We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor event that will take place in the Village at Bay Harbor, September 17 & 18, 2021. Our first annual event in 2019 was a great success and drew thousands over the weekend to witness some of the most beautiful hot air balloons, lifting high over Little Traverse Bay.
The balloon glows in the evening were absolutely breathtaking, with reflections mirrored in Bay Harbor Lake. We were unable to have our event in 2020 because of the strict guidelines for gatherings that we adhered to. However, in 2021 we are excited to be hosting some of the best pilots in the nation who compete in national festivals across the country and overseas.
There will be flight activity throughout the weekend and the amazing “night glows” taking place on the marina lawn panel scheduled for both Friday and Saturday evenings.
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26th Annual Taste of Harbor Springs 2021
The Taste of Harbor Springs is happening this year and the prices are staying the same! This year we celebrate 26 years of raising funds for culinary scholarships! Your admission will help area professionals pursue their dreams in the culinary arts.
This very popular fundraising event takes place at the waterfront in Harbor Springs on September 18, 2021 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy tastes from participating restaurants with your admission ticket – drink tickets for beer and wine are separate. There will be water coolers on site in addition to the ticketed drinks.
Every admission ticket does include a commemorative “26th Annual Taste of Harbor Springs” glass!
Tickets purchased in advance are $30. After 5p, Friday, September 17, and at the door, tickets are $45. As always, we are limited to 750 maximum ticket sales. NOTE: we have sold out in the past. Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended.
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Arrive Friday, September 29 • Depart Sunday, October 1, 2023
Description
A variety of guest chefs and our own Master Sommelier, Elizabeth Schweitzer, come together for a weekend of fine wine & dining.
Chef Line Up
Christina Nguyen – Hai Hai – Minneapolis, MN
Amarys Herndon, Palm & Pine – New Orleans, LA
Jessica Scott, 50 Eggs Hospitality
Debbie Gold, LeTour – Evanston, IL
Mia Orino, Kamayan – Atlanta, GA
Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul – Atlanta, GA
Learn more about our featured chefs here.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Grand Hotel welcome amenity
- Friday welcome reception
- Saturday culinary events (more details coming soon)
- Sunday brunch with chef Q&A
- Complimentary Admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Special discount on ferry tickets
The Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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Bitter is back with the Hops & Harvest Festival!
We are so excited to celebrate the arrival of harvest time with our annual Hops Festival once again!
Featuring Northern Michigan food and drinks, live performances, and more—all celebrating the beautiful and bitter hop plant.
We will be celebrating Saturday, October 2 from noon-6pm in downtown Empire. Entrance is $10.
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Enjoy food from Art’s Tavern, Mama Lu’s, Mt Holiday, and more! Beer from Lake Ann Brewery, Right Brain, and Stormcloud; and mead from St. Ambrose.
Free Parking—two blocks north of Front Street in Johnson Park.
A more detailed schedule to come!
Saturday, October 2
12pm-6pm: Music, food & beer under the big tent on Front Street in Empire
Live Music to include
5th Gear
The Benzie Playboys
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Be a Volunteer
Volunteer to show your love for hops! Pour your favorite brew, take tickets or help with security. For a three-hour shift your receive a volunteer shirt, commemorative glass, drink ticket, and more!
Sign up to be a volunteer here!
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