Michigan events in September

August is almost over and September its nearly here. Autumn is well on its way, which means colorful leaves, Halloween, and that glowing charm you can only get in Michigan. While us Michiganders dread the coming Winter, we are very fortunate to have such crisp Autumns in the Mitt. Here are a few things you can do this September.

Autumn cruises on the Manitou

The Traverse Tall Ship Company offers cruises on Grand Traverse Bay during September and October. Each cruise visits localities along the coastline and allow you to soak in the colors of the lake.

Cruises include the six-day explorer cruise for $704 per person, the four-day star gazer cruise for $577 per person and a four-day Michigan Craft Beer Cruise for $577 per person.

A Manitou cruise is a true way to get away from the TV, mobile phones, internet, and really unwind. And with a limit of 22 people, the ships are never overcrowded. A ticket includes lodging, meals and sailing activities.

For more information visit www.TallShipSailing.com.

Michigan Chicken Wing festival

Do you love chicken wing? Then come out to the first Michigan Chicken wing festival at Adado Riverfront Park the first weekend of September. There will be music, Michigan vendors, and even a wing eating contest.

The champion eaters will be crowned Wing King and Wing Queen. There is plenty to do for kids, too, from face painting to the Lansing Fire Departments Big Red Fire Truck.

Live music genres will include gospel, hip-hop, alternative rock and blues. The festival is also totally free!

For more information, visit www.michiganchickenwingfestival.com.

Smokin' Jazz and Barbecue Blues Festival

The 10th annual Smokin' Jazz and Barbecue Blues Festival in Brighton brings the best of bot jazz and barbecue for a one-of-kind hometown extravaganza. If its barbecue, it will be here, as vendors will be offering ribs, beef brisket, pork tenderloin, pulled pork, and all the extra fixings.  The festival will take line on Main Street from Grand River First Street

It’s just 5$ for a wristband. For more information, visit www.brightoncoc.org and www.brightonsmokinjazz.com.

Michigan Peach Festival in Romeo

What better way to celebrate the harvest than taking part in the juiciest festival in Michigan? Romeo's Michigan Peach Festival is the annual celebration of the sweet, succulent peaches a well as Michigan’s diverse agricultural industry. The festival is  from Sept. 3 through 7 in downtown Romeo. There will be parades, bed races, craft shows, 5K and 10K runs, a car show and more. They'll also honor the Peach Queen and Peach Court.

For more information, head to www.michiganpeachfest.com.

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