Feast on the Flavors of Pure Michigan

Feast on the Flavors of Pure Michigan
Agency: Agriculture and Rural Development


Fall events throughout the state highlight the food and agriculture industry

August 18, 2014

Media Contact: Heather Throne, [email protected] or 517-284-5725

LANSING, MICH. - Michigan offers some of the richest food experiences anywhere. This fall, there
are a variety of events that showcase the best food from the state. With the high diversity of
Michigan agricultural crops, there are many opportunities to partake in culinary tourism experiences
that celebrate the “Flavors of Pure Michigan.”

“Michigan’s agricultural bounty cultivates a wide variety of culinary tourism destinations across the
state,” said Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development. “As I travel the state, I am delighted to discover a wide variety of opportunities for the
public to take part in celebrating Michigan’s food and culinary adventures.”
As summer fades and the fall harvest season takes over, celebrate Michigan’s food and agriculture
with a wide range of special events. From Kent Harvest Trails to Brighton’s Farm to Table
Experience, there are many different opportunities available in the month of September. For more
information and a list of events, visit www.michiganwines.com/flavors.

September is also a peak month for local produce. Farmers markets and farm stands are rich with
healthy, edible treasures just waiting to be savored. Visit www.michiganfarmfun.com to view and
download the 2014 Agri-Tourism Directory, with a handy “availability calendar” to discover what’s in
season.

For a trip that will delight your palate, consider some destinations on the Foodie Tours listed
at www.michigan.org/foodie-tours. Or travel one of the beer, wine and spirits trails that have recently
been added under www.michigan.org/wine-beer-trails.

This fall, travel and experience more in Michigan. It’s time to enjoy the Flavors of Pure Michigan.
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Editor's note: A partial list of food and agriculture related events scheduled around the state is listed
below.
Flavors of Pure Michigan Events 2014

August 29-31
Taste of Traverse City Festival, Traverse City Tourism, Traverse City, MI. (231) 714-
4646www.tasteoftraversecity.com/taste-of-traverse-city

August 29-September 1
Arts, Beats & Eats, Royal Oak, MI. [email protected] (248) 541-
7550 http://www.artsbeatseats.com/

September 5-7
Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce, Paw Paw,
MI. www.wineandharvestfestival.com

September 6
Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival, St. Johns, MI. http://www.ujcidermill.com/ai1ec_event/cider-
perry-fest/

September 12-14
Grand Haven Salmon Festival, Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grand Haven, MI.
(616) 842-4499www.ghsalmonfest.com

September 13
Rhythm & Brews: Craft Beer & Live Music, FirstMerit Bank Event Park, Saginaw, MI. (989) 759-
1320

Mid-September- October
Kent Harvest Trails. Kent County, MI. www.kentharvesttrails.org

September 20
Taste of Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs, MI. Harbor Springs Area Chamber of
Commercehttp://www.harborspringschamber.com/taste-of-harbor-springs-276/ Brighton’s Farm to
Table Experience. Brighton, MI. Greater Brighton Area Chamber of
Commerce. http://www.brightoncoc.org/index.php?option=com_zoo&view=item&layout=item&Itemid
=1264

September 20-21
Lexington Days Oktoberfest, Lexington Brewing Company and Wine House, Lexington,
MIhttp://www.lexingtonmichigan.org/event/lexington-days-oktoberfest/

September 25
Farmers Market on the Capitol Lawn. Lansing, MI. http://mifma.org/farmers-markets-at-the-capitol/

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