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(September 16, 2026 3:31 PM ET) Experience Jackson, Jackson County’s official tourism bureau, presents the return of Jackson County Restaurant Week, planned during the week of November 9-15, 2026. Participating restaurants in Jackson County, Michigan will provide a selection of at least three Chef’s Choice menu options throughout the week - featuring a variety of locations and tastes to experience. As a follow-up to the third Jackson County Restaurant Week (November 2025), this event specifically features menu items curated by each participating restaurant. Visitors will have a span of seven days to experience a variety of local restaurants spanning every corner of Jackson County. Restauranteurs interested in participating have until Thursday, October 1, 2026 to register to participate in Jackson County Restaurant Week. Prior to the participation sign-up deadline, there will be an informational participant interest meeting on Zoom, on September 18, 2026 at 9:00 am. Unique or exclusive menu items are encouraged, and can include any variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Restaurant participants are challenged to include at least one menu item that is a dietary specialty (ex. gluten-free, vegetarian and/or vegan option) to make Restaurant Week as accessible as possible for the greatest number of diners…