Ready for all things Asparagus!?
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
We are back for another amazing asparagus filled day in downtown Empire! Lots of incredible local asparagus eats, great music, and fun activities to come! Including the Kick-Yer Assparagus 5k Fun Run/Walk! Link below to sign up!
Sign up for the 5k HERE!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10am: Kick-Yer Ass-paragus 5k Fun Run/Walk
11am-3pm: Glen Lake Community Library Pop Up Book Sale
12pm: Recipe Contest in Empire Town Hall
12pm-6pm: Asparagus Eats with food vendors, local breweries and live music!
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FOOD VENDORS: Arts Tavern, Plevas Meats, Shipwreck Cafe, Birria Taco Truck, Red Top Gourmet Hot Dogs, Squeeze ‘Em Lemonade Shack, Norconk’s Asparagus and Lively Neighborfood Market!
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DRINK VENDORS: Right Brain Brewery, Lake Ann Brewery and St. Ambrose Cellars!
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LIVE MUSIC: Zinnia Dungjen, Andre Villoch, and 5th Gear Band
2-4pm: Queen Asparagus on Stilts
3-4pm: The Magic Lady Family Magic Show
2pm: Ode to Asparagus Poetry Contest at the Glen Lake Community Library
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A Celebration of Flavor in Leland Harbor!
Join us for the highly anticipated 2025 Leland Wine & Food Festival, returning to the breathtaking Leland Harbor! Indulge in Northern Michigan’s finest wines, craft beers, and gourmet foods while enjoying the stunning waterfront views. With our ‘Come & Go’ re-entry wristbands, you can explore Leland’s pristine beaches, charming boutiques, captivating galleries, and the iconic Historic Fishtown—then return for more festival fun!
General Admission & Ticket Information
Secure your general admission tickets in advance for $35 or purchase at the event for $45. Your ticket includes:
✅ A commemorative wine glass
✅ Two wine-tasting tokens
✅ The option to upgrade with 10 additional tokens for $30
Additional wine-tasting tokens are available inside the festival for $3.50 each. Must be 21+ to attend, but non-alcoholic beverages will be available. All food and beer purchases are cash-only.
Wineries & Breweries
Savor the best wines from top Michigan wineries, including:
🍷 Good Harbor Winery
🍷 Aurora Cellars
🍷 Bel Lago
🍷 French Valley Vineyards
🍷 Dune Bird Winery
🍷 Shady Lane
🍷 Laurentide Winery & more!
Beer lovers, don’t miss Stormcloud Brewery, serving up refreshing craft brews!
Food & Live Music
Enjoy delicious local food vendors and live entertainment throughout the day! Savor specialties from:
🎶 Pleva’s
🎶 Village Cheese Shanty
🎶 The Cove
🎶 Locals Lake Leelanau and more!
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Leelanau UnCaged is a place for the community to gather and enjoy inspiring music and dance performances in one day on the streets of Northport.
* 4 performance areas, 40+ acts
* Kids’ UnCaged art activities
* Artisan, Food & Nonprofit Vendors
* Water Blessing
* Restaurants and Shops
* Marina availability
* Shuttle Service from Traverse City
UnCage takes place after Labor Day when the vibe changes to a more relaxed pace, with weather that can be like summer or fall, but gorgeous, nonetheless. Festival goers enjoy being outdoors strolling from venue to venue through an array of art vendors filling the streets. Food options are plentiful throughout the day.
The festival kicks off with a beautiful water blessing over the bay, a time to honor and give thanks for these precious waters, followed by a procession to the festival center where music and dance performances begin.
Leelanau UnCaged is free to festival goers thanks to the generous donations from businesses and patrons.
Please Save the Date for Saturday, September 27, 2025!
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Toast the Season – Leelanau Style!
November 3 – 5 and
November 10 – 12, 2023
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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!
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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. To learn more about how you can help support the park, visit www.phsb.org.
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The Annual Northport Dog Parade is a fun yearly tradition. The committee picks a theme each year and prizes are awarded for various categories at the end of the parade. Past themes have included “The Wizard of Oz”, “Alice in Wonderlab, Through the Woofing Glass”, and “Hairy Tales”.
10:30 AM In-person registration
11:30 AM Parade Line-up
12:00 PM Parade begins!
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