Traverse City Food & Wine

05/29/2026

Kick off the week at our Opening Night Patio Party on August 19th at the Delamar Traverse City! ✨🍷

Spend the evening lakeside with local wines, Gypsyspiritstc Vodka cocktails, Ethanology Distillation spirits, live music, and bites from Artisan Traverse City’s culinary team as the sun sets over West Grand Traverse Bay.

A golden-hour start to an unforgettable week. ☀️🌊

Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4dTEJ6f

05/28/2026

The Dirt to Glass Walk-Around Tasting returns August 20th at the Kirkbride Hall! 🍷

Get ready for an evening dedicated to discovering Michigan’s most compelling wines alongside benchmark pours from some of the world’s leading wine regions. ✨

🍇 Sip your way through 80–100 exceptional bottles, meet the makers, and explore this curated, can’t-miss celebration of wine, terroir, and craftsmanship.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4e96HMm

05/27/2026

Big congratulations to Umbo on their opening in downtown Traverse City! ✨🍽️

We’re excited to see another culinary concept join our region’s vibrant food scene and continue showcasing the creativity, hospitality, and talent that make northern Michigan such a special destination.

🧑‍🍳 Find this dynamic chef duo in this year’s lineup, where they’ll be bringing their creativity and flavors to events this August.

05/21/2026

The main event is calling. 🍷✨

The Grand Tasting returns to the Open Space on August 22nd for an afternoon of incredible bites, 100+ local wines and craft beverages, live chef demos, and beautiful bay views.

👀 Stay tuned! Details about the event will be coming soon.

05/20/2026

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Need we say more? Click here to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/44OhR5e

05/19/2026

Returning August 19–23, this five-day celebration will feature award-winning chefs, celebrated winemakers, craft beverage producers, and unforgettable culinary experiences around the Traverse City region. 🍽️🍷✨

Mark your calendars... tickets go on sale TOMORROW!

🔗 Click here to see the full list of events: https://bit.ly/4dk44qV

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05/08/2026

The forest is waking up, and so is your appetite! 🌿

Forest to Fork: A Springtime Gathering is happening May 14–17 in the Traverse City region, and this is the weekend to taste the season.

Guided foraging, intimate chef dinners, spring tastings, hands-on workshops, and wild ingredient pairings, all rooted in the land right outside your door.

Limited tickets are available, don't miss out: https://bit.ly/49Cn0P7

04/28/2026

Fresh flavors. Wild finds. Spring at its best. ☀️🌱🌷🍄‍🟫✨

Forest to Fork is happening May 14–17 with seasonal dinners, tastings, workshops, and foraging adventures across the Traverse City region.

Check out all the featured events and purchase tickets here!

This is the season when crisp flavors, fresh ingredients, and long-held traditions are reborn. Fields begin to reawaken, forests yield their first treasures, and kitchens come alive with new inspiration. This is the spirit behind Forest to Fork: A Springtime Gathering, a curated weekend celebrat...

04/27/2026

A new chapter begins at Mari Vineyards. 🍷✨

Join us on May 14th for Rooted in Heritage: An Evening with Our New Winemaker, an intimate family-style dinner welcoming Alberto Giusti to the vineyard.

Inspired by Italian winemaking traditions and Northern Michigan’s seasonal bounty, this special evening features a forage-forward menu by Planted Cuisine paired with estate-grown wines.

Thoughtful flavors, great conversation, and a first taste of what’s growing next. Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3OrWbWP

04/26/2026

Find your calm in the vineyard. 🌿✨

On May 17th, experience a guided mindfulness walk at French Valley Vineyard, blending nature, movement, and presence, followed by a light spring bite and wine pairing.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/41hECeQ