Events

Summer in Northern Michigan often means spending time with friends and family. It also means checking out one of the numerous local festivals and activities that are traditions here in Northern Michigan. The Northern Michigan Flywheelers Antique Tractor Engine & Craft Show is one of those tradit...
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Summers in Northern Michigan are one of my absolute favorite times of the year. To be honest, it's what make our 6 months (or more) of winter bearable. Don't get me wrong, winters up north are fun and there is a ton of stuff to do but for someone like me that is always cold, no matter how many layer...
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Nothing says summer like smokey barbecue dripping with your favorite sauce, and southerners aren’t the only ones who do BBQ right. Up north in Michigan, we make your mouth water too with our fingerlickin’ good ribs, chicken and brisket. Visit one of our many barbeque festivals this summer and ta...
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It's that time of year again here in the Petoskey, Restaurant Week! It only happens twice a year; mid fall and late spring here in Petoskey and it's an event that many Petoskey natives look forward too. If you love food and love to eat and try new fare, it's the perfect time to try some new Petosk...
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Summer. The time of the year when Petoskey's population grows more than ten times it's normal census, when traffic is nearly impossible to miss during the day between 10 am and 5 pm, when you're certain to see a bike rider along the streets at least once every hour, and when the beaches are plastere...
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Spring is finally here and the weather is starting to get warmer here in Northern Michigan. My family and I have been outside the last few weeks enjoying the warmer temperatures every chance we get. Even my oldest 'daughter' has gotten in on the action. When I refer to my oldest kiddo, I'm speaking ...
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That's right, summer is on its way! It may not seem like it right now with the cold temperatures, rain, and random bursts of sunshine, but, the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce's event calendar assures us otherwise! The Summer fun kicks off Memorial Day Weekend and wraps up with a big bang on August 20t...
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Hello, friends and welcome back! It's that time of year again, early spring here in Northern Michigan. The weather is hit or miss these days. Some days it's up in the 50's and it's got me thinking of summer on the horizon. The next day it will be in the low 30's with snow flurries and waves crashing...
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North Central Michigan College is a Northern Michigan, Petoskey landmark. It's a well known go to community college for many local high school students looking to get a jump start on college courses while still attending high school. By staying local, students can not only save money but also g...
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Hello, friends and welcome back! This week on the blog I'm bringing you Northern Michigan Winter Farmers Markets. It's mid-February here in Northern Michigan and the snow is falling lightly outside my office window as I type up this blog post. It is full on winter here in Petoskey and we are lo...
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