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It’s summer in It’s summer in Michigan. Michigan What are you waiting for? There’s no better time to enjoy the unique things that make a Just in case you sometimes forget to Michigan summer so What are you notice the beauty that surrounds you in special. Michigan, here are a few reasons why waiting for? summer is better here than anywhere else: 1) The green, green grass of home By Sally Rummel There’s hardly a color on a palette to [email protected]; 810-629-8282 describe the lush green gardens, grasses, If you’ve ever lived in another state fields and forests of our state. Perhaps or your travels have taken you across it’s the “beautiful blues” of our lakes that many different borders, you’re probably make the greens even more vivid, but it’s surprised to have missed many things about truly breathtaking. Michigan, especially in the summer. 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TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTOS Look around and you’ll in May or the Michigan Peach Festivals are a huge part of Michigan summer fun, including local events like the Festival in Romeo, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. parade at the Fenton Freedom Festival on the Fourth of July holiday, left, and the find festivals all summer Others celebrate art and music, like Arts, Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, right. long celebrating fruits, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak Aug. flowers and more 30-Sept. 2 or the Rothbury arts and crafts, fireworks, 5K Aug. 6-10, Milford Memories Aug. 9-11, Electric Forest Festival run/walk, children’s games Howell Melon Festival Aug. 16-18, to By Sally Rummel (music) in June. ST. JOHN APPLEFEST and much more. name a few. St. John the Evangelist [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Others, like the Come back in A huge draw to our area is the Michigan Catholic Church in Fenton If you’re looking for fun things to do Mackinac Island is in the planning stage August to enjoy Renaissance Festival in Holly Township, in Michigan, you can time your visit with Lilac Festival in of its 45th annual festival, Taste in Fenton on bringing wenches, lords and ladies, jesters, an annual fair or festival in just about any June celebrates Applefest. The area’s Wednesday, Aug. 2, an jugglers and knights together for six weeks Michigan town to maximize your fun. flowers, while other largest and oldest festival outdoor showcase of of outdoor fun on weekends beginning Aug. These events celebrate the culture, festivals celebrate is set for Sept. 14-17 on local restaurants, plus 16 through Oct. 1. cuisine, arts and seasons of Michigan fruit, vegetables, the grounds of the church lots of entertainment Some of Michigan’s largest festivals towns and cities, and bring out the best sports and more. on Adelaide Street. downtown. include Holland’s Tulip Time in May, in an area you plan to visit. Locally, you won’t want Other nearby festivals the Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival in Sometimes these events celebrate a to miss the Fenton Freedom include the Ann Arbor June and the upcoming National Cherry food product grown locally, such as the Festival celebrated on the Fourth Summer Art Fair July 20-23, Festival in Traverse City July 1-8. National Asparagus Festival in Empire of July with a parade, chicken barbecue, Summer Music Festival in Frankenmuth See FESTIVAL on 15

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dteenergymusictheatre.org rap of Kid Rock, ’s reputation as By Sally Rummel a music powerhouse makes Michigan livenation.com [email protected]; 810-629-8282 a popular destination for national The last time Bob Seger performances of all kinds. & The Silver Bullet Band This year, look for Bruno played at the DTE Energy Mars, and Tim Music Theatre was 21 Michigan is a McGraw and Faith Hill years ago, back in June powerhouse of music to hit local stages this 1996. entertainment, especially summer, at many metro Of course, back then in the summer with Detroit area venues. the venue was known as a number of outdoor Headlining at The , and has been venues where concert- goers can enjoy music Palace in Auburn Hills Michigan’s most popular under the stars. will be Enrique Iglesias outdoor concert theatre & Pitbull on June 28, New since it opened in 1972. Kids on the Block on June AS LOW AS Seger is just one of dozens 29, Queen + Adam Lambert on of performances planned for this July 20, Bruno Mars on Aug. 12 and Tim McGraw & Faith Hill on Sept. 8. The Outlaw Music Festival at in Detroit on July 8 will include appearances by Willie Nelson, 99% Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow. Look for PAYMENTS AS LOW AS Kid Rock at the debut concert at Little APR Caesars Arena in Detroit, replacing the ALL YEARS, ALL MODELS Joe Louis Arena, on Sept. 12-13, 15-16 and 19-20. 2 * Appearing at , home of $ UNTIL PAID IN* FULL the Detroit Lions, will be Metallica on /mo July 12. 249 Other notable indoor concert venues include The Fillmore, St. Andrew’s Hall, SWEETWATER PONTOON MODEL #2286 Masonic Temple, The and the Royal Oak Music Theatre. WITH 115HP YAMAHA MOTOR Here are some of the most popular WITH TANDEM TRAILER outdoor music venues near Detroit, * at 4.24% rate with approved financing perfect for a summer evening concert under the stars: 2015 AND PRIOR YEARS DTE Energy Music Theatre, 2016 MODELS 5 YEARS OF EXTENDED 2 YEARS OF FREE EXTENDED Clarkston WARRANTY COVERAGE WARRANTY COVERAGE INTRODUCING www.palacenet.com 3241 ThompsonA $960 Rd | Fenton VALUE! DTE Energy Music Theatre is A $640 VALUE! Exit 84 on US-23 (810) OR 629-2291 $500 INCENTIVE Michigan’s most well known and attended Check out our website www.freeway-sports.com outdoor theatre, accommodating up to Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm • Sat. 9am-5pm • Sun. Closed 15,000 concertgoers. Discount tickets can be found all over southeast Michigan, making this an affordable venue to see INTRODUCING artists from pop to rock, classic hits and alternative rock. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills www.palacenet.com Located on the campus of Oakland University, this venue holds 7,700 concertgoers, plus family friendly shows and events. EX SERIES WAVERUNNERS Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, PLAYFUL FUN STARTING AT $6,599 Sterling Heights www.palacenet.com Acquired by Palace Sports & Check out our website *2.99%, 8.99 or 13.99% APR with Minimum Payments of 2.92%, 3.20% or 3.44% of the www.freeway-sports.com Entertainment in November 2015, this 3241 Thompson Rd | Fenton theatre joins the company’s growing list purchase amount, based on your creditworthiness, are effective until the purchase is paid in Exit 84 on US-23 • (810) 629-2291 full. Offer available on approved purchases of new 2011-2016 WaveRunners (excluding V1 & V1 of venues it manages in the Detroit area. It’s a smaller version of DTE Energy Sport) made on the Yamaha Card issued by Capital One, N.A. Offer valid through 5/31/16. Your Music Theatre, holding 7,200 people with account must be open and current to be eligible for this offer. Some options may not be available both lawn and pavilion seating. and other terms may apply. Your Standard APR is either 12.99%-22.99% or variable 15.24%- , Detroit 23.24%. Variable APRs as of 3/28/16 and apply to accounts opened on or afterEX 11/6/09. SERIES Minimum WAVERUNNERS www.olympiaentertainment.com Interest Charge $1. ©2016 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.PLAYFUL Follow instructional FUN materials STARTING and AT $6,599 Comerica Park, home to the Detroit obey all laws. Drive responsibly, wearing protective apparel. Always drive within your capabilities, Tigers, is also an outdoor concert venue ©2016 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. Follow instructional materials and obey all laws. Drive responsibly, wearing protective apparel. Always drive within your capabilities, allowing time and distance allowing time and distance for maneuvers,for maneuvers, and and respect respect others around othersyou. Don’t drink andaround ride. For more information,you. visitDon’t yamahawaverunners.com drink and or call 1.800.88.YAMAHA. ride. WaveRunner® is a Yamaha brand personal watercraft seating up to 41,575 visitors. Metallica For more information, visit yamahawaverunners.com or calland not1.800.88.YAMAHA. a generic term. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail WaveRunner® Price does not include prep, freight or tax. See MUSIC on 15 is a Yamaha brand personal watercraft and not a generic term.

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Check these off on Enjoy fresh doughnuts and cider Then hop next door to American top attractions for making history fun for from local cider mills as nearly as Coney Island, another Detroit favorite, all ages. Take the factory tour to see a car your own list as you Spicer Orchards, Mueller’s, Diehl’s and to compare. actually being made. Parshallville Cider Mill. plan this summer’s Attend the Michigan Renaissance Wander through the Frederik Meijer adventures Visit Frankenmuth, known as Festival in Holly for fun with the whole Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Michigan’s biggest tourist attraction. family, open weekends and Labor Day, Rapids. th By Sally Rummel Just 45 minutes away, this Alpine city is Aug. 19-Oct. 1. Visit the 16 century Go to Ford Field to see a Detroit Lions [email protected]; 810-629-8282 home to Bronner’s, the world’s largest village filled with 17 acres of shops, game, starting their pre-season play in Summer is the time to get out there Christmas store, as well as world- taverns, a medieval castle, jesters and August. famous chicken dinners from Bavarian and do things, and Michigan is the place armored knights on horses. Go to as many foodie and art festivals Inn and Zehnder’s. to do it. From breathtaking scenery to Visit Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in as you can fit in your schedule. quirky attractions and cultural classics, Lay on the beach at Holland State Detroit, with a long history of live jazz Camp at Pictured Rocks National Michigan has enough bounty to fillyour Park, then jump in Lake Michigan and performances and delicious soul food, all Lakeshore in Munising in the U.P., or entire summer. Check out this list from visit the Big Red Lighthouse on the shore. reminiscent of the 1920s and 30s. take one of their many daily cruises. vacationsmadeeasy.com, with a few Drive across the Mackinac Bridge, Visit The Henry Ford Museum and Be educated at the Holocaust other favorites also added, to complete a the fifth longest suspension bridge in Greenfield Village, two of Michigan’s See BUCKET LIST on 13 summer of fun for a whole family. the world. 3 Tour Mackinac Island in a horse- Stargaze at Headlands International drawn carriage, and don’t forget to shop Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City. for fudge, some of Michigan’s best. There’s even a festival named for The four-day Electric Forest it, the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival in Rothbury features Festival, Aug. 18-20. some of the best electronic Fenton Farmers Market 3 and jam band performances Thursdays • June 22 thru September 21 Vi s i t L a n s i n g , around, plus concerts are M i c h i g a n ’s S t a t e 5:00PM-8:00PM Rain or shine The bucket list for your held in a forest filled with Capitol, for some favorite activities in multi-colored backlit Accepting vendor applications! of Michigan most Michigan is different for everyone, but it’s never trees. beautiful, historic too late to start adding Located in parking lot adjacent to Fenton buildings new adventures and Explore the Detroit Community & Cultural Center Institute of Arts, boasting Explore the Detroit sights to see. more than 100 galleries H i s t o r i c a l M u s e u m , and one of the top six learning how Detroit became collections in the U.S. the Motor City, an important stop in the Underground Railroad and delve Learn how to play Euchre, into the ’s thriving one of Michigan’s most popular card music scene. games. Play with friends or head to Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge in Speaking of music, visit the Motown 150 S. Leroy Street • Fenton • 810.714.2011•www.slpr.net Peshawbestown for Monday Euchre Museum on West Grand Boulevard, housed in the humble Hitsville, USA tournaments. building where Berry Gordy, Jr. launched Sail on Lake Michigan, a very popular the careers of stars like Stevie Wonder, sailing destination. Sailing charters The Temptations, The Supremes, etc. abound, including Great Lakes Sailing The museum has announced a $50 Company in Traverse City, Cat’s Meow Linden Farmers Market million expansion, which will transform Cruises in South Haven and Sunshine the complex into a world-class tourist Charters in Charlevoix. Wednesdays • July 12 thru August 30 5:00PM-8:00PM Rain or shine destination. Go to Hell . . . in Michigan, that is, just Go to a ’ game at a half-hour northwest of Ann Arbor. Comerica Park. Then tell everyone you’ve been “to Hell Accepting vendor applications! Tour and taste Sanders finechocolates and back.” Located in Triangle Park made at the Morley Chocolate Factory Crack open an ice-cold Vernors, in Clinton Township. Michigan’s home-proud beverage. Immerse yourself in maritime culture Vernor’s Ginger Ale originated in Detroit at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in the late 1800s. in Paradise, on the shores of Whitefish Eat at Lafayette Coney Island, Point on Lake Superior in the U.P. a 1970s Detroit diner with a large Whitefish Point Station, established in following for their plump beef dogs 1849, is the oldest operating lighthouse topped with an all-meat chili, diced For more information call: 810.714.2011 or visit www.slpr.net on Lake Superior. white onions and yellow mustard. 6 Sunday, June 25, 2017 Michigan SUMMERS www.tctimes.com Michigan's fun ‘oddball’ attractions

Chances are you’ve yoopersteez.com tomahawks, raccoon caps and nautical novelties draws tens of thousands of been to a few of visitors each year. Even though it’s been these on a road trip to located at this same location along I-75 in northern Michigan for 60 years, it’s more somewhere else “tropical nautical” than up north-themed. Its By Sally Rummel namesake shells are all from other countries, [email protected]; 810-629-8282 none are from Michigan or the U.S. There’s a quirky side to our state that Cost: Free makes it fun to lighten up a road trip with an unexpected stop. Mystery Spot, St. Ignace You probably have your own list of Voted Michigan’s number one “Unusual favorite roadside attractions, from the attraction” by readings of AAA Michigan Mystery Spot in St. Ignace, boasting Living magazine, the Mystery Spot “over more than a million visitors” on its is a “mystery” for sure. Visitors will sign for the past 30 years, to Sea Shell City experience optical contradictions and in Cheboygan, which proudly advertises physical sensations that are hard to believe. its famous “Man Killing Giant Clam” and In addition to the guided tours of the “free admission” (it’s a gift shop). Mystery Spot, there are also two ziplines, Here are a few places you might want to Michigan is not only a Human Maze and custom-designed stop at, on your road to somewhere else: full of scenic beauty, 18-hold mini-golf course and a gift shop, it’s also home to a Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Giant Crucifix and “hocus pocus” and of course. Nun Doll Museum, number of odd, unusual houses a collection of Museum, Farmington Hills roadside attractions that Cost (Mystery Spot guided tour only): This 5,500-square-foot uber-arcade Indian River make any road trip just a magical paraphernalia $9 adults, $7 children 5 to 11. The sculpture of the little more interesting. and illusions, including and curiosity museum is bursting with Other Michigan offbeat thousands of mechanical oddities and crucified Christ stands the treasures of Houdini, at 28 feet, taller than the Thurston and Michigan’s landmarks and oddities from one-of-a-time collectibles. Exhibits roadsideattractions.com: include coin-operated animatronic surrounding trees and weighs own Blackstone. You can seven tons. The outstretched arms immerse yourself in the largest • World’s Largest Tire, Allen Park dummies, gypsy fortune-teller machines, • The Kellogg Rejuvenators, Battle Creek P.T. Barnum’s version of the Cardiff span 21 feet. The museum on the property collection of magic artifacts on display displays 525 nun dolls, made by Sally anywhere in the U.S. It has been described • Skellville (skeleton scenes), Benton Giant, Sing Sing Prison’s electric chairs Harbor in which 30 people died, etc. Many of the Rogalski from 1945 to 1964. as “the Smithsonian of American magic.” • Legs Inn (Polish restaurant and hotel), machines and games still work so bring Cost: Free Cost: $5 adults, $3 children Cross Village your change. The American Museum of Magic, Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke • Giant Fist of Joe Louis, Giant Cow Heal, This prehistoric zoo offers visitors a Cost: Free (bring quarters to play Marshall The Heidelberg Project, all in Detroit This unique museum is filled with walk through the woods where there are machines) • Frankenmuth Cheese Haus Mouse life-like replicas of dinosaurs. There’s • Pet Casket Factory Tours, Gladstone also a Raptor Mini-Golf Retreat, fossil • Pickle Barrel House, Grand Marais dig and a gift shop. • Hiawatha, World’s Largest Indian, Cost: $8 adults, $6 children from 3 to Ironwood 15. Mini-golf is $5 adults, $3 children. • Snowmobile Museum, Naubinway Call of the Wild Museum, Gaylord • Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Newberry Hear A Open since 1965, this museum has • Paul Bunyan Statue, Oscoda Hear A Hear A been a generational destination for more • Prison Museum in Working Prison, than 50 years. It’s an educational exhibit Jackson BetterBetter Day. Day.Better Day. filled with North American wildlife • Da Yoopers Tourist Trap, Ishpeming animal displays, their habitat, feeding and • Giant Hot Dog, Mackinaw City mating habits and more. 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TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO Mark your calendars for and queen at the kick-off Silver Lake exciting events planned Ski Show at 7 p.m. at Silver Lake Park. theodysseyonline.com The Grand Marshal Adult Reception for July 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. at the community center Browse the Eastern Market in Detroit By Sally Rummel will honor this year’s Parade Grand BUCKET LIST Marshal, Dr. Robert Burek. Continued from Page 5 for some of the freshest fruits and [email protected]; 810-629-8282 One of the local highlights of Most of the activities on July 4 will Memorial Center at the Zekelman vegetables, plus local shops, restaurants take place downtown in the gazebo/ Family Campus in Farmington Hills. and art galleries. a Michigan summer is the Fenton Freedom Festival on July 4. community center area. Visit the Detroit Zoo, ranked in the Take the kids to ride the Silver Beach The official celebration is Tuesday, Traditional festival events include Top 20 in the U.S., and check out their Carousel in St. Joseph, featuring 48 July 4, but the fun begins on Monday, the American Legion Pancake new Polk Penguin Conservation Center. distinctive hand-carved and hand- July 3 with a full slate of evening Breakfast, Fenton Firecracker 5K painted figures. Silver Beach is also Climb the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, events. Race & Fun Run/Walk, arts and crafts, home to the Curious Kids’ Museum and New this year will be a concert on July the 10 a.m. parade, Rotary Rubber 148 years old and more than 100 feet Michigan’s tallest kaleidoscope. tall, located in Ludington and nearby 3 at 7 p.m. by the Fenton Community Duck Regatta, Lions Club Chicken other lighthouses you can tour. Roll down a sand dune at Sleeping Bear Orchestra and 30 members of the Barbecue, Kiwanis Children’s Games, Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire. Limonest France Youth Orchestra at the music and entertainment and more. Browse the gardens of Leila Fenton Community & Cultural Center. The festival concludes with the Arboretum in Battle Creek, a gorgeous Let the Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide take your breath away, at Crystal Meanwhile, a royal tradition will Fireworks Show and patriotic music display of 2,500 trees and plants, continue with the crowning of the king at 10 p.m. at Silver Lake Park. including a Children’s Garden. Mountain in Thompsonville. Visit the Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie, See a show at the historic Fox Theatre where 5,000 vessels pass through each in Detroit, open since 1928 it has year. showcased some big names like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Climb the ancient ledges at Fitzgerald Jr. and Aretha Franklin. Park in Grand Ledge. The outcroppings BEAT THE DOG can also be observed from the Ledges Don’t miss Kitch-iti-kipi, The Big Trail, an easy, family friendly trail Spring, located six miles northwest through the park’s sandstone cliffs. of Manistique inside Palms Book DAZE OF SUMMER State Park. It’s Michigan’s largest Holland’s Tulip Time Festival has natural freshwater spring and can be already passed, but there are still experienced on a self-driving raft. plenty of reasons to visit Holland in the summer, from it glorious Lake Tunnel of Trees, overarching trees Michigan beaches to Windmill Island that create a beautiful tunnel for a Gardens, a bountiful farmers market narrow drive along the Lake Michigan with more than 90 vendors and plenty lakeshore, is a must-see when you’re of downtown shopping. in the Petoskey/Harbor Springs area. Treat yourself to Legs Inn, 90-year Check out ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, old Polish restaurant in Cross Village but you’ll have to wait until Sept. 20- with grotto-like architecture inside and Oct. 8. Now’s the time to make your beautiful bluff views of Lake Michigan. hotel reservation and plan to visit the Fly high at the Air Zoo, founded as the works of artists from around the world Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum. along three square miles of downtown Today, it’s an aviation museum and Grand Rapids. indoor amusement park next to the Visit farmers markets in Flint, Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Davison, Eastern Market in Detroit and Airport in Portage. more for bountiful, seasonal produce, Tour the Jiffy Mix plant, more baked goods and more. formally known as the Chelsea Milling Drive M-22 for one of Michigan’s most Company, for a free one hour tour scenic drives. The 116-mile drive follows through the packaging plant. 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June 14) Bonfires is the month you’ll findsmall cartons of Backyard bonfires are as much a part ripe, red strawberries at local road stands of Michigan as baseball and beaches. $ WHAT and pick-your-own farm markets. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows 20 PER DAY? Michigan strawberries have a sweetness beside a crackling fire in your backyard all their own and are a very distant cousin of have a contained firepit on your patio, Rate For One Dog Is $20/Day to what you’ll find in grocery stores all you’re participating in one of the greatest If you pick up before 12:15pm Mon to Sat, year long. You haven’t had a strawberry joys of a Michigan summer, while staying you’re not charged for that day. until you’ve tasted one that’s homegrown warm on a chilly evening. in Michigan. Just make sure you have the proper 9) Summer festivals permits required by your municipality From the National Asparagus Festival before striking a match. 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