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Thumbs UP!, JULY 2009
07-06-2009an e-media tip sheet created by michigan.org to keep you on top of interesting travel news from the State of Michigan.
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SOMETHING’S FISHY
Michigan’s full of bologna, and something fishy, too, on a fun-packed
festival weekendin late July. As rail fans heed the call of “All Aboard” for a vintage train ride, serious
paddlers will be rollin’ on the river vying for prizes in one of the nation’s richest
canoemarathons
, and cooks will get creative in a baby food cook-off. Old Glory will fly forthe 85
th time over nautical festivities on the Lake Michigan waterfront, and specialtybrewers
will be raising a toast to it all! For all the fun details contact Jenny or Joanna.ROLLING AROUND IN ANN ARBOR
The sweet town of Ann Arbor will be filled with the annual arts festival in late July.
However, come early for the unique
Rolling Sculpture Car Show on July 10 withmore than
400 exotic, antique, classic, and concept cars. A DJ will be spinning 18hours of all hot rod tunes. Cool, dude. This show also features a special “Dream
Street” exhibition including educational and race car demonstrations. Rev up your
engines and give Jenny or Joanna a honk for more information.
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th ON THE 45thWhat do plywood, the Swiss village of Pontresina, and the World’s Largest Coffee Break
have in common? An Alpine-themed celebration, of course! Gaylord, located on the 45
thparallel, has enjoyed a “sister city” relationship with Pontresina since 1965, the year of
the first annual
Alpenfest. Now hosting its 45th annual party July 14-18 with food,entertainment, a festival queen, grand parade, plus Sechselauten, Suppen Mahlzeit, and
the Burning of the Boogg preceded by a traditional Lampion Parade. Need a translation?
Just yodel and Jenny or Joanna will reply.
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HOOF IT UP!
On an island where the horse is king, it’s hard to believe that this year’s
Festival of theHorse
is a first. Taking place on Mackinac Island, July 23-25, the festival is beingorganized by the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association and features a variety of hoofstomping
fun. Events will include a lecture on Mackinac’s Horse Culture, Historic Guided
Stable Tours, Antique Carriage Parade and even an Old Fashioned Barn Raising Party.
Many events are free; those with costs associated benefit the Mackinac Community
Stable Fund. Want more information, stop horsing around and contact Jenny or Joanna.
DOCKSIDE MERRIMENT
OK, so maybe you don’t have that famous stuffy blue jacket that Thurson Howell III so
proudly wore, or an SS Minnow to sail, but you can join thousands of landlubbers in Port
Huron to celebrate the kickoff start of the
Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race onJuly 25
. Preparations are now underway for land locked festivities including a carnival,boat show, food and more. To find where to go, what’s going on and what to wear to
look like modern day sailor, contact Jenny or Joanna.
YES, THERE ARE NO BANANAS…
Movie buffs probably remember Audrey Hepburn playing this song on a sloop with
Humphrey Bogart in the movie
Sabrina. It seems strange that a song about bananaswas used since the yellow fruit is considered bad luck for sailors. Will any crew member
of the
Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race place a silver coin under the mastheadto ensure a successful voyage? Let us help you
sort out all the superstitions andquirky rituals
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