Ready for all things Asparagus!?
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, June 7, 2025
We are back for another amazing asparagus filled day! Lots of incredible local asparagus eats, great music, and fun activities to come! Including the Kick-Yer Assparagus 5k Fun Run/Walk! Link below to sign up!
Sign up for the 5k HERE!
Start planning your asparagus recipe entries. Download your entry form here!
Want to volunteer? Sign up here!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10am: Kick-Yer Ass-paragus 5k Fun Run/Walk
Noon: Recipe Contest in Empire Town Hall
Noon-6pm: Asparagus Eats with food vendors, local breweries and live music!
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FOOD VENDORS: Arts Tavern, Plevas, Shipwreck Cafe and more!
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DRINK VENDORS: Right Brain Brewery, Lake Ann Brewery and St. Ambrose Cellars!
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LIVE MUSIC: 5th Gear Band, A to Z
2-4pm: “Miss Asparagus on Stilts!”
3-4pm: Children’s Magic Show with Gordon Russ
2pm: Ode to Asparagus Poetry Contest
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A Celebration of Flavor in Leland Harbor!
Join us for the highly anticipated 2025 Leland Wine & Food Festival, returning to the breathtaking Leland Harbor! Indulge in Northern Michigan’s finest wines, craft beers, and gourmet foods while enjoying the stunning waterfront views. With our ‘Come & Go’ re-entry wristbands, you can explore Leland’s pristine beaches, charming boutiques, captivating galleries, and the iconic Historic Fishtown—then return for more festival fun!
General Admission & Ticket Information
Secure your general admission tickets in advance for $35 or purchase at the event for $45. Your ticket includes:
✅ A commemorative wine glass
✅ Two wine-tasting tokens
✅ The option to upgrade with 10 additional tokens for $30
Additional wine-tasting tokens are available inside the festival for $3.50 each. Must be 21+ to attend, but non-alcoholic beverages will be available. All food and beer purchases are cash-only.
Wineries & Breweries
Savor the best wines from top Michigan wineries, including:
🍷 Good Harbor Winery
🍷 Aurora Cellars
🍷 Bel Lago
🍷 French Valley Vineyards
🍷 Dune Bird Winery
🍷 Shady Lane
🍷 Laurentide Winery & more!
Beer lovers, don’t miss Stormcloud Brewery, serving up refreshing craft brews!
Food & Live Music
Enjoy delicious local food vendors and live entertainment throughout the day! Savor specialties from:
🎶 Pleva’s
🎶 Village Cheese Shanty
🎶 The Cove
🎶 Locals Lake Leelanau and more!
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June 28 – July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan!
The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable. Each day Festival goers find cherry delights along with parades, family and kids events and entertainment. In all, there are more than 150 events along the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay.
The Festival has been named in USA Todays top ten festivals for several years running.
Free Family Fun!
The National Cherry Festival has over 150 events and activities and 85% are free for all! Kids of all ages can enjoy events like cherry pie eating, parades, pet show and more!
We want to thank our growers, partners, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders for their commitment to the National Cherry Festival. There is a lot of good happening throughout the Traverse City area and we are proud to be a part of this unique community that holds the title Cherry Capital of the World. We can’t wait to see you June 28 to July 5, 2025!
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