Cherries from Concord.

Brats from Bath.

Chances are if you have it on your 4th of July menu, someone in mid-Michigan grows it, raises it or produces it.

But we wanted to put that theory to the test, so set out to find an entire BBQ made entirely with mid-Michigan products.

And where better to start than Merindorf Meats in Mason, where those in search of charcoal heaven have their pick of Michigan-raised beef, pork and chicken.

"We make our own brats," says owner Linn Merindorf. "We have probably 20-30 types of brats."

Looking for buns for the beef? The famous Roma Bakery in Lansing bakes them on-site at their Cedar Street location.

"It's fresh. The commercial stuff is made a few days before," says owner Sostine Castriciano.

Tomatoes, pickles, strawberries, cherries-- whatever produce you need-- head to the local farmers market. There are bunches open on the 4th.

"The strawberries you buy from Meijer are probably from California. Here, they're from Laingsburg or Jackson," says Pam Haddix, a local farmer at the Lansing City Market.

Can't forget ice cream for dessert and cheese for the burgers; the MSU Dairy Store makes everything mlik-related right in East Lansing.

That's why Tracey Peterson of Perry is stocking up.

"All week long, everything we eat is from Michigan," she says of her 4th of July tradition.

And to wash it all down, pick up a brew from Battle Creek or a six-pack from Webberville; mid-Michigan beer is the star at Oades Big Ten in Lansing.

For the items that aren't completely mid-Michigan-centric, you can make do with Better Made Potato Chips from Detroit or Faygo.