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Friends of Fishtown 5K – July 16, 2022
[ July 16, 2022; 9:00 am; ] The Friends of Fishtown 5K - 2022 Our 14th annual Friends of Fishtown 5K will be a hybrid event, with both an in-person and a virtual race. All proceeds go towards preserving historic Fishtown - the place, the stories and the Leland fishing tradition. Join us in Fishtown, Leland, or from wherever you are, and be [...] more...

Empire Hops and Harvest Festival – October 2, 2021
[ October 2, 2021; 12:00 pm; ] Bitter is back with the Hops & Harvest Festival! We are so excited to celebrate the arrival of harvest time with our annual Hops Festival once again! Featuring Northern Michigan food and drinks, live performances, and more—all celebrating the beautiful and bitter hop plant. We will be celebrating Saturday, October 2 from noon-6pm in downtown Empire. Entrance is [...] more...

Leland Wine and Food Festival – June 13, 2020 (Cancelled)
[ June 13, 2020; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] It’s with great disappointment that we announce that the 35th annual Leland Wine and Food Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 13th has been canceled due to circumstances surrounding Covid-19 Coronavirus. This is the first time since the festival began in 1986 that we haven’t joined together in celebration of fabulous Leelanau wines and delicious foods [...] more...

Leelanau Peninsula Wine on the Water Festival – July 20, 2019
[ July 20, 2019; 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Join us for a wonderful afternoon of Wine on the Water on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 1-7pm at Suttons Bay Marina Park. The Leelanau Peninsula Wine on the Water Festival features tastes from local Leelanau wineries, cideries and breweries as well as delicious food from local restaurants. Enjoy drinks, food and all-day musical entertainment. Experience [...] more...

Traverse City Film Festival – July 30 – August 4, 2019
[ July 30, 2019 to August 4, 2019. ] The 2019 Traverse City Film Festival will be held July 30 - August 4, 2019. The Traverse City Film Festival was founded by Oscar winning filmmaker Michael Moore as a charitable, educational, nonprofit organization committed to showing "Just Great Movies" and helping to save one of America's few indigenous art forms -- the cinema. The festival brings [...] more...

Suttons Bay Art Festival – August 3 – 4, 2019
[ August 3, 2019 to August 4, 2019. ] 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 9 – 10, 2019
[ August 9, 2019 to August 10, 2019. ] Join us on August 9 & 10 for the 2019 Port Oneida Fair! Each year near the beginning of August, you can take a 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 the pioneers as you help [...] more...

Northport Dog Parade – August 10, 2019
[ August 10, 2019; ] 23rd Annual Northport Dog Parade The Theme: Tail House Rock! Saturday, August 10, 2019 Registration starts at 10:30 AM and Parade starts at 12 PM NOON Don't miss the 23rd Annual Northport Dog Parade - the cutest parade of the north! The theme for this year's parade is: Tail House Rock! Parade will begin at noon. You can register your dog from 10:30 [...] more...

Northport Wine and Craft Beverage Festival – August 17, 2019
[ August 17, 2019; 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] On the third Saturday in August, we celebrate the bounty of area vintners and brewers with the Northport Wine Festival. Our festival is our own special summer party showcasing area wineries and breweries. Join us from 2-8 PM in Marina Park in downtown Northport! Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Included with your [...] more...

Harvest Stompede – September 7 & 8, 2019
[ September 7, 2019; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. September 8, 2019; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] This annual weekend kicks off the fall harvest season along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail featuring crisp and bright cool-climate wines and culinary delights that reflect the season’s bounty. This exciting fall event includes a self-guided tour along the trail, where you’re free to visit any of the 27 participating wineries in any order you [...] more...

Leelanau UnCaged – September 26, 2020
[ September 26, 2020; 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] 90 artists, 32+ musical and dance performances 12+ food trucks, vendors, and great local restaurants Annual attendance over 7,000 and it’s FREE Welcome to the 8th annual Leelanau UnCaged Music, Art and Food Festival. We are a one-day celebration on the last Saturday of September each year. This year UnCaged will be on Saturday, September 26th, 2019 in Northport, [...] more...

Toast the Season – Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – Nov. 2 – 3 and Nov. 9 – 10, 2019
[ November 2, 2019 to November 3, 2019. November 9, 2019 to November 10, 2019. ] Toast the Season – Leelanau Style! November 2 & 3 and November 9 & 10, 2019 Saturday 11:00 to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm $50 per person (your ticket is good for the weekend of your choice) Celebrate the holiday season and get inspired for your own holiday gatherings by sampling mouthwatering wine and food pairings along [...] 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...

 
 

Friends of Fishtown 5K – July 16, 2022

Friends of Fishtown 5K

The Friends of Fishtown 5K – 2022

Our 14th annual Friends of Fishtown 5K will be a hybrid event, with both an in-person and a virtual race. All proceeds go towards preserving historic Fishtown – the place, the stories and the Leland fishing tradition. Join us in Fishtown, Leland, or from wherever you are, and be a joyful runner for Fishtown!

The Fishtown 5K will be held in Leland on Saturday, July 16th at 9:00am

The Fishtown Virtual 5K will be held everywhere, July 16-July 23

Why a hybrid Fishtown 5K

While having our race virtually in 2020 and 2021 we discovered there are many of you who had always wanted to participate in the Fishtown 5K, but could not be in Leland in July. Now, not only will hundreds of you come from far and wide to run through the streets of Leland, many of you will also be celebrating Fishtown from far-flung places.

 

Race Information

In Fishtown, Leland: Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-times 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine. Click here for in person registration.

Your in-person race registration includes:

  • Race day, Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m.
  • RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
  • Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2022 Grand Prix Series
  • Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
  • You receive:
  • Fishtown 5K logo tee
  • Hydration stations throughout the course
  • Post-race fuel
  • Commemorative race bib
  • Fishtown 5K logo sticker
  • Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
  • Chance to win early-registration prizes and a painting by artist Neil Walling
  • Overall Female and Male winners receive Malcolm Chatfield fish tug plaques
  • Unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment! #Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun
  • The official race route will be marked, but here’s a map to help you plan your race

 

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Fishtown Leland On Facebook

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Empire Hops and Harvest Festival – October 2, 2021

Empire Hops and Harvest FestivalBitter is back with the Hops & Harvest Festival!

We are so excited to celebrate the arrival of harvest time with our annual Hops Festival once again!

Featuring Northern Michigan food and drinks, live performances, and more—all celebrating the beautiful and bitter hop plant.

We will be celebrating Saturday, October 2 from noon-6pm in downtown Empire. Entrance is $10.

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Enjoy food from Art’s Tavern, Mama Lu’s, Mt Holiday, and more! Beer from Lake Ann Brewery, Right Brain, and Stormcloud; and mead from St. Ambrose.

Free Parking—two blocks north of Front Street in Johnson Park.

A more detailed schedule to come!

Saturday, October 2
12pm-6pm: Music, food & beer under the big tent on Front Street in Empire

Live Music to include

5th Gear

The Benzie Playboys

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Be a Volunteer

Volunteer to show your love for hops! Pour your favorite brew, take tickets or help with security. For a three-hour shift your receive a volunteer shirt, commemorative glass, drink ticket, and more!

Sign up to be a volunteer here!

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Empire Hops Festival On Facebook

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Leland Wine and Food Festival – June 13, 2020 (Cancelled)

It’s with great disappointment that we announce that the 35th annual Leland Wine and Food Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 13th has been canceled due to circumstances surrounding Covid-19 Coronavirus. This is the first time since the festival began in 1986 that we haven’t joined together in celebration of fabulous Leelanau wines and delicious foods on the second Saturday in June, and we’re already planning on our best Wine Fest yet in 2021!

We would like to extend our gratitude to our incredible volunteer planning committee, our sponsors, local wineries, food vendors, musicians and artists who have been so understanding and supportive throughout this process, and to all of our Wine Fest attendees, many of which attend faithfully year after year!

For those of you who have already purchased your tickets, please note you can expect to see a refund in 7-14 business days.

Social distancing and shelter in place are difficult for all of us. Luckily, many area wineries who had planned to participate in the Leland Wine and Food Festival are offering special deals on shipping, offering curbside pick, hosting virtual tastings and more to ensure great wine can be had by all during these difficult times.

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Leland Wine & Food Festival On Facebook

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This feels like a good representation of the vibe this year. What a fun time! ... See MoreSee Less

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Funktion kicked it! Of course I’m proud as my son is the lead guitarist! Great Event!

Such a fun event to kick off summer!!

Great and then it rained ha!

Way to go my homies!

So much fun!!

Get it ladies ❤

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Many many thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Leelanau wine and support The Leland Chamber of Commerce. Despite the rain it was an incredible event brimming with happy people, great music, delicious food, and of course, Leelanau County wine! We’re already looking forward to #LelandWineFest 2023 & hope you are too! Cheers! ... See MoreSee Less

Please welcome Birria Tacos to our Wine & Food Fest line up! 🌮🌮🌮 ... See MoreSee Less

Please welcome Birria Tacos to our Wine & Food Fest line up! 🌮🌮🌮

Tomorrow is the day! After a two-year hiatus, the Leland Wine and Food Festival is back and better than ever!

Enjoy tasting local award-winning wines from 13 Leelanau Peninsula wineries & 1 local brewery, live music and delicious specialties from several local food vendors in the heart of Leelanau County.

Our 'Come & Go' re-entry wristbands allow you to explore our beaches, unique shops, galleries, and Historic Fishtown, and then return for more festival fun – as often as you like! Non-stop live music provides a lively backdrop for the festival.

We'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Kultura Group
Superior Foods Company
The Leland Lodge
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
MyNorth

Tickets for the 2022 Leland Wine & Food Fest are available now:
🎟️ loom.ly/oMkSYY8
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Tomorrow is the day! After a two-year hiatus, the Leland Wine and Food Festival is back and better than ever! 

Enjoy tasting local award-winning wines from 13 Leelanau Peninsula wineries & 1 local brewery, live music and delicious specialties from several local food vendors in the heart of Leelanau County.

Our Come & Go re-entry wristbands allow you to explore our beaches, unique shops, galleries, and Historic Fishtown, and then return for more festival fun – as often as you like! Non-stop live music provides a lively backdrop for the festival.

Wed like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Kultura Group 
Superior Foods Company 
The Leland Lodge 
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail 
MyNorth

Tickets for the 2022 Leland Wine & Food Fest are available now:
🎟️ https://loom.ly/oMkSYY8

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