Feast on the Flavors of Pure Michigan
Fall events throughout the state highlight the food and agriculture industry
August 7, 2014
Media Contact: Heather Throne, throneh@michigan.gov or 517-284-5725
LANSING, MICH. - Michigan offers some of the richest food experiences anywhere. This fall, there are a variety of events that showcase the best food from the state. With the high diversity of Michigan agricultural crops, there are many opportunities to partake in culinary tourism experiences that celebrate the “Flavors of Pure Michigan.”
“Michigan’s agricultural bounty cultivates a wide variety of culinary tourism destinations across the state,” said Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “As I travel the state, I am delighted to discover a wide variety of opportunities for the public to take part in celebrating Michigan’s food and culinary adventures.”
As summer fades and the fall harvest season takes over, celebrate Michigan’s food and agriculture with a wide range of special events. From Kent Harvest Trails to Brighton’s Farm to Table Experience, there are many different opportunities available in the month of September. For more information and a list of events, visit www.michiganwines.com/flavors.
September is also a peak month for local produce. Farmers markets and farm stands are rich with healthy, edible treasures just waiting to be savored. Visit www.michiganfarmfun.com to view and download the 2014 Agri-Tourism Directory, with a handy “availability calendar” to discover what’s in season.
For a trip that will delight your palate, consider some destinations on the Foodie Tours listed at www.michigan.org/foodie-tours. Or travel one of the beer, wine and spirits trails that have recently been added under www.michigan.org/wine-beer-trails.
This fall, travel and experience more in Michigan. It’s time to enjoy the Flavors of Pure Michigan.
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Editor's note: A partial list of food and agriculture related events scheduled around the state is listed below.
Flavors of Pure Michigan Events 2014
August 29-31 Taste of Traverse City Festival, Traverse City Tourism, Traverse City, MI. (231) 714-4646 www.tasteoftraversecity.com/taste-of-traverse-city
August 29-September 1 Arts, Beats Eats, Royal Oak, MI. info@artsbeatseats.com (248) 541-7550 http://www.artsbeatseats.com/
September 5-7 Paw Paw Wine Harvest Festival, Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce, Paw Paw, MI. www.wineandharvestfestival.com
September 6 Great Lakes Cider Perry Festival, St. Johns, MI. http://www.ujcidermill.com/ai1ec_event/cider-perry-fest/
September 12-14 Grand Haven Salmon Festival, Grand Haven Area Convention Visitors Bureau, Grand Haven, MI. (616) 842-4499 www.ghsalmonfest.com
September 13 Rhythm Brews: Craft Beer Live Music, FirstMerit Bank Event Park, Saginaw, MI. (989) 759-1320
Mid-September- October Kent Harvest Trails. Kent County, MI. www.kentharvesttrails.org
September 20 Taste of Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs, MI. Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.harborspringschamber.com/taste-of-harbor-springs-276/ Brighton’s Farm to Table Experience. Brighton, MI. Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. http://www.brightoncoc.org/index.php?option=com_zooview=itemlayout=itemItemid=1264
September 20-21 Lexington Days Oktoberfest, Lexington Brewing Company and Wine House, Lexington, MI http://www.lexingtonmichigan.org/event/lexington-days-oktoberfest/
September 25 Farmers Market on the Capitol Lawn. Lansing, MI. http://mifma.org/farmers-markets-at-the-capitol/
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