Edible Events: Summer 2018
We feature an eclectic selection of local food and farming classes, workshops and festivals.
To submit items please email Info@EdibleGrandeTraverse.com.
CLASSES AT GROW BENZIE
Every market afternoon find events like food-preserving workshops, gardening classes and culinary demonstrations. Mondays at 2–6 PM through Aug. 27, Grow Benzie
GrowBenzie.org
LOCAL FOODS ALLIANCE MONTHLY POTLUCK
Enjoy great local food and conversations about actions to support local farms and food producers. Second Wednesday of each month, 6–8 PM, locations vary North Central Michigan College in Petoskey 231-348-6705
LUNCH BREAK COOKING CLASS SERIES
Eat a healthy lunch and learn new recipes and cooking tips, all on your lunch break. $15, registration requested. Thursdays NOON–12:30 PM, through August, Oryana Community Co-op, Traverse City
Oryana.coop • 231-947-0191
COMMUNITY SCREENING
Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry Free screening of recently released film followed by live discussion and farmer panel. July 20, 7–9:15 PM, Elk Rapids Cinema, Elk Rapids
Crosshatch.org • 231-622-5252
WINE ON THE WATER FESTIVAL
Tastes from local wineries, distilleries and breweries; food from area restaurants; art by local vendors; live music. July 21, 1–7 PM, Marina Park in Suttons Bay
LeelanauChamber.com
TWILIGHT TOURS
For farmers and consumers, take an evening tour of an area farm to learn about production methods, crops and more; registration requested. July 25, Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers August 9, Lavender Hill Farm August 20, New Mission Organics August 30, Rooted in Permaculture
Crosshatch.org • 231-622-5252
FIELD SCHOOLS
Full-day hands-on conferences hosted at area farms with workshops led by farm experts. Summer, July 21, Providence Farm, Central Lake Fall, September 22, 9 Bean Rows, Omena
Crosshatch.org • 231-622-5252
COUNTY AND AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
Meet your neighbors, eat fair food and enjoy our local agronomic wonders!
Kalkaska County Fair, July 24–28, Kalkaska (KalkaskaCountyFairOnline.com)
Antrim County Fair, Aug. 9–11, Bellaire (AntrimCountyFair.com)
Cheboygan County Fair, Aug. 4–11, Cheboygan (CheboyganFair.com)
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Aug. 5–11, Traverse City (NorthwesternMichiganFair.net)
Northern District Fair, Aug. 12–18, Cadillac (NorthernDistrictFair.org)
Otsego County Fair, Aug. 12–18, Gaylord (OtsegoCountyFairgrounds.org)
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair, Aug. 20– 26, Petoskey (EmmetChxfair.org)
Manistee County Fair, Aug. 21–25, Onekama (ManisteeCountyFair.org)
WILD EDIBLES AND WOODLAND MUNCHIES
Learn how to identify and find wild edibles on a hike and then enjoy tastes from a spread of wild recipes. August 2, 10 AM–NOON, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire GrassRiver.org • 231-533-8576
THE BOTANIC GARDENS AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS
No fee, donations accepted and reservations taken. August 8, Sustainable Gardening August 22, Utilizing Your Harvest TheBotanicGarden.org • 231-935-4077
NATIONAL COHO SALMON FESTIVAL
Community festival, parade, crafts, beer tent, music and tours of the state fish hatchery. August 24–25, Honor 800-882-5801 • NationalCohoSalmonFestival.org
HARVEST STOMPEDE & WINE TOUR
Run, walk or watch the race, then enjoy wine and local food at 23 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail; register online. September 8–9, Suttons Bay and all around Leelanau Peninsula LPWines.com
LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR
Pedal through scenic Leelanau County; four different routes with local food specialties at the rest stops; proceeds benefit the TART Trails. Early registration recommended. September 15, starts and ends at Suttons Bay High School CherryCapitalCyclingClub.org
