Michigan COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and there are plenty of things to enjoy, including a new event in Frankenmuth this Friday night - Market After Dark.

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Market After Dark is described as a celebration of art, life, culture and food. You can enjoy live music, interactive art demonstrations, exciting food and cocktails, and a wide range of artisan works and wares. They had me at cocktails.

This is the second of many Market After Dark events. The full calendar is as follows,

  • Friday, July 2nd 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday, July 9th 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday, July 23rd 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday, July 30th 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday, August 6th 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The event will be set up at the Frankenmuth Farmers Market, on North Main Street. There is no cost to attend Market After Dark.

It has been years since I visited Frankenmuth, it's time to change that. You know as well as I do that it is not that far of a drive from Flint. Even if you are driving from the Lapeer County area, you can be in Frankemuth in roughly an hour. Not bad at all.

There are plenty of local bars and restaurants to enjoy as well. I love Tiffany's Food & Spirits and the Frankemuth Brewery. If you have friends or family visiting from out of town this summer, take them to Frankenmuth. I was 7-years-old when I found out I had a 10-year-old brother (surprise). When he came to Michigan to meet us, guess where we took him - Frankenmuth. That is a story for another day and trust me, it's a good one.

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