It’s the time of year when farm stands have a distinctive red, yellow, and orange color scheme. Make sure to support local farmers by stopping at the many roadside stands you see throughout our area. Or, stop by the farmer’s markets that are set up during the weekends in Traverse City, Suttons Bay, or Frankfort. [...]
Category Archives: Attractions
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 [...]
Traverse City & Area Fall Color Tours
September 17, 2007 – 3:29 pm
Best Enjoyed: Late September to Mid-October
Approximate Length: 190 miles
Fall is the season of the grape, where local vineyards harvest the future Chardonnays, Rieslings and Pinot Grigios. Combine a color tour of the region with a visit to Michigan’s wine country - a feast for the eye and the palate.
Choose one or several of the 19 wineries [...]
September 1 Fireworks & more…
August 31, 2007 – 12:38 pm
Fireworks and open mike in the park on the Suttons Bay Marina Saturday September 1, 2007 6 pm til dark.Bring your family and friends to the end of the summer celebration in beautiful Suttons Bay.Stage and sound provided so bring your guitar, bring your clarinet and have some fun on the stage on the lake. Fireworks [...]
Movies-Film-Cinema
August 11, 2007 – 1:14 pm
Northern Michigan has the best of all kinds of movie houses.
Cherry Bowl Drive InÂ
Located only 18 miles southwest of Traverse City on US31 South, 7 miles from the Lake Michigan shore line and Sleeping Bear Dune National Park, and a stone throw from the Platte River, the Cherry Bowl is an icon of entertainment for local [...]
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), [...]
What’s going on in Traverse City this week? August 18 …
August 3, 2007 – 3:30 pm
Peshawbestown Traditional Pow-Wow
Fri Aug 17, 2007
Aug. 17-19. Share in the traditional celebration of the native culture through food, song, dance and authentic Native American crafts. Grand Entries Fri. 7pm, Sat. 1pm and 7pm, Sun. noon. Head Veteran Dancer Jack Swanson, Head Female Dancer Arlene Kashata, Head Male Dancer Paul Raphael, with Host Drum The Badger [...]
What to do this month of August in Leelanau County
August 3, 2007 – 3:28 pm
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Leelanau Wine Festival and Dog Parade August 11
Downtown Northport featuring tasty local wines and a tail waggin parade fun for the whole family!
Inland Seas Education Association 1-31
Aug. 1-31 Daily Science and Sailing Adventures on the Friendship Sloop Liberty, 9am-12:30pm and 1:30-5pm, from Suttons Bay, $40-$50. Aug. 4, 10, 11, 20, 24 Family Science Sail aboard [...]