Mid-Michigan Dining

From a press release….

Celebrate the Fall Harvest at the 2nd Annual Grass Lake Fall Harvest Festival

September 20, 2008

The quiet community of Grass Lake will celebrate the fall harvest on Saturday, September 20, 2008 in both the village and township. The Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce has planned events throughout the town to make it a fun-filled day for the entire family.

This year’s festivities include:

The Village of Grass Lake
More than 60 art/craft booths on the newly resurfaced main street
Artist and Crafters may download an artist application from the chamber’s website www.grasslakechamber.org.

Whistlestop Depot & Park
Silent Auction
horse and wagon rides
festive foods and live entertainment
Call the Whistlestop Park Association for more details at (517) 522-5837.

The Michigan’s Center for the Photographic Arts Fall Focus Festival
8th annual Fall Focus Festival on the 100-acre Eyry of the Eagle Farm, located at 1916 Norvell.
Activities include exhibits of nearly 500 Michigan school student’s photography pieces
trips to the pumpkin patch, fresh cider and donuts
Photographic seminars.
For more information, call the galleries at (517) 522-3705,

Heritage Days at the Coe House Museum.
Tours the 1871 Museum located at the corner of Wolf Lake Rd. and Michigan Ave. and enjoy traditional crafts, historical tool demonstrations, and live musical entertainment.

Classic Car Show.
Beautiful vehicles of yesteryear at the Federated Church located at 519 E. Michigan Ave.

Antique Tractor Show and Farmer’s Market.
The finest detailed antique tractors
Freshest locally grown produce at Coppernoll’s Rental and Hardware, 425 W. Michigan Ave.

Fall Harvest Sale at Frank’s Shop Rite
Fresh Mums, Apples, Cider and Donuts
Fall Harvest Food Specials, located at 400 W. Michigan Avenue.

Mini Carnival.
Small carnival setting with games, music, and rides while touring booths and displays from local businesses on the lawn of Farmers State Bank located at 12005 E. Michigan Ave.

Halloween Weekend
Kick off the ghost and goblin season early at Apple Creek Campground
Trick or treating, a haunted house,
Food, karaoke and a beer garden.
Call for reservations and details at (517) 522-3467.

So come one, come all, to Grass Lake on September 20, 2008 and help celebrate the harvest! Updated events (including an artist’s listing) will be featured on the chamber’s website www.grasslakechamber.org. Questions, comments, or suggestions may be directed to the Grass Lake Chamber at (517) 522-8838.