Edible Events Fall 2019

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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

 

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