I live in a small community in Mid-Michigan and every year during the third weekend in August we host the Montrose Blueberry Festival. (Yes, we do have many places to pick berries!) But for those who have never attended our festival, here are a few reasons to zip into my town for a visit.

1. Blueberries… everything blueberries! Yummy! Pie eating contest!
2. Blueberry pancake breakfast on Sat & Sun. We serve 4,000 hungry folks. The sausages are the kids favorties. My family has been working the breakfast for years, so come on it and I’ll take a break to chat.

3. Medieval Village & Renaissance Faire. Montrose is Scottish for “mountain of roses”. In this hilly farming community, many wild roses grow around fields and in ditches.
Working with the knowledge of our Scottish heritage and members from the greater Renaissance Festival folk from the Shiabruck Medieval Village, we’ve put together an amazing village and faire. Stop by
and meet my special friends, Gypsy and Hagrid. Gypsy made the original necklace Mike McAlister wears in my book "Lonely Soul".


4. The awesome parade. My boys have been in it every year!
It’s a blast!

5. Farmers Market. The best food to put into your body is wholesome home grown!
6. Flea Market and craft show. I lose myself in there every year; the boys have to lure me out with chocolate.
7. Classic Car Show.
8. Mud Drag & Mud Bog for those who still enjoy playing in the mud.
9. Live music and a karaoke contest. No way… you won’t hear me sing!
10. Demolition Derby. A great way to take out aggression.
11. Battle of the Bands.
12. Vintage Snowmobile Swap Meet.
13. Softball, 5-mile road race,horseshoes and an awesome beer tent. Great opportunities to see some shirtless men! Wait a sec... uhh...did I just write that?



Throughout the town and township, there are a ton of rummage sales offering wonderful treasures. I hope many of you take a break from your busy schedule and visit. If I’m available, I’ll let you know where the best goodies are. Hugs!

Visit www.montroseblueberryfestival.net/ for more info.