We can't make this event happen without the generous support of corporate sponsors and community partners. If your organization is interested in becoming a financial sponsor, partner, or in-kind donor for this event, please contact Lisa Diggs via Lisa@buymichigannow.com. Sponsorships range from $250-$25,000, and we are open to customizing to best meet the needs of your company.
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 2 4PM – 8PM Sat Aug 3 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
SPECIAL EVENTS 4:00pm-8:00pm Free balloon-twisting and face-painting in Kids Zone Always one of the most popular aspects of any BMNFest, take the kids over toward Old Church Square on North Center Street to make memories with our talented friends, April and Gaby. 4:30pm-6:30pm The Soulshiners on Main Stage in Town Square Talented musicians, Darwin Mamassian and James
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
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
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
EVENT: The Buy Michigan Now Festival is scheduled to be held in Downtown Northville, Michigan, August 2-4, 2024, regardless of weather. ELIGIBLE VENDORS: Buy Michigan Now (a.k.a. The Catalyst Company, LLC) reserves the right to determine if an organization will be able to participate, or sell a particular product. All applications will be reviewed and applicants will
(Novi, Mich, February 25, 2010) Novi-based Digital 10 Network is partnering with Buy Michigan Now. The pair is developing television programs to highlight Michigan companies, in order to boost the local economy. Dan Glisky, CEO of Digital 10 Network, made the announcement. “The partnership will consist of D10TV producing a new segment entitled, ‘Buy Michigan Now.’ It
