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Michigan Chicken Wing Festival to Serve Up Delicious Weekend

Author Anne Erickson
(Photo Illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

It’s a very Michigan thing to love chicken wings. The only people I know of who don’t love chicken wings around here are vegetarians. That said, if chicken wings are your thing, make note that a major event is on the way.

The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival is returning this September. The festival “was inducted into the Super Bowl of Wing Festivals in 2015 as a catalyst to bring the community together,” the event’s official website states. “This festival is not about how many wing vendors participate; it’s more about the different flavors of wings you can buy at the festival. The festival provides a platform for food vendors to showcase their talent in vending; merchandise vendors to display their best products. In addition, national and local sponsors are allowed to promote their company and products.”

The event takes place Sept. 3 and 4 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing. According to organizers, plenty of food vendors and merchandise sellers will be on hand. Plus, they’ll have a family-friendly event features a stage for musical acts, live entertainment, pro-wrestling, contests and more. Not to mention there will also be a VIP beer and wine tent. Did we mention someone will also be crowned the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival King or Queen?

A portion of the proceeds raised from the event will benefit Against All Odds Foundation. “This organization supports Cancer Survivors with their imminent needs, including groceries, prescription medication co-payment, cell phone bill payment, and transportation to doctor appointments, as well as families in the underserved community, through our free retail store “Lillian’s” in the Lansing Mall,” the website states. There will be a limited number of Wing Sampling tickets available via advance purchase only. The tickets are also available only at select vendors. For more information and to get advanced tickets, head to the event’s site.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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