic dishes on his hit TV shows Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and The Layover. Somewhat notoriously, he has established himself as a professional gadfly, bête noir, advocate, social critic and pork enthusiast, recognized for his caustic sense of humor worldwide. He is as unsparing of those things he hates, as he is evangelical about his passions. The event will take place at the Cobb Great Hall at 7:30pm. Content may not be suitable for children. Tickets starting at $38. To purchase tickets click here.

Flower Fair
May 10-11, 2013, Lake Orion
In its 13th year, downtown Lake Orion’s annual Flower Fair event will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event, which takes place in the streets of downtown Lake Orion, kicks off the summer season and provides patrons the opportunity to purchase flower and garden related products as well as art and craft items. Patrons will also be able to speak with home improvement and backyard goods and service providers and visit our business showcase. The activities will be fresh and fun, many will tie into Mother’s Day. For more information about the event, please contact the Lake Orion DDA at (248) 693-9742 or visit the website.

Mesick Mushroom Festival
May 10-12, 2013, Mesick
Mesick, the “morel mushroom capitol,” pulls out all the stops for the celebration including a grand parade, carnival, largest mushroom contest and more from May 10 – 12, 2013. For more details on the event, visit the website link or call (231) 885-2679.

Morel Mushroom Festival & Craft Show
May 11, 2013, Lewiston
The Lewiston Chamber of Commerce puts on our Annual Mushroom Festival and craft fair at the Lewiston Elementary school. Among the events include a mushroom tasting with a variety of dishes from area residents and restaurants, guided mushroom hunts with a professional mushroom guide and sales, specials and more from local businesses participate, click here for more information!

Michigan All State Bonsai Show
May 11-12, 2013, Grand Rapids
Ryan Neil, one of the most sought-after bonsai artists in the country, will headline this year’s show. Ryan studied in Japan for six years and has taught workshops and given demonstrations at bonsai conferences throughout the world. Twice he has been featured in Bonsai Focus magazine. The Bonsai Show will also include vendors from across the country, offering handmade bonsai pots, large specimen trees, affordable trees with “bonsai potential” and a complete assortment of bonsai supplies. This free event runs from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information, call (616) 957-1580 or visit the website here.

Week of May 12

Berkley Days
May 16-19, 2013, Berkley
Featuring carnival rides and games for families to enjoy, a craft show with unique crafts and gift ideas, a pooch pageant and punt, pass and kick competition this event if fun for the whole family. The kids can also enjoy a petting zoo on Sunday.

Morel Mushroom Festival 2013
May 16-19, 2013, Boyne City
This fun-filled festival is the ultimate signal that spring is here…featuring a carnival, mushroom hunting, cooking demonstrations and lots of morels! Come share in the fun and bring your appetite. Call the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce for details at (231) 582-6222 or visit the website here.

World Expo of Beer 2013
May 17-18, 2013, Frankenmuth
On May 17-18 Frankenmuth is home to a beer tasting event including music, souvenirs and 50 breweries from 5 continents brought to you by Jaycees Frankenmuth Chapter. The fun takes place May 17 from 5-10 p.m. and May 18 from 3-10 p.m. For more detailed information and to purchase online tickets, visit the link or call (888) 805-1504.

East Lansing Art Festival
May 18-19, 2013, East Lansing
The Fine Art Festival in downtown East Lansing features an art exhibition and marketplace – ranked 55th in the nation’s top 100 fine art festivals! This art exhibition and marketplace will feature original works by more than 200 invited fine artists and traditional craft artisans from across North America. The event is free to the public with live music and children’s arts activities going on all weekend long. For more information, visit the website link or call (517) 319-6804.

Empire Asparagus Festival
May 18-19, 2013, Empire
The lakeshore village of Empire greets the arrival of asparagus season with good food, wine & beer. Dancing & an annual oral poetry contest for the best “Ode to Asparagus.” For more information click on the website link or call (231) 326-6081.

Week of May 19

Eastern Market Flower Day
May 19, 2013, Detroit
Flower Day at the Eastern Market is one of the largest flower shows in the country. Members of the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA), and hundreds of flower growers from Michigan, Canada and neighboring states will fill the market with their colorful array offerings. Over 15-acres of the highest quality annuals, perennials, foliage, shrubbery, trees, exotics, tropical plants, flats, hanging baskets and more will be available for purchase. Click here for more information.

Rock the Coast 2013
May 24-25, 2013, Muskegon
Rock the Coast is back for 2013 and is bigger and better than ever! This year the event includes two full days with TWO nights of concerts at Michigan’s Adventure, including the Wild Water Adventure on Saturday. RTC 2013 will truly be the kickoff to summer. To purchase tickets visit www.miadventure.com or stop by the Michigan’s Adventure park office.

Ride the Keweenaw Weekend
May 24-27, 2013, Copper Harbor
The weekend celebrates the designation of the Copper Harbor mountain bike trails as an “Epic Ride” and provides two days of guided tours on four single track trail systems between Houghton and Copper Harbor. The event includes bike demos, downhill shuttle runs, a vendor expo and live music. For more information, call (906) 289-4788.

Movement: Electronic Music Festival
May 25-27, 2013, Detroit
The Movement Electronic Music Festival features five technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 100 artists; free Wi-Fi access on the grounds; a posh VIP setting located up and behind the main stage; dozens of official after parties around the city; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several art displays to stimulate the senses. Click here for more information.

May’d in Michigan
May 25-27, 2013, Augusta
May’d in Michigan, a place for everything Michigan. The event features local artisans and entertainment. May’d in Michigan will be held May 25th, 26th and 27th, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Event held at 13215 M-89; Augusta, MI 49012. For more information, call (810) 834-4294 or visit the website.

Week of May 26

Cadillac Memorial Day Celebration
May 27, 2013, Cadillac
The Cadillac Memorial Day Celebration is a full day of patriotic ceremonies and a celebration of our freedom to express ourselves. There will be races, a parade, honor guard ceremony, Veteran’s Memorial Service and a patriotic flag burning ceremony. For a full schedule, visit the website link or call (800) 225-2537 or (231) 775-0657.

Mancelona Bass Festival
May 30-June 2, 2013, Mancelona
The annual festival is the place to be for parades, a carnival, flea market, craft show and so much more. The entire family will enjoy the barbecue, fishing tournament, kids games, fireworks and free on stage entertainment.

Grand Haven Offshore Challenge
May 31-June 2, 2013, Grand Haven
The Grand Haven Offshore Challenge is an annual fishing tournament with awards for all categories including kids, women, amateur and professional. Friday, May 31st – Women & Kids Tournament, June 1st & 2nd – Pro Am Tournament. For event details, visit the website or call (616) 638-1370.

Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
May 31-June 2, 2013, Detroit
Come and experience the fastest weekend of the summer at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, May 31-June, 2013. The event features world-class auto racing, family fun, live music, interactive games and displays and much more. There’s something at the Grand Prix for people of all ages. Belle Isle hosts three days of racing, music and family entertainment as the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix returns to the Motor City. Premiere racing action will be featured on the newly-reconfigured raceway at Belle Isle Park. The weekend features the IZOD IndyCar Series, the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and the Pirelli World Challenge Championship Series. In 2013, Belle Isle will host the first IndyCar doubleheader race weekend with full championship races on both Saturday and Sunday in the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit. Even if you’re not a race fan, there’s plenty to experience and enjoy at the Grand Prix. Friday, May 31, is “Free Prix Day” as fans will have free admission to the track as well as the race paddock. Great weekend or single-day ticket packages are available and tickets start as low as $25. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit the website or call (866) 464-PRIX (7749).

Ya’ssoo Greek Festival
May 3-June 2, 2013, Ann Arbor
Ya’ssoo is an annual festival featuring live music and entertainment, Greek cuisine, homemade pastries, Kafenio and Taverna, Agora Marketplace and church tours. The event is held at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church; 3109 Scio Church Rd; Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. Last year over 7,000 people attended. The event takes place Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 midnight and on Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Children 12 and under are free and admission is free for everyone on Sunday. Visit the festival’s website for more information.

These are just a few of the many events happening next month in Pure Michigan. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing.

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Pure Michigan April 2013 Events Roundup

March 22, 2013

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April means it is officially spring in Michigan. While there may be some showers and lingering cold weather, the warmer season is in sight! The flowers and trees are coming to life and there are tons of things to do across the state both indoors and out.

Below is a roundup of some of the many events going on around the state in April. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing of Michigan events.

Week of March 31

Broadway in Saginaw “Elvis Lives!”
April 4, 2013, Saginaw
Elvis Lives! is an unforgettable mutli-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today’s artists continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, as well as a tribute to Ann-Margret, audiences “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience. Tickets begin at $25. For show series information, visit the website link or call (989) 759-1330 or (989) 759-1320.

Michigan Pinball Expo
April 4-7, 2013, Rochester
Come play pinball at the Oakland Center at Oakland University; 2200 N. Squirrel Road in Rochester. This family friendly event includes over 100 pinball machines available to play. The pinball machines in the center of the Expo will be available to the public to play for free from the start of the Michigan Pinball Expo until the close of the Michigan Pinball Expo! Pay one low admission price and play all day for free! With over 8000 sq. ft. of pinball goodness going on, there is something for everyone at the Michigan Pinball Expo. For more information, visit the website or call (248) 895.8805.

Foolmoon
April 5, 2013, Ann Arbor
Foolmoon is a street party filled with luminous sculptures and shadowy figures. It is an extension of ‘Festifools’ party taking place on Sunday, April 7. The event takes place from dusk to midnight. For additional information visit the website or call (734) 763-7550.

All Beethoven Concert
April 6, 2013, Benton Harbor
Performing the music of Beethoven is a central part of the life of every symphony orchestra. On this occasion, three of Beethoven’s greatest works will be performed: the Prometheus Overture, the magnificent Triple Concerto and the Eroica Symphony. Joining as soloists will be the three master musicians of The Blakemore Trio: Carolyn Huebl violin, Felix Wang cello, and Amy Dorfman piano. For tickets, visit the web link or call (269) 982-4030.

Jason Michael Carroll
April 6, 2013, St. Ignace
After being discovered at a local talent competition in 2004, Country Music artist Jason Michael Carroll was signed to the Arista Nashville label in 2006, releasing his debut album Waitin’ in the Country that year. This album has produced three consecutive Top 40 country hits for him on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: “Alyssa Lies”, “Livin’ Our Love Song” and “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead”. Carroll’s second album, Growing Up Is Getting Old produced his fourth and fifth Top 40 hits. Tickets are $22.50 and the show starts at 7pm. Click here or call (800) KEWADIN or (906) 643-7071 for more information.

Week of April 7

American Idiot – Musical
April 9-11, 2013, East Lansing
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season. Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, American Idiot boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. American Idiot contains adult content and language. Tickets for students are $25, tickets for the public are $60. For showtimes, dates or additional information please click on the website link or call (517) 353-1982.

Art X Detroit: Kresge Arts Experience
April 10-14, 2013, Detroit
Midtown Detroit, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of an extraordinary arts event, Art X Detroit: Kresge Arts Experience, happening in more than a dozen venues throughout Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center. This five-day arts celebration presents works created by the 38 Kresge Eminent Artists and Kresge Artist Fellowship Awardees and also features a special visual arts exhibition that runs through April 28, 2013 at the Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit (MOCAD). For more information visit the website.

Great Lakes Art Fair 2013
April 12-14, 2013, Novi
The Great Lakes Art Fair offers fine artists and their patrons an expansive marketplace that brings fresh energy to the regional artistic community. Artists are responsible for providing all booth structures, racks, tables, chairs, display units, lighting, or other fixtures. Educational demonstrations, art based entertainment and community outreach efforts will also be featured. Admission is $7 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more information on dates and times, visit the website or call (248) 348-5600.

Don Lubbers Cup Regatta
April 13, 2013, Spring Lake
Head to Grand Haven on Saturday, April 13, for the prestigious Don Lubbers Cup Regatta, a co-ed collegiate rowing race on Spring Lake from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spring Lake Yacht Club. Watch as teams from all over the country battle it out in the first race of the spring championship season. Be sure to catch the four-time ACRA National Champions Grand Valley State University take on long-time rival University of Michigan in west Michigan’s most anticipated sporting event of the year. Event is open and free to the public. For more information visit the website or call (616) 842-4910.

Chef’s Challenge
April, 13-14, 2013, Boyne Falls
Chef’s Challenge will be showcasing the best Chefs in the state of Michigan. If you are looking for a fun-filled, exciting event don’t miss the 6th Annual Chefs Challenge for Challenge Mountain, April 12-13, 2013, at Boyne Mountain Resort. Chef Teams from northern and southern Michigan present the state’s great agricultural diversity at its succulent finest, complimented by fine Michigan wines and micro-brews, a true premier Michigan event. For more information on this event, click here or call (231) 549-6040.

Week of April 14

Bringin’ Back the 80′s
April 19-20, 2013, Frankenmuth
Bring back hair teasing memories with music, trends and events from the 80′s Don’t sit back in your pegged pants and play Atari, come on down and have a great time. Admission is $10. For more information call (989) 652-8008 or visit the website link.

Pinball at the ‘Zoo
April 19-20, 2013, Kalamazoo
Pinball show featuring tournaments, coin op auction, games and parts for sale. All of this pinball equals a lot of fun for the whole family! Admission: Adults $12, Kids $6. For more information click on the website link or call (269) 628-4628.

Chilly Blues Fest
April 19-21, 2013, Grand Haven
For over twenty years, downtown Grand Haven has hosted a mix of local, regional, and national blues acts along with a chili cook-off contest during the festive Chilly Blues weekend. The Chilly Blues Fest has come to signify the beginning of summer in Grand Haven! Call (616) 846-8400 for more information.

Blissfield Railroad Days
April 20-21, 2013, Blissfield
Climb aboard a real diesel locomotive and ride the rails on the Adrian & Blissfield Rail Road. See awesome model train layouts at businesses and homes throughout the village, check out the Blissfield Model Railroad Club’s open house and stop by the big Train Show Swap event on Sunday! For more information, visit the website link or contact the Blissfield Downtown Development Authority at (517) 486-3642.

GreenFest
April 20-21, 2013, Royal Oak
GreenFest is a two-day Earth Day event dedicated to celebrating wildlife and educating the community about environmental conservation. For information call (248) 541-5717 or click here.

Week of April 21

Zehnder’s Ragtime Festival
April 24-27, 2013, Frankenmuth
Head to the Zehnder’s Restaurant Ragtime Festival. Special events include vaudeville night, silent movies, sing-along, and dinner, lunch and brunch concerts. All the fun is located at Zehnder’s Restaurant, 713 South Main Street-Frankenmuth. Join us for one event or the whole weekend. Prices vary. For more information call (800) 863-7999 or go to website here.

Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival
April 26-28, 2013, Vermontville
Vermontville is the “granddaddy” of them all! Vermontville is the home of the original Maple Syrup Festival in Michigan. The festival starts Friday evening, continues through Saturday and Sunday and is always held during the last full weekend in April. There is something for everyone—Mid-America rides, talent show, arts and crafts, flea market, two parades, petting zoo, princess pageant, various displays, games, free entertainment, a pancake derby and arm wrestling. Syrup producers are located throughout the village selling syrup, candies, crème and the ever popular maple syrup cotton candy. For more information click here or call (888) 482-8780.

Thornapple Woodpecker Festival
April 26-27, 2013, Middleville
The Thornapple Woodpecker Festival will feature guided birding walks, handicapped golf cart and kayak tours in the woodpecker nesting area along the Thornapple River. Guest speakers, art contest, craft booths, and Woodpecker Ball are part of the activities. For more information, visit the website link or call (616) 293-8666.

MI Earth Day Fest
April 26-28, 2013, Rochester
MI Earth Day Fest is the biggest Earth Day event in Michigan, and with 50,000 expected may be one of the largest on the planet. Featuring exhibits, products, presentations, entertainment, kids’ activities, food and family fun, MI Earth Day Fest will highlight environmental issues and solutions through education, innovation and long term sustainability strategies. Admission is free. For additional information on this event visit the website or call (248) 808-3601.

Freeland Walleye Festival
April 26-28, 2013, Freeland
A three day festival celebrating all things walleye, including fireworks, a fish fry, the Walleye parade, walleye tournament, a Texas Hold’Em tournament, car show, teen dance and more. Click here or call (989) 695-9512 for more information.

Week of April 28

Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show and Swap Meet
April 28, 2013, Ann Arbor
On Sunday, April 28, 2013, the largest collector’s bicycle show in the country will be held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. There were over 7,000 antique, classic, BMX and gas powered mini bikes at last year’s show. The show features 250 vendors and runs from 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and kids under 10 are free. Four collector bikes will also be given away as door prizes! For more information, click here or call (248) 642-6639.

Blossomtime Festival
April 28-May 4, 2013, Saint Joseph
Blossomtime Festival April 28 – May 4. The Blossomtime Festival, which began in 1906 is an annual festival celebrating the agricultural industry in southwest Michigan. It is a multi-community event including 25 communities in southwest Michigan and is the oldest festival in the state. The Grand Floral Parade lasts two hours and has over 100 units including floats with community queens and their courts, bands, clowns, costumed characters and antique cars. More than 250,000 spectators come from across the Midwest to enjoy this colorful parade which travels from St. Joseph across the river into Benton Harbor. Click here or phone for more details (269) 982-8016.

Broadway in Saginaw “Dream Girls”
April 29, 2013, Saginaw
Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production “Dream Girls” tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen, “Dream Girls” features unforgettable hits: “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only,” and “Listen.” This Tony and Academy Award winning musical sparkles like never before! For show series information, visit the website link or call (989) 759-1330 or (989) 759-1320.

Jackson Storyfest
May 2-4, 2013, Jackson
Held the first weekend of May each year, storytellers from all over the United States bring their special stories to Jackson, Michigan; where audiences of all ages share in the laughter, the tears, and the memories. Join us May 2, 3 and 4, 2013 for Jackson Storyfest, celebrating 26 Years of “Stories to Tickle, Tug and Touch You”. Please visit the website link for more information or call Jackson Storyfest (517) 499-2290.

Spring Sip and Savor
May 4-5, 2013, Suttons Bay
This weekend offers an opportunity to taste a wine and food pairing selected especially by the winemaker at each of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries. Each winemaker will be present in the winery tasting room during the event to talk about the wine and food pairing and answer any questions you may have. The wines offered with the food pairing may be new releases, older wines, whatever the individual winemaker selected for that special food pairing. This is a great opportunity to meet the people who make the wines you love to drink. Visit up to eight wineries on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and finish the trail tour on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit the website or call for (231) 256-2829.

These are just a few of the many events happening next month in Pure Michigan. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing.

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Pure Michigan March 2013 Events Roundup

February 22, 2013

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In March some of us may be seeing the signs of spring, while others may still be under a blanket of snow. One thing is for sure – there are plenty of fun events going on in Michigan this March! From sled dog races to Irish festivals and golf shows there are a wide variety of events for people of all ages happening in Pure Michigan.

Below is a roundup of some of the many events going on around the state in March. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing of Michigan events.

Week of February 25

Girlfriends Weekend 2013
March 1-March 3, 2013, Holland
Girlfriends Weekend is a three-day event packed full of all the things women love, with plenty of free time for shopping, wining and dining and indulging. Designed to be a fun and relaxing getaway for girlfriends, sisters, mothers and daughters, the event offers everything from belly dancing lessons and wine tasting to a closet makeover contest, in store activities, dueling pianos, a champagne brunch, and much, much more. You must be 21. The weekend package is $110 per attendee or $105 per person for group of four or more. Saturday only passes available for just $70. Overnight accommodations are not included in the Girlfriends Weekend price; however, special, discounted rates are available at participating hotels. For more information on this event, to register, or check the scheduled activities, click on the website link or call (616) 796-1210.

CopperDog 150
March 1-3, 2013, Calumet
Experience one of sled-dog racings few downtown starts and finishes and follow competitors as they traverse 150 scenic miles of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The race begins on Friday evening in Calumet with a route throughout the Peninsula, including a mandatory layover in Eagle Harbor and a stage rest in Copper Harbor, and culminating in an exciting finish on the streets of Calumet on Sunday afternoon. For more information, visit the website here or call (906) 337-6246.

Michigan Golf Show
March 1-3, 2013, Novi
The Michigan Golf Show kicks off the golf season highlighting over 400 exhibitors with great deals on every aspect of the golf game from retailers, resorts, travel destinations and more! Stop by for great deals on Michigan golf courses! A variety of “hands-on” activities will get you ready for this season. For show hours, admission pricing and discount coupons visit the website.

Saline Fiddlers Winter Hometown Concert
March 2, 2013, Saline
Saline Fiddlers is America’s premier youth fiddling show band with guest artists Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand for the Winter Hometown Concert. Showtime is at 7 p.m. at the Saline Middle School Auditorium; 7190 Maple Road; Saline, MI 48176. For more information on this show, visit the website or call (866) 257-5333.

U.P. Ice Chip Golf Event
March 2, 2013, St. Ignace
How’s your golf game? Test your skills against others at the U.P. Ice Chip Golf Event on the Wild Ice of Moran Bay on Lake Huron in St. Ignace. The 9-hole course will test player’s balance on the ice while attempting to hit the perfect shot. Register at the Mackinac Grille Restaurant beginning at 9 a.m. There is a registration fee of $30/person that includes lunch and dinner at the Mackinac Grille. Come out for the great food, fun and prizes. There is also a “Best Sle” contest with men’s and women’s divisions. For additional information call (906) 643-7482.

Week of March 3

LaughFest
March 7-17, 2013, Grand Rapids
A festival of laughs celebrates laughter for the health of it — a festival of comedy, performance, film, and a variety of seriously funny stuff that makes us laugh. Enjoy many aspects of humor from top comedians to laughter yoga and funny pet contests at this festival of laughter taking place at 20 venues in and around Grand Rapids. There are both ticketed and free events. Tickets for the 10-day event range from $7 to $55.50. To learn more about tickets or additional information about LaughFest, please phone (616) 735-4242 (haha) or visit the website here.

Autorama
March 8-10, 2013, Detroit
America’s finest hot rods, customs, trucks and motorcycles roll into Cobo Center for the 61st Annual MeGuiar’s Autorama. Special exhibits include a tribute to the Batmobile, the car collection of Detroit’s own Kid Rock, plus various celebrity appearances throughout the weekend. For information call (248) 373-1700 or click here.

Flushing Walleye Festival
March 8-10, 2013, Flushing
The Flint River inspired this annual celebration featuring a fishing contest, fish fry, pancake breakfast, games, outdoor exhibits and chili cook off. For more information contact the Flushing Area Chamber of Commerce at (810) 659-4141.

Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival
March 9, 2013, Jackson
This annual outdoor beer tasting includes an outdoor patio, food, bonfires, DJ music and giveaways. The Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival is a craft and specialty beer tasting event featuring over 80 different types of premium brews with 140 beers available. Event runs from noon to 5 p.m. and is for patrons 21 years and over only. For ticket information, visit the website.

4×4 Polar Truck Drag Races
March 9, 2013, Buckley
Insane Octane Motor Sports and All Automotive Present 4X4 Polar Drags! The ultimate grudge match truck battle! Michigan’s meanest, baddest outdoor winter drag race takes place Saturday, March 9th from 11am to 4 p.m. at the Southside Festival Grounds at 620 West Wexford Avenue in Buckley on M-37 just 12 minutes south of Traverse City. Fuel your family fun in the big tent with food and beer along with the 4X4 Polar Girls. Spectator tickets are $8, kids 12 and under are always free! For more info, click on the website link or call (231) 715-3395.

Week of March 10

The Book of Mormon – Musical Performance
March 12-24, 2013, Detroit
It’s the Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart calls it “A crowning achievement. So good, it makes me angry.” Contains explicit language. For information click here or call (800) 982-2787.

Clare Irish Festival
March 14-17, 2013
Come join the residents of Clare in celebrating its Irish heritage every March for the Clare Irish Festival. Festival goers can enjoy the Irish Parade along McEwan St., the performances of the Clown Band, High 5 Guys stilt walkers, Pipe and Drum Corps and the challenge of the 5K or 10K Road Race. For additional event information, click on the website link or call the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce at (989) 386-2442 or (888)-AT-CLARE.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 15-17, 2013, Grand Ledge
This annual celebration is set in historic downtown Grand Ledge and consists of two nights of Irish dance performances, lots of Irish music, a grand parade and more. For more information click here or contact (517) 627-8360.

Leapin’ Leprechaun 5k
March 16, 2013, Traverse City
You won’t need the luck of the Irish to enjoy the National Cherry Festival’s new 5k foot race – Fifth Third Bank’s Leapin’ Leprechaun 5K’. Runners will be encouraged to dress for the occasion in Irish costumes and green attire. For event information, visit the website link or call (800) 968-3380 or (231) 947-4230.

Detroit Bike City 2013
March 16, 2013, Detroit
Detroit Bike City is the premier bike event of the year. Wayne Hall is going to be filled with bikes, lots and lots of bikes and offering 100+ vendors from all over the Midwest the opportunity to show, sell and swap bicycles and parts. There is something for everyone on every level, from the pro to the novice, to someone who wants to pick it back up. For information call (313) 737-7881 or visit the website.

Week of March 17

St. Patrick’s Parade
March 17, 2013, Pentwater
Join the festivities on Sunday, March 17th at noon in Pentwater on Hancock Street for the second Annual Pentwater St. Patrick’s Parade. Get ready and line-up at the Village Parking Lot & Laundry Mat South of Pentwater at noon, the parade begins at 1 p.m. For more information call (231) 869-4150.

Rick Springfield – Concert
March 21, Sault Sainte Marie
Rick Springfield is coming to the DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Casino! Rick Springfield, the pop rock star who has sold over 19 million records with a whopping 17 top 40-hits throughout his musical career will take the stage on March 21st. Who doesn’t remember his No. 1 hit with “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981? Other top 10 US hits include “I’ve Done Everything for You”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, “Affair of the Heart” and “Love Somebody”. He has performed for millions of devoted fans over the last three decades and continues to play over 100 shows a year attracting new fans wherever he goes with his unique brand of audience interaction, unstoppable energy, and unforgettable songs that have become part of the soundtrack to people’s lives. Call (800) KEWADIN or (906) 632-0530 or visit the website here.

Livingston County Home Show and Taste of Livingston County Show
March 22-24, 2013, Howell
Build your dreams, remodel your life and sample the best food in Livingston County. Located at the Howell High School Field House, the 50th annual “Home Show” and Taste of Livingston County will have more than 200 exhibitors. See the latest in home improvement, decor, and gardening. For more information, visit the website link or call (517) 546-3920.

Grand Pizza Fest
March 23, 2013, Grand Haven
The second annual Grand Pizza Fest is on March 23 from 12:30pm to 4pm – presented by the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg. It’s time to celebrate, sample, and vote on delicious local pizzerias during this fun afternoon featuring a pizza eating contest and live music. Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult admission. For event information, call (616) 842-4910.

Brewery Bus Tour
March 23, 2013, Grand Rapids
Michigan Brew Tours Brewery Bus Tour – Grand Rapids includes guided bus transportation, brewery tours, all beer samples, lunch/pizza and water & snacks on the bus! We will be touring and tasting our way through the newest breweries visiting Brewery Vivant, Harmony Brewing and Mitten Brewing. Tickets are $49.99 each. Tour starts/parking at Brewery Vivant; 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. For more information, visit the website or call MotorCity Brew Tours at (248) 850-2563.

Week of March 24

Downtown Divas at Dusk
March 28, 2013, Tecumseh
Downtown merchants open their doors with lots of Diva Delights including food, entertainment, prizes and more! Grab your mother, daughter, sister and BFF and come to Downtown Tecumseh for this fun Diva night from 5-9 p.m. For more information, click on the link or call (517) 424-6003.

Easter Jazz Spectacular
March 30, 2013, Detroit
George Duke and Stanley Clark reunite to celebrate an “Easter Jazz Spectacular” with Boney James and Incognito featuring Maysa Leak and Najee. For more information call (800) 745-3000 or visit the website link.

Drew Gibson in Concert
March 29, 2013, South Haven
Performing a legendary genre of music, Gibson is a songwriter with a heart for the simple things – dusty streets, back porch exits, letterboxes, and all things folk and blue. With influences from Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt and Greg Brown, spinning stories and tunes is truly this working man’s craft. Tickets are $10 ($8 for members). For tickets or more information, visit the website link or call (269) 206-3059.

Grand Haven Easter Egg Hunt
March 30, 2013, Grand Haven
The Grand Haven Easter Egg Hunt is a fun free event for kids up to 10 years old. Over 5,000 Easter eggs will be filled with candy and prizes. The fun starts at 11 a.m. at Central Park in downtown Grand Haven. Call (616) 850-8465 for more information.

These are just a few of the many events happening next month in Pure Michigan. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing.

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Pure Michigan February 2013 Events Roundup

January 15, 2013

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Winter is in full swing and there are tons of fun upcoming events happening across the state! From cross country ski races to golf shows and restaurant weeks, there’s something for everyone this February in Pure Michigan.

Below are just some of the many events happening in February. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing of Michigan events.

Week of January 28

Perchville USA – 2013
January 31-February 3, 2013, Tawas
Sixty-third Annual Perchville USA in the Tawases! The event includes a family tent, polar bear swims, chili cook-off, parade, hospitality tent with entertainment and much, much more! For more information visit the website or call (989) 362-8643.

Devils & Round Lake Tip-Up Festival
February 1-3, 2013, Manitou Beach
The Devils & Round Lake Tip-Up Festival at Manitou Beach features ice fishing, oval track races, a Fun For Run, ice skating, bikini and hot boxer contest, leg wrestling, auction and more. For more information call (517) 547-9726.

Ice Breaker 2013
February 1-3, 2013, South Haven
Come Enjoy “The Four Seasons of South Haven” Ice Breaker 2013 – February 1, 2 & 3. The Lake Michigan resort community of South Haven will heat up as it celebrates the 20th annual Ice Breaker festival. A major focus of the event is the sculpting of more than 50 blocks of ice, weighing 300 pounds each, into dazzling displays themed by “The Four Seasons of South Haven”. For more information on this event, visit the website link or call (269) 637-5171.

International 500 Snowmobile Race
February 2, 2013, Sault Ste. Marie
When you see drivers accelerate to speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour on the straight-aways your heart will race even faster! Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in February and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime. The checkered flag will wave on February 2, 2013. For more information on this event, visit the link here or call (989) 808-5266.

Taste the Passion
February 2-3, 2013, Traverse City
This special weekend celebrates wine, chocolate and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau with the special pleasures of life always makes a wonderful weekend. The weekend starts on Saturday as participants head to their first winery stop to collect a souvenir glass. Then the fun begins with special pours and tasty chocolate treats offered at wineries between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, and Noon and 5 p.m. on Sunday. However, because one cannot survive on chocolate alone (tempting as it may sound), savory dishes will be served at a number of tasting rooms. For more information on this event, visit the link or call (231) 421-1172.

Week of February 3

Winter Carnival – 2013
February 6-10, 2013, Houghton
The 92nd Annual Michigan Tech University Winter Carnival will be held throughout the campus and various Houghton/Hancock locations February 6 through February 10. Events include the famous snow statues, sporting events, the queen contest, a torch light parade, fireworks, the Sno-Ball and more. For more information contact Blue Key National Honor Fraternity at (906) 487-2818 or visit the website here.

West Michigan Golf Show 2013
February 8-10, 2013, Grand Rapids
The excitement and promise of a Saturday morning foursome hits West Michigan in February. Golfers can plan vacations around the U.S. and Michigan, buy new equipment from huge retail displays and dream of golf. Lessons, skill contests, club demos and the world famous Par 3 Challenge. Click here or call (616) 742-6500 for details.

Motown Winter Blast 2013
February 8-10, 2013, Detroit
Motown Winter Blast is a unique combination of hip and fun winter events that are centered on Campus Martius Park. This fun celebration of Motown is one you will not want to miss! For more information see the website.

Central Michigan University International Film Festival
February 8-10, 2013, Mt. Pleasant
The CMU International Film Festival offerings will be presented over two weekends (Feb 8-10 and Feb 14-17) with special guest speakers Raymond Rolak and Kurt Reimink doing Q&A’s. Films are to be shown at CMU Park Library Auditorium and Celebration Cinema. For more information, visit the website link or call (989) 774-2694.

Alpenfrost 2013
February 9, 2013, Gaylord
The second annual Alpenfrost winter celebration in downtown Gaylord combines anchor events such as the Polar Plunge and a Craft Beer & Wine Festival at Treetops Resort with horse carriage rides, ice sculpting, and a flurry of downtown activities, games, and merchant sales from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a schedule of events or for more information click on the website link or call (989) 731-7378.

Week of February 10

Snowsfest in Les Cheneaux
February 14-17, 2013, Cedarville and Hessel
The 52^nd annual Snowsfest is one of Michigan’s longest running winter festivals! Most activities will be in downtown Cedarville, including children’s winter games, chili cook-off, hot dogs and beverages, dog show, Leader Dogs exhibit, Kitty Cat/Mini-Z/120 races for kids, the ceremonial snowman burning, and Winter Makers’ Market of hand-crafted art, food and home furnishings. The Ice Hole Golf on Ice, Frosty 5K & 10K, and Winter Wonderland Dog Walk will take place in Hessel. There will also be a Pub Shuffle, Snowsfest Poker Run and many more activities offered throughout the weekend. For more information, call (906) 484-3935 or see complete schedule of events at the website link.

UP200 Sled Dog Race
February 14-18, 2013, Marquette
The UP 200 is one of America’s premier 12-dog, mid-distance sled dog races. Mushers say this is one of their favorite races, not only because of the challenging race, but because of the cheering crowds and warm welcome they receive in the Upper Peninsula. The UP 200 trail covers 240 miles of challenging terrain through the areas of Marquette, Grand Marais, Wetmore, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and finishes at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. Come join in the excitement for the start of the race located in downtown Marquette. For more information on this event, visit the website or call (906) 228-3072.

Hart & Pentwater WinterFest
February 15-16, 2013, Pentwater
On Saturday, February 15, there is a “Friday Night Lights Broomball tournament,” Hart Lake fishing tournament, free fishing weekend, snow putt golf, a chili cook-off at Cenzo’s, snowshoeing and skiing in Pentwater and the John Gurney Park will be open for x-country skiing. For more information please contact (231) 869-4150.

Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship
February 15-17, 2013, St. Ignace
The Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship drew a record 159 teams to St. Ignace in 2012. Come and play in one of the few pond hockey tournaments where the ‘pond’ is actually one of the five Great Lakes – Lake Huron! This is a USA Hockey sanctioned tournament, and players over the age of 21 are welcome to come and participate in the tournament! Many 75′ x 150′ rinks will be created on the ice of Moran Bay. There are many age divisions, so your team is sure to fit in one of them. For more information call (906) 643-7482 or (888) 878-4462.

Petoskey Winter Carnival
February 16, 2013, Petoskey
The Petoskey Winter Carnival features ice skating exhibitions, sledding, food and Petoskey’s own bump jumping competition – join the fun of this daylong event and enjoy the splendor of winter! Call (231) 347-2500 and ask for Parks & Rec for details.

Week of February 17

Winter Blues Festival
February 18-24, Petoskey
Beat the winter blues and come to Downtown Petoskey for a week of great events for the whole family including a hot dish cook-off, Petoskey’s Got Talent show, Snowman Building Contest, Whine and Dine progressive dinner, the Fur Ball and Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Visit the website link for details or call Kathy Bardins at (231) 487-1188.

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
February 21-24, 2013, Novi
Every aspect of cottage and lakefront living will be on display. There is sure to be something for cottage, lakefront property and vacation homeowners or those looking to buy, build or rent on display at the sixth annual pre-season Cottage & Lakefront Living Show. For information call (800) 328-6550 or click here.

Ice & Snow Sailing Festival
February 21-24, 2013, St. Ignace
Bring your kiteboards, wings, or sails to St. Ignace for fantastic ice conditions. This event caters to all skill levels. Participate in one of the fun competitions or just cruise the ice and enjoy. Invite friends or your local club – even ‘newbies’ to the sport will have exhilarating fun! Join and compare notes and share ‘war stories’ with others who love to be powered by the wind! World competitors have marveled at the ice and wind conditions. Now it’s your turn to fly across our ice! Find out more by calling (888) 878-4462 or visit the website.

Tri Winter Cup
February 23, 2013, Copper Harbor
The Tri Winter Cup features 8.67 mile ski, snowshoe and “anything” (must be human powered) races. Choose one race or complete the Marathon of all three for a chance at the Tri Winter Cup. The event takes place from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Click on the website link for more information.

Coopersville Outhouse 500
February 23, 2013, Coopersville
Join the hilarious and wacky fun of the Annual Outhouse 500 on Main Street in Historic Downtown Coopersville where teams parade then race their uniquely decorated outhouses down Main Street. For more information please contact (616) 997-5164.

Week of February 24

Traverse City Restaurant Week
February 24-March 2, 2013, Traverse City
The Downtown Traverse City Association will host the Traverse City Restaurant Week (TCRW) in response to the many accolades regarding great restaurants and food offerings in the Grand Traverse Region. This week promises to be the most delicious week of the winter where diners may perfect the art of dining by discovering new restaurants or enjoying their favorite at an affordable price. Participating restaurants will offer three course meals for $25 per person. For more information, visit this link or call the Downtown Traverse City Association at (231) 922-2050.

West Michigan Home & Garden Show 2013
February 28-March 3, 2013, Grand Rapids
West Michigan’s premier home and garden show will be at DeVos Place February 28 through March 3, 2013. The event will have more home products and services than ever before with interior and exterior remodeling, new construction, huge sprawling gardens, landscaping and retail garden centers filled with plants, trees and blooming flowers. For more information on this event, visit the website or call (800) 328-6550 for more details.

Suds & Snow
March 2, 2013
Beer tasting and snow shoeing go hand in hand at this fun event held all day at Timber Ridge Resort. Guests can enjoy an afternoon on the trails in snowshoes (no experience required) followed by a visit to the beer and food tasting trail station. The sampling continues at the indoor banquet facility with rockin’ live music at both the trail station and banquet facility. For more information contact (231) 947-2770.

Michigan Golf Show
March 1-3, 2013, Novi
The Michigan Golf Show kicks off the golf season highlighting over 400 exhibitors with great deals on every aspect of the golf game! Retailers! Resorts! Travel destinations! Great deals on Michigan golf courses! There will also be a variety of “hands-on” activities to get you ready for this season. For show hours, admission pricing and discount coupons visit the website.

Hair – Musical Performance
March 2-3, 2013, Detroit
Hair: a celebration of peace and love!, the 2009 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Revival directed by Diane Paulus, will play the Fox Theatre for a limited engagement. Hair is part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series. For information call (800) 745-3000 or click here.

These are just a few of the many events happening next month in Pure Michigan. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing.

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