Events Calendar
Traverse City Horse Shows
Traverse City Horse Shows features 8 weeks of outstanding FEI competition at Flintfields Horse Park near Traverse City, MI.
In 2021, Traverse City Horse Shows will host all the weekly competition that participants have come to love, plus the venue will welcome the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for both show jumping and dressage as well as the USHJA Zone 5 Team Jumper Championships, both of which will be making their debut in Traverse City. Stay tuned for more announcements about exciting schedule news!
Traverse City Spring Horse Show - June 9 - 27, 2021
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival - July 7 - Aug. 15, 2021
FEI North American Youth Championships - Aug. 11 - 15, 2021
Traverse City Fall Horse Show - Sept. 1 - 12, 2021
American Gold Cup - Sept. 15 - 19, 2021
Spring Par 3 Shootout
Join us April 24 for our Spring Par 3 Shootout! This two-person, 18-hole event is a condensed version of our fall Tuff Enuff Tournament.
We are turning The Bear into 18 challenging par three holes, played in a scramble format. The Par 3 Shootout is open to male, female, and mixed teams. Women and men will be playing from different sets of tees. The entry fee includes golf, cart, and prizes.
Entry: $120 Per Team + Optional Skins Game - $20 per team (cash only on the day of the event)
10 am Shotgun start on The Bear
Derby Day Shootout
Join us Saturday, May 1 for our Derby Day Shootout!
Two person teams will compete in 6 holes of best ball, 6 holes of scramble, and 6 holes of alternate shot. After your round, join us in the Clubhouse Grille for drink and dinner specials, and to watch the Kentucky Derby. Plus, we’ll have pari-mutual betting on the horses for your chance to win Grand Traverse Resort and Spa gift cards. Open to male, female and mixed teams. The entry fee includes golf, cart and prizes.
Entry: $120 Per Team + Optional Skins Game - $20 per team (cash only on the day of the event)
1pm Shotgun start on The Wolverine
Mother's Day Golf Special
Celebrate the women in your life with complimentary golf on all three of our courses!
Make your tee time early for popular day!
To book a golf tee time, book online, visit our Pro Shop, or call 231-534-6000.
Memorial Day Weekend Golf Special
Kick off the season Memorial Day weekend with this golf special.
Play our three championship courses in springtime and enjoy a fun-filled holiday weekend in Traverse City in between rounds. We have great deals on all three courses this Memorial Day weekend.
$89 The Bear/The Wolverine
$59 Spruce Run
To book a golf tee time, book online, visit our Pro Shop, or call 231-534-6000.
Golf Your Daylights Out
Our popular "Golf Your Daylights" annual promotion runs from June 20-27 and provides UNLIMITED golf on any of our three championship courses, including The Bear.
$119 for Resort Guests
$149 for Non-Resort guests
To book a golf tee time, book online, visit our Pro Shop, or call 231-534-6000.
National Cherry Festival Golf Special
National Cherry Festival week is THE time to come play at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.
With dozens of events on property and around town, you’ll get the full Northern Michigan experience both on and off the course.
$109 The Bear/The Wolverine
$69 Spruce Run
To book a golf tee time, book online, visit our Pro Shop, or call 231-534-6000.
Cherry Golf Scramble
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has partnered with the National Cherry Festival and we welcome you to join us for a "cherry" good time at our July 9th National Cherry Festival Cherry Golf Scramble!
This two-person event is an 18-hole scramble on Spruce Run Golf Course. Open to male, female and mixed teams. The entry fee includes golf, cart and prizes.
Entry: $100 per team + Optional Skins Game - $20 per team (cash only on the day of the event)
8:30am Shotgun start on Spruce Run
Labor Day Weekend Golf Special
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in Northern Michigan.
The cooler temps and exceptional course conditions make for a day of golf you’ll never forget, and our special pricing makes it easy to try out each of our three highly acclaimed courses.
$89 The Bear/The Wolverine
$59 Spruce Run
To book a golf tee time, book online, visit our Pro Shop, or call 231-534-6000.
11th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament
Join us for our 11th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament!
This is a three-person Scramble, featuring gigantic, impossible-to-miss (okay, almost impossible-to-miss) 10" cups! The tournament takes place on Saturday, October 2 on our Spruce Run course. Open to male, female and mixed teams. Entry fee includes golf, cart and prizes.
Entry: $180 per team + Optional Skins Game - $30 per team (cash only on the day of the event)
9:00am Shotgun start on Spruce Run
13th Annual Tuff Enuff Golf Tournament
Play one of Michigan’s toughest golf courses, The Bear, at its absolute hardest.
For one day only, we turn The Bear into 7,000+ yards of long-range tee boxes, aggressive greens, and challenging hole locations. This is a two-person “best ball” event.
Come take the challenge! Open to male, female and mixed teams. Women play from the white tees, Men 60+ play from the blue tees & Men 59 and under play from the black tees. Entry fee includes golf, cart and prizes.
Entry: $120 per team + Optional Skins Game - $20 per team (cash only on the day of the event)
10:00am Shotgun start on The Bear
ACO Grand Traverse Major
Head to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa April 30-May 1 for the American Cornhole Organization Grand Traverse Major! Open to competitors and spectators.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY. American Cornhole Grand Traverse Major - Season 16, cornhole tournament hosted by the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Up to $5,000 in prize money.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 12:00pm EST
Mother's Day To Go
No shopping and no pots or pans to clean, our professional chefs do the work for you. This precooked meal serves four and is ready to take home with easy curbside pick up!
Place your order by Thursday, May 6 at 1:00pm
Cost: $119 (serves 4 people)
Questions? Call 231-631-2818.
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Assorted house baked rolls & whipped butter
Spring Green Salad- focaccia croutons, cucumber, fava bean, heirloom tomato, parmesan, lemon tarragon vinaigrette, bacon, and Marcona almonds
Char-Grilled Chicken – wild mushroom & ramp marsala demi
Blackened Mahi Mahi – fire roasted poblano, pineapple & corn relish
Mediterranean Style Cous Cous
Garlic & Golden Potato Mash
Lemon Oil Roasted Asparagus – fresh truffle honey carrots
Dessert- Strawberry shortcake layered torte & key lime macarons
Curbside Pickup: Valet area, under the porte-cochere, simply pull up, call the posted phone number (231-631-2818), and show proof of purchase.
Pickup time: Pick up: Sunday, May 9, 10:00am-2:00pm.
National Cherry Festival
Mark your calendar for the 2021 National Cherry Festival, July 3-10!
The National Cherry Festival staff and volunteers have been taking the time to plan a safe cherry celebration to give everyone something to celebrate this year. “We recognize that not everyone is ready to gather in crowds yet, so we will be hosting in- person, virtual, and hybrid events to meet everyone where they are. And every in-person event will be following state and local guidelines to ensure the safety of all involved” said Kat Paye, Executive Director.
The Porch Parade will fill neighborhoods with joy once again in 2021! And events like the Arts & Crafts Fair, and the Old Town Car Show will be back in a separate more socially distanced location. The National Cherry Festival will also continue to be the site for Ultimate Air Dogs and The Great American Duck Race. F&M Park will still hold kids events and everyone will still be able to see some white tents on the horizon of West Grand Traverse Bay as the Open Space will still be home base for this cherry celebration.
The safety and security of this community, our guests, our volunteers, and our staff are top of mind; and while many of the events will be able to happen in some fashion, some large events will not be found on the calendar. This includes the The Bayside Music Stage, and the airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Scheduling changes may occur, so be sure to stay connected by using their event calendar for your planning.
With all this in mind, The National Cherry Festival was created to celebrate and promote cherries, community involvement, and the Grand Traverse Region, the staff and volunteers have been working hard to do just that. It has been a difficult time for everyone and the National Cherry Festival is proud to be able to return some excitement to the summer months in Northern Michigan.
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April Junior Verified UTR Match Play
- The Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Tennis players - Join us for Grand Traverse Verified UTR Match Play! This event is open to junior players (ages 10-18 years old) and levels. We will group players based on their UTR/level to provide level-based play and competitive matches. Grand Traverse High-Performance members will have priority in matchplay participation.
Get rated or improve your Verified UTR Rating. All scores count towards Verified UTR.
All players will be placed in a 3-hour window, with a 2-match guarantee: Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-3:00pm, Saturday 3:30pm-6:30pm. We will let you know what time slot you're in on the Thursday before the event.
Matches will be 2 out of 3 sets, and 3rd set Super-breaker.
Registration and Details - https://app.myutr.com/events/31563
Mother's Day To Go
- Pick Up At Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
No shopping and no pots or pans to clean, our professional chefs do the work for you. This precooked meal serves four and is ready to take home with easy curbside pick up!
Place your order by Thursday, May 6 at 1:00pm
Cost: $119 (serves 4 people)
Questions? Call 231-631-2818.
MENU
Assorted house baked rolls & whipped butter
Spring Green Salad- focaccia croutons, cucumber, fava bean, heirloom tomato, parmesan, lemon tarragon vinaigrette, bacon, and Marcona almonds
Char-Grilled Chicken – wild mushroom & ramp marsala demi
Blackened Mahi Mahi – fire roasted poblano, pineapple & corn relish
Mediterranean Style Cous Cous
Garlic & Golden Potato Mash
Lemon Oil Roasted Asparagus – fresh truffle honey carrots
Dessert- Strawberry shortcake layered torte & key lime macarons
Curbside Pickup: Valet area, under the porte-cochere, simply pull up, call the posted phone number (231-631-2818), and show proof of purchase.
Pickup time: Pick up: Sunday, May 9, 10:00am-2:00pm.