The Traverse City Film Festival has a new home at the downtown State Theatre! Don't miss this terrific opportunity to visit one of the premier movie locations in the world! (well that is what us Visit Up North folks think)
This is a state-of-the-art movie house showing the best in classic, American independent and foreign classic [...]
Category Archives: Festivals/Fairs
Traverse City Michigan Film Festival. May 2008 notes and more.Exciting things ahead summer 2008
June 15, 2008 – 2:03 pm
Northport Michigan Leelanau Wine Festival & Dog Parade Northport, Omena, Suttons Bay
June 14, 2008 – 2:41 pm
Check back for 2008 date and time..........
A one-day festival of blues, wine, and great food on the Leelanau Peninsula, with live entertainment. Price of $10 includes souvenir glass and two tasting tickets. For more information call (231)271-9895.
 The event of the year for 4 legged and 2 legged animals, alike. Dress up your favorite friend aka [...]
Cherry Festival-Traverse City Michigan Now is the time to start thinking about planning your trip.
June 14, 2008 – 1:19 pm
It may only be Spring, but now is the time to plan for your visit to Traverse City and the National Cherry Festival July 5-12, 2008. The Cherry Festival is only 22 days away! Visit Up North has condos and cottages available within 20 minutes of downtown. Check out these links for a few ideas. [...]
Horse Shows By the Bay
June 14, 2008 – 10:08 am
Northern Michigan's own Horse Shows By the Bay will take place July 16, 2008- August 3, 2008.
We still have cottages and condos that are less than 12 miles to the location.
Stay at Chalet East Bay only 8 miles, A River Runs Thru It on the Boardman River 10 miles, Northern Tonic on Spider Lake 10 [...]
Let's Celebrate Asparagus in Empire Michigan!
May 1, 2008 – 11:37 am
The 4th Annual Aspargus Festival in Empire is scheduled for the weekend of May 16-18 2008. Fun activities for all ages are scheduled. The festival has been known to turn even the pickiest eater into a fan of asparagus! Quaint shops too. Full schedule can be found here: http://www.empirechamber.com/events/event4.htm
Things to Do in October
October 2, 2007 – 3:22 pm
Summer may be over and the bathing suit packed away, but now is the time for relaxing fall fun. A little cooler weather makes it a good time to hike, bike, read and eat something pumpkin.
There are so many thing's to do in Northern Michigan. October 6 offers "The Party" Fun-Raiser for the Goodwill Inn 231-995-7701. [...]
Busy September Weekends!
September 18, 2007 – 11:38 am
Some great events are coming up in the Leelanau Peninsula and Traverse City areas for the last two weekends of September. The temperatures are still above average, so you can even still go to the beach!
Friday, 9/21- Downtown Traverse City Art Walk-From 5-9pm, stroll downtown Traverse City to view local artists' work--and enjoy refreshments!
Saturday, 9/21 [...]
Planning ahead for September
August 8, 2007 – 12:23 pm
Beautiful September with the end of summer in the air ,the thought of a slower pace, fall color, walks in the forest, wine tours all will keep you busy having fun. This season brings still exciting things to do in the local community. Farmer markets offer their tasty harvest, new wines are ready to be shared, [...]
What's going on in Glen Arbor & surrounding area in August
August 8, 2007 – 12:15 pm
There is never a shortage of interesting things to do and see on the west side of the Leelanau Peninsula. Check out some of these ideas to include in your vacation plans. Â
Beach Bards Bonfire, By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, Music Ongoing Event
10 - midnight w Children's Hour @ 8:30
Glen Arbor - Leelanau School Beach, one [...]
Ends today August 11. NW Michigan Fair.
August 6, 2007 – 1:26 pm
August 6 2007-Celebrating the fairs 99th year. Great fun for the entire family.
Exhibits, animals, carnival, midway rides, harness racing, horse pulls, demo derby, daily 4-H livestock shows, wide selection of foods, grandstand performances and free shows. Midway opens from 10 am to 11 pm. 3606 Blair Townhall Road (south of Chum's Corners on M 37), [...]