Challenge yourself on five area courses while competing against some of the best amateur golfers in Northwestern Michigan.
Format:
90 hole stroke play
Gross competition
Open to amateurs only
Golfers will play one round on each course
No cut is made after 18 holes
Date, Course & Start Time:
Saturday, June 11 – The Dunes 11am
Sunday, June 12 – Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms 11am
Saturday, June 18 – Sugarloaf, the Old Course 11am
Sunday, June 19 – Northport Creek 11am
Saturday, June 25 – Manitou Passage Golf Club 11am
Fees:
$245 individual entry
Includes 90 holes of golf with cart, range balls where applicable, prizes and tee gift. Reduced practice round fees are also available for advance tee times at the course to be played that day.
Tees:
Men under 40 years – Blue
Men 41 – 54 – White
Men 55+ & Juniors – Gold
Women – Forward
Flights:
Following the first 36 holes of golf, the top 72 players will form a Championship flight and the remainder of the field will form the Consolation flight. Payout will be created at that time.
Prizes:
Awarded to the top 25% of the Championship flight and the top 5 in the Consolation flight. All payouts will be in golf shop credits. Exact prize amounts will be posted when the field is finalized.
For additional questions, contact Manitou Passage Golf Club at 231.228.6000. Registration will close Sunday, June 12.
Our Annual “Cow Fest” celebrates Traverse Colantha Walker and is held on the second Sunday in June and will take place on June 12th from 9am-3pm on The Piazza!
We will celebrate Colantha’s historic accomplishments, as well as the urban renewal of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a Traverse City landmark. What a wonderful community full of fun-loving foodies, locavores, farmers, artists, preservationists, and environmentalists who bring our Village-wide, family friendly, day-long festival to life.
Colantha’s Story
Of the 96 Holstein-Friesian cows that comprised the former Traverse City State Hospital’s herd, Colantha was by far the most prolific. In 1926, she produced 22,918 pounds of milk in a single year, making her the highest producer in the world! In her lifetime, from 1916 to 1932, her total production was 200,114.9 pounds of milk. According to a Federal census during that same year, the State average production was only 3,918 lbs. of milk per cow per year!
Colantha was so revered by hospital staff and patients that upon her death in 1932, a banquet was held in her honor, and a beautifully carved memorial stone was placed at her gravesite near the south end of the Commons property.
The former hospital facility, complete with magnificent historic buildings, massive barns, farmland and crop-land, was built in 1884 and remained in operation until 1989. The facility prided itself in becoming virtually self-sustainable through careful management of its crops and livestock. It is here, near the site of the historic cathedral barn, where Colantha Walker spent her bucolic life, lovingly tended to by the renowned staff and caretakers of the historic barns.
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2016 Schedule of Events
Pancake Breakfast 9-11am
$4/adult; $2/kid portion.
Arts & Crafts and Farm Market Vendors 9am-3pm
Find fresh fruits, veggies & herbs, cheeses, eggs, bread, honey, sweets, and other goodies straight from the farm along with handmade treasures that you simply must have…or head inside to find a bargain or two in The Mercato shops.
Food Vendors 10am-3pm
Kids Korner 9am-3pm
Stop by every hour to participate in fun kid/cow friendly events!
Local vendors that will be participating:
Scrap TC
Sip & Dab
The Botanic Gardens
Live Moosic From Deep Greens & Blues 10am-1:30pm
Cow Pie Eating Contest Sponsored by MI Farm Market 11:30am – 12:30pm
Free pie eating competition with categories for Kids & Adults! Sign up the day of the Festival at The Village tent.
The Great Grilled Cheese Grill-off 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Who makes the Greatest Grilled Cheese Sandwich? You be the judge! Vote for the best sammie as MI Farm Market, The Cheese Lady, ELF & Cuppa Joe all compete in a battle royale for the second year in a row. MI Farm Market is looking to defend their title and The Cheese Lady, ELF and Cuppa Joe are looking for VICTORY! This gonna be delicious! $5
Wagon Rides 10am-3pm
Hop on the Cow Cart, and take a scenic ride around the Village Campus and the Historic Barns area.
Participation Parade to Colanthas Headstone 2pm
After Glow at The Botanic Gardens 3pm-5pm
Live music, refreshments, children’s story time, and tours of the new gardens and historic barns will be part of the anniversary fun for Traverse City’s favorite bovine. The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is a year-round garden dedicated to environmental preservation, education, and recreation. Situated within Historic Barns Park on the grounds of The Grand Traverse Commons, the Botanic Garden is located at 1490 Red Drive in Traverse City.
Blackthorn welcomes you to the rich tapestry of Celtic music.
Traditional songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and ancient airs combine with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs for a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people.
What makes a Blackthorn show unique is the variety of tunes, tempos and textures. Each member of the band plays multiple instruments, including wooden flute, accordion, tin whistle, five string banjo, cittern, bones and more. These instruments complement the lead vocal of Belfast native Richard McMullan and the band’s tight blend of four part harmony.
Blackthorn has played throughout the Great Lakes region since 1984. Based in Detroit, they can be found regularly at O’Mara’s Pub and Restaurant in Berkley. Other venues include concert halls, universities and festivals, including main stage appearances at the prestigious Michigan Irish Festival and world renowned Milwaukee Irish Fest.
The concert begins at 7pm. Transportation via chair lift or six-passenger golf cart begins at 6pm. Cash bar and snacks are available for purchase. Coolers are not permitted.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Mountain Flowers Lodge.
Join us for the 9th annual Traverse City Wine & Cider Festival to celebrate local wine, food and culture.
Get a true taste of the region with great wines, art, food trucks and live musical entertainment all in one location!
Local Wines and Hard
Wines will be flowing into your glass as wineries from Northern Michigan feature great wines reflective of local terroir. Taste from a selection of local wines from 20 wineries and cideries.
Fresh, Local Fare
Savor the flavors of fresh, local fare handmade by area chefs. Pair your wine with small plates for an ultimate culinary experience.
Be Entertained Live Music
Perfect pairing with local wine, local fare and fine art, enjoy live musical performances by Oh Brother, Big Sister; Carsie Blanton, G-Snacks and E Minor. View the musical schedule and learn more about the artists here.
Singer/songwriter Marc Broussard is best known for his Louisiana-born brand of heartfelt music, best described as a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots.
In his career, he has released eight studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and has charted twice on Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks. Broussard is the son of acclaimed Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist and former member of The Boogie Kings, Ted Broussard, who has played on some of his songs.
Two immediately identifiable voices combine for an evening of classic hits as five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald teams with Boz Scaggs in a showcase of songs that span the past 40 years. Friends and touring partners for years, McDonald and Scaggs share a palpable affinity for each other as they play their hits and share stories of their songs and life on the road.
Michael McDonald
As soon as you hear his voice, you know the song and exactly who’s singing. Michael McDonald has a voice that is both distinctive and soulful, immediately recognizable and beautifully commanded. His smooth style, along with his songwriting and keyboard skills, make McDonald a musical presence that has stood the test of time for more than four decades. From Doobie Brothers’ classics like “What A Fool Believes” to solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’,” the five-time Grammy Award winning McDonald is a smooth and consummate crowd pleaser.
“(McDonald’s) instantly identifiable, soulful vocals have made him a pop culture icon…”
— Rolling Stone
Boz Scaggs
Born in Canton, Ohio, singer-songwriter William Royce Scaggs picked up his nickname Boz while living in Texas as a child. He has worked with childhood friend Steve Miller on The Steve Miller Band’s first two albums, “Children of the Future” and “Sailor,” but shortly thereafter Boz signed a record deal as a solo artist, and his second album, “Boz Scaggs,” was released in 1969. In the 70s and 80s, his hits “It’s Over,” “Lowdown,” “What Can I Say” and “Lido Shuffle,” quickly became classics. With a voice unlike any other, Boz Scaggs is a timeless classic.
