2011 MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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September 2-5, 2011 Michigan Peach Festival - Romeo, Michigan
Celebrating its 80th year, the festival will offer a pageant, car show, 5K run, kid fest, and Floral Parade.
September 2-5, 2011 65th Annual Michigan Bean Festival - Fairgrove, Michigan
Among the activities are the Harvest Pot Luck, entertainment, bingo, Bean Creation contest, crafts, car show, and fireworks. Be sure to stop by the Lions Club tent for some bean soup!
September 3, 2011 Taste of Michigan - Thompsonville, Michigan
Celebrate all things Michigan. Sample Michigan-made wines, craft beers, homegrown delicacies and signature products from throughout the state at Crystal Mountain Resort.
September 8-11, 2011 Epicurean Classic - Traverse City, Michigan
One of America’s premier culinary events, featuring the country’s finest chefs, artisans, food purveyors, and cookbook authors, plus leading food, cheese, wine, and beer experts. With a robust line-up of cooking classes, seminars, tasting events, and chef-hosted receptions, visitors will have the chance to meet and learn from numerous experts in the culinary field.
Sept 9-10, 2011 Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival - Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan
Fall Festival highlighting the Michigan Sanctioned Kansas City BBQ Cook-Off Competition & farm fresh apples of Oceana County, with apple pie contest, auto show and craft show.
September 9-11, 2011 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. A "grape" time for everyone!
September 9-11, 2011 60th Posen Potato Festival - Posen, Michigan
Polish immigrants who settled in the town of Posen, in the US state of Michigan, brought with them their national passion for potatoes, which grow well in the area's deep, sandy soils. The end of the harvest season is celebrated at the Posen potato festival which features free concerts, children's entertainment, a potato cooking contest and selection of the Miss Posen beauty queen.
September 9-11, 2011 Arts And Apples Festival - Rochester, Michigan
Paint Creek Center for the Arts. Held annually the weekend after Labor Day. The 2nd largest fine art fair in Michigan, Art & Apples welcomes more than 250 exhibiting artists and over 125,000 visitors to the beautiful 30-acre Rochester Park where fine art, performances, and homemade apple pies can be enjoyed by all.
Attendance: 125,000.
September 10, 2011 U.P. Fall Beer Festival - Marquette, Michigan
Presented by the Michigan Brewers Guild. We are expecting more than 30 Michigan craft brewers to participate and there will be 200 different beers available. Held rain or shine on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior.
September 10-11, 2011 Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival - Brownstown, Michigan
63 years of history and fun! Games, raffles, food, prizes, and seminars. All proceeds benefit the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area.
Sept 10-11, 2011 6th Annual Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival - St. Johns, Michigan
Samples of the finest cider and perry (cider made from pears) from the states and provinces that border the Great Lakes will be available for tasting, while food vendors sell sweet and savory selections. Cider pressing, nature walks and the kids’ playground, etc.
September 15-18, 2011 St. John Parish Applefest - Fenton, Michigan
The event is geared for family fun, food, friendship and frolic and draws approximately 100,000 people. Activities include a road race, rides, auctions and raffles. Visit the Happy Apple tent for lots of great apple related food. Attendance: 100,000.
Sept 16-18, 2011 8th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival - Grand Haven, Michigan
A multi-faceted festival that pays tribute to the area”s bountiful waterways as a natural resource, while coinciding with the region”s annual Salmon migration.
September 17, 2011 26th Annual Family Farmfest - Jackson, Michigan
Visit Jackson County Farmfest sites for old-time farming demonstrations, sawmill demonstrations, and tour Christmas tree, sheep and dairy farms.
September 17, 2011 Coldwater Applefest - Coldwater, Michigan
Always the third Saturday in September, the event features over 150 vendors presenting a wonderful array of arts and crafts. There are special programs, games, great food and several orchards on site selling their best apples and cider.
September 17, 2011 Oktoberfest Downriver - Brownstown, Michigan
Germania Club Downriver's largest and only authentic Oktoberfest featuring German beer and food. Don't miss the "Weiner Dog Races" and fun activities for the kids and adults alike.
September 22-24, 2011 Harvest Moon Celebration - Farmington, Michigan
Events include: Beer and Wine Tasting. Live entertainment. Oakland Community College Culinary Arts onsite with Food Pairings.
September 22-24, 2011 Rochester Mills Oktoberfest 2011 - Rochester, Michigan
Celebrate the Season of Beer at the 13th Annual Rochester Mills Oktoberfest!
Sept 26-Oct 2, 2011 Mackinac Island Restaurant Week - Mackinac Island, Michigan
Join us this fall when Mackinac Island's finest restaurants offer inspiring, multi-course meals prepared especially to spotlight Mackinac Island as a premier dining destination. No passes, tickets or coupons are required. Instead, diners may simply visit their favorite participating restaurants throughout the week to enjoy the special prix fixe dinner menus.
September 29-Oct 2, 2011 Four Flags Area Apple Festival - Niles, Michigan
Bring your family and friends to the Apple Festival for many family oriented activities and a good time to be had by all.
September 30-Oct 1, 2011 The Carve IV - Holland, Michigan
Like to play with your food? Professional chefs, culinary students, and others from across the nation will show off their creative talent and imaginative flair during the third annual fruit and vegetable carving contest at the Farmers Market.
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