Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Crystal Mountain – 5K Snowshoe Stomp – February 25, 2012

Grab your snowshoes for Crystal Mountain’s 5K Snowshoe Stomp. First 150 5K registrants receive a Snowshoe Stomp fleece beanie hat. Top male and female win a Tubbs Flex ESC Snowshoe Kit, free entry to Taste the Local Difference and a prize mug. Top three in each 5K category win a prize mug including hot chocolate & more. All registrants receive a participation bag full of fun, post-race bowl of chili on the Kinlochen Plaza and unlimited marshmallows to roast.

Top three in Kid’s Short Stomp win a prize mug including hot chocolate & more. All Short Stomp participants receive beads, ribbon and hot chocolate.

Race benefits the Benzie Central Cross-Country Team.

10am – Snowshoe Stomp $20 (race day: $25) | 11am – Kid’s Short Stomp $5
11:30am Awards Presentation at Kinlochen Plaza

Registration
Limited snowshoe rentals available for $10. Registration available at the Park at Water’s Edge, 800.968.7686 ext. 7000. Registration Form

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Suds & Snow – Microbrew Beer Festival – Timber Ridge Resort – March 3, 2012

Beer tasting and snowshoeing go hand in hand during the 6th Annual Suds & Snow event at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. Along with samples of a wide variety of Michigan breweries, the event will feature food and live music.

Join us for fun in the snow, whether you are snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking or winter bike riding on our new trails. Live music and new, larger cozy place in the woods for festivities.

6th Annual Suds & Snow
Annual Event
1:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Timber Ridge Resort, Traverse City

Timber Ridge Resort is located at 4050 Hammond Road East in Traverse City.
Phone: (231) 947-2770

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Shanty Creek – Slush Cup – March 3, 2012

Celebrate over 30 years of Shanty Creek’s most popular winter event – a race course on an icy 40′ pond at Schuss Mountain!

Other activities include a Seal Slide, Frozen Fish Toss and Shovel Races.

Raffle tickets will also be available to win VIP Seating for the main event.

Registration for all events begins at 9am inside of Ivan’s, Slush Cup starts at 2pm.

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Andre Villoch – Music on the Mountain – The Homestead – July 3, 2012

The Homestead is proud to welcome back a longtime friend and favorite, Andre Villoch.  Famed for his dynamic vocal range and vivacious onstage wit and charm, Andre is authentic, soulful and gritty.  He’s known for his lyrical prowess by delivering satisfying melodies about life, love and the allure of music.  With roots in opera, pop, gospel bluegrass and folk, his songs bear the mark of rich heritage of musical inspiration.

A mainstay on the Michigan folk and Indie circuit for the past 10 years, Andre made the state of Main his new home two years ago.  In addition to connecting to his new east coast fan base, Andre has spent the last year in the studio working on his fourth album.  Visit iTunes or www.AndreVilloch.com.

Music on the Mountain

This summer-long series of concerts will be held at the top of Bay Mountain. Mingle with old friends and new during the happy hour. Purchase one or more tickets in the 50/50 raffle. You could win half of the money and you will help our lakeshore, as the other half will be donated to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. This year’s concert schedule is:

Ticket pricing $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm. Call 231.334.5100 for tickets.

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Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food & Music Festival – Suttons Bay – July 21, 2012

We’re excited to announce we’re moving the Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food & Music Festival to Suttons Bay and a new weekend this year!

The Annual Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food & Music Festival will be held at Marina Park in Suttons Bay, Michigan on Saturday, July 21st. The event will feature16 wineries, 8 food vendors, one brewery and one hard cider vendor.

This year’s entertainment showcases the blues duo, Hipps n Ricco. Entrance is $15 per person which includes commemorative wine glass and two tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available for $2 each. Full bottle sales will be available and must either be consumed or disposed of on site.

Each Annual Wine Festival is planned by the Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.



We have great news! The blues duo, Hipps n Ricco, will be performing at this year’s festival in July!

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Ron Getz Trio – Music on the Mountain – The Homestead – July 18, 2012

The Homestead is proud to welcome the Ron Getz Trio including Don Julin on mandolin; Glen Wolff on acoustic bass and Ron Getz on guitar.

The concert will include jazz, latin and some original music. For more information visit www.rongetzguitar.com.

Music on the Mountain

This summer-long series of concerts will be held at the top of Bay Mountain. Mingle with old friends and new during the happy hour. Purchase one or more tickets in the 50/50 raffle. You could win half of the money and you will help our lakeshore, as the other half will be donated to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. This year’s concert schedule is:

Ticket pricing $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm. Call 231.334.5100 for tickets.

Visit The Homestead Website >>>>

 
 

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