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| Michigan Agricultural Tourism Calendar of Events and Activities |
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Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Michigan agriculture at these upcoming Michigan agricultural tourism events. This calendar will be updated as information is received, so check back often!
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February 2008 |
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Feb 1-
Mar 16
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Key Ingredients/Michigan Foodways, Dundee
Exhibits and public programs focusing on Michigan's unique contributions to the national culinary tapestry. www.michiganfoodways.org.
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Feb 29-
Mar 2
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All Things Chocolate: Sinfully Delicious, Petoskey
Weekend retreat includes a tasting reception, tours of organic farms and stores, tasting chocolates of the world at local chocolatiers, cooking class that will teach you chocolte is not just for dessert!, fabulous meals in a relaxed and elegant setting, two-night stay and all meals. $325 per person for the whole weekend, or $95 for just Saturday (includes daytime events and evening meal) Call 231-758-3407 or register online at www.learngreatfoods.com.
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March 2008 |
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7-9
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25th Annual International Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show, Pavilion at Michigan State University, East Lansing
www.michiganhorsecouncil.com, 231-821-2487, Marilyn Graff.
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April 2008 |
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4-6
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Go Fish! Leland
Weekend retreat includes a tasting reception, tours of organic farms, fisheries and vineyards, cooking class, fabulous meals in a relaxed and elegant setting, two-night stay and all meals. $325 per person for the whole weekend, or $95 for just Saturday (includes daytime events and evening meal) Call 231-758-3407 or register online at www.learngreatfoods.com.
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25-27
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Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, Shepherd
(989) 828-6486 |
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25-27
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Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Vermontville |
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26-28
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Chef's Challenge Culinary Celebration of Spring & More, Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire
This is a fundraiser for Challenge Mountain Help Others, featuring a northern vs. southern competition among Michigan's finest chefs.
(231) 535-2227; www.springtimesplendor.com |
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May 2008 |
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2-4
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2 Busy 2 Cook? Petoskey
This one- to three-day retreat equips you with great, real-life ideas and skills for cooking healthy now, including a private consultation with a personal chef. It features tours of farms and natural food cooperatives. Laugh your way through ocooking classes showing "speed preparation" techniques. Also includes Saturday afternoon shopping expedition in Historic Downtown Petoskey. $325 per person for the whole weekend, or $95 for just Saturday (includes daytime events and evening meal) Call 231-758-3407 or register online at www.learngreatfoods.com.
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May 30-
June 1
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Wild Foods Weekend, Petoskey
This is a Natural Foods Experience with outdoor adventures and wild-crafting, great sights and sounds, and new tastes and aromas. Ride across Little Traverse Bay in a jiiman, fish on the big lakes and go hiking for leeks and asparagus. $325 per person for the whole weekend, or $95 for just Saturday (includes daytime events and evening meal) Call 231-758-3407 or register online at www.learngreatfoods.com.
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