3rd Annual Arts & Eats -- A Self Guided Agri-Cultural Driving Tour of Southwest Michigan

WHAT: 3rd Annual Arts & Eats – A Self Guided Agri-Cultural Driving Tour of Southwest Michigan

WHEN: Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20

WHERE: Backroads of Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Van Buren counties

INFO: Arts & Eats is a free self-guided driving tour of artist studios, eateries featuring locally-grown food and farms that feature the best in Michigan specialty farm products.

Dozens of participating farms, art studios/galleries, eateries and central venues, are open to welcome visitors each day from 10am to 5pm – many of which are not open to the public any other time of year.

Arts – Visit galleries, studios and central venues to watch local painters, potters, photographers, sculptors and other artisans in action. Some farms – those that raise fiber-producing animals like alpacas and sheep – provide additional touring opportunities. Works are available for sale as well.

Eats – Explore farms where produce is grown, livestock is raised and artisanal foods are made. Then, stop by area farm/field-to-table restaurants to savor the bounty of the season. Participating restaurants feature special menu items using local products, with chefs using their creative culinary talents to pull together some fabulous menu items for the event.

DETAILS: www.ArtsAndEats.org | www.facebook.com/ArtsAndEats | @ArtsAndEats