2012 MICHIGAN - JULY 2012
LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
(See also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008)
JULY 4, 2012 - There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.
July 6-7, 2012 Copper Country Strawberry Festival - Chassell, Michigan
An annual event held in July. Festivities include a parade, craft fair and plenty of strawberry jam and shortcake.
July 7, 2012 39th Annual Int’l Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship - Eau Claire, Michigan
Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm hosts the event, with competitions for men, women, and youths. The current world's record spit is 93 feet 6-1/2 inches.
July 7-14, 2012 National Cherry Festival - Traverse City, Michigan
The mission of the National Cherry Festival is to celebrate cherries, tourism and community involvement. 150 events, over 500,000 annual attendance for the 8 days. 500,000
July 11, 2012 Food for Thought's Green Cuisine - Honor, Michigan
Visitors will be able to sample some of the best products of local food and beverage artisans, tour Food For Thought”s organic farm and green buildings as well as socialize, learn and have fun in a beautiful setting. Children welcome.
July 12-15, 2012 63rd Annual St. Helen Bluegill Festival - St. Helen, Michigan
Fishing contest, crafts, kids parade, talent show, horseshoes, car show and grand parade. Come on, where can you have more fun?
July 12-17, 2012 Michigan Livestock Expo - East Lansing, Michigan
Swine, beef, sheep and goat shows and sale-a-bration. Designed to enhance the livestock industry, educate youth and showcase Michigan's agriculture industry.
July 16-17, 2012 U.S. Food Law Short Course - East Lansing, Michigan
The U.S. Food Law Short Course is designed as an introduction to U.S. food laws and regulations for professionals in the field. It is well suited for those new to the field but also comprehensive enough on the essential elements of food law to provide a refresher course for the experienced professional. The course is fully updated for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Also see the Food Regulation Current Issues Seminar July 18-19, 2012.
July 18-19, 2012 Food Regulation Current Issues Seminar - East Lansing, Michigan
The Food Regulation Current Issues Seminar provides practical education on current food legal and regulatory issues. The topics cover cutting edge issues of food regulation, involving FDA, USDA, advertising, and global issues. Speakers from the legal, government, food industry, and academic professions will present practical food safety and food law information and case studies. Also available: U.S. Food Law Short Course (July 16-17, 2012)
July 18-21, 2012 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. Many events for both kids and adults including the original bed race where real beds on wheels are raced down the street. Parades and entertainment. Bike decorating, bubble gum blowing and baby food eating contests, baby crawl and so much more!
July 21, 2012 Addison Township Strawberry Festival - Leonard, Michigan
The 60th annual festival will have a parade, strawberry bake-off, car show, craft show and entertainment. Always the third Saturday in July.
July 27-28, 2012 Michigan Brewers Guild 15th Annual Summer Beer Festival - Ypsilanti, Michigan
The Michigan Brewers Guild’s Summer Beer Festival is a showcase event featuring over 300 beers from more than 50 Michigan breweries.
July 27-29, 2012 Yale Bologna Festival - Yale, Michigan
Celebrating a proud tradition of making first class bologna, with such events as a street dance, fireworks, outhouse races, parade and King and Queen of Bologna. Attendance: 20,000.
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