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Toast the Season ~ Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail ~ Nov. 3 ~ 5 and Nov. 10 ~ 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 (Friday – Sunday), attendees will enjoy a 1.5oz pour of hand-selected wine along with a delectable food pairing, at all the participating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries. Additionally, each ticket comes with “Cork Cash”, redeemable at any winery.

This incredible food and wine event is a can’t-miss hallmark of the holiday season. In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, participants can savor their favorite food and wine pairings during Toast the Season while also enjoying the second annual Lights over Leelanau winter promotional event, as participating wineries deck the halls with holiday lights for all to enjoy!

Tickets Weekend 1

Tickets Weekend 2

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Leelanau Peninsula Wine on the Water Festival – July 20, 2019

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 unforgettable wine, food and music beside the cool breeze from Grand Traverse Bay!

Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the gate. Each ticket includes a commemorative wine glass. Tasting tickets and food are available for purchase during the event.

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Northport Wine and Craft Beverage Festival – August 17, 2019

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 2-7 PM in Marina Park in downtown Northport!

Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Included with your ticket is a souvenir tasting glass and two drink tokens. Additional tokens are $3 each or 4 for $10.

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Harvest Stompede – September 7 & 8, 2019

Harvest Stompede

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 choose on both Saturday and Sunday.

Ticket Information:
Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass, along with a featured wine and small bite food pairing at all 27 participating wineries. After your featured pairing, most wineries offer an additional complimentary 2 tastes. Purchase your tickets by selecting a starting winery where you will check-in to the event and pick up your supplies before charting your own course to participating wineries in any order you choose. Tickets are good for both Saturday and Sunday. Designated Driver tickets are available for $20 and include the small bites.

Don’t want to drive?

Find a willing friend and purchase an additional designated driver ticket for just $20. Your driver can still enjoy the food pairings while he/she takes you from winery to winery. You can also take your food and wine tour via bus or limo by contacting one of our transportation partners. We encourage you to contact them PRIOR to purchasing your tickets and a starting point. Visit our transportation page for a complete list of our preferred partners. Thanks to NoMI Sparkling Water for their sponsorship of our Designated Driver program!

PLEASE NOTE: The Harvest Stompede RACE is no longer taking place.

Saturday, Sept 7th, 11 – 6pm
Sunday, Sept 8th, 12 – 5pm
$40 per person

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The Hunt for the Reds of October – Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – Weekdays in October

Weekdays during October

$20 per person

Includes signature wine glass, a complimentary red wine pour at each winery and a $5 donation to the American Red Cross. Great wine for a great cause— It doesn’t get better than that!

Leelanau Peninsula has become well-known for its Riesling and other cool-climate white varietals and blends. What is often overlooked, however, are the high-quality red wines being grown in the region.

To help get beneath the surface, the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail hosts a fun event to explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau Peninsula. The Hunt for the Reds of October takes place weekdays (Monday through Friday) during the month of October. For the entire month of October, your ticket gets you a complimentary pour at each of more than 21 participating wineries offering diverse red wines: big and bold Cabernet Francs and Merlots, aromatic and spicy Pinot Noirs and many more.

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Great Macaroni & Cheese Bake-Off – November 24, 2018

Saturday, November 24, 2018
10am-5pm

SOLD OUT
Tickets: $50 per person / $40 for designated driver.

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, America’s favorite comfort food gets an upgrade with help from celebrated Northern Michigan chefs. Nine top local restaurants each partner with one winery to create a perfect mac & cheese and wine pairing. Participants get to vote for the best pairing, cheesiest, and people’s choice. This annual event boasts friendly rivalries and has created its own loyal following. Don’t hesitate to purchase tickets, this event sells out every year!

Additional questions can be directed to Peninsula Cellars at 231.223.4050.

How it works:

Tickets go on sale September 26, 2018 at 9AM. Tickets include a souvenir glass and plate, a 3-ounce serving of gourmet Mac & Cheese at each of the nine wineries, plus at least 1.5-ounces of paired wines at each winery.

Designated Driver tickets are also available for purchase. DD ticket holders do not receive a souvenir glass, but do receive the souvenir plate, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.

When you purchase your ticket, you will choose your starting winery location. Your plate and souvenir wine glass will be waiting for you at this location. After you leave your chosen winery starting point, you can select which tasting rooms you would like to visit during the event, in the order of your preference.

If you would like to schedule and purchase transportation for your group, please click the link for Traverse City tour companies & transportation below. The wineries will not provide guests any type of transportation.

All event recipes will be emailed to ticket holders following the event. They will also be available on this website. While we aim to provide a diverse selection of recipes, we cannot guarantee that recipes will meet the dietary restrictions of all guests.

The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula encourage you to drink responsibly.

Tickets are non-refundable. Transportation not included in ticket price.

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