12 things to do in Michigan in July
It's been a crazy summer of up and down weather so far, but the Tigers have been very hot. Catch a game if you can. Cool events are also around every corner. Here are some of the state’s best in our 12 things to do in Michigan in July. July 1-5 National Cherry Festival – Traverse City It’s time for the biggest party of the year
Calling all Michigan-based authors
The Buy Michigan Now Festival is coming to Downtown South Lyon Aug 1-3, 2025. In keeping with tradition, the event offers Michigan-based authors an opportunity to sign and sell books at no cost. Traditionally, over the course of the weekend, 25-30,000 people attend this upbeat celebration of Buy Michigan Week. BMNFest Writers selected to participate will be provided with a tent space, table, tablecloth, and chairs,
Have you discovered Dixboro yet?
If you’ve never heard of, or been to Dixboro, I’m not surprised. It’s a bit off the beaten path. Actually, more accurately, it’s got a very beaten path called Plymouth Road, running right through the center of it. But if you blink, you could miss this tiny hamlet. It is just northeast of Ann Arbor. The history of the Village of Dixboro dates back to 1824,
Condiments every griller should have on hand
Michiganders wait all winter for the opportunity to fire up the grill again and enjoy hot dogs, burgers, chicken, ribs, steaks, fish, and just about anything else we can think of. Any of those items can be fine on their own, but the right enhancements can really take your backyard barbecue from an ordinary meal to an extraordinary feast. These are some condiments every griller should
12 things to do in Michigan in June
Kids are getting out of school, boats are filling our waterways, blue skies are becoming a common occurrence again. Let’s get out there and enjoy the summer we’ve been waiting for, starting with our 12 things to do in Michigan in June. June 5-7 Gizzard Fest – Potterville As food fests go, this has to be one of the more unusual. It is in fact a
Discover Michigan’s cheesiest trail
Wisconsin may be known as the land of Cheeseheads, but that doesn’t mean it’s cornered the market on making or selling cheese, glorious cheese. In fact, it should come as no surprise that a state with well over 1,200 dairy farms, there is in fact, a Michigan cheese trail. If you are a cheese lover, then this is a road trip for you. Michigan’s cheese trail