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Small Plates – Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – May 31, 2018

Dine with Leelanau winemakers!

The next wildly popular Small Plates—an intimate progressive dinner along the trail—is Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 6 to 9 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine paired with a gourmet tapas dish in the tasting rooms of up to three wineries during this unique dinner event that happens just twice per year! Many wineries partner with local chefs to prepare and serve each delicious pairing. Culinary aficionados will enjoy this upscale, gourmet dining experience!

Tickets are $15 per seating*, and you may get tickets for one, two or three seatings, each at the winery of your choice. Seating times are roughly 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm. Tickets must be ordered in advance for this event and always sell out quickly, so be sure to get yours today.

*Please note that due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate shared plates at this time. Each $15 seating is per person.

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Friends of Fishtown 5K – July 21, 2018

Friends of Fishtown 5K
The 10th Annual Friends of Fishtown 5K Run/Walk returns on July 21, 2018. Tickets go on sale February 1!

The Friends of Fishtown 5K course winds through Leland’s neighborhoods and along the Leland River, starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown. Easy climbs and graceful descents make this an event for the serious runner or the whole family! Runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs are all welcome.

• All proceeds help preserve Fishtown
• RFID Chip Timing (through Endurance Evolution of Traverse City)
• We’re part of the Traverse City Track Club’s Grand Prix Series
• Corral starting line – fastest runners at the front
• Registration includes:
– Race T-shirt (New this year – wicking tees!)
– Hydration stations throughout course
– Post-race fuel
– Win incredible race medals unique to Fishtown!

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Elk Rapids Harbor Days – August 1 – 4, 2018

Elk Rapids Harbor Days is a small town celebration with a big reputation in northern Michigan; make it a part of your summer plans! In 2018 Harbor Days runs from August 1 thru August 4.

Events & Activities may include Comedy at the Cinema, Paddlebuoy races, harborun, parade, fireworks, chocolate bake off, diaper derby, toddler trot, Ballin’ at the Bay, pet show, sandcastle building, senior luncheon, carnival, musical entertainment, “The Lego Movie” in the park, kid’s day, bake sale, penny scramble, and more.

Harbor Days is traditionally known to have one of the best fireworks displays in northern Michigan, provided by world famous Zambelli’s pyrotechnics. Imagine relaxing on the beach or your boat after a busy day and watching the dazzling array of fireworks lighting up the evening sky and reflecting into the water below.

The entertainment begins on Wednesday evening with the much-anticipated Evening On River Street. Enjoy a street fair atmosphere with a cornucopia of sights and sounds to satisfy your appetite for food, music and entertainment.

The days following include activities geared to the young and old alike, sandcastle building, outstanding musical entertainment, a carnival, Kids Day activities and so much more.

The Harbor Days celebration culminates on Saturday with a parade down the streets of town with local dignitaries, floats, bands, and of course Miss Elk Rapids!

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Crystal Mountain – Gravity Festival – August 4, 2018

Crystal Mountain - Gravity Festival

Schedule

11am – 3pm: Crystal Trifecta Challenge

About the Trails – Open and Hardtail participants will ride “Enter Sand, Man” while Juniors will race on Pixie Dust. Two qualifying runs per rider. Riders can opt out of riding the second heat if they feel their first time will be their best. Medals for the top three in each category! Full face helmets required. Open practice will be available from 10-11am on the day of the race.

Categories:
• Open Category: Men’s/Women’s, Full Suspension Bikes
• Hardtails Rule: Men’s/Women’s, Any Hardtail Mountain Bikes including Fat Bikes!
• Juniors: Boys & Girls, Ages 13 and Younger

Cost:
$30 per racer includes lift access for the day, race entry, drink ticket and Alpine Slide ride ticket. Registration required, call 888-968-7686 ext. 7502.

Registration:
Packet pick up and day-of registration available at the Mountain Adventure Zone at 9am.

Awards Ceremony & After Party

3:30pm: Medals will be awarded for the top finishers. Overall 1st place will receive a 2018-19 Ski Season Pass and Free Entry into next year’s Trifecta race. Overall 2nd place takes home a 2019 Gravity Park Season Pass, and 3rd place wins one Gravity Park Day Pass.

Join us after the race for live music and cash bar near the Mountain Adventure Zone!

Raffles

We’ll be drawing for a Gyro Full Face Helmet, swag from Einstein Cycles and more!

For more information, please call 888-968-7686 ext. 7502.

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Leland Heritage Festival – September 15, 2018


Events, Live Music by Duck Soup, Dining & Shopping Specials!
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2018 events listed late summer.

Annual Leland Classic Car Show
Don’t miss Van’s annual “invitation only” automobile exhibition! The show continues to grow since it’s inception and now numbers about a hundred vehicles from many eras. ~ Sponsored by Van’s Garage

12th Annual Wood Boats on the Wall
100 years of vintage wood boats from the region, including Chris Craft, Century, Lyman and Garwood. ~ Sponsored by Leelanau Historical Museum

Fishtown ~ Scavenger Hunt ~ National Park Display ~ Telescopes!
• Scavenger Hunt – Pick-up your event card at the Fishtown Welcome Center, complete and return for a free participation gift and to be entered in the Fishtown Gift Basket drawing!
• GT Astronomical Society – Enjoy this opportunity to view the skys through giant telescopes!
• National Park Display – Visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore display, including maps, program information and wildlife pelts.
Sponsored by Fishtown Preservation

Toast to Old Art Building ~ 2006-2017 Artists in Residence Exhibit
The exhibit will be open to the public Saturday, September 16 through Thursday, September 21 ~ Daily from 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. Hosted by the Leelanau Community Cultural Center

Annual Leland Library Used Book Sale
Come out for great deals on books, while supporting the library! ~ Leland Public Library

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