Early Winter 2018 Events & Classes
We feature a selection of local food and farming classes, workshops and festivals. To submit items please email Info@EdibleGrandeTraverse.com.
THE GREAT MACARONI & CHEESE BAKE-OFF
Local restaurants partner with wineries to create a perfect macaroni & cheese and wine pairing; advance tickets recommended. November 24, 10 AM–5 PM, Old Mission Peninsula wineries WineriesOfOldMission.com
FARMLAND 5K RUN AND FREE FOR ALL BIKE
European-style cross-country race on a farmland course, with costume prizes, postrace party and more. Benefit event. December 1, NOON, 1154 Rasho Rd., Traverse City Facebook.com/Farmland5kRunBike
DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK-OFF
This annual event brings together area restaurants and their creative chili recipes for a spicy showdown. January 19, 2019, 11 AM–3 PM, Traverse City 231-922-2050 • DowntownTC.com
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN ORCHARD AND VINEYARD SHOW
Trade show and workshops for fruit growers—cherries, apples and wine grapes. January 15–16, 2019, 8 AM–5 PM, Grand Traverse Resort, Acme 231-946-1510 • MSUE.anr.msu.edu/events/
FARM SCHOOL
Workshop intensives for all-day learning in three tracks: Season Extension, Grazing and Fruit Production; pre-conference to the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference. January 25, 2019, 9 AM–5 PM, Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City 231-622-5252 • SmallFarmConference.com
NORTHERN MICHIGAN SMALL FARM CONFERENCE
Annual conference, trade show, workshops with farm, homestead and youth tracks. Certified Local Food Event. January 26, 2019, 9 AM–5 PM Grand Traverse Resort, Acme 231-622-5252 • SmallFarmConference.com
FESTIVAL OF FOODS
Cooking demos and food samplings with presentations by area chefs, NMC culinary instructors and specialty food businesses; select four workshops from 16 choices. February 2, 2019, 10 AM–3 PM, Hagerty Conference Center, Traverse City 231-995-1700 • NMC.edu/festival-of-foods
TASTE THE PASSION
Annual Leelanau Wine Trail event celebrating wine, chocolate and love; reservations recommended. February 9–10, Leelanau Peninsula wineries LPWines.com
Winter Cooking Classes
Early registration is recommended. See websites for schedule details.
CHATEAU CHANTAL
Hands-on cooking classes in a wide variety of cuisines. During class, enjoy the foods you prepare paired with estate wines. Saturdays 12:30–4:30 PM, January–April Chateau Chantal, Old Mission Peninsula $95, register at ChateauChantal.com
THE COOKS’ HOUSE
Monthly special topics through the winter, farmers’ market classes in season on Saturday mornings, private classes for small groups. CooksHouseTC.com
FUSTINI’S OILS AND VINEGARS
Fustini’s school of cooking teaches basic to advanced cooking skills with a focus on oils and vinegars. Many different styles and lengths of class are available. $10–$59, registration required. Traverse City and Petoskey stores Fustinis.com
NMC EXTENDED EDUCATION CULINARY CLASSES
A wide variety of classes for home cooks looking to sharpen their skills. Taught by local chefs and food aficionados in a stateof- the-art classroom kitchen, classes feature culinary tips and recipes. Weekday evenings and some Saturdays, through May 20 Great Lakes Culinary Campus, 715 E. Front St., Traverse City $49–$89 for most classes, register at NMC.edu/resources/extended-education 231-995-1700
ORYANA COMMUNITY CO-OP
Oryana cooking classes offer instruction and expertise from local chefs and culinary instructors. Topics include world cuisine, whole foods, vegan, vegetarian and more. Weekday evenings, 6–8:30 PM Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., Traverse City $35–$40, register early at the store or by phone, 231-947-0191 Oryana.coop/cooking-classes
THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER SERIES
Weekly prix-fixe pop-up dinner at Tapawingo features a farm-to-table flair with music, art and local ingredients. Thursdays through December, 6:30– 8:30 PM, Ellsworth 231-588-1000 • AMatterOfTasteMI.com
SLEEPING BEAR SUPPER CLUB
Series of eight weekly dinners at Blu featuring cuisines from the chef’s travels. Reservations recommended. Thursdays January–February, 6:30 PM, Glen Arbor 231-334-2530 • GlenArborBlu.com
