Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Taste of Traverse City – September 13 – 15, 2013

Once only known as the Cherry Capital, Traverse City is now an emerging, dynamic epicurean and event destination for those seeking a more unique culinary experience. Couple that with the breathtaking beauty of Traverse City and you have the makings of a masterful, public showcase for the eyes, palate and soul. The Taste of Traverse City Festival is the first ever weekend showcase of the areas epicurean specialties and shops. It brings together culinary specialties and extraordinary wine, spirits and merchandise all in one single weekend. The pleasure packed weekend will include premier chefs, culinary personalities, restaurants, eateries, caterers, wineries, breweries, local merchants, demonstrations, seminars, unique dining experiences, and much, much more.

The Taste of Traverse will be an annual destination drawing the local food enthusiast as well as gourmet food and wine/beer travelers from across the country. Experience for yourself why Traverse City is blazing the food trail for their superb and unique fare and spirits.

Come join us September 13th – 15th, 2013 and unleash your inner foodie at the Taste of Traverse City, an epicurean festival that will surely be as lively, impressive and electric as its community and a pinnacle event in Northern Michigan.

Friday, September 13, 2013 – Downtown Grub Crawl 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Tastings of restaurants and eateries specialties
  • Exclusive Shopping Opportunities & promotions
  • Entertainment

Saturday, September 14, 2013 – Taste of Traverse City, Open Space 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM

  • Showcase & Tastings of Epicurean Specialties – Food, Wine, Beer and Specialty items, etc.
  • Food Stages & Demonstrations
  • Retail Pavilion

Sunday, September 15, 2013 – Best of the Brunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Unique Strolling Brunch Experience – Hagerty Center, Traverse City
  • Creative Culinary Teams at each Brunch Station
  • Brunch Throwdown – Brunch teams compete for best brunch items and perfectly paired brunch beverage
  • Entertainment
  • Bloody Mary Bar, etc.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – September 13-15 –Foodie Film Festival Various Showtimes & Locations

  • See a unique collection of films about eating, drinking, cooking, dining or all of them combined.
  • Several great locations and various showtimes throughout the weekend.
  • Food Film Fanatic Pass – Fill your plate with a pass to see any film, any time and any official FFF location.

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Pearl’s & Short’s Bluegrass, Bourbon, Blues & Beer Festival – September 20 – 21, 2013

Pearl’s and Short’s Brewing Company bring the noise and the funk to the streets of Elk Rapids! We throw a party with live bluegrass and blues music, tasty southern food from our Bourbon, Vittles & Sips menu and some of the best beer in the North!

Check out photos from Day 1 and Day 2 of the 2nd Annual BBBB Fest on Facebook and we’ll see you in September!


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Chateau Chantal – Jazz at Sunset – Fall Sessions 2013 – September 29, October 27 & November 24

3pm-5:30pm Last Sunday of the Month with the Jeff Haas Trio

September 29 – October 27 & November 24

Chateau Chantal will host a free afternoon of jazz on Sunday, September 29, 2012 from 3:00 – 5:30 pm featuring the Jeff Haas.

Bring the family and friends and enjoy the best in live jazz, taste select Chateau Chantal wines and lemonade for the kids (yes, this is a very family-friendly environment), and feast your eyes on spectacular panoramic views of West and East Grand Traverse Bays. And there is no admission charge. It all happens at Chateau Chantal on Old Mission Peninsula, 1.7 miles north of the village of Mapleton on Center Road. For more information, call (231) 223-4110 or email: wine@chateauchantal.com.

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