Event Calendar
30th Annual Blissfest - July 9-11, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events
The 30th Blissfest Music Festival will be a celebration of music, culture, art and community featuring a world of diverse and innovative folk and roots music and dance at the Festival Farm in picturesque rural northern Michigan. It is truly a blissful musical weekend to be shared with families, friends and music-lovers of all ages.
The annual event is a showcase of the many musical styles that define American roots and world music. Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Ethnic, World music and dance all share the stage. Innovators of these roots styles are also on the scene. There is something for everyone. Follow the links on the right for all the details of the 30th annual festival. Remember, Life is Bliss so follow your Bliss to the Blissfest.
The Blissfest Festival Farm location is near Cross Village, Michigan north of Harbor Springs.Join us in our annual gathering to share in the joy of summer. The Institute of Modern Blissfest Studies (IMBS)reports that music and dancing will enhance the quality of your life. You really have to experience Blissfest to believe it! Bring the whole family, come for a day or spend the entire weekend. Rustic camping is $23/vehicle advance and $30 gate for the weekend with a Weekend Pass. There are 3 stages, 4 workshop areas, organized children’s activities a variety of food concessions and a juried arts and crafts
show.
On July 17th, 2010, artists from all over the United States will descend upon Downtown Petoskey to show off their wares. For its Silver Anniversary, approximately 130 booths will grace Pennsylvania Park, with items ranging from pottery to jewelry, from paintings to photographs, and much more.
Wander through the hostas to find everything from that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for someone special to that jaw-dropping focal piece for the office. Items range in size from small, intricate pieces of jewelry, to functional wearable art, to big enough to take advantage of on-site UPS shipping. You’ll find something for everyone, even if they’re a budding art-lover or a seasoned collector of the fine things in life.
The show is rain or shine, so come prepared to shop. We’ll even help you find a lunch to spoil the artist in you - many of the downtown restaurants have delicious goodies to tempt your tastebuds.
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Venetian Festival - Charlevoix - July 17 - 24, 2010
Categories: Charlevoix, Entertainment, Events, Featured
What began 80 years ago as a simple candle-lit boat parade has grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summer season and attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
The Festival offers a wonderful variety of events geared to delight and entertain every age group. Most events take place within waterfront parks, Round Lake Harbor and Lake Charlevoix.
WHAT’S MISSING AT VENETIAN?
Have you ever noticed what is missing at the Venetian Festival?
- It isn’t live entertainment. Throughout Venetian Week, bands in East Park will be jumping with a wide variety of music.
- It isn’t kids’ activities. The Venetian Games include kids and teens in soccer, basketball, running, boarding, sailing, volleyball, golf and tennis tournaments. Teens are provided their own music venue at the “Battle of the Bands.” Kid’s Day at Lake Michigan Beach also provides a slew of low and no cost children’s entertainment.
- It isn’t spectator opportunities. The street parade and the boat parade have entertained spectators for decades.
- It certainly won’t be fireworks that are missing, considering the festival features two nights of world class fireworks displays.
What’s missing is admission prices. All of the big events and entertainment offered at the Venetian Festival are absolutely free to the public. The Venetian tradition has thrived, however, through the support of loyal Venetian fans.
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