Neighborfest Event at Lively NeighborFood Market

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Sunday Brunch

August 2, 2026, 9:30 am
- August 2, 2026, 1:00 pm
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3805 W Empire Hwy, Empire, MI 49630

About the Event

Our hearty Sunday Brunch at Lively NeighborFood Market is the perfect way to slow down this winter and savor a meal in our cozy cafe. Our brunch is prepared fresh in our kitchen with locally sourced ingredients from our local farms. We have scrambled eggs, potatoes, savory sausage, Finnish pancakes, gluten-free crepes, French toast, hot coffee, iced tea, and more! For a lighter flare, we have yogurt, granola and fruit compote.

  • Full Meal (with sausage): $18
  • Full Meal (no sausage): $15
  • Kids under eight years old: $8

See you Sunday! Come hungry - leave happy!

Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ Music Festival

August 8, 2026, 3:00 pm
- August 8, 2026, 9:00 pm
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3805 W Empire Hwy, Empire, MI 49630

About the Event

Join us for an incredible weekend of Blues and Boogie, fine Brews and great BBQ, at Lively Acres on Saturday, August 8, 2026!

FEATURING
Thornetta Davis – Detroit’s Queen of the Blues and more!

Experience live music in a festival atmosphere.
Savor expertly cooked BBQ from locally raised animals.
Enjoy beer from Stormcloud Brewery and wines from Mawby and Big Little.

Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ Music Festival
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