Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Egon – Music on the Mountain – The Homestead – September 7, 2012

Our 2012 Music on the Mountain series includes the band Egon for the finale. With its members ranging in age from 23 to 27 years old, Egon has taken a “youthful” approach to the music of their parents, and maybe even their grandparents.

Egon’s set list is rooted in funk, rock and R&B dance tunes of the 60′s and 70′s.

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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2012 Fishtown Festival in Fishtown – September 15, 2012

2012 Fishtown Festival in Fishtown: September 15, 11-3pm

Fishtown is celebrating Leland’s and other Great Lakes Working Boats. Enjoy exploring fish tugs and other work boats and learning about the history and ecology of the Great Lakes from local experts. Share in the festivities while listening to the music of Blind Dog Hank and enjoying a bowl of  the Bluebird’s famous whitefish chowder. Please come down to support Fishtown and have a great time! For more information, please call 231-256-8878.

A part of the 2012 Leland Heritage Celebration. Sponsored by The Bluebird, Carlson’s Fisheries, The Cove, and the Leland Chamber of Commerce.

Additional Leland Heritage Celebration events:

“Leland Classic Cars” –a unique variety of classic cars (at and around Van’s Garage) including muscle cars, British sports cars, and an assortment of race cars. The exhibition is sponsored by Van’s Garage. Times: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

“Wood Boats on the Wall” –the 10th annual classic boat show on the Leland River sponsored by the Leelanau Historical Society, featuring ChrisCraft, Garwood, Century, Lyman and other vintage watercraft built during the past 100 years.  Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (behind the Leelanau Historical Museum on the river). Inside the museum, check out the four exhibits relating history of Leelanau County and the Manitou Passage.

Live Magic Show and Exhibit at the Old Art Building –An exhibit from 10 am to 4 pm will feature Maro the Magician, aka Walter T. Best, with posters from his international magic shows, and early photographs of his home in Leland. The exhibit will also feature his wife Allie May Kaiser Best and her fundraising efforts to build the Walter T. Best Community Club (now the Old Art Building) in his memory.  A magic show performed by Chris Linn will begin at 4 pm.  His shows are a high energy mixture of comedy, off-beat magic stunts, unique effects, amazing stunts, and lots of audience participation.  Chris will stroll prior to the show to meet and greet and sculpt balloons. Suggested donation at the door is $3 student, $5 adult or $10 per family.

“Buck a Book” Book Sale – Leland Township Library – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Great deals on great books! And inside, check out our display of works by our local authors.

Leelanau Conservancy Scavenger Hunt – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A children’s nature-related scavenger hunt on the Leland Village Green.

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Crystal Mountain – Tree Lighting Parade – December 17, 2011

Tree Lighting Parade – 5-6pm Saturday – December 17, 2011

A special evening, where holiday traditions are united on one tree to celebrate the magic of the season! Gather your family and friends at Kinlochen (5pm) to join the parade to the village center tree, located on the front lawn of the Lodge.

Village Center Activities:

• Elves decorating the tree.
• Hang your ornament.
• For those that wish to visit St. Nick, he will be on-site for holiday photos and last minute wishes.
• Roaring bonfire will keep the mittens warm and plenty of holiday carols will be shared as the elves scurry to finish decorating.
• When the last ornament is hung, the community will share in the delight of the First Light, 5:45pm SHARP.

For more information, contact the Park at Water’s Edge, 800.968.7686 ext. 7000.

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The Homestead – Oktoberfest – October 4 – 7, 2012

In 1810, the Crown Prince Ludwig was married to Princess Therese of Bavaria. The party they held was so popular that they decided to repeat it every year. Here at The Homestead, we want to celebrate what Oktoberfest has come to stand for: an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate the bounty of the fall with good company, good food, and good beer.

From October 4th to October 7th, we’ll be doing just that, with a series of events designed to pay tribute both to German traditions and to our own local harvest. Beer lovers will want to arrive for Nonna’s Beer Tasting from 6-8pm on the 4th. Guests will sample a variety of the best local and international beers, all carefully chosen and presented by The Homestead.

The following night (Friday, October 5th), Nonna’s will host a Beer Dinner featuring the micro-brews from Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, carefully matched to a variety of dishes by Executive Chef John Piombo. Beer dinner $65 per person, plus gratuity and tax.

On Saturday, October 6th, Chef Piombo, who trained in Germany as well as Italy, France, and the United States, will offer a cooking demonstration where guests will learn about charcuterie (the craft of smoking, salting, and curing meats). Demonstration is $50 per person, plus gratuity and tax.

On Sunday, October 7th, round out the weekend with some traditional fare such as Weisswurst and soft pretzels, while admiring a variety of vintage cars on the lawn of The Inn. The car show and cook-out from 11am to 4pm. Show participants may register the day of the event for $10 per vehicle which includes lunch.

Weekend lodging packages available including lodging, breakfast buffet each morning, beer dinner and charcuterie demonstration. For availability and reservations, call 231.334.5100.

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The Homestead – Harvest Wine Tour Weekend – October 26 to 28, 2012

After you’ve had a good night’s rest and a delicious breakfast, we’ll take you to four of Leelanau’s wineries.

You’ll meet the winemakers, sample and discuss their wines and purchase what you wish. Come evening you’ll enjoy a winemakers’ dinner for which Chef John Piombo and the winemaker will prepare a menu with wine pairings for a five course meal.

After a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast, you’ll take your memories and wines home. From $152 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

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