There are tons of fun summer festivals up north each year. When warm weather finally hits northern Michigan, it’s reason to celebrate. Practically every week there are summer festivals, art shows, hikes, bikes, and runs. Ask anyone about summer events in Traverse City and chances are they’ll mention National Cherry Festival. We assume you know it, love it, and […]
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Featuring a ton of delectable craft beers, some great music from near and far, and great local food, Summer Microbrew Festival is another can’t-miss event. In fact, it’s such a popular event that it’s typically sold-out well in advance. While the focus here is on beer (and lots of it!), there are plenty of other beverages […]
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Traverse City Wine and Art Festival in the beautiful grounds of the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. A celebration of the many things that make northern Michigan great, the Traverse City Wine and Art Festival is a smorgasbord of northern food, wine, and art accompanied by an eclectic mix of live music. Held on the […]
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At 5:30am on Friday, May 30, Bob and his two boys put on their coats and headed out the door for school. That day was no ordinary day though – they planned to walk the 8 miles from their home in downtown Glen Arbor to Glen Lake school. Their first attempt (nearly a year ago to […]
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Created by AJ, one of Cherry Republic’s talented Grand Cafe chefs, this personal pizza recipe is as classic as it is delicious. Gooey melted Havarti and Feta cheeses cover a bed of sautéed chicken, red onion and Cherry Republic Cherry BBQ sauce on top of toasted pita bread. If you’re lucky, you might happen to visit […]
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From left to right, Bob Sutherland (CEO), Al Skiver (Builder), Todd Ciolek (COO) and Roni Hazelton (Director of DFC Operations) plant their shovels in the ground and move the first piles of dirt, officially beginning construction in Empire. On Friday, May 23, Cherry Republic broke ground on our new cherry factory in Empire. Located behind our […]
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Here’s one of our simplest, oldest and delicious BBQ recipes. We serve our Spicy Cherry BBQ Meatballs in our stores as much as we can because it’s easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. They’re perfect for summer evenings spent grilling with the family, feeding a hungry group of teenagers at a graduation party or simply making […]
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Ahhh, Snappin’ Turtle Cherry Ice Cream. Aside from an ice cold pitcher of sangria or a warm slice of cherry pie, ice cream is the flavor of summer. This recipe for Snappin’ Turtle Cherry Ice Cream will quickly become a family summer staple for generations to come. Made with a vanilla custard base making it extra rich and […]
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The Manitou Passage off Sleeping Bear Point in early May still had considerable amounts of ice. Northern Michigan has some of the most beautiful beaches and lakes in the world. Good Morning America declared it the most beautiful place in America and every year thousands of vacationers revel in its splendor. But that splendor hides some […]
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Just one of the many breathtaking vistas to be found on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive No list of northern Michigan scenery is complete without a mention of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Situated between Glen Arbor and Empire it offers spectacular views, firstly through forest and across Glen Lake, and then over the dunes and out […]
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Spring, at last, is making its presence felt in the Republic. The days are noticeably longer and warmer, the snow has almost completely melted, and ice is gradually yielding to open water. Patches of grass are even turning green! There doubtless remain a few snowy days ahead, and we can never forget the risk of frost, but the weather has turned. The […]
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Surfers heading to the beach at Sleeping Bear Point. Photo: Beth Price. It may be about a thousand miles to the nearest ocean, but you can surf in northern Michigan. While the waves are usually small, the right conditions can produce surprisingly large and high-quality surf. Sadly, those conditions aren’t that common until the fall. But after […]
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