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Top Michigan Summer Festivals to Visit in Your RV
| Source: Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds
OKEMOS, MI--(Marketwire - June 27, 2008) - For many Michigan RVers, summertime brings
excitement and the anticipation of exploring our state in their RV. With so
many festivals and events scattered throughout Michigan, you're sure to
find one that fits your family's tastes and interests. Plan your next
vacation around these favorite Michigan summer festivals.
Muskegon Summer Celebration, June 26-July 6
This 11-day concert brings national musicians of every genre to Muskegon
for one of Michigan's largest entertainment lineups. In addition to big
star performances, the festival will provide rides, fireworks and food.
www.summercelebration.com
Comerica Cityfest 2008, July 2-6
Detroit's best summer festival, formerly known at the Comerica Tastefest,
is back for its 20th year with tastes, tunes and culture on West Grand
Boulevard between Cass Avenue and Third Avenue.
www.newcenter.com/cityfest/2008/home.html
Rothbury Festival, July 3-6
This inaugural, nationally recognized festival will bring top names in
music to the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury for camping and concerts to raise
awareness of climate change and clean energy alternatives.
www.rothburyfestival.com
National Cherry Festival, July 5-12
Celebrate scrumptious cherries and enjoy over 150 events in Traverse City,
a favorite festival since 1926. Events include parades, loads of children's
activities, air shows, pie eating and pit spitting contests, and much more!
www.cherryfestival.org
Alpenfest, July 15-19
Gather in Gaylord for this Swiss inspired festival. Artisans from all over
the world will display their crafts while local vendors serve up ethnic
delicacies. Join the musical parade leading to the Burning of the Boogg (a
giant snowman of cotton wool) and watch your troubles go up in smoke!
www.gaylordchamber.com
Cheeseburger in Caseville, August 8-16, 2008
Sink your teeth into an amazing variety of cheeseburgers in this Jimmy
Buffett inspired festival which includes music, food and the popular Parade
of Tropical Fools.
www.casevillechamber.com
Michigan Renaissance Festival, August 16-September 28 (weekends)
Step back in time in Holly to observe and enjoy courageous knights
defending their honor in full-contact jousting, 195 artisans selling
handcrafted goods in a village-style marketplace, and belly dancers and
sword swallowers strolling the streets.
www.michrenfest.com
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is
a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging growth in the
recreation vehicle and private campground industries while contributing to
the quality of Michigan tourism. For more information, visit MARVAC's Web
site, www.marvac.org or call 517.349.8881.