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Nov 30, 2023 - Michigan Agritourism Summit 2024
Recognizing the importance and value of agritourism to the state of Michigan, we are excited to announce the inaugural Michigan Agritourism Summit will be held on Wednesday, May 8 in Traverse City. Agriculture and Tourism are major industries for the state of Michigan – generating $105 billion and $3.1 billion respecti... -
Nov 13, 2023 - Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Returns January 2024 and Includes a New Design Contest
KALAMAZOO, MI - Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week returns for its 14th year from Friday, January 12th - Sunday, January 21st. Events and specials highlighting local craft beverage makers will take place all throughout the week at breweries, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants around Kalamazoo County. “This is an ... -
Nov 6, 2023 - Governor Whitmer Proclaims November as ‘Michigan Craft Beverage Month’ as the Holiday Season Begins
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed November as Michigan Craft Beverage Month, recognizing Michigan’s robust craft beverage industry’s role in thriving economies and community vitality. “Our craft beverage industry brings communities across America together and supports tens of thousands of goo... -
Oct 26, 2023 - Inaugural Michigan AgriTourism Summit Scheduled for May 2024 in Traverse City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2023 Media Contact: Jennifer Berkey, berkeyj@msu.edu Inaugural Michigan AgriTourism Summit Scheduled for May 2024 in Traverse City (TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan) – Recognizing the importance and value of agritourism to the state of Michigan, we are excited to announce the inaugural Michig... -
Oct 10, 2023 - New Holland Announces Return of Mad Hatter
Fan favorite Midwest IPA is returning after a 4+ year hiatus.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Dominic Bergquist, Brand Manager Office: 616.355.6422 | Mobile: 616.916.8131 dbergquist@newhollandbrew.com PHOTOS: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/okp3yud17s6oh3mw3805g/h?rlkey=v2tm7foujnxz3we57lsgpnpzx&dl=0 New Holland Announces Return of Mad Hatter Fan favorite Midwest IPA is ... -
Sep 28, 2023 - Local Winery On Top Again
In 2018, Black Star Farms’ Arcturos Dry Riesling won Best of Show at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge. A Black Star Farms Riesling is on top again. The 2023 International Eastern Wine Competition (East Meets West) results were just announced. Black Star Farms Arcturos 2022 Semi-Dry Riesling swept the sho... -
Jun 8, 2023 - Michigan Farms are Exploding with New Agricultural Experiences as the 2023 ‘Michigan Farm Fun’ Directory is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Janice Benson | Executive Director P.O. Box 303, Traverse City, MI 49685 executivedirector@michiganfarmfun.com 616-952-1151 Michigan Farms are Exploding with New Agricultural Experiences as the 2023 ‘Michigan Farm Fun’ Directory is Released June 8, 2023 (Lansing, Michigan) - Farmers across the st... -
May 8, 2023 - Chateau Chantal Announces 30th Anniversary Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chateau Chantal Announces 30th Anniversary Celebration May 8, 2023 Traverse City, MI: Chateau Chantal is hosting a 90’s themed weekend June 3-4, 2023 to celebrate the opening of their winery doors in 1993. After Chateau Chantal first planted their vines in 1986, it took several years to see the ... -
May 4, 2023 - New Holland Brewing’s Legacy Zoomer Beer Returns in Seasonal Variety Pack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Justin Rito, Brand Manager 734-991-3883 | jrito@newhollandbrew.com New Holland Brewing’s Legacy Zoomer Beer Returns in Seasonal Variety Pack (Holland, MI – May 4, 2023) – New Holland Brewing is proud to announce the return of one of its popular legacy beers in a 12-can Spring/Summer... -
Apr 28, 2023 - Traverse City Uncorked Kicks Off Michigan Wine Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2023 Traverse City Uncorked Kicks Off Michigan Wine Month TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A celebration of Michigan wine starts Monday with the beginning of Traverse City Uncorked. The month-long event centers around a free mobile passport that opens discounts, prizes, invitations to spec... -
Apr 13, 2023 - Inclusion & Expansion Educational Fund Scholarship Applications Now Open!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) announces the launch of the Inclusion and Expansion Education Fund Scholarship application process. Awardees of the Inclusion & Expansion Educational Fund will receive the following to advance their training and career in wine: · Funding · Mentorship Su... -
Apr 5, 2023 - Michigan Craft Beverage Council Announces Recipients of its 2023 Research Grants
Grants support and enhance the state’s expanding craft beer, hard cider, spirits, and wine industries
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) today announced the recipients of it 2023 research grant program. The 10 selected projects total $350,000 in funding for research and education, advancing agricultural inputs for craft beer, spirits, wine, and hard cider. Six of the proposals selected are con... -
Mar 27, 2023 - Governor Announces Dr. Timothy Boring as Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she will appoint Dr. Timothy Boring as Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The new director is expected to assume the role on Monday, March 27. “Dr. Boring will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to... -
Mar 16, 2023 - Traverse City Winery Celebrating 25 Years!
For Immediate Release Contact: Sherri Campbell Fenton, Managing Owner March 15, 2023 sfenton@blackstarfarms.com, 231-944-1294 (O),231-883-7832 (M) Traverse City Winery Celebrating 25 Years! Suttons Bay, MI— This year marks 25 years of excellence in wine and hospitality for Black Star Farms in Northwest Low... -
Mar 7, 2023 - Dragon’s Milk Announces Packaging Refresh, New Beers, RTS Cocktail
An exciting new look and bevy of new products marks a legendary spring for the storied bourbon barrel-aged brand.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Dominic Bergquist, Brand Manager Office: 616.355.6422 | Mobile: 616.916.8131 dbergquist@newhollandbrew.com DRAGON’S MILK PHOTO ALBUM Dragon’s Milk Announces Packaging Refresh, New Beers, RTS Cocktail An exciting new look and bevy of new products marks a legendary spring for the sto... -
Jan 26, 2023 - Michigan Craft Distillers Association Names 2023 Board of Directors
(GRAND RAPIDS, MICH) — The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) elected its 2023 Board of Directors at the association’s annual meeting on Friday, January 20 in Grand Rapids. President: Jon O’Connor — Co-Owner of Long Road Distillers, Grand Rapids Vice President: JP Jerome — Founder / Distiller of Detroit Cit... -
Jan 25, 2023 - Michigan Wine Collaborative Announces The DREAM Project Wine Release
January 24, 2022 Traverse City, MI: The Michigan Wine Collaborative proudly announces the release of The DREAM wine. The Michigan Wine Collaborative’s Inclusion and Expansion Committee will release a wine that will provide seed funding for the Inclusion and Expansion Education Fund. This fund will provide education and... -
Jan 24, 2023 - Sixth Annual Michigan Chinook Cup Awarded at the 2023 Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show
(LANSING, Mich) — The Hop Growers of Michigan presented the 6th Annual Chinook Cup award earlier this month at the 2023 Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. The conference, which hosted over 500 attendees including nearly 50 industry speakers, was presented b... -
Jan 10, 2023 - Over 75 Events and Specials Planned During Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week
KALAMAZOO, MI - The annual Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week kicks off on Friday with more than 75 events and specials taking place between January 13th - 21st. It’s a celebration of the craft beverage industry, highlighting the local breweries, wineries, and distilleries with events all around Kalamazoo County. Highlights... -
Jan 4, 2023 - Chateau Chantal Announces Fifth Annual Ice Wine Harvest Festival
Chateau Chantal Announces Fifth Annual Ice Wine Harvest Festival January 4, 2023 Traverse City, MI: Building on 30 years of ice wine making and hospitality expertise, Chateau Chantal will host its annual Michigan Ice Wine Harvest Festival January 27-28, 2023. Known as the "Nectar of the Gods," Ice wine is made from gra... -
Jan 3, 2023 - St. Julian's Brings Sholom Kosher Wine Back
St. Julian’s kosher wine — Sholom — is back on store shelves across Michigan after a two-year hiatus. First introduced in the mid-1940s, Sholom has long been a popular offering from St. Julian Winery but has not been available since 2020. The long-time friend and rabbi the winery had worked with for years died. To be d...