I live in a small community in Mid-Michigan and every year during the third
weekend in August we host the Montrose Blueberry Festival. (Yes, we
do have many places to pick berries!) But for those who have never
attended our festival, here are a few reasons to zip into my town for a visit.
1. Blueberries… everything blueberries! Yummy! Pie
eating contest!
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| My son is a master pancake flipper |
2. Blueberry pancake breakfast on Sat &
Sun. We serve 4,000 hungry folks. My family has been
working the breakfast for years, so come on it and I’ll take a break to chat.
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| Gypsy Lady and her wares |
3. Medieval Village & Renaissance Faire. Montrose
is Scottish for “mountain of roses”. In this hilly farming
community, many wild roses grow around fields and in ditches. Working
with the knowledge of our Scottish heritage and members from the greater
Renaissance Festival folk from the Shiabruck Medieval Village, we’ve put
together an amazing village and faire. Stop by
and
meet my special friends, Gypsy and Hagrid. Gypsy made the original
necklace Mike McAlister wears in Lonely Soul.
4. The awesome parade.
5. Farmers Market. The best food to put into
your body is wholesome home grown! You simply must get one of Amy’s fruit
breads!!!
6. Flea Market and craft show. I lose myself
in there every year; the boys have to lure me out with chocolate.
7. Softball, 5-mile road race and horseshoes. Great
opportunities to see some shirtless men! Did I just write that?
8. Mud Drag & Mud Bog for those who still enjoy
playing in the mud.
9. The golf scramble is fun and works up an appetite.
10. Demolition Derby. A great way to
take out aggression.
11. The Karaoke contest
with a $500 prize. No… you will never hear me. I’d scare everyone away.
12. Wine & Cheese Tasting is a favorite of my coffee club
gal pals.
13. Classic Car Show.
Throughout the town and township, there are
a ton of rummage sales offering wonderful treasures. I hope many of you take a break from your
busy schedule and visit. If I’m
available, I’ll let you know where the best goodies are. Hugs!
Visit www.montroseblueberryfestival.net/
for more info.
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