This Weekend in Mason, Michigan - Hometown USA

This weekend is the big Michigan Steam Engine & Thresher's Club 48th annual Reunion, just south of Mason. This year's event runs from 8 a.m. to dusk July 28-30 at the club's home on the east side of U.S. 127 and Barnes Road. Visitors can see early steam engines powering a sawmill, lots of antique engines and there's even a flea market for those seeking antique engine parts. Noon will be marked with a blast of steam engine whistles and there's a daily parade of old tractors at 4 p.m. Call Carl Knoblauch at (517) 819-1471 for more information.

Before or after visiting the event, stop across the road and check out the latest at Merindorf Meats at 2289 W. Barnes Road. The Merindorf Meat Market provides only the highest quality meats and meat products. The market offers a wide selection of U.S.D.A. choice beef cuts from an old-fashioned meat counter, specialty smoked meats, carefully selected specialty food items, and chicken, pork, buffalo, elk, and venison items. http://www.merindorfmeats.com/