Podcasts about National Cherry Festival

April 27, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses Traverse City wineries to check out, plus a preview of the city's National Cherry Festival. Plus, he takes a look at the upcoming Magic City Grill Fest, Bavarian Inn's new Bavarian Blast Water Park in Frankenmuth, and Detroit Tigers youth programs.

This week's episode takes us to the (tart) cherry capital of the world, Traverse City, Michigan, home of the National Cherry Festival and collegiate summer ball's Traverse City Pit Spitters. Guests include: Jacqueline Holm, Traverse City Pit Spitters Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Kat Paye, Executive Director, National Cherry Festival Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads @baseballbydesign Bluesky @baseballbydesign.bsky.social linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.

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July 4, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Grand Traverse Resort & Spa communications manager Caroline Rizzo about this week's National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, and the great spa and golf deals they're currently offering this summer!

Around this time of a year you may come to witness an eye-opening process in parts of Utah: it's known as aerial fish stocking. Yes, they drop fish out of airplanes into bodies of water. Plus: in Traverse City, Michigan, there are still a few more days left of the National Cherry Festival. Utah is dropping thousands of fish from planes – again (CNN) National Cherry Festival We hope you'll drop a few bucks in to support our show on Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support

July 1, 2024 ~ Kevin Dietz checks in with Kat Paye, the Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival and she says the popular festival attracts people from all over the country who love spending time in beautiful Northern Michigan.

July 1, 2024 ~ Caroline Rizzo, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Communications Manager tells Kevin Dietz when in town for the National Cherry Festival the resort is a great place to stay and enjoy the golf, restaurants and beautiful spa.

July 1. 2024 ~ Carmen Beemer, National Cherry Festival Queen tells Kevin she is thrilled to be representing this important festival around the State of Michigan.

July 1, 2024 ~ Focus with Kevin Dietz On this episode: Kevin is live from Traverse City celebrating the National Cherry Festival and all the great things in the Traverse City area!

July 1, 2024 ~ Trevor Tkach, President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism tells Kevin Dietz this festival is all about the cherries and it's a great celebration of Michigan's agriculture industry.

July 1, 2024 ~ Mike Busley, President of the Grand Traverse Pie Company stops by the Focus broadcast live from Traverse City to talk to Kevin Dietz and he says it's a great time to enjoy fresh cherry pie in Michigan.

June 30, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz is live from Traverse City to talk about all the happenings at the National Cherry Festival.

SEASON 6, PODCAST EPISODEOn this special podcast of Behind the Mitten Show with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez:Gonzo and and Amy interview Carmen Beemer, the 2023-2024 National Cherry Festival Queen in Traverse City.In the interview Carmen talks about what the scholarship program has meant to her over the last year, and some of her favorite memories. She is a 2024 graduate of Michigan State University. A new queen will be announced on July 5. This year's National Cherry Festival continues through July 6, 2024.Learn more at cherryfestival.org.Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast. Learn more at  amyandgonzo.com.Where are we going to be next week? We don't know. But tune in to find out.Follow John and Amy:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitterX at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

May 23, 2024 ~ Full Show: Kevin and Tom are joined by Sandy Baruah to ask why the US Senate debate was cancelled at the Mackinac Policy Conference. They also learn what the 2025 Presidential Transition Project is and preview the 2024 National Cherry Festival.

May 23, 2024 ~ Carmen Beemer, National Cherry Queen and Kat Paye, Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, stop by to preview the 2024 National Cherry Festival with Kevin and Tom.

Today's episode is a true fruit salad of topics as Justin and Emily talk about the upcoming National Restaurant Show, the new season of The Bear, chocolate chip cookie preference, and proposed smoking fee laws. Emily also finally finds her platform to vent about the state of construction in Michigan. (Hint: she's angry). As the cherry on top, Kat Paye who eats, sleeps, works and lives all things cherries as the Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, joins the podcast. She shares what to expect in Traverse City next month, how restaurants can incorporate more cherries into their dishes, and the other events that support the foundation! To learn more and plan your experience, visit https://www.cherryfestival.org. Presented by the MRL Fund. Find more information at mrla.org/mrl-fund.html.

Vic Verchereau welcomes Carmen Beemer, who is the National Cherry Queen. The very first "Cherry" festival was held in May 1925, and was known at that time as the Blessing of the Blossoms. The first cherry queen was Gertrude Brown but the current National Cherry Queen is Carmen Beemer and she joins Vic Verchereau for a guided tour of one of Michigan's most famous festivals! Carmen is the 22-year-old daughter of Gary Godley and Shannon Beemer of Wayland. She is a 2020 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is in her senior year at Michigan State University where she majors in Horticulture Science with a minor in Crop and Soil Sciences. Driven by her adoration for the agricultural industry, Carmen aspires to continue to advocate for the cherry and all other agricultural industries indefinitely. Carmen would like to thank her hometown community for helping raise her over the years and we want to thank her for helping us mark our calendars for the 2024 National Cherry Festival! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

March 7, 2024 ~ Festival Foundation Executive Director Kat Paye chats with Paul W about how according to a 2022 economic study done by Grand Valley State University, Festival Foundation events, such as the National Cherry Festival, generate more than $40 million dollars of economic activity in the Traverse City region and more than $170,000 in charitable donations from the Festival Foundation to local community organizations.

What a great season! What a great team! Our beloved Detroit Lions had a season for the ages, and we just can't get enough. We just had to have one more week of Detroit Lions football. What a great show this weekend, with superfans, super chefs, and even a former player stopping by to share the excitement.We start with our good friend Earl Bovia from Bay City Bills Bar & Grill, a Lions season ticket holder along with his wife Michelle, and a huge supporter of all things Bay City. He and Gonzo even went to a few games together this year, we recap a few of their favorite moments from this season.Gina Ferwerda is a chef, business owner, and published cookbook author based in the Silver Lake area. She shares her Defend the Den burger, which you can find in her cookbook "Meals from the Mitten" and that has been featured on the Rachel Ray show. Of course, she's also a lifelong fan.Our final guest was a delight to get to talk with and get a true insider's take on what it's like to be a Detroit Lion. Former guard Rob Sims joins us to talk about this season, the National Cherry Festival, a few of his favorite Michigan spots, and what he and his current business partner Calvin Johnson are up to now.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.On this podcast, John Gonzalez sits down with Kat Paye, the executive director of the National Cherry Festival. They talk about about how the Cherry Festival is off to another great start.But they also talk about the Festival Foundation, which produces several events throughout the year, including the Leapin' Leprechaun 5K Race, the National Cherry Festival, Iceman Cometh Challenge and the Cherry T Ball Drop. These events raise money to support several local causes.Learn more about the Foundation at thefestivalfoundation.org.The National Cherry Festival continues through July 8. Learn more at cherryfestival.org.Behind the Mitten airs on 19 stations across the state. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.Affiliates:*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand RapidsFollow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.On this podcast, John Gonzalez talks to Trevor Tkach of Traverse City Tourism during the National Cherry Festival. Not only do they talk about much they had at the Flo Rida concert, they also talk the remaining days of the festival (which continue through July 8). Learn more at cherryfestival.org.Also during the conversation they talk about how Traverse City has transformed over the years. Tkach, the former executive director of the NCF, talks about how “shoulder seasons” in tourism have become growing in popularity for Traverse City.They also talk about two upcoming events:Party Between the Lines, a new Labor Day event at Turtle Creek Stadium (home of the TC Pitspitters) that will feature two concerts: Nelly/Ashanti (Sept, 2) and REO Speedwagon/Joan Jett (Sept. 3).More details at thefestivalfoundation.org/p/party-between-the-linesSeptember will also bring to the area a one-of-a-kind event that is gaining world-wide attention - the International Fireworks Championship. It features teams from the U.S. Mexico, Germany and France, offering spectacular shows in a competition. "It sold out in 30 minutes," Tkach said. Because of the demand they are looking at ways to allow more people into the show. It takes place Sept. 9, also at Turtle Creek Stadium. Learn more at traversecity.com.Also during the podcast, Trevor and Gonzo are joined by Pure Michigan's Dave Lorenz, who shares his thoughts on what has made Traverse City so successful. He also admits to being a Nelly fan.The National Cherry Festival continues through July 8. Learn more at cherryfestival.org.Behind the Mitten airs on 19 stations across the state. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.Affiliates:*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand RapidsFollow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

July 4, 2023 ~ Kat Paye, Executive Director of The National Cherry Festival previews the remainder of the week's events.

July 4, 2023 ~ Whitney Amann, Director of The National Cherry Festival Volunteers, tells Kevin about the fun things you can volunteer for at The National Cherry Festival.

July 4, 2023 ~ National Cherry Queen, Olivia Coolman, and her court, Carmen Beemer, Estelle Eichberger, Emma McGuire, and Callie Thomas, join Kevin at The National Cherry Festival.

July 4, 2023 ~ National Cherry Queen, Olivia Coolman, joins Kevin at The National Cherry Festival.

July 3, 2023 ~ Trevor Tkach, CEO and President of Traverse City Tourism, sits down with Kevin to talk about The National Cherry Festival.

July 3, 2023 ~ Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan and Host of Travel Michigan at 4:00 on Sundays on WJR, talks with Kevin about the National Cherry Festival and all thinks Pure Michigan.

July 3, 2023 ~ Ben Lacross, Cherry farmer at Lacross Family Farms and Michigan Farm Bureau Board Member, talks with Kevin all about cherries at The National Cherry Festival.

July 3, 2023 ~ Kat Paye, Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, sits down with Kevin to tell us everything that does into the 8 day festival.

July 3, 2023 ~ Nita Send, Owner of Cherry Lane Farms, talks with Kevin about the Cherry Farm family and the receiving station at the National Cherry Festival.

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey through the captivating state of Michigan as we unveil the top ten must-visit destinations for July 2023. Whether you're a local resident in search of new adventures or planning a visit to the state, this series is your ultimate guide to the most thrilling experiences that await you. Michigan's diverse offerings, from stunning lakeshores to vibrant urban centers, promise a plethora of activities for everyone to enjoy. So, are you ready to uncover the 10 Best Things To Do in Michigan in July 2023? Let's dive right in and embark on an unforgettable exploration of this remarkable state.1. Take a ferry ride to Mackinac Island2. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.3. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Munising)4. Isle Royal National Park5. Seney National Wildlife Refuge6. National Cherry Festival in Traverse City - 7/1 to 7/87. Marquette Blueberry Festival (Marquette) - Friday 7/288. Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor) - 7/20 to 7/229. Traverse City Film Festival (Traverse City) - 7/26 to 7/3110. Charlevoix Venetian Festival (Charlevoix) - 7/15 to 7/22For the full breakdown of all of these events, including when and where to go, check out our feature article on OnlyInYourState: The 10 Best Things To Do In Michigan In July 2023.

In this podcast episode, Ryan Buck and Mark Wilson interview Kat Paye, CEO of the Festival Foundation in Traverse City. They discuss the role of the Festival Foundation and its various events, such as the National Cherry Festival and the Charity Ball Drop, in creating fun and supporting the community. Kat talks about the misconceptions surrounding the festival industry and emphasizes the Foundation's efforts to give back to the community through scholarships and donations to nonprofits. The conversation also touches on the challenges of organizing events and the experiences of the festival queen.The Pursuit Of... is a podcast from New Leonard Media

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.This week we are all over the state with stops in Traverse City, Ecanaba and Gaylord, as well as some picks for things to do in Michigan this summer from the West Michigan Tourist Associations.Season 5, Episode 21:Kaylie Pomper, marketing manager at WMTA runs down some top events, including Love Ludington Weekend, June 9-11.Kat Paye, NCF Executive Director, talks about why you need to visit Traverse City this summer, July 1-8. She also talks about the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which perform July 1-2, and the 30th Anniversary Pow Wow on Monday, July 3. Learn more at cherryfestival.org.Ann Jousma Miller of the UP Military Museum in Escanaba leads us on a tour of all the contributions made by those from the Upper Peninsula, including our indigenous community.And Barry Owens, General Manager at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, talks golf!This show aired May 27-28, 2023.BTM airs on radio stations across the state, and you can always find us as a podcast on your favorite streaming service.Affiliates:*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand RapidsFollow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

May 23, 2023 ~ Olivia Coolman, National Cherry Festival Queen and Kat Paye, Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, previews this year's National Cherry Festival.

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 20th edition featuring Traverse City Tourism In this edition of MGL Radio, we're showcasing golf, life, food, and fun in and around Traverse City, MI. You'll hear about the great golf at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Crystal Mountain, AGaMing Golf Resort, the National Cherry Festival, and much more! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - 989-787-0193 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the MGL/FGN Podcast Watch our videos on YouTube  

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.On this podcast, we meet professionals at the Pure Michgan Governor's Conference on Tourism (April 10-12) in Grand Rapids.Trevor Tkach, president and CEO of Traverse City Tourism stops by for an update from beautiful, and beautifully busy, Traverse City. We've loved watching Trevor develop through the years, from his start at the West Michigan Whitecaps to being the director of the National Cherry Festival, to now running the show in Traverse City. He shares a few hidden spots right in town, as well as discusses what the community has been doing to offset some of the issues that have arisen with being such a popular destination.This show aired April 15-16, 2023.Learn more about Traverse City at traversecity.com.Learn more about Behind the Mitten, including local radio affiliates, at amyandgonzo.com.Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.This week's show is all about Michigan Tourism through the eyes of those ready for the future, but centered on the present. We record from last week's Pure Michgan Governor's Conference on Tourism in Grand Rapids.Season 5, Episode 15:Patty Janes, founder of Michigan CARES for Tourism (michigancaresfortourism.com), and Professor in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Grand Valley State University. She shares a little about the CARES program, which brings travel industry professionals together to volunteer on a variety of projects across the state. One project they even completed at the conference: fishing line clean-up kits to help keep boating access sites across Michigan clean and safe.Amy Dorey, Hospitality Management Program Director & Associate Professor at Ferris State University, and her student Paris Burton, a senior at Ferris State in the Hospitality Management Program join us to talk about growing the next generation of tourism industry pros. If you or a student you know have an interest in exploring this degree, you don't want to miss Paris, as she has found her calling at Ferris.The big guy himself, Mr. Pure Michigan, Dave Lorenz stops by and shares a little about the new campaign. He explains that "if we aren't welcoming to all, we aren't welcoming" and how this is an important focus for the tourism industry in Michigan moving forward. He also shares the most amazing story about a group of fourth graders in Troy who just might be taking over his job one day.Finally, Trevor Tkach stops by for an update from beautiful, and beautifully busy, Traverse City. We've loved watching Trevor develop through the years, from his start at the West Michigan Whitecaps to being the director of the National Cherry Festival, to now running the show in Traverse City. He shares a few hidden spots right in town, as well as discusses what the community has been doing to offset some of the issues that have arisen with being such a popular destination.This show aired April 15-16, 2023.BTM airs on radio stations across the state, and you can always find us as a podcast on your favorite streaming service.Affiliates:*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand RapidsFollow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.Last week we gave you a shout to Spring with our Butterflies & Bubbly Show. Well, It's never too early to think Summer! This week we talk about popular summer events in Traverse City and Bay City, and a cool brewery to visit in Mackinaw City if you're headed to the U.P. or downstate..Season 5, Episode 9:We open the show talking about some of our recent travels, then bring on Barry Owens, the GM at Treetops Resort, to fill us in on Sylvan Daze (March 11), where you will get an INCREDIBLE deal for lift tickets.Kat Paye, the president & CEO of the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City updates us on the latest concert news and what's new this year. The Festival is July 1-8.Earl Bovia, president of the Bay City Fireworks Festival (and owner of Bay City Bills and the Rathskeller), stops in to tell us about what we can expect at this year's show, June 29-July 1.Then we head to Mackinaw City where we catch up with longtime friend Danny Ranville, GM/brewer of Biere de Mac Brew Works. We talk about the brewery's return to food after closing it kitchen and then going to food trucks. He also talks about a Ted Talk-style speaker series, Tap Talk, that's been a hit in the local community.This show aired March 4-5, 2023.BTM airs on radio stations across the state, and you can always find us as a podcast on your favorite streaming service.Affiliates:*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand RapidsFollow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

As American as cherry pie... Yes, you read that right. Everyone you talk with while visiting Traverse City loves it. This mid-sized city in Northern Michigan has a vibrancy, community pride and welcoming spirit that is without rival. The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom stopped by to visit and partake in the National Cherry Festival celebration. While there, he met with Trevor Tkach, a hometown guy and President & CEO of Traverse City Tourism. Business Class is brought to you by The Tourism Academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance the tourism industry and build sustainable economies. Learn how to engage your community, win over stakeholders and get more visitors at tourismacademy.org. Support the show

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast! Did you know we now have a Patreon Page? Become a member at www.Patreon.com/Hashtag59 Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5. In this episode we adventure in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Ransom Lake Natural Area for a High and a Low when it comes to Jill experiencing Outdoor Adventure! Links from the episode: National Cherry Festival: https://www.cherryfestival.org/ Manistee River Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recarea/?recid=18710 Sleeping Bear Point: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/trailsleepingbearpt.htm Thanks for listening to episode nine of our Midwest Adventures during Season 5 of our podcast. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, become a Patreon Member, go an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events! #Hashtag59

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with Traverse City Tourism's President/CEO, Trevor Tkach

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with Traverse City Tourism's President/ CEO Travor Tkach and All Talk's co-host Kevin Dietz

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with the National Cherry Festival's Executive Director, Kat Paye

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with Grand Traverse Pie Company's President, Mike Busley

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with Leelanau County Cherry Grower Ben LaCross

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's Public Relations Manager, Caroline Rizzo

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with the Cherry Capital Airport's CEO, Kevin Klein

Travel Michigan Special Edition LIVE from the 2022 National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Dave Lorenz speaks with Traverse City Tourism's President/CEO Trevor Tkach

The PitSpitters welcomed us for a great day in Traverse City.FIRST PITCH: Collegiate Summer League baseball is a foundational, important part of the baseball landscape, yet so many casual fans don't know what it's all about. Welcome to the best kept secret in the minors…Presented by Baseball Mapperhttps://twitter.com/baseballmapperbaseballmapper.com07:26 WHO'S ON FIRST: Hannah Bronkema joins us to talk her career, Pit Spitters and we play a little pepper. Follow Hannah: https://twitter.com/hebronkemaPresented Baseball Bucket List:https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket23:35 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Turtle Creek stadium is among the best Collegiate Summer League parks you'll ever seen. And we had a great time on Princess Night.FOLLOW THE PIT SPITTERS:https://twitter.com/TCPitSpittershttps://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/31:25 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Pit Spitters: a great brand design with some great merchandise to match.  FOLLOW THE PIT SPITTERS:https://twitter.com/TCPitSpittershttps://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/Presented by the Baseball By Design podcasthttps://twitter.com/Count2Baseballhttps://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign34:09 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Scott McEntire is here and we, your intrepid reporters, explore all the Pit Spitters have to off by way of libations. Presented by The Hitter Sportshttps://twitter.com/TheHitterSports36:02  7TH INNING STRETCH: Kat Paye of the National Cherry Festival is here to give us a sneak peek of what will be an amazing event!Follow them:https://www.cherryfestival.org/https://twitter.com/cherryfestivalPresented by The Dad Hat Chronicles https://twitter.com/thedadhat216https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles50:28  RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We take a look at the Traverse City Dune Bears of the Frontier League.Produced by Andrew Nelsonhttps://twitter.com/NinesNorthPresented by Patrick Larsonhttps://twitter.com/patlarson154:36 CLOSING IT OUT: Did Jim find his princess on Princess Night?

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 episodes. It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.This week's show takes us to both Traverse City and the Straits of Mackinac. We kick off with THE National Cherry Queen, Allie Graziano, who tells us what it's like to hold such a prestigious title, while Kat Paye the Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival joins her.Learn more at https://www.cherryfestival.org/.Then we hit Mackinac Island to learn about the always fun Sip 'n Sail cruises, which allow you a whole new perspective of the island, plus just a great time in general.Learn more at https://www.puremichiganboatcruises.com/.The Michilimackinac Historical Society has been gearing up for some major fundraising to support a new museum and initiative in St. Ignace, that will reflect and share the incredible history of this area.Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MichilimackinacHistoricalSociety/.Finally, we go back to TC and the Cherry Festival, where we learn about the exclusive ice cream made by Moomers for the party, Cherry Traffic Jam. Also joining in is Ada LeAnn, a Battle Creek native who is a semifinalist on the national television show "American Song Contest," and who will be the Grand Marshall for the 2022 DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade on July 9th. Learn more about Ada LeAnn at https://adaleann.com/.Behind the Mitten is presented this month by Bobcat Bonnie's, a Michigan-based restaurant chain whose mission is to provide fresh, value-oriented food with high-quality, inviting service in a fun, unique atmosphere. Locations in Ypsilanti, Corktown Detroit, Partridge Creek (Clinton Township), Toledo, Ferndale, Wyandotte and Grand Rapids. Learn more at https://bobcatbonnies.com/.This show aired June 25-26, 2022.BTM airs:*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids (new affiliate)*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI (new affiliate)*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek (new affiliate)*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor.*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw.*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and (106.9) in Grand Rapids.Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.