SEASON 6, BONUS EPISODEMakers Trail Festival, June 8, 2024, Weko Beach in BridgmanOn this special Behind the Mitten Show with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez podcast, Gonzo and Amy spend some time with friends at St. Joe Today at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conferece in April in Kalamazoo.They were able to get all the details about the Makers Trail Festival, June 8 on Weko Beach in Bridgman, which is an event that "will be popping corks, tapping kegs and pouring your favorite spirits ’til sunset," according to Daniele Crevier, events and operations manager at St. Joe Today.The party from 1-7 p.m. on Lake Michigan features the area's premier wine, beer, cider and spirit makers all in one place, as well as live music.Learn more at: makerstrailfestival.orgTickets are $10/person until 11:59 p.m. on May 31; $20/person June 1-7 and at the Gate (June 8); Children 12 & Under are FREEPaul KnappAt the end of the interview (at 9:57 marrk), Daniele introduces Gonzo and Amy to Paul Knapp, the new executive director at St. Joe Today, who is just getting his toes wet in new the job. You'll love listening to his excitement for his new role. Gonzo and Amy guess what line of work he did before taking over as executive director. Gonzo said he worked with horses, and Amy said he was in logistics. He called it a "career pivot." Tune in to find out.We hope you enjoy this Bonus Podcast.Where are we going to be next? We don't know. But tune in to find out.Follow John and Amy:Website: amyandgonzo.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitterX at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten