Michigan Elvisfest – Ypsilanti, Michigan

UTR-WebmasterEpisode 513

(734) 483-1035 56 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 WEBSITE Michigan’s official Elvis Festival that happens at Riverside Park for two days every July in Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town. Thousands of Elvis lovers and people who love to be Elvis converge to shake rattle and roll out the red carpet for all things Elvis. There’s music, food, fun stuff for …

Empire Asparagus Festival – Empire, Michigan

UTR-WebmasterEpisode 513

Empire, Michigan 49630 WEBSITE If you love asparagus … you’ll love the northwest part of Michigan’s mitten. The sandy soil and climate in these parts makes it the perfect place to grow this delectable vegetable. But, if you love it so much you wanna kick up your heels and celebrate it … the Annul Empire Asparagus Festival is exactly where …

Mighty Uke Day – Old Town Lansing, Michigan

UTR-WebmasterEpisode 513

(517) 896-4025 Old Town Lansing, Michigan, 48906 WEBSITE You heard right … every year in May tons of Ukesters from around the country converge on Lansing’s Old Town to pluck, play and celebrate this diminutive (yet dynamic) little instrument. This funky festival features live shows, workshops, open mic stages, children’s activities and even helps raise money for local school music …

Tulip Time – Holland, Michigan

UTR-WebmasterEpisode 513, Episode 810

(616) 396-4221 74 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423 WEBSITE Every spring, thousands of people travel from near and far to Holland Michigan for one of the most colorful Festivals of them all -Tulip Time. People from the Netherlands settled this town, so this week long festival features more than just these pretty perennials. You’ll also experience more Dutch tradition, …