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Events & Festivals

What should you expect to see at the 1st Annual Maker Faire Detroit?

July 21, 2010 Events & Festivals

Patricia Mooradian, President of The Henry Ford lets us know exactly what to expect from the first annual Maker Faire Detroit  this summer.
A cupcake on wheels; Fire sculptures; Handmade hats; Robots playing soccer.
What do all of these things have in common?
On July 31 and August 1, you’ll find them all together in one place when Maker [...]

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Runaway Crosses the Finish Line

July 19, 2010 Bayview

Runaway with George Zimmermann on board crossed the finish line in Mackinac of the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race at approximately 2am this morning.  Listen to his final audio blog about his experience aboard the Runaway and check out some more amazing pictures taken during the race. 
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]

The race may be over [...]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Family, Mackinac, Port Huron, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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As the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race Continues…..

July 18, 2010 Bayview

As the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race continues, listen to this audio blog from our own George Zimmermann on the Runaway from earlier today.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]
And remember all the boats are equipped with a GPS tracking system, and we are proud to be the exclusive host of the live tracking.  Follow [...]

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Getting Ready to Start the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race

July 17, 2010 Bayview

It’s a beautiful morning in Port Huron as our own George Zimmermann and the crew of the Runaway get ready to start the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race.
Listen to George’s audio blog and check out the slide show of what is happening in Port Huron as they get ready to race.  Check in later tonight [...]

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Tagged as: Bayview, Events, Family, Mackinac Island, port, Port Huron, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Sailing

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Michigan: The Great Beer State

July 16, 2010 Events & Festivals

Thanks to John Palmer of www.MichiganMicrobrews.com for helping us celebrate Michigan craft beer month!
July… It’s easily one of the greatest months of the year (in my opinion). Summer vacation is in full tilt and people are out enjoying all that Michigan has to offer; the immense state parks, the vast amount of freshwater coastline, the [...]

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Tagged as: Festivals, Guest Blogger, Pure Michigan, Summer, Summer Celebration

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Blue Water Fest

July 12, 2010 Bayview

With the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race starting in Port Huron on Saturday July 17, 2010, we decided to give you a roundup of all the events that are happening in the Port Huron area in conjunction with the race.
The Blue Water Fest runs from July 15 through July 17 and is comprised of many fun [...]

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Tagged as: Events, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race, Things to Do

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Fireworks in Michigan

June 23, 2010 Events & Festivals

Independence Day is just around the corner, so we wanted to share some of the fireworks celebrations taking place all over Pure Michigan!
Fireworks BBQ Sail, July 1, 2010
See the fireworks from the best seat in the house – the Deck of a Tall Ship! Join us on the Appledore IV for a three-hour sail, a [...]

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Tagged as: Events, Pure Michigan, Summer, Things to Do

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Pure Michigan 2010 Summer Events Round-Up

June 15, 2010 Events & Festivals

Summer is here!  So to help you plan how you will spend your time, we wanted to give you all the events we have through Labor Day! 
If you’re the organizer of an event that you don’t see listed, please use our submission form to let us know.
 4th of July Bessemer Blast, June 30- July 4, [...]

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Pure Michigan Events June 2010

May 27, 2010 Events & Festivals

Curwood Festival, Owosso, June 3-6, 2010
Fantasy & Fiction is the theme of this annual salute to author James Oliver Curwood, a conservationist who penned 33 adventure novels popular in the 1920s. Enjoy two parades, games, a micro-brew tasting, carnival and arts & crafts at the Castle.
Carson City Frontier Days, June 4-6, 2010
Get ready for some [...]

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Tagged as: Events, Outdoors, Places To Visit, Pure Michigan, Things to Do

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Indulge Yourself in Pure Michigan with $50 Spa Treatments

May 7, 2010 Events & Festivals

Special thanks to guest blogger, Courtney Boehm for this great post on Spa Week in Michigan!
If someone told you that you could get spa treatments, such as facials, massages, microdermabrasion and pedicures for just $50, you would probably be skeptical. Well, ladies, it’s the truth! For just one week per year, participating spas in twenty [...]

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