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Cherry-Roubaix – August 10 – 12, 2012

Cherry-Roubaix is a multi-day bike event through the streets of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau County, Michigan.

Events include:
Friday Night Sprints
Saturday Charity Ride
Kids Ride
Cruiser Classic
Old Town Criterium
Sunday Road Race

Friday, August 10th – Prologue Time Trial
A short drive north from Traverse City on Old Mission Peninsula we will be holding a 6 mile opening Prologue Time Trial. Registration is only open to the first 200 registrants. Peninsula Township Park, Bowers Harbor Rd. Traverse City, MI 49684


Saturday, August 11th – Charity Ride
On Saturday morning August 11, at 8:30am there will be a fund raiser ride to benefit the Munson Women’s Cancer Fund. The ride will take place on Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan, and there will be 20 or 43 mile routes. Click here for more info!

Saturday, August 11th – Old Town Crit
The old town crit – an afternoon criterium Saturday, through the streets of old town Traverse City! Imagine the thrill of a criterium race roaring down historic streets in the heart of Traverse City… like a traditional European race, the course passes over a short section of cobblestone! 484 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Sunday, August 12th – Road Race
The Cherry-Roubaix Road Race follows a new course for 2012. The new course is a 23.3 mile (lap) course. The start-finish line is high atop Sugar Loaf Mt. Cedar Michigan Sugar Loaf Mountain Road, MI Cedar, MI 49621

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The Homestead – Harvest Wine Tour Weekend – October 26 to 28, 2012

After you’ve had a good night’s rest and a delicious breakfast, we’ll take you to four of Leelanau’s wineries.

You’ll meet the winemakers, sample and discuss their wines and purchase what you wish. Come evening you’ll enjoy a winemakers’ dinner for which Chef John Piombo and the winemaker will prepare a menu with wine pairings for a five course meal.

After a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast, you’ll take your memories and wines home. From $152 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

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Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge – November 3, 2012

The Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge is a 29 mile point-to-point mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan.

Held traditionally on the first Saturday of November (except for years when the first Saturday of November is the 1st), the 23rd annual Bell’s Iceman will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Over $54,000 in cash prizes and $10,000 in merchandise prizes will be awarded.

Schedule of Events

November 2, 2012

2012 Packet Pick-Up and SRAM Ice Cycle Expo

12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM Packet Pick-up Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM Concessions Open Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM SRAM Ice Cycle Expo Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

November 3, 2012

2012 Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Late Iceman Packet Pick-up Downtown Kalkaska

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Late Slush Cup Packet Pick-up Timber Ridge

9:00 AM – BELL’S BEER ICEMAN START Downtown Kalkaska

9:00 AM- MEIJER SLUSH CUP START Timber Ridge

10:00 AM – First Slush-Cup Finish Timber Ridge

10:30 AM – First Iceman Finish Timber Ridge

11:00 AM – First Bus to Kalkaska Leaves Timber Ridge

2:30 PM – BELL’S BEER ICEMAN START- PROs Downtown Kalkaska

3:00 PM – MEIJER SNO-CONE START Timber Ridge

4:00 PM – Pro’s Finish Timber Ridge

6:00 PM – LAST BUS TO KALKASKA LEAVES Timber Ridge

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The Iceman Cometh Challenge is a 27 mile point-to-point mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan. The 23rd annual Iceman will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012.

 
 

Music in the Park – Marina Park, Northport – Every Friday

Music in the Park returns for the 26th year on June 29 and runs through August 31.

Performances are each Friday evening at 7 pm in Marina Park.

June 29 – The Bill Sears Quintet, sponsored by the North End Eatery and Dan Giroux of Crest Financial.

July 6 – Zen Stew, sponsored by Sunrise Landing. Drawing for the Northport Promise Summer Sizzler Raffle at 8:30 p.m.

July 13 – Don Julin and Ron Getz, sponsored by Tamarack Gallery.

July 20 – Steve Sandner Quintet, sponsored by Boutique by Mary Kent and Studio 106 Paintings by Kirk Richards.

July 27 – Jeff Tucker and On the Beach, sponsored by Kal Excavating and Karyn’s Beauty Salon.

August 3 – New Third Coast, sponsored by Due North Marketing Communications.

August 10 – Ray Kamalay and Don Julin, sponsored by Christian Jewelry by Greg Strausser.

August 17 – Leo Creek Band, sponsored by the Northport Lion’s Club

August 24 – Elizabeth and Mary Ann Rivers with Pat Nemisto, sponsored by Northport Highlands.

August 31 – Sister Wilene, sponsored by the Garage Bar and Grill.

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Gills Pier Winery – Anniversary Pig Roast – May 25, 2013

Join us for our 6th Anniversary Pig Roast – Swine and Dine

Saturday, May 25th, marks our 9th Anniversary and as is the case each year, we welcome you to join us for our annual Pig Roast. Live music, featuring Miriam Pico and David Chown, prizes, fantastic wines and of course the succulent pork slow roasted for hours prior.

Bring the family and friends and enjoy what is the best kick-off to our year. We dig in at 11 and wrap up at 6.

We will be introducing our 2011 Cabernet Franc / Merlot, 2012 semi-dry Riesling, and the ever popular, Just Unleashed.

A great opportunity to be the first to get your hands on these outstanding wines. These will be available only during the weekend and will be released a little later in the year.

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