Pure Michigan - August 28, 2025

Pure Michigan Official Newsletter: August 28, 2025

From sustainable and delicious cuisine to fresh catches and Great...

From sustainable and delicious cuisine to fresh catches and Great Lakes escapes, soak up every last drop of summer in Pure Michigan.

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August 28, 2025
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From sustainable and delicious cuisine to fresh catches and Great Lakes escapes, soak up every last drop of summer in Pure Michigan.

In Season: Agritourism in Ann Arbor

People socializing on a porch around a glass barn.

In Ann Arbor, our passion for sustainable, Earth-friendly practices and all things local leads to fun (and tasty!) ways to enjoy farm-to-table experiences. With farmers markets, farm stands, “you-pick” orchards and more, explore agritourism in Ann Arbor.

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Fresh Views: Scenic Michigan Restaurants

A restaurant with windows overlooking the shore of Lake Superior after sunset.

From wide-open waterfronts to sparkling city lights, something amazing is always on display in Michigan. Pair scenic sightseeing with a memorable meal in these Michigan restaurants with beautiful views. 

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How to Cook Your Catch in Michigan

A young boy holding a salmon he caught on a charter boat.

As captain of Fish N' Grin Charters, Captain Grinold is not just a seasoned angler and longtime protector of the Great Lakes; he is also your personal guide for the day, swiftly moving across the deep blue fresh water where big-game salmon and trout swim beneath the surface.

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Fresh Lives Here: Fresh Vibes in the Upper Peninsula

Kayakers paddling beside Lover's Leap at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Running a kayaking company that’s dictated by the seasons and weather conditions, Deidre Phillipson is used to going with the flow – which is especially important when navigating the geological wonder of one of Michigan’s most iconic lakeshores that changes every year. 

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Fresh  Lives Here: Family Ties by Lake Michigan

A schooner sailboat on Lake Michigan.

When a family pastime turns into a family business, the stakes are high but the rewards are sweet. For the Morris family, launching Sailing Saugatuck was the culmination of a longtime dream; and sailing a classic two-masted schooner is a true Michigan moment that creates lifelong memories for those who experience it.

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Upcoming Events

Michigan Renaissance Festival
Now through September 28, 2025 
Holly

Challenge Cup
August 28-29, 2025 
Port Huron

Detroit Jazz Festival 
August 29 - September 1, 2025 
Detroit

Mackinac Bridge Annual Labor Day Walk 
September 1, 2025 
Mackinaw City/St. Ignace

2025 International Fireworks Festival 
September 5-6, 2025 
Traverse City

Frankenmuth Auto Fest 
September 5-7, 2025 
Frankenmuth

2025 Heritage Gathering
September 6, 2025
Detroit

Corks & Kegs at the Zoo 
September 6, 2025 
Battle Creek 

The Grand 150th Celebration and Street Block Party 
September 12-13, 2025 
Calumet

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