Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Fall For Art in Leelanau – October 10 – 12, 2014

Fall for Art in Leelanau 2014 is upon us. Fall For Art, the annual Leelanau County gallery tour, is Oct. 10-12. This self-guided tour, now in its ninth year, offers participants a chance to sample the arts for which Leelanau County is known.

Participant may pick up an entry packet at any of the participating galleries and have it stamped at each gallery visited. Entrants who’ve completed the tour may participate in a prize drawing and reception Oct. 12, 3 p.m. at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Participating galleries are: The Secret Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery (Empire); Glen Arbor Art Association, Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Forest Gallery, Synchronicity Gallery, Old School Gallery (Glen Arbor); Gallery in Cedar (Cedar); Northport Pottery, Leelanau Prints (Northport); Gallery 22 (Suttons Bay). More galleries will be posted as the list grows.

Hours are: Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fall For Art is organized by the Glen Lake Artists Gallery. For more information, please call 231/334-4230 or go to “Fall For Art in Leelanau” on Facebook.

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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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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail On Facebook

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Suttons Bay Floatilla – August 31, 2013

Come to beautiful Suttons Bay this Labor Day weekend and join in a Guinness World Book Challenge for canoes and kayaks rafted together. The current record of 1902 was set in 2011 in Upstate New York. Last year the Suttons Bay Floatilla came close with 1750 boats. Do it this year! Join this fun, family-friendly paddling event! All paddlers are required to wear USCG approved life vests. Every participant or parent/guardian must sign a waiver. All proceeds benefit Suttons Bay Schools Student Activity Fund.

You must be registered to participate in the count. The earlier you register, the more you save.

1-person canoe or kayak – $10 (Must be 12 years or older) 2-person canoe or kayak – $17 (Children under the age of 12 must be with an adult) 3-person canoe or kayak – $20 (Children under the age of 12 must be with an adult)

August 15 (Thursday) – Fees increase to $15, $22 and $27

August 26 (Monday) – Last day for online registration

August 29 (Wednesday) – Fees increase to $20, $27, and $30

No Refunds

Floatilla t-shirts are no longer available – the last day to pre-order was 7-31-13. A limitted number of t-shirts will be available for sale on the day of the event.

A limitted number of camping sites are available this year. Go to www.sbfloatilla.com for more information, fees and registration.

To learn more information about the Suttons Bay Floatilla and event day activities, go to www.sbfloatilla.com

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Frankfort Fall Festival – October 12, 2019

Frankfort Fall Festival
Visit downtown Frankfort for a day of fall fun! Enjoy a parade featuring the Scottville Clown Band, wagon rides, scavenger hunts, pie eating contests and TONS of pumpkin fun including the Weight Contest, Giant Pumpkin Drop (on a car!) and everyone’s favorite pumpkin carvings by Mr. Moody.

The annual Fall Festival festivities begin with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Frankfort Fire Department at The Hotel Frankfort from 7:00 am – 11:00 AM.

Starting at 11:00 am, the Fall Festival Parade, featuring The Scottville Clown Band, GIANT pumpkins, locally built floats and the always popular Mutt March.

We are accepting participants for the Parade and Mutt March.

Don’t forget to grab your 2019 Fall Festival Souvenir T-Shirts and Cinch Bags at the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce booth the day of the festival or at the Chamber office 517 Main St. Frankfort.

Directly following the parade, a host of activities will take place in the Open Space Park.
Mutt March Awards Live Music featuring The Scottville Clown Band will perform under the Big Tent, which also features domestic beer and wine and beer from Stormcloud, Wine, Mead from St. Ambrose and Cocktails from Iron Fish!

GIANT pumpkins, squash and watermelon weigh-in.

Kids 5-15 years of age can guess the weight of a giant pumpkin and have the opportunity to win a brand new BIKE!

Back by Popular demand: Helicopter Rides – $55 per person. Departs from the Boat Launch parking lot at 10th and Main St.

Pumpkin Ed Moody will there carving a giant pumpkin

The Frankfort Fire Department will host Kids Activities and Demos near the Library
Starting at noon, judging for the Home Brew Competition at Stormcloud Brewing Co.
Food Available in Open Space provided by the Southern Sin-Thesis
Free Wagon Rides through downtown Frankfort
First Congregational Church will host their Cake Walk at 1pm
Bid on some fantastic items at the Silent Auction 11p-2:30pm,
Who doesn’t love a Pie Eating Contest?! (Register at 1:00pm – contest begins at 1:30pm)
Our Fall Festival would not be the same without the CRAZY Pumpkin Drop! 2:30pm near boat launch.

Sorry, NO TREBUCHET for launching pumpkins.

A wide variety of activities will be available from 11:00 am – 3:30pm:A Beer, Wine, Mead and Cocktail Tent (Open until 5pm) After the Scottville Clown Band, Bill Frary will play live until 5pm.

Pumpkin Decorating, “Hillbilly Olimpiks”-the silly-themed obstacle course
Popular Kid’s Games and a Straw Maze will be all set up in Open Space Park for all to enjoy.

Pumpkin Decorating hosted by National Honor Society students
Fall Craft Fair- Treasure Hunt – Bounce House
Participate in the Scavenger Hunt to win cash prizes.

The Garden Theater will again host FREE showings of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” at 2:00 and 3:00 pm.

Don’t miss the Oktoberfest Party to cap off Beer Week at Stormcloud Brewing Company. Music Starts at 8pm

The returning BEER, WINE, MEAD and COCKTAIL TENT will be in the Open Space starting at 11am. Celebrate Frankfort Beer Week with a fun Beer tent with Live Music featuring the Scottville Clown Band and Bill Frary.

If you need more information, please stop into the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce Office at 517 Main Street, Frankfort, email or call 231-352-7251

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Taste of Traverse City – September 13 – 15, 2013

Once only known as the Cherry Capital, Traverse City is now an emerging, dynamic epicurean and event destination for those seeking a more unique culinary experience. Couple that with the breathtaking beauty of Traverse City and you have the makings of a masterful, public showcase for the eyes, palate and soul. The Taste of Traverse City Festival is the first ever weekend showcase of the areas epicurean specialties and shops. It brings together culinary specialties and extraordinary wine, spirits and merchandise all in one single weekend. The pleasure packed weekend will include premier chefs, culinary personalities, restaurants, eateries, caterers, wineries, breweries, local merchants, demonstrations, seminars, unique dining experiences, and much, much more.

The Taste of Traverse will be an annual destination drawing the local food enthusiast as well as gourmet food and wine/beer travelers from across the country. Experience for yourself why Traverse City is blazing the food trail for their superb and unique fare and spirits.

Come join us September 13th – 15th, 2013 and unleash your inner foodie at the Taste of Traverse City, an epicurean festival that will surely be as lively, impressive and electric as its community and a pinnacle event in Northern Michigan.

Friday, September 13, 2013 – Downtown Grub Crawl 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Tastings of restaurants and eateries specialties
  • Exclusive Shopping Opportunities & promotions
  • Entertainment

Saturday, September 14, 2013 – Taste of Traverse City, Open Space 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM

  • Showcase & Tastings of Epicurean Specialties – Food, Wine, Beer and Specialty items, etc.
  • Food Stages & Demonstrations
  • Retail Pavilion

Sunday, September 15, 2013 – Best of the Brunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Unique Strolling Brunch Experience – Hagerty Center, Traverse City
  • Creative Culinary Teams at each Brunch Station
  • Brunch Throwdown – Brunch teams compete for best brunch items and perfectly paired brunch beverage
  • Entertainment
  • Bloody Mary Bar, etc.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – September 13-15 –Foodie Film Festival Various Showtimes & Locations

  • See a unique collection of films about eating, drinking, cooking, dining or all of them combined.
  • Several great locations and various showtimes throughout the weekend.
  • Food Film Fanatic Pass – Fill your plate with a pass to see any film, any time and any official FFF location.

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