ABOUT EVENT Is there an entrance fee for the festival? No. We would prefer that our guests spend money with the participating businesses in order to help stimulate the local economy. What are the festival hours? The event is currently slated to be open: Friday Aug 1 5PM – 9PM Sat Aug 2 10AM – 8PM Sun
Throughout the entire festival you will find delectable treats to be sampled ranging from jams to condiments, pasties to salsa, cookies to ice cream, and all sorts of other Michigan-made foods to stock up on for home. Sample all you like, but save room for a meal or two while you're at the fest. We will be
The Kids Zone at the Buy Michigan Now Festival is located on North Center Street near Dunlap. It's loaded with fun activities including games, shows, arts and crafts and more thanks to our generous partners. Children's entertainers or kids groups interested in taking part in the festivities should email fest@buymichigannow.com and include the following details: Name of
The Michigan Beverage Garden is located in Town Square across from the famous clock and Marquis Theatre. Anyone may enter the area at no cost to enjoy the live entertainment and Faygo soft drinks. For those 21 and over, wishing to partake of a Michigan-made beer or wine, wristbands and tickets are available for purchase. Michigan Beverage
Michigan Jeweler Ted Lepczynski’s artistic journey began over 40 years ago when he served as an apprentice under old world master jewelers at the Meyer Jewelers Headquarters in Detroit. Ted’s role included participating in the manufacturing, repair and finishing of fine jewelry. In 1979, Ted made a move to a smaller upscale jewelry company in Troy, where he
As you try to discover what types of beer you really like, having the right vocabulary can be helpful. Here are some of the most commonly-used terms in the industry. Alcohol By Volume (ABV) – The measure of the amount of space the alcohol in a beer takes up as a percentage of total volume. This is the
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC), a nonprofit community art center serving the Detroit region, is once again hosting the Michigan Fine Arts Competition(MFAC). It has done so annually since 1982, when the Detroit Institute of Arts turned the statewide competition over to the BBAC. Every year, more than 500 artists from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin enter the
With the craft cocktail scene on the rise, and increasingly abundant opportunities to visit distilleries in Michigan, it may help to bone up on some common terms before heading out to enjoy local spirits. Terms to use with a bartender when ordering spirits… Aperitifs – Drinks served before a meal that are meant to stimulate the appetite.
For some of us, winetasting can be a bit intimidating. Knowing common terms can help. Here are some of the most commonly-used words by oenophiles. Acidity — the liveliness and crispness in wine that activates our salivary glands Aging — holding wine in barrels, tanks, and bottles to advance them to a more desirable state Astringent — tasting term noting the harsh, bitter,
It’s hard to believe that something that happened over ten thousand years ago, could have a significant affect on the economy today, but that is absolutely true in the case of what is now known as the state known as Michigan. While it is difficult to imagine now, Michigan was once buried beneath ice that was nearly a
Farmington-based photographer, Monte Nagler was not always making his living behind the lens. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he first became a car designer and automotive product planner. Eventually Monte turned his professional pursuits to photography. His passion for the art form was heightened after an intensive workshop with Ansel Adams in Yosemite National Park.
The 19th century was marked by transportation advancements in and around the Great Lakes, and an unprecedented increase in population. At the start of the century there were less than 5,000 documented residents in the Michigan territory. A hundred years later, the state would be home to a remarkable 2.5 million inhabitants. The completion in 1825 of
The 1900s was an era of remarkable change. It saw the world at war, mankind landing on the moon, and the creation of the Internet. Events like those forever changed the world, and certainly impacted Michigan’s key economic contributors. Lumber, copper, and iron, which were kings in the 1800s, became increasingly less significant. Trains, which were critical
In many ways the 21st century in Michigan has been driven by a need to recover, revitalize, and reinvent. At the start of the millennium the state was plagued with many challenges brought on by the negative biproducts of the industrial era like an aging infrastructure and water pollutants. The nation struggled with an epic financial crisis.
Joe Faris is a season 5 alum of the popular reality show, Project Runway. Over his 30-year career he has designed for several high-profile fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, Donna Karen, Pelle Pelle, Double D Ranch, Schott NYC, and Kid Rock’s brand Made in Detroit. In 2009 Joe moved closer to his goal of a helping
Founder Lisa Diggs joins M2 Techcast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to talk about her passion project and provide some great last-minute gift ideas for those who want to support Michigan businesses. Link to source
Detroit Free Press writer Carol Cain features Buy Michigan Now as a catalyst in conjunction with the role small businesses play in revitalizing the local economy. Link to source
Fox 2 News welcomes BMN Founder, Lisa Diggs, in studio to talk about the tenth anniversary of the campaign as well as some holiday gift-giving ideas. Link to source
(Livonia, Mich, October 10, 2017) – Buy Michigan Now (BMN) is proud to announce that entrepreneur, Jackson Riegler of Muskegon, has won the Grand Prize in the campaign’s 6th annual Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest. BMN's core mission is helping independent businesses across the state. Consequently, the contest helps newcomers like Oshki, which designs and sells apparel to
(Livonia, Mich, July 5, 2017) – Buy Michigan Now is excited to host the 9th Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival in Downtown Northville. The fest promotes Michigan-based businesses. The event is coming up on August 4-6, 2017, which means vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now open. “This festival is a celebration of our state, its creative people,
(Livonia, Mich, October 6, 2016) – Buy Michigan Now is gearing up to host the 2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Fall Fest presented by American 1 Credit Union, which will be at the Jackson County Fairgrounds October 22-23. The event celebrates and promotes Michigan-based businesses. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now open. “We want to encourage people
(Livonia, Mich, July 8, 2016) – The Buy Michigan Now Festival is on its way back to Downtown Northville, August 5-7. The event promotes Michigan-based businesses, which means vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now open. “When we held our first Buy Michigan Now Festival back in 2009 there were only about 40 companies. Now there are well
(Livonia, May 19, 2016) – Buy Michigan Now (BMN) is excited to announce a new event called Michigan Market & Mayhem. The weekend market is built on the success of other BMN events around the state. This one is in partnership with Charity Celebration and Frankenmuth Brewery. It is scheduled for July 16 & 17, 2016, at
(Livonia, Mich, May 10, 2016) – MI Ice Pops is the Grand Prize winner of Buy Michigan Now's (BMN) latest entrepreneur contest. The competition was designed to help people learn about new products that are made in Michigan. It is part of the campaign’s 8th Annual festival in August. MI Ice Pops will receive marketing tools worth
(Livonia, Mich, March 2, 2016) – The Buy Michigan Now campaign is dedicated to helping businesses succeed in Michigan, and creating awareness of products made here. For the fifth consecutive year, in conjunction with the campaign’s events, entrepreneurs can compete to win free marketing exposure worth more than $1,000. The Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest begins today.
