Edible Events Fall 2019
We feature a selection of local food and farming festivals, workshops and classes. To submit items please email Info@EdibleGrandeTraverse.com.
TASTE OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Annual celebration of local restaurants, food and beverage retailers and wine distributors. September 21, NOON–3 PM, on the Waterfront in Harbor Springs. 21 and older. HarborSpringsChamber.com
CROSSHATCH—FARMING FOR THE FUTURE
One in a series of Twilight Tours, this will be a student-led showcase of the TBAISD Agriscience and Natural Science program. Projects include poinsettia production, poultry production, aquaponics, farmbot (robotic farm assistance) operations and FFA chapter. September 25, 4:30–6:30 PM, TBAISD Career Tech Campus, Traverse City Crosshatch.org • 231-622-5252
FARMS, FOODS AND HEALTH CONFERENCE
For teachers, health care professionals and interested citizens; presented jointly by Munson Healthcare, TBAISD, Great Lakes Culinary Institute of NMC and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. Keynotes include Oran Hesterman, Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark and Dr. James Fox. Register by September 25. September 26–29, NMC Great Lakes Campus, Traverse City • GroundworkCenter.org 231-941-6584
CROSSHATCH—COPPICE AGROFORESTRY
Friday night talk and/or all-day Saturday workshop intensive on the traditional practice of coppice tree production—its uses on farm and role in ecological land management. Author and permaculturist Dave Jacke presenting. September 27, 6–8 PM and September 28, 9 AM–4 PM, Cedar • Crosshatch.org • 231-622-5252
CADILLAC CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Celebration of local libations, food and music, featuring Home Brew Competition. September 28, 2–10 PM • CadillacCraftBeerFest.com
CTAC ARTISANS AND FARMERS MARKET
Opening day for the fall and winter market, Friday mornings until June. Farmers and food vendors, artists and artisans, musicians sponsored by Blissfest and first-Friday food demonstrations. October 4, 10 AM–1 PM, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey CrookedTree.org • 231-347-4337
EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL
Under a big tent in downtown Empire, featuring craft brews, local food and live music. October 4–5, NOON–10 PM EmpireChamber.com
CHARLEVOIX APPLE FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW
Enjoy the magic of autumn at this traditional festival and market, along with pumpkins and squash, jams, syrups and cider; activities for kids, food vendors, art and craft show and pumpkin carving. October 11–13, downtown Charlevoix • Charlevoix.org
TAPROOT CIDER DAYS
Fresh cider pressing, pumpkin carving, live music. October 12, NOON–9 PM, Taproot Cider House, Traverse City TaprootTC.com • 231-943-2500
GROUNDWORK’S HARVEST AT THE COMMONS
Michigan’s largest farm-to-table dinner and fundraiser, with music by Funktion. A certified local food event, benefiting Groundwork Center. Advance tickets recommended. October 12, 5–10 PM, Great Lawn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City GroundworkCenter.org • 231-941-6584
FRANKFORT FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating 10 years. October 17–20, Garden Theater, Downtown Frankfort • FrankfortGardenTheater.com
TOAST THE SEASON
Annual Leelanau wine tour event celebrating holiday foods and gift giving. Ticketed. November 2–3 and 9–10, Leelanau Peninsula wineries • LPWines.com
FLANNEL AND FLAPJACK FESTIVAL
Visiting breweries and chefs with beer and pancake pairings. Heated tent, games, vendors, live music. Ticketed. November 9, NOON–7 PM, The Little Fleet, Traverse City
MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE-OFF
Local chefs compete at winery tasting rooms; advance tickets required. November 30, 10 AM–5 PM, Old Mission Peninsula wineries • WineriesOfOldMission.com
