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Suttons Bay Art Festival ~ August 5 ~ 6, 2023
[ August 5, 2023 to August 6, 2023. ] This annual art fair takes place at the beautiful Suttons Bay Marina Park on the first weekend of August (August 3 & 4th, 2019, Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 10am - 5pm). One hundred artists along with community groups, a community library book sale, food vendors and a children's area make this the perfect place to spend an art-filled weekend at the beach. more...

Port Oneida Fair – August 11 – 12, 2023
[ August 11, 2023 to August 12, 2023. ] Join us on August 11 & 12 for the 2023 Port Oneida Fair! Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of Euro-American immigrants as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, [...] more...

Northport Dog Parade ~ August 12, 2023
[ August 12, 2023; ] 2023 Northport Dog Parade theme: Canine Couture A Doggie Fashion Show August 12th at Noon Saturday, August 12th, 2023. In-person registration begins at 10:30. The parade line-up will start at 11:30 am and the parade will commence at noon. If you pre-register, please check in at the registration table on the morning of the Parade. Pre-registration [...] more...

Harvest Days ~ September 1 ~ 30, 2023
[ September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. ] Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member at your favorite Leelanau Peninsula winery? What if you could enjoy membership at all the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries? During our annual Harvest Days event, locals, visitors, and existing wine club members alike, can experience how it feels to receive exclusive benefits [...] more...

Leelanau UnCaged – September 30, 2023
[ September 30, 2023; ] Leelanau UnCaged is originally inspired by John Cage the famous American composer and philosopher, whose interpretation of rhythm and music was original in every way. Leelanau UnCaged is a day to celebrate and stimulate the senses! We hope you come and enjoy. This event is brought to you by local volunteers who care very much for [...] more...

Toast the Season ~ Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail ~ Nov. 3 ~ 5 and Nov. 10 ~ 12, 2023
[ November 3, 2023 to November 5, 2023. November 10, 2023 to November 12, 2023. ] Toast the Season – Leelanau Style! November 3 - 5 and November 10 - 12, 2023 <> Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, before the frosty weather settles in…start your winter festivities off with a celebratory toast, during the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s annual Toast the Season wine event this November. During the first two weekends of November [...] more...

Manitou Passage Golf Club – A Northern Michigan Adventure
By Jim Barnes It may seem unthinkable, even sacrilegious, to make any changes to a course designed by the great Arnold Palmer. Originally opened in 1998 as King’s Challenge, the course languished a bit when Sugar Loaf Mountain Ski Resort closed (the course is built alongside the ski hill), so it needed some rejuvenating and updating. [...] more...

Dunes Golf Club: Finding Your “Zen” Zone in Sleeping Bear Country
Dunes Golf Club – Hole #18 – A great finishing hole with a dramatic approach shot over the water. By Jim Barnes The Dunes Golf Club is one of the hidden gems of northern Michigan golf. Lying just a few miles east of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitor center in Empire, the course is carved [...] more...

The Homestead Resort
Lake Michigan’s spectacular vistas make this a resort unlike others. The color of the water–sometimes blue, sometimes turquoise, sometimes golden–is one reason why. Another is relaxing along the water. You and each member of your family or group can do as much or as little as you like. That’s why this resort is celebrated, both near [...] more...

 
 

Suttons Bay Art Festival ~ August 5 ~ 6, 2023

Suttons Bay Art Festival

This annual art fair takes place next to the beautiful Suttons Bay Marina Park on the first weekend of August (August 5 & 6, 2022, Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm). One hundred artists along with community groups, a community library book sale, food vendors and a children’s area make this the perfect place to spend an art-filled weekend at the beach.

A committee of volunteers oversees the selection of visiting artists and the distribution of funds generated by the event. Thousands of dollars have been contributed to local arts-related education projects. These include music and dance performances, artist in residence programs and scholarships for local art students.

Come to Suttons Bay in August, participate – as an artist, as a shopper or as a volunteer. Join in the fun!

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Suttons Bay Art Festival On Facebook

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Port Oneida Fair – August 11 – 12, 2023

Join us on August 11 & 12 for the 2023 Port Oneida Fair!

Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Imagine the life of Euro-American immigrants as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local historians share the area’s history. Watch as teams of oxen haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.

The fair is held at six of the historic farmsteads in Port Oneida. Each farm has a variety of artists, crafts, food, and activities for visitors. Click on the farm names below to see what’s happening at each farm. A shuttle bus runs between the farms on a regular schedule during the fair, so you can park your car and easily get around to the different venues.

The Port Oneida Fair is presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

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Northport Dog Parade ~ August 12, 2023

Northport Dog Parade

2023 Northport Dog Parade theme:
Canine Couture
A Doggie Fashion Show
August 12th at Noon

Saturday, August 12th, 2023. In-person registration begins at 10:30. The parade line-up will start at 11:30 am and the parade will commence at noon.

If you pre-register, please check in at the registration table on the morning of the Parade. Pre-registration closes Friday, August 11 at noon.

Register In Person At: Pennington Collection, Dog Ear Books, or Yard & Lake, $5.00 per dog

Mail-in donations and sponsorships to: PO Box 157 Northport MI 49670

The deadline for printing sponsorships is July 14th at noon.

Dog Parade Registration:

Individual dog (individual number for judging) $6 for online registration or $10/ per dog day of

Group of dogs 2+ (one number for judging) $6 for online registration or $10/ per dog day of

Golf cart registration $15

Vehicle/ Float registration $20

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Northport Dog Parade On Facebook

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Harvest Days ~ September 1 ~ 30, 2023

Harvest Stompede

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member at your favorite Leelanau Peninsula winery? What if you could enjoy membership at all the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries?

During our annual Harvest Days event, locals, visitors, and existing wine club members alike, can experience how it feels to receive exclusive benefits at all the wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.

All September long, participants can take advantage of the exclusive wine club benefits unique to each winery. Benefits include everything from complimentary flights and tastings, to case discounts and more!

Details for each winery benefits can be found directly on their websites (some exclusions may apply) Click on the icons below for more infromation.

We look forward to kicking off the fall season with you!

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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail On Facebook

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