The Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival encompasses four consecutive weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition held annually during July in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.
The festival attracts thousands of the nation’s best horses and riders who are in attendance to win a share of the $600,000 awarded in total prize money, qualify for year-end national championships, earn points towards USEF/USHJA Horse of the Year titles plus enjoy one of the country’s most highly acclaimed summer vacation destinations.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend on the weekends while the feature competitions are in session, from 8am – 5pm or until close.
Please see the feature events schedule below for the most exciting times & days to attend.
All events are $10/day/person, except:
Kid’s Day & Family Day – children under the age of 18 admitted for free.
Red, White, and Blue Day – current and past members of the Military admitted for free.
Admission includes on-site parking and access to all five competition rings, vendors and concession area.
Spectators are encouraged to wear sensible walking shoes as the terrain is undulating. Handicapped areas are very limited. Seating is aluminum bleacher and picnic grass style with-out and with cover.
Events will be conducted “rain or shine” unless severe weather warrants cancellation; no refunds on admission fees. Dogs are not allowed. Please keep to designated spectator areas.
Led by Nina Ledesma’s powerhouse vocals, this buzzworthy Detroit band returns to Summer Sounds with soulful classic rock sound that everyone can love.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert this summer. For over twenty years, concert-goers have enjoyed the fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and great music of Summer Sounds, a perfect way to spend a midsummer evening.
Concerts are held from 7-9pm.
General Admission: $10 Kids 12-and-under: Free
2019 Schedule
Friday, July 5: Nina & The Buffalo Riders
Friday, July 12: Last Gasp Collective
Friday, July 19: The Go Rounds + Charlie Millard Band
The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and electric cellist, Alison Lynn. With their feel-good melodies and foot-stomping, rock-influenced rhythms, these young women have put a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the event. Special ticket packages also available: $39 for your choice of 3 or $55 for all 5 Music on the Mountain concerts.
Call 231.334.5100 to reserve.
Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside Mountain Flowers Lodge.
Good friends, a great view, and some incredible live music await you during The Homestead’s 2014 Music on the Mountain Summer Concert Series.
This Kalamazoo troupe blends hip-hop and jazz with R&B, soul, and classical. Live strings, winds, percussion, vocals and poetry come together for a melting pot of rich sounds and irresistible energy.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert this summer. For over twenty years, concert-goers have enjoyed the fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and great music of Summer Sounds, a perfect way to spend a midsummer evening.
Concerts are held from 7-9pm.
General Admission: $10 Kids 12-and-under: Free
2019 Schedule
Friday, July 5: Nina & The Buffalo Riders
Friday, July 12: Last Gasp Collective
Friday, July 19: The Go Rounds + Charlie Millard Band
We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Paella in The Park on Friday, August 15.
Food and Wine Pairing
This year our Executive Chef Lauren, will be spearheading the preparation of paella. Several different varieties will be available, and all are sure to be delicious!
We are excited to present Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula with professional wine pairings. A good pairing of wine and food can bring out the textures and flavors of both the wine and the meal, greatly improving the dining experience.
We will take into account the ingredients in the paella, as well as the acidity, texture, sweetness, bitterness, and alcohol of the wine to create truly amazing pairings. The right wine can enhance any meal, and paired with the paella will surely create a meal to be remembered.
Our Farm-to-Table dining series brings the fresh flavors of northern Michigan to the Thistle Pub & Grille the third weekend of each month, May through September.
Our chefs work with local farms, making personal visits to many of them, to build a custom three-course menu.
Our Farm-to-Table series is a clear example of Crystal Mountain’s commitment to the sustainability of the local food movement and the role that our restaurants play in it.
The Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival encompasses four consecutive weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition held annually during July in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.
We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Paella in The Park on Friday, August 15.