» 2011
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.
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.
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.
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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.
A Weekend Celebration of Winter Fun
Enjoy Food, Music, Ice and Snow Sculptures and Lots of Fun Wintertime Activities.
Don’t let cabin fever set in this winter – get out and enjoy some great winter fun
in Traverse City at Winter Wow!fest.
Traverse City is a four-season playground with fun activities year ‘round. And, there is no better time to enjoy winter fun than at Winter Wow!fest. Downtown will be alive with ice sculptures lining the streets in the Front St. district in the heart of Traverse City’s famed historic shopping district. Snow sculptures will be on display at the new Winter Wow!fest Celebration Central where the excitement will begin on Friday night with Winter, Wine and Wow! and continue all day on Saturday with non-stop events, family activities, music, food, beer and lots of fun! You won’t want to miss all the action!
Other venues for Winter Wow!fest activities includes the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa with their “Winter Fun Zone” for great family fun and the site for the spectacular winter fireworks display on Sunday night.
Mt. Holiday ski area is the site for some great downhill action with several events throughout the weekend. And, the Grand Traverse Civic Center will be the site for the crazy Winter Wow!fest co-ed snowball softball tournament.
Have a softball team and want to play? Sign up now – or put a team together and join in the fun. It’s much more about fun than competition – maybe.
Check out the Schedule of Events for a complete listing of events and activities and go to the Event Descriptions section for more detailed information.
Memorial Park, Elk Rapids, 10 am – 5 pm
A juried, fine-arts event in which selected artists will show, demonstrate and sell their work by Grand Traverse Bay in the heart of this charming harbor town, whose many galleries already attract an art-loving clientele the year around. Juried categories include oil/acrylic/tempera, watercolor, mixed media, drawings/pastel, sculpture, photography, jewelry, glass, and ceramic. Musical performances, artist demonstrations, and a kids’ art tent will complete the picture. The fair is held on the last Saturday of June.
A non-profit event to promote fine art and enhance Elk Rapids’ growing reputation as an art-focused community.
Proceeds will be used to enhance the arts and art education in the Elk Rapids area. Art Rapids! has established an art-focused school assistance program, as well as a scholarship program for Elk Rapids High School students.