It's a Michigan-made product party

Michigan Made Porch Party is 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Longacre House 24705 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. Products from around the state will be featured including appetizers, produce, beer, wine and specialty products. The cost is $13 at the door and includes appetizer dinner, wine tasting and entry into the Michigan prize basket raffle. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

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