Events & Farm Workshops: Spring 2017
SPRING SIP AND SAVOR
Annual weekend wine event on the Leelanau Wine Trail with brunch-themed offerings. Advance tickets available. May 6–7, participating Leelanau wineries
231-271-7100
LPWines.com/spring
MESICK MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
57th annual celebration (contest, awards, Grand Parade) • May 12–14, Mesick
231-884-445
Mesick-MushroomFest.org
GREAT GARLIC MUSTARD HUNT
Work day to help remove invasive garlic mustard from natural areas in different counties; includes lunch made with garlic mustard. Each day starts at 9 AM and goes through lunch; RSVPs recommended
231-941-0960
HabitatMatters.org
May 12, Manistee at Magoon Creek Natural
May 13, Grand Traverse at Boardman River Nature Center
May 19, Benzie at Tank Hill in Frankfort
May 20, Leelanau at Clay Cliffs Natural Area
MOREL MUSHROOM FORAY
Join a naturalist-led fungus foray in search of morels and other interesting fungi. Preregistration recommended. May 14, 1–3 PM, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire
231-533-8314
NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
56th annual mushroom hunt (recipes, entertainment, dining) • May 18–21, Boyne City
231-582-6222
MorelFest.com
BLOSSOM DAY
Wine trail celebration of blossoms, beauty and bounty on Old Mission Peninsula. Tastings at all the wineries, including new releases and reserve wines. Advance tickets available. May 13, Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City
231-223-4110 • WineriesOfOldMission.com
CROSSHATCH FARM AND HOMESTEAD WORKSHOPS
Caring for Fruit Trees, May 27, Buckley
Growing Edible Mushrooms at Home, May 16, Benzonia
231-622-5252 • Crosshatch.org
EMPIRE ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL
All-village celebration, with asparagus revelry, recipes, poems, parade, food tent, music and more. May 19–20, Empire
EmpireChamber.com
TIP OF THE MITT FIBER FAIR
Celebrate Michigan’s natural fibers, farmers, processors, and skilled artisans. Vendors and workshops, shearing and sheep dog demonstrations, music and food trucks. May 20–21, Emmet County Fairgrounds
Facebook.com/MittFiberFair
THE FIVE S’S OF WINE—WINE-TASTING SEMINAR
Evening tasting seminar with Michael Schafer, wine educator. Advance tickets recommended. May 25, 7–8:30 PM, The Leelanau Studios, Traverse City
231-271-7100 • LPWines.com/spring
MICHIGAN BEER AND BRAT FESTIVAL
Memorial Day weekend celebration; features Michigan microbrews and cider, gourmet brats from area markets, and music May 27, 4–8 PM, Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa, Thompsonville
800-968-4686 • CrystalMountain.com/events/beerfest
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER SWIRL
Wander galleries, learn about wines, enjoy food pairings and listen to live music; each month features a different area wine cellar and gourmet eatery. June 1, 5:30–7 PM, Petoskey
231-347-4337 • CrookedTree.org
LELAND WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
A day of wine and music in Leland and historic Fishtown; tastings from area wineries, breweries and eateries. June 10, NOON–6 PM, at the harbor in Leland
LelandMI.com
DIVAS UNCORKED!
Celebrate women and wine at this fun “girls’ night out” event. Advance tickets. June 9, 3:30–9:30 PM, Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula
WineriesOfOldMission.com
TRAVERSE CITY WINE AND ART FESTIVAL
30 wineries pouring reds, whites, bubblies and ciders, with food from local restaurants, regional fine art, wine tasting sessions and music. Advance tickets recommended. June 24, 3–9 PM, Great Lawn at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City
231-642-5550 • MiWineFest.com
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER SWIRL
Wander galleries, learn about wines, enjoy food pairings and listen to live music; each month features a different area wine cellar and gourmet eatery. June 23, 5:30–7 PM, Traverse City
231-347-4337 • CrookedTree.org
RED, WHITE & BREW
The Waterfront Wine Fest joins the Beer Garden Party this year for one good time together in Harbor Springs. July 1, 4–7 PM, Harbor Springs waterfront
231-526-7999 • HarborSpringsChamber.com
