The Annual Northport Dog Parade is a fun yearly tradition. The committee picks a theme each year and prizes are awarded for various categories at the end of the parade. Past themes have included “The Wizard of Oz”, “Alice in Wonderlab, Through the Woofing Glass”, and “Hairy Tales”.
10:30 AM In-person registration
11:30 AM Parade Line-up
12:00 PM Parade begins!
Leelanau UnCaged is originally inspired by John Cage the famous American composer and philosopher, whose interpretation of rhythm and music was original in every way.
Leelanau UnCaged is a day to celebrate and stimulate the senses! We hope you come and enjoy.
This event is brought to you by local volunteers who care very much for this county and are proud of the talents and resources the people, the land and water provide.
We could not do this without the many who give countless hours preparing for this rock’n out, wondrous day. Please take a moment during the festivities to thank a volunteer or two who will be helping to make this a memorable day.
Please add Saturday, September 28, 2024 to your calendar.
Thank you all for naming Leelanau UnCaged the 2023 #1 Event in Leelanau and Benzie Counties.
Help us keep the festival FREE – please make a donation.
Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, before the frosty weather settles in…start your winter festivities off with a celebratory toast, during the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s annual Toast the Season wine event this November.
During the first two weekends of November (Friday – Sunday), attendees will enjoy a 1.5oz pour of hand-selected wine along with a delectable food pairing, at all the participating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries. Additionally, each ticket comes with “Cork Cash”, redeemable at any winery.
This incredible food and wine event is a can’t-miss hallmark of the holiday season. In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, participants can savor their favorite food and wine pairings during Toast the Season while also enjoying the second annual Lights over Leelanau winter promotional event, as participating wineries deck the halls with holiday lights for all to enjoy!
Join us for a delicious holiday meal at Crystal Mountain. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners will be available at the Wild Tomato. Held from 4-10pm.
This annual weekend kicks off the fall harvest season along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail featuring crisp and bright cool-climate wines and culinary delights that reflect the season’s bounty. This exciting fall event includes a self-guided tour along the trail, where you’re free to visit any of the 27 participating wineries in any order you choose on both Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass, along with a featured wine and small bite food pairing at all 27 participating wineries. After your featured pairing, most wineries offer an additional complimentary 2 tastes. Purchase your tickets by selecting a starting winery where you will check-in to the event and pick up your supplies before charting your own course to participating wineries in any order you choose. Tickets are good for both Saturday and Sunday. Designated Driver tickets are available for $20 and include the small bites.
Don’t want to drive?
Find a willing friend and purchase an additional designated driver ticket for just $20. Your driver can still enjoy the food pairings while he/she takes you from winery to winery. You can also take your food and wine tour via bus or limo by contacting one of our transportation partners. We encourage you to contact them PRIOR to purchasing your tickets and a starting point. Visit our transportation page for a complete list of our preferred partners. Thanks to NoMI Sparkling Water for their sponsorship of our Designated Driver program!
PLEASE NOTE: The Harvest Stompede RACE is no longer taking place.
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Saturday, Sept 7th, 11 – 6pm
Sunday, Sept 8th, 12 – 5pm
$40 per person
Our Farm-to-Table dining series brings the fresh flavors of northern Michigan to the Thistle Pub & Grille the third weekend of each month, May through September.
Our chefs work with local farms, making personal visits to many of them, to build a custom three-course menu.
Our Farm-to-Table series is a clear example of Crystal Mountain’s commitment to the sustainability of the local food movement and the role that our restaurants play in it.
