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Blueberry Festival coming back to Marquette
Posted: 07.28.2011 at 1:22 PM
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MARQUETTE -- On Friday, downtown Marquette will be transformed into a blueberry heaven during the tenth annual Blueberry Festival.

The festival will, once again, take place on West Washington and South Front Streets from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Businesses on that block will feature sidewalk sales and Blue Specials, while restaurants will offer items featuring the blueberry.

New to the festival this year will be a dance performance by the Beladinas and a magic show by Eric the Magnificent.

Organizers say this decade-spanning event has truly become a community tradition.

"Well, it's just a great activity for downtown Marquette," said Becky Salmon of the Downtown Development Authority.  "People can come on down, enjoy the festivities.  It has a great sense of community, great deals, and great food."

The festival will wrap up at the UpFront & Company with a blueberry pie eating contest at 8 p.m.

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