US 103.1 Classic Rock Radio » Festival http://us103.com Fri, 24 May 2013 19:59:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Hadley Morel Mushroom Festival Coming Up http://us103.com/morel-mushroom-festival-coming-up/ http://us103.com/morel-mushroom-festival-coming-up/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:58:58 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=141405 But this on your calendar all you Morel Mushroom lovers.  May 5th., be in Hadley to do some hunting for Michigan's famous Morel.

]]> http://us103.com/morel-mushroom-festival-coming-up/feed/ 0 This Saturday – Michigan Food, Beer & Wine Fest! http://us103.com/one-week-from-today-michigan-food-beer-wine-fest/ http://us103.com/one-week-from-today-michigan-food-beer-wine-fest/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:54:56 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=107475 The first of hopefully many Michigan Food, Beer & Wine Fest events will happen Saturday (November 10th) at Flint's Perani Arena.  If you a connoisseur of Food, Beer or Wine, this is for you!  There will be an unbelievable amount of offerings for you to sample. 

]]> http://us103.com/one-week-from-today-michigan-food-beer-wine-fest/feed/ 0 Hollygrove Awaits You – One Last Time! http://us103.com/hollygrove-awaits-you-one-last-time/ http://us103.com/hollygrove-awaits-you-one-last-time/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:09:23 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=98727 This is the final weekend for this year's Renaissance Festival.  Many fans think it's the best one to attend, for a few reasons.  Most people have already gone to it so the crowds may be lighter (I wouldn't believe that for a second!) and some of the artists or eateries may offer deep discounts

]]> http://us103.com/hollygrove-awaits-you-one-last-time/feed/ 0 Photo by Xavi Gomez/Cover/Getty Images Huzzah For The Harvest! Hollygrove Awaits You … http://us103.com/huzzah-for-the-harvest-hollygrove-awaits-you/ http://us103.com/huzzah-for-the-harvest-hollygrove-awaits-you/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:30:05 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=96998 There are only two more weekends of the Michigan Renaissance Festival, so if you haven't gone yet, you may want to think about it!  This weekend's theme is Harvest Huzzah,with a big harvest market, wine tasting, the Royal Archery Tournament, the Beer Baron Brewing Brawl and so much more, including what's there every weekend ... the art shoppes, costumed entertainers, food and drink

]]> http://us103.com/huzzah-for-the-harvest-hollygrove-awaits-you/feed/ 0 michrenfest.com Need Warming Up This Weekend? Oktoberfest! http://us103.com/need-warming-up-this-weekend-oktoberfest/ http://us103.com/need-warming-up-this-weekend-oktoberfest/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:59:45 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=96992 The annual sudsy heritage celebration is on!  Yep, it's in our own "Little Bavaria", Frankenmuth, and is still going on today and tomorrow from 12noon till 6pm.  We're talking a large wooden dance floor, Good food, d

]]> http://us103.com/need-warming-up-this-weekend-oktoberfest/feed/ 0 Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images The Michigan Renaissance Festival – Emerald Isle Weekend! http://us103.com/the-michigan-renaissance-festival-emerald-isle-weekend/ http://us103.com/the-michigan-renaissance-festival-emerald-isle-weekend/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:45:46 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=95356 It will be the perfect weekend for hitting the Michigan Renaissance Festival, whether you dress up in period costume or come as you are - not too hot, not too cold!  Plus it's the popular "Shamrocks and Shenanigans" weekend!  Come eat, drink and wander ye merry old Hollygrove and check out the art shoppes, play games, see comedy stage acts and then eat and drink again!  Well, that's what Debbie and I do.  You may see us either today or tomorrow somewhere in t

]]> http://us103.com/the-michigan-renaissance-festival-emerald-isle-weekend/feed/ 0 michrenfest.com Heritage Harvest Days! This Weekend in Dryden http://us103.com/heritage-harvest-days-this-weekend-in-dryden/ http://us103.com/heritage-harvest-days-this-weekend-in-dryden/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:14:11 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=95352 No plans this weekend?  Take advantage of the beautiful weather, both today and tomorrow, by making a stop at Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden for the 36th annual Heritage Harvest Days!  Check out antique tract

]]> http://us103.com/heritage-harvest-days-this-weekend-in-dryden/feed/ 0 Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images 3rd Annual Michigan Festival of Gourds This Weekend http://us103.com/3rd-annual-michigan-festival-of-gourds-this-weekend/ http://us103.com/3rd-annual-michigan-festival-of-gourds-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:57:12 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=95154 The 3rd Annual Michigan Festival of Gourds returns to the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City this weekend.
Enjoy workshops & seminars, along with live music, children's activities and much more.
Proceeds from the festival benefit the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation for research and programs at the pediatric cystic fibrosis center.

]]> http://us103.com/3rd-annual-michigan-festival-of-gourds-this-weekend/feed/ 0 Oli Scarff, Getty Images News 36th Annual Annual Heritage Harvest Days http://us103.com/36th-annual-annual-heritage-harvest-days/ http://us103.com/36th-annual-annual-heritage-harvest-days/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:00:25 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=94671 If you're looking for something to do this weekend, head over to the Seven Ponds Nature Center for the 36th Annual Heritage Harvest Days. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

]]> http://us103.com/36th-annual-annual-heritage-harvest-days/feed/ 0 Getty Images, Justin Sullivan No Plans This Weekend? Hollygrove Awaits… http://us103.com/no-plans-this-weekend-hollygrove-awaits/ http://us103.com/no-plans-this-weekend-hollygrove-awaits/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:42:59 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=94009 FINALLY a nice cool fall-like weekend to enjoy the Michigan Renaissance Festival!  Especially if you like dressing up in 16th century garb, you'd know that just isn't comfy when it's 87 out.  69 will be today's high.  Much more reasonable!  71

]]> http://us103.com/no-plans-this-weekend-hollygrove-awaits/feed/ 0 michrenfest.com Outdoor Enthusiasts – Woods-N-Water Tickets Next Week! http://us103.com/outdoor-enthusiasts-woods-n-water-tickets-next-week/ http://us103.com/outdoor-enthusiasts-woods-n-water-tickets-next-week/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:36:54 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=92756 If you're the outdoors type maybe you already know about the Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Weekend coming up.  If not, it's next weekend, Sept. 7th, 8th and 9th!  It's a great fest for Outdoor enthusiasts and hunters, hundreds of vendors, a chili cookoff, puppy tent, air dog competitions and more!  Join me during my program 3-7pm next week, I may have some free tickets for you!  Check out their website for additio

]]> http://us103.com/outdoor-enthusiasts-woods-n-water-tickets-next-week/feed/ 0 outdoorweekend.net It's Peach Festival Time In Romeo http://us103.com/its-peach-festival-time-in-romeo/ http://us103.com/its-peach-festival-time-in-romeo/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:35:41 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=92484 The annual Michigan Peach Festival of Romeo starts today and goes through Labor Day weekend, ending Monday night.

Enjoy carnival rides, have a piece of peach pie, take part in the annual 5K/10K run, fly-in, football game, car parade, tennis tournament, softball tournament, bake sale, contests and more.

]]> http://us103.com/its-peach-festival-time-in-romeo/feed/ 0 flickr.com A Perfect Weekend For Holly Grove! http://us103.com/a-perfect-weekend-for-holly-grove/ http://us103.com/a-perfect-weekend-for-holly-grove/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:32:02 +0000 Jeff Holbrook http://us103.com/?p=91021 Holly Grove in Holly, that is, where the Michigan Renaissance Festival is going full steam.  And if you like the heat, it will be steamy today.  91?  Yes, that's the high predicted this afternoon bu

]]> http://us103.com/a-perfect-weekend-for-holly-grove/feed/ 0 Mmmmmm Merlot! Flying High In Metamora http://us103.com/flying-high-in-metamora/ http://us103.com/flying-high-in-metamora/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:21:56 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=90796 A great time is waiting for you at the “Metamora Country Days and Hot Air Balloon Festival” now through Saturday. There will be 20 to 25 hot air balloons that will be taking off to race in the Hare and Hound balloon race on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

]]> http://us103.com/flying-high-in-metamora/feed/ 0 flickr.com Take The Plunge To Support Our Troops http://us103.com/take-the-plunge-to-support-our-troops/ http://us103.com/take-the-plunge-to-support-our-troops/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:10:22 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=86849 Have you ever wanted to sit in a dunk tank? Well now you can. Volunteer to be part of the “Support Our Troops” dunk tank for Operation Care Package and you will get a free Operation Care Package Michigan towel and your chance to sit in the tank. Not to mention the great cause you will be raising money for.

]]> http://us103.com/take-the-plunge-to-support-our-troops/feed/ 0 Getty Images, Chip Somodevilla The 32 Annual Imlay City Blueberry Festival http://us103.com/the-32-annual-imlay-city-blueberry-festival/ http://us103.com/the-32-annual-imlay-city-blueberry-festival/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:11:50 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=86143 Get ready for a great time starting today through tomorrow night at the Imlay City Blueberry Festival.  I'll be broadcasting today from 5 until 7 pm. Entertainment happening on two stages, with fireworks on Friday night, arts and crafts display, pie, pickle and pizza eating contests, food court vendors, the Outhouse Bed Races and new this year the Great Lakes Timber Show

]]> http://us103.com/the-32-annual-imlay-city-blueberry-festival/feed/ 0 flickr.com The Imlay City Blueberry Festival This Week http://us103.com/the-imlay-city-blueberry-festival-this-week/ http://us103.com/the-imlay-city-blueberry-festival-this-week/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:30:03 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=85310 Get ready to enjoy blueberry's and have a great time at the 32nd annual Blueberry Festival this weekend in Imlay City. Everything gets underway Friday at noon and runs through Saturday night.

Join me on Friday from 5pm-7pm for our live broadcast and I'll give you chance to win tickets to see Yes & Procol Harum at DTE.

]]> http://us103.com/the-imlay-city-blueberry-festival-this-week/feed/ 0 Weekend Full Of Bologna,Honey,Sunflowers And A Dare Devil Dash http://us103.com/weekend-full-of-bolognahoneysunflowers-and-a-dare-devil-dash/ http://us103.com/weekend-full-of-bolognahoneysunflowers-and-a-dare-devil-dash/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:32:45 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=84766  

All sorts of fun this weekend in the neighborhood.

July 28 — Michigan Honey Festival at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City.  Don't forget to join me from 10am until 12 noon for the live broadcast.

July 27-29 — Yale Bologna Festival

]]> http://us103.com/weekend-full-of-bolognahoneysunflowers-and-a-dare-devil-dash/feed/ 0 Andreas Rentz, Getty Images News This Weekend It's The Michigan Honey Festival http://us103.com/this-weekend-its-the-michigan-honey-festival/ http://us103.com/this-weekend-its-the-michigan-honey-festival/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:10:20 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=84022

Love to see you  Saturday at the Michigan Honey Festival in Imlay City at the Fairgrounds. I'll be broadcasting live from 10 until 12 noon.

A sweet fun filled day will be happening with live demonstrations of active hives, honey extraction, & Candle, Soap and Lip Balm Making. Plus Cooking with Honey, Mead Making and enjoy the Honey & Mead Tasting.

]]> http://us103.com/this-weekend-its-the-michigan-honey-festival/feed/ 0 Ralph Orlowski, Getty Images News Columbiaville Days This Weekend http://us103.com/columbiaville-days-this-weekend/ http://us103.com/columbiaville-days-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:57:45 +0000 Carl Coffey http://us103.com/?p=81772 The Columbiaville Days festival is taking place today through Sunday.  The fun will begin at 5 p.m. with an opening ceremony, followed by the games, carnival rides and vendor booths for children and adults to enjoy.

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