Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Crystal Mountain – Winter Snowshoe Tours – Sundays – Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, 2013

Tour Michigan Legacy Art Park this winter to view the sculptures from a new perspective. A guide will lead snowshoers across hilly terrain to view most of the 45 major works of art.

Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

January 6, 13, 20 (World Snow Day) & 27
February 3 & 10

Tours last just over one hour. Be prepared for current winter conditions. Bring your own snowshoes. Limited rentals are available at Crystal Mountain at the Park at Water’s Edge. Call 231-378-2000 ext. 7000 for snowshoe rental information.

Fee: $10 per adult. Reservations are not required. Complimentary for youth 17 and under with paying adult.

Call (231) 378-4963 for further information.

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Chateau Chantal – 18th Annual Harvest Fest – October 7, 2017


Share with us the excitement of Harvest! Brian’s cellar and still will be open to smell wines, stomp grapes, and tour. Our tasting room staff will serve wine tastes and take private label orders.

NEW! Wines by the glass and lunch items like bratwurst and charcuterie boards served from our dining room!

Activities for All, Open to Public:
1:00 pm: Mini Slurpin’ Seminar Learn the basics of wine tasting – slurping noises encouraged!
2:00 pm: Grape Stompin’ Put Lucille Ball to shame and get in line for your chance to crush grapes the old fashioned way: with your feet!
3:00pm: Distillation Seminar – join the winemakers as they show off their shiny copper pot still.

Discounts and Other Fun:

  • Exclusive case discounts of 15% off a mixed case of wine
  • Exclusive case discounts of 20% off a full case of any one wine
  • Wines by the glass from our tasting room, East Bay Wine Terrace and West Wine Patio
  • New vintage wines and products
  • Wine Aroma Challenge & displays
  • Register early for Wine and Cooking Seminars
  • Private label wines (order before the holiday rush!)

Wine Tasting open to the public all day from 11am-7pm.
Must be over 21 to taste.

Chateau Chantal’s Eighteenth Annual Harvest Day!
October 7, 2017
12 noon – 4pm

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Devils Dive Half Marathon and 5k – Old Mission Peninsula – October 9, 2016

On October 9th, 2016 the Half Marathoners for Devil’s Dive will start, followed by the 5K participants.

Along the way they will be greeted by devils, referees, cats, clowns, witches, angels, highlighters, zombies, minions and more! Race participants are encouraged to dressed up as well.

Post race food includes bananas, bagels, caramel apples, candy, apple cider, pumpkin donuts, and homemade cookies.

We had a blast in 2015 and wanted to thank you for running!

Check out some of the photos and stories on our Facebook page.

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Crystal Mountain – Chairlift Rides with Live Entertainment – October 20, 2017

Enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top-of-the-mountain attractions including live musical entertainment.

Entertainment Schedule »

Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.

Cost: Chairlift rides are $7 per person. Houseguests and children 8 & under are free with a paying adult.

For more information, call the Park at Water’s Edge at 888.968.7686 ext. 7000.

EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Check the Crystal Mountain Website for the latest updates on Fall Chairlift Rides

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Frankfort Film Festival – October 20 – 23, 2016

Plans are in the final stages for the 8th Annual Frankfort Film Festival slated for October 20-23 at The Garden Theater.

The Frankfort Film Festival will again bring award-winning films from around the globe to the big screen in downtown Frankfort. Live music, restaurant specials, spectacular fall color combined with exceptional cinema and delightful company make this annual event a “can’t miss” in Northern Michigan.

The film lineup for this year’s festival will be announced at the annual Launch Party scheduled for Wednesday, September 21 at 7pm at The Garden Theater. Following the Launch Party, the film lineup will be listed on this page.

Launch Party Tickets are $15 each and include delicious food and drink provided by Watervale Inn. Launch Party tickets are available at the door on the night of the event and are not sold in advance.

FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS

ALL TICKETS $10 EACH

The Garden Theater box office opens one hour prior to each film showing for individual ticket purchases. Tickets for individual shows are not available for advance purchase.

FESTIVAL PASSES $85 EACH

Purchase a Film Festival Weekend Pass for entry to every film showing at our 2015 festival for only $85. Film Festival Weekend Passes may be purchased at the Garden Theater box office.

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Crystal Mountain – World Snow Day Celebration – January 20, 2013

World Snow Day aims to bring winter sports enthusiasts and their families to the slopes and trails in a fun-filled day of events, activities and competitions on snow. Try at least one activity in each category (Explore, Enjoy, Experience) and enter to win a lift ticket or Crystal Mountain sweatshirt.

Explore

Winter Snowsports Presentations

During these 30-minute presentations, Crystal’s Snowsports Instructors demonstrate the proper use of winter sports equipment.

12 pm: Adult Ski and Snowboard Presentation – Meet at Totem Park

1 pm: Cross-Country Presentation – Meet at Kinlochen

2 pm: Snowshoeing Presentation – Meet at Park at Water’s Edge

3 pm: Kids Ski and Snowboard Presentation – Meet at Camp Totem

Enjoy

The Art of Snowmaking: Meet at the Snowcat parked by the slopeside tent.

12 – 4 pm

Snow Castle Building Kits : Available at the Park at Water’s Edge

Snowman Search: Pick up the clues at Park at Water’s Edge

Rinkside Bonfire: Roast marshmallows and visit with Snowball the Snow Tiger

Experience

12 – 4 pm

Michigan Legacy Art Park: Information guides available at the slopeside tent

Ice Skating: 1-hr rentals at the Park at Water’s Edge

1 – 4 pm

Snowbikes: Test drive a fat tire snow bike on the Front Lawn

More World Snow Day Adventures

The following programs include a fee:

Dog Sledding: Rides

Available starting at 9:30 am. $75 per sled. Call the Park at Water’s Edge at ext. 7000. Reservations are required.

Outdoor Laser Tag

11 am & 2 pm. Participants must be 7 years old or older. $15 per person. Reservations are required. Call the Park at Water’s Edge at ext. 7000.

Crystal Quest

Booklet available for purchase at the Park at Water’s Edge

Fat Chance Bike Race

Noon. Crystal Mountain has partnered with Einstein Cycle to offer our first Fat Tire Bike Race. Spectators welcome. Advanced registration required.

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