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2008 MICHIGAN 2008 (see 2007)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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Jan 31-Feb 2, 2008 Great Lakes Ice Cream & Fast Food Show
Lansing, Michigan
February 16, 2008 First Annual Glass Slipper Ball
Detroit, Michigan
Over 20 Chefs from an impressive list of the finest restaurants and caterers will feature signature hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The black-tie optional evening includes entertainment, a silent auction and plenty of dancing. Proceeds will benefit the WC S.A.F.E. (Wayne County Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners).
April 10, 2008 3rd Annual Taste of Michigan Wine Tasting
Warren, Michigan
Sample from the largest selection of traditional and exotic Michigan wines, including Champagne style, and wines from the "Fruit off of the Vine" such as raspberries, apples, peaches, pears, blackberries and cherries.
April 11-12, 2008 Michigan International Wine Expo
Novi, Michigan
The Michigan International Wine Expo is a unique fine wine and gourmet food experience, featuring wine tasting and seminars along with sampling from the area's premier restaurants.
June 15, 2008 Real Men Cook
Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix (dates may vary in some cities)
July 2-6, 2008 Comerica Cityfest 2008
Detroit, Michigan
and music, for over 300,000 visitors
July 5-12, 2008 - National Cherry Festival
Traverse City, Michigan
July 15-19, 2008 National Baby Food Festival
Freemont, Michigan
Fremont, the Baby Food Capital of the World, is the home of Gerber Products Company, and a natural for this one-of-a-kind festival. The city of 4,500 is transformed for one week in July into The Family Fun Capital of the United States!
July 19, 2008 Wine and Food Festival
Harrisville, Michigan
Harrisville Harbor: Northeast Michigan's largest wine and food festival. Featuring Michigan wines and culinary delights from area chefs
August 8-10, 2008 2008 Humungous Fungus Fest
Crystal Falls, Michigan
Crystal Falls is 'Home of the Humungous Fungus', perhaps the world's largest and oldest living organism. It covers 38 acres beneath an Iron County forest near the Wisconsin border. It is believed to be 1,500 to 10,000 years old and weigh about 100 tons - about the same as an adult blue whale. It is the species called Armillaria Bulbosa and the mushrooms it produces are commonly called 'honey mushroom.'
August 16, 2008 Wild Edibles
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Learn what common plants growing in northern Minnesota forests are edible and how to harvest and prepare them. Nature hike and demonstration cooking.
2007 MICHIGAN 2007
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2008 dates
June 7-10, 2007 Battle Creek Cereal Festival
Battle Creek, Michigan
World's longest breakfast table, arts crafts, parade, etc. (www.cerealfest.com)
July 13-14, 2007 The Taste of Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Michigan (www.bctaste.com/)
August 10-19, 2007 9th Annual Cheeseburger in Caseville
Caseville, Michigan
Cheeseburger in Caseville is an island-themed silly celebration of life's crazy cruise - loosely based on the lifestyle and musical influences of one particular 50+ year old pirate (Jimmy Buffett). Key North Conch Honk, Cardboard Boat Race, Funky Fruit and Veggie Animal Creations.
September 7-9, 2007 Wine and Harvest Festival
Paw Paw, Michigan
Wine tours and wine tasting tents abound throughout the festival area. Carnival rides, free children's activities in Stompyland, Fireworks on Maple Lake, Parade, and the Grape Stomp
October 16-17, 2007 2007 Michigan Restaurant Show
Novi, Michigan
Thousands of the best and most successful restaurant owners, chefs and foodservice professionals come to the Michigan Restaurant Show for ideas and inspiration, to source new suppliers and learn about the latest techniques to stay ahead of the game in a fiercely competitive environment.
This Show is for industry professionals only and is not open to the general public. No one under 17 years of age admitted - no babies, no toddlers, and no exceptions
November 9, 2007 Save A Heart Celebration of Wine and Food
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Featuring 150 wines available for tasting from around the world, along with food samples from Ann Arbor area restaurants. The event will also feature a silent auction and live jazz performed by Community High musicians.
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