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Choose Your Season
Winter Activities
- Snowmobiling
- Dog Sled Rides
- Snowshoeing
- Ice Skating
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Winter Wow!Fest
- Indoor Water Playground
- Winter Microbrew Festival
- Indoor Golf
Spring Activities
- Sunday Brunch in Aerie Restaurant
- Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo
- Spring Sip 'n Savor Wine Event
- Bayshore Marathon
- Old Mission Blossom Days Wine Event
- Traverse City Shopping Spree
- Self-Guided Foodie Tour
- Dennos Museum Center
- Indoor Tennis
- Gaming at Turtle Creek Casino
Summer Activities
- Swimming at the Beach Club
- Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Elk Rapids Harbor Days
- Watersport Rentals at the Beach Club
- 54-Holes of Championship Golf
- Ice cream at Dylan's Candy Bar
- Summer Microbrew Festival
- Fishing
- National Cherry Festival
- Traverse City Film Festival
Fall Activities
- Scenic Fall Golf
- Detroit Red Wings Training Camp
- Fall Tennis
- Bike the TART Trail
- Take a Spa-cation
- Microbrew Tour
- Group Wine Tour
- Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike Race
- Fall Color Tour
- Sunset Dining in Aerie
Event Calendar
There’s a reason to come Up North every season—not to mention the seasons themselves.
Enjoy a slice of the sweet life during the National Cherry Festival with midway rides, air shows, live concerts, fireworks, parades, and plenty of pie or switch gears - and seasons - for the Cherry Capital Winter Wow!fest, featuring a Frozen Bed Race, Polar Plunge, 5K Frozen Foot Race and more snow-packed fun.
For a complete calendar of events happening on-property and throughout the region, see the below event calendar.
May 2013
Memorial Day Weekend Activities at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
May 24 - 27, 2013
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Join us Memorial Day Weekend for an extended weekend full of activties for all ages. From kids beach games and golf specials to wine tasting and beach bonfires with live music, we'll have plenty of events and activities available for our guests. Click the button below to view the complete Memorial Weekend activitiy schedule.
Memorial Day Weekend Golf Specials
The Bear - $85
The Wolverine - $70
Spruce Run - $50
Traverse City Bayshore Marathon
Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Bayshore Marathon starts at 7:15 AM on the grounds of Northwestern Michigan College, then winds through one mile of residential neighborhoods. The majority of the race will follow the waterfront along the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay including the beautiful Birchwood Drive, East Shore Road, Center Road (M-37) and Bluff Road. The course is flat, 100% paved and shaded along much of the route.
Learn more at http://www.bayshoremarathon.org/marathon
June 2013
M-22 CHallenge
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Run, pedal and paddle along a 22-mile course that includes climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes, biking 17 miles around Big and Little Glen Lakes and paddling 2.5 miles out and back in Little Glen. Can't beat the incredible views you'll experience during the M-22 Challenge
Learn more at http://m22challenge.com/
Leland Wine & Food Festival
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Michigan's oldest wine festival takes place at the Leland Harbor, within the picturesque Fishtown district. Listen to live music in the park, sample wines and indulge with local food favorites. The beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands are unforgettable.
Learn more about this year's event at http://www.lelandmi.com/blog/leland-wine-food-festival/
Great Wakes Festival
JUNE TBD
Highlights of the festival include a beach race, volleyball tournament, stand up paddle board race, and wakeboarding demonstrations in the country’s largest self-contained wakeboarding pool system. Replenish after a long day in the water with local foods, microbrews and wines.
COMPLETE DETAILS TBD
Father's Day Parent & Child Big Hole Event
June 16, 2013
Father's Day Parent & Child Big Hole Event on Spruce Run. Complete details coming soon.
Golf Your Daylights Out
June 14 - 21, 2013
Our popular "Golf Your Daylights" annual promotion runs from June 14-21 and provides UNLIMITED golf on any of our three championship courses, including The Bear, for $95 PER PERSON for Resort Guests and $125 PER PERSON for Public Guests.
For Reservatons call 231-534-6000
Diva's Uncorked
June 21, 2013
Visit the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula on this evening devoted to women, wine and food. Each of the eight wineries will offer a wine selection and food pairing. The evening also includes giveaways from local businesses and artists.
Regular tickets are $25* and DD tickets are $15*. Both go on sale April 22 and include a souvenir wine glass,* tasting and food pairings.
"Designated Divas" (those volunteering to drive) tickets will be offered at a discounted rate. Purchase tickets together if you would like the same starting location. Learn more at http://www.wineriesofoldmission.com/events/2
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Traverse City Wine & Art Festival
Saturday, June 22, 2013
The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival is a celebration of the wine and culture of the Traverse City region. The event features the wineries of the Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula and Traverse City paired with the spectacular array of arts this area is home to.
The 5th annual Traverse City Wine & Art Festival will take place on Saturday June 22, 2013 from 3-10 PM at the Grand Traverse Commons in front of Building 50 on the lawn under the big tent with entertainment headlined by our very special guest Rodriguez. Learn more at http://traversecitywinefestival.com/
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National Cherry Festival Week Golf Specials
June 29 - July 6, 2013
During National Cherry Festival Week (June 29 - July 6) you can golf all three of our courses at the following rates:
The Bear - $85
The Wolverine - $70
Spruce Run - $50
For Tee Time Reservations, Call 231-534-6000
July 2013
National Cherry Festival Week Golf Specials
June 29 - July 6, 2013
During National Cherry Festival Week you can golf all three of our courses at the following rates:
The Bear - $85
The Wolverine - $70
Spruce Run - $50
For Reservations, Call 231-534-6000
National Cherry Festival
June 29 - July 6, 2013
Recognized as one of USA Todays top ten festivals for several years running, The National Cherry Festival bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable. Each day Festival goers can cherry delights along with parades, family and kid-friendly events and entertainment. In all, there are more than 150 events along the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay.
Learn more about the 2013 Festival - http://www.cherryfestival.org/
National Cherry Festival: "Festival of Races" 15/5K Run
July 6, 2013
Originally started in 1973 as a 10K, the Festival of Races event shifted to a 15K in 1978 and added Traverse City's first 5K race in1989. Since then, the race has seen more than 50,000 participants cross the finish line. Visit the below registration page for details on the race map, fees and more.
http://www.cherryfestival.org/festival-of-races
Horse Shows by the Bay
July 3-28, 2013
Founded in 2004, Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival is a series of prestigious, week-long summer competitions staged at nearby Flintfields Horse Park. The festival attracts thousands of the nations best horses and riders competing in the International Olympic disciplines of show jumping and dressage and more. Learn more at http://www.horseshowsbythebay.com/
Elk Rapids Harbor Days
July 31 - August 4, 2013
Elk Rapids Harbor Days celebration has been a popular event in northern Michigan for more than 50 years and welcomes families of all ages during the 4-day event. Highlights range from a carnival and parade to all-day activities, including sandcastle building and live music. The event closes on Saturday with an unforgettable fireworks show. The small town festival generates nearly 25,000 attendees.
AUGUST 2013
Traverse City Film Festival
July 30 - August 4, 2013
The ninth annual Traverse City Film Festival will be held July 30-August 4, 2013. The festival brings in filmmakers from all around the world to Northern Michigan and has quickly become one of the largest film festivals in the Midwest. 2011 generated more than 128,000 admissions. Each year, the festival also presents classic movies free of charge on a giant, inflatable outdoor screen overlooking Grand Traverse Bay in the Open Space Park at dusk.
For more information about the Traverse City Film Festival, visit - http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/
4th Annual Short's Fest
Saturday, August 3, 2013
The 4th Annual Short’s Fest during Harbor Days will be held at Short's Elk Rapids Production Brewery on Saturday August 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Enjoy more than 20 taps, live music delicious food and more. You'll also be able to see the Harbor Day fireworks show from the venue.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.
5th Annual Summer Microbrew & Music Festival
August 23 - 24, 2013
Join the celebration of some of the world’s finest microbrews including beer, wine, cider, mead and non-alcoholic, incredible live music, and grub from local restaurants, all on top of one of the greatest communities on this planet.
Each Microbrew & Music Festival features over 75 musicians, over 45 breweries and over 200 craft brew flavors, between 7 and 10 local food vendors, and a gathering of some of the most appreciative and loyal attendees.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON
Learn More at TCBEERFEST.com
