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Road Trip: Comerica Cityfest – Now Thru July 5th in Detroit
Still don't have Fourth of July plans? Well look no further than Detroit for a spectacular FREE festival full of top notch musical acts, mouth watering food and loads of fun! De La Soul, Buddy Guy, Ray Parker Jr. & Todd Rundgren are just a few of those set to perform.

July Michigan Event Calendar
This is what we said last year and I think we will stick with the message... It seems that many media outlets are preaching the "staycation" this year. We say cut some corners, pack a lunch, brew your own coffee, just do what you have to do and support the events, cities and businesses that are making things happen. You might just have some fun and create some great memories in the process.

National Cherry Festival, July 4-11, 2009 Traverse City
The National Cherry Festival features over 150 events including free air shows over the Bay, colorful parades, concerts, rides & carnival games on the midway, pie-eating contests, a Global Wine Pavilion, crowds of smiling faces, and loads of luscious cherries prepared every way you can imagine!

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Have a seat â€¦ and some Michigan eats, photo by Apocaplops

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Food For Thought- Gourmet Organic & Fair Trade Delights
"Food for Thought is one of the most incredible companies in all of Northern Michigan, in all of everywhere!" – Janice Benson, Entrepreneurial Agriculture Project Assistant, Michigan Land Use Institute - Traverse City

Featured Links

Afternoon Delight Cafe
Providing the downtown Ann Arbor Michigan area with the freshest variety of delicious food and desserts. Afternoon Delight offers a scrumptious salad bar, homemade soups, fresh deli sandwiches and more. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Antlers Restaurant and Gift Shop
A unique dinning experience. Enjoy viewing over 200 mounted animals while waiting for your meal. Don't forget to ask to hear the bells! (Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County)
Black Star Farms
An Agricultural Destination in the heart of Leelanau wine country offering a luxury B&B Inn, vinifera wines, fruit wines, dessert wines, brandies and grappa, hand-crafted cheese & food products on a equestrian estate of orchards, vineyards and trails. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Boskydel
Leelanau County's first vineyard. Vintner Bernie Rink's mission is to bring good quality wines to ordinary people at reasonable cost. Visit the tasting room for art, roast chestnuts, 100% estate-bottled French-American hybrids and great conversation. (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
by: Nada Specialties, Small Event Catering
In todays very busy world, inviting friends and family over for dinner has become more important than ever and everyone knows a great meal provides good conversation and an excellent time for all. However, the busier people become the less time they have (Port Huron, St. Clair County)
Chateau Fontaine Vineyard
Getting its French title from proprietor Lucie Matthies' middle name and paying homage to the French immigrants who settled in the area, Chateau Fontaine was a deserted potato farm and cow pasture when Dan Matthies discovered the property in the 1970's. (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
Community Supported Agriculture in Michigan
At a time when farms are disappearing at an alarming rate, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provides members a share of the harvest. Subscribers get a share of the harvest, and farmers get to farm. Visit them for northwest Michigan CSA farm links! (Bear Lake, Manistee County)
Corez Wine Bar - Grand Rapids
Corez is a place where people gather to experience the highest level of excellence in wine, drink, food and service. It is a place to come together and discover new aromas, new flavors, new combinations of sensory experience. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Delicious Recipes Made with Michigan-Grown Products
The title says it all. Delicious recipes made with Michigan-grown products. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Diversified Natural Products Inc.
Diversified Natural Products , Inc. (DNP) is an industrial biotechnology company organized into two divisions: Bio-Based Fuels and Chemicals, and Gourmet and Functional Foods. (Scottville, Mason County)
Dragonmead Microbrewery
On a typical evening, you're likely to see families playing board games-the kids drinking pops and the parents quaffing the pub's most popular product, a Belgian beer called Final Absolution. There are no televisions or smoking and food can be brought in. (Warren, Macomb County)
Dusty's Cellar
Dusty's features an award winning wine list served in a relaxed "Wine Bar"-Bistro atmosphere. The Dusty's Cellar store features Mid-Michigan's largest selection of fine wines, beer, fresh bread, pastries, gourment foods, cigars and other great gifts. (Okemos, Ingham County)
Earthshine Farm
We guarantee that you will not find a better tasting bird that is bred, grown and processed with higher standards. Last summer our chickens were featured at a party at George Lucasís Skywalker Ranch and everyone agreed that they were the best ever! (Durand, Shiawassee County)
Eat The Mitten
Eat the Mitten is my website devoted to Michigan made food products and beverages. It is my growing personal blog about many terrific local items. (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
Epicure Catering - Full Service Catering Company
Custom seasonal menus written for each event; Two to ten course sit-down dinners for 2-100 guests; Specialized theme menus; Superior buffets for 20 to 300 guests; and Exceptional presentation with friendly, professional service. (Leland, Leelanau County)
Family Dining on the Lake Michigan Coast
From New Buffalo to Saugatuck there are independent restaurants with menu offerings for almost every taste. Browse our listings for great places to eat while visiting the coast line of West Michigan. (Saugatuck, Allegan County)
Five Lakes Grill - Delicious Ambiance in every way!
Want great food, terrific ambience, amazing cooking classes, and a chef and sommelier that care that you have an amazing experience? Want to go somewhere that will welcome you back like a long lost friend the second time you go? This is the place!!!! (Milford, Livingston County)
Food For Thought- Gourmet Organic & Fair Trade Delights
"Food for Thought is one of the most incredible companies in all of Northern Michigan, in all of everywhere!" – Janice Benson, Entrepreneurial Agriculture Project Assistant, Michigan Land Use Institute - Traverse City (Honor, Benzie County)
Fricano's
Claimed by thousands of loyal customers to be the best they've ever had. Fricano's pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan. (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
Fruitcake or Nuts - A Michigan Food Blogger
This is a Blog created by a Southeast Michigan Woman that is updated weekly. it has a little of this and a little of that but all food. (Livonia, Wayne County)
Goody's Juice & Java
Coffee, espresso, latte & cappuccino along with baked goods, soup, sandwiches, Italian style gelato and free wireless internet make Goody's a great stop when you're in downtown Manistee. (Manistee, Manistee County)
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
Grocer's Daughter uses Rainforest Alliance chocolate, organic creams, local fruit, herbs and edible flowers to produce truffles, caramels and other chocolate delights! (Empire, Leelanau County)
Hopcat
HopCat has one mission in mind: to bring you great beer. 48 taps, one hand pull, 150 bottles and soon a small-batch brewing system for guest brewers and one-of-a-kind in-house brews. We specialize in Michigan brews, but offer a wide range of global beer. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Just a Plain Farm, LLC
A family-owned farm market and farm that grows over a 100 acres of pumpkins, squash, gourds, popcorn, and native corns (Carp Lake, Emmet County)
Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways
The Michigan Humanities Council is proud to host Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways, a year long series of exhibits and public programs touring six Michigan Communities in 2007-08: Chelsea, Calumet, Cheboygan, Whitehall, Frankenmuth, and Dundee. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Kitchen Chick
She was born with the gift of cooking and the sense that the world was ... tasty? Recipes (lots of ethnic dishes), gardening, shopping & restaurants in Ann Arbor & elsewhere. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Lansing Area Localvores
Localvore--n. Person who eats locally grown food, as in carnivore, herbivore, localvore! We'll help you get started with menus, recipes and places to buy locally grown foods. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Lansing City Market
The historic Lansing City Market was established in 1909 at the corner of Cedar Street and Shiawassee. For the past 91 years, local farmers and craftspeople have been bringing their goods to sell to the public in a warm, family-friendly environment. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
A collection of 12 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula. Tour our tasting rooms or participate in one of our 4 exciting wine trail events. Visit our website to learn more about our wines and wineries and to learn about the many wine events around the state. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Marquee Marque Pasties
We're located in Sterling Heights Michigan and bring to you the finest pasties made. All our pasties are hand made with the finest and freshest ingredients available. Beef, Chicken and much more. A friendly family atmosphere, we invite you to drop by. (Sterling Heights, Macomb County)
Michigan Beer Guide
MBG welcomes letters, news, brews, events, stories and photos about the brewing industry in Michigan and about beer sold in Michigan. (Leonard, Oakland County)
Michigan Brew Tour
We've been touring all the Michigan breweries and put together our own little site detailing our adventures. We started rating the beers (based on our preferences) the atmosphere and even the food when present. Just a personal site - no ads. (Midland, Midland County)
Michigan Brewers Guild
The Michigan Brewers Guild exists to unify the Michigan brewing community; to increase sales of Michigan-brewed beer through promotions, marketing, public awareness and consumer education; and to monitor and assure a healthy beer industry within the state (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Travels Gourmet Specialties, LLC
A Michigan gift unlike any other! After specializing for 17 years in gift baskets featuring Michigan-made foods, Carol Brandt recognized a need for an elegant gift that chronicled Michigan landmarks in a delicious gift idea. Her idea is now reality! (Saint Joseph, Berrien County)
Michigan Turkey Producers
Provide nutritious and good tasting quality turkey products by growing, processing and delivering a consistent, reliable, value added and commodity for industrial foodservice and retail customers. (Wyoming, Kent County)
Michigan U-Pick & Farm Market Directory
The Michigan Farm Market and U-Pick Directory is a guide to over 255 farm markets, u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting farm markets and u-pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Wines
Plan a weekend or day trip touring Michigan's winery tasting rooms and discover the diversity of Michigan wines. Request a free copy of "Michigan Wine Country" magazine, with maps to more than 40 wineries around the state. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan's Marketline
Buy Local, Buy Fresh. Michigan's "Marketline" is a website, where buyers and sellers of Michigan grown farm products and farm-based recreational opportunities can be listed. It lists products and services by county, product, and provides directions (East Lansing, Ingham County)
MichWine - Guide to Michigan Wines & Wine Country
The independent consumer guide to Michigan wines and wine country, north and south. Includes Michigan's most complete calendar of wine events, objective reviews and scores of Michigan wines, top wine restaurants, news, profiles, interviews, and much more. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Sallys Family Restaurant
Full service menu, children's menu available, Located in the middle of Manistee National Forest on M-37. Huge Salad Bar, Homemade soups, specials,and our Famous Cinnamon Roll. Breakfast Buffet on week-ends. Stop in for an excellent dining experience. (White Cloud, Newaygo County)
Select Michigan - MDA
A program through the Michigan Department of Agriculture designed to increase marketing opportunities for Michigan locally grown food products and increase awareness and purchases of Michigan locally grown food products. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Short's Brewing Company
Located in the former Bellaire Hardware building at 121 North Bridge Street, Short's is packing crowds drawn by its social scene, quality brews, live music and healthful deli fare. (Bellaire, Antrim County)
Sleeping Bear Farms
Gourmet honey products produced by beekeepers in Northern Michigan- including Honey Spreads, Honey Mustards, Honey Jams, Maple Syrup and our own unique Star Thistle Honey. (Beulah, Benzie County)
Southwest Michigan Wine Trail
A unique collection of wines and wineries. Visiting our many wineries allow you to relax while enjoying our surroundings. Our Tasting Rooms offer you the opportunity to sample our wines and learn about our wineries. (St. Joseph, Berrien County)
The Bluebird Restaurant
For over 70 years, the Bluebird has been the gathering place for locals and tourists alike. With a casual 100 seat bar and the more elegant, scenic dining room on the banks of the Leland River, the Bluebird is a family favorite for whitefish & much more. (Leland, Leelanau County)
The English Inn
Award-winning fine cuisine; Extensive, nationally recognized wine cellar; Intimate Dickensian English pub; Custom wedding receptions and ceremonies; Ballroom for up to 200 guests; Elegant bed-and-breakfast accommodations; Formal English gardens (Eaton Rapids, Eaton County)
The Farmer's Marketer
The Farmer's Marketer is a blog about food, farms, farmer's markets, and sustainable agriculture in Michigan, with a focus on the stories of people growing and making real food for our community. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
The Leelanau Brewing Company
The Leelanau Brewing Company- presents fine hand-crafted artisan ales. Coming out summer 2005 with a traditional biere blanche, called Whaleback White, hand-crafted and barrel aged. Pale golden, tart and refreshing. In your favorite stores July 20 (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
Travelers Club International Restaurant & Tuba Museum
Travelers Club features food from a different region of the world every month. Our entrees & vegetarian samples come with a representative condiment tray. (Okemos, Ingham County)
Traverse Area Meal Tickets & Unusual Ideas
If you're planning a trip to Benzie, Grand Traverse or Leelanau county you'll want to visit us first. Access our site for area lodging, dining, attractions, transportation and daytrips. We have everything you'll need for a great time Up North. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Troppo
Inspired by the great American Supper Clubs of the 1920’s that served simple, delicious, home cooked meals using only the freshest ingredients that were served in the friendliest and cleanest dining rooms imaginable. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Uncle John's Cider Mill
Have some Ol' Fashioned Family Fun at Uncle John's... We have fresh Cider, Apples, Donuts, Caramel Apples, Wagon Rides, Train Rides, Kids Corral, Fresh Fruit and Produce, Weekend Activities, Gift Shop and more! New Fruit House Winery and Tasting Room. (St. Johns, Clinton County)
Upper Michigan Culinarians - U.P. Chapter of the ACF
We are the U.P. Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. We are a group of culinary professionals from around the U.P. affiliated with the National organization. Among the approx. 250 National chapters, we represent the largest geographical area. (Escanaba, Delta County)
Veggie Cards
VeggieCards were created by neighbors & long-time friends Peggy De Perry & Leslie Arwin. On the cover, there is a whimsical Veggiegirl,and on the back, another drawing shows the finished recipe. Each card features an original recipe. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Vitale's Pizza
Many attribute the success of the Vitale's family to quality homemade secret recipes and generous portions. Their tradition of fine Italian cooking that has become known and respected in the West Michigan area for nearly 40 years. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Wine Website for Women
WineWomenOnline.com is an interactive educational site where you can "get connected" and learn about local Michigan wine-centered events, enjoy featured wine guests, wine sips of the month and online discussion plus purchase local artist's wares. (Brighton, Livingston County)
WineMichigan
WineMichigan is an industry organization dedicated to defending the rights of Michigan wineries to ship to Michigan consumers. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Zingerman's
Zingerman's is an Ann Arbor institution, the source of great food and great experiences. They are committed to delivering the most flavorful, traditionally-made foods to their customers such as fine breads, cheeses, oils, vinegars & other gourmet items. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)