Traverse City Food & Wine Now Features Over 70 Events
Traverse City Food & Wine Now Features Over 70 Events
The inaugural five-day celebration kicks off on August 20
Traverse City, Mich. — Traverse City Food & Wine has now grown to include over 70 unique events. The flavorful new celebration planned for next month will spotlight dozens of Traverse City-area businesses that include farm-to-table cuisine, nationally renowned culinary talent, and creative winemakers from the Traverse Wine Coast.
The five-day festival, which was announced last month by Traverse City Tourism, is anchored by The Grand Tasting on Saturday, August 23rd at the Open Space Park on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay. The Grand Tasting offers an all-star lineup of culinary talent and wine experts. It includes cooking demonstrations and conversations with award-winning chefs. Guests can sample small bites from local restaurants and taste over 100 wines, beers, and local beverages.
In the surrounding days there are numerous fine-dining meals, wine pairings, chef demonstrations, and classes, along with related festivities. A diverse schedule of events allows attendees to curate a personalized experience and itinerary. The celebrations kick off with cooking demonstrations at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market in downtown Traverse City on Wednesday morning and wrap up with Chef Mei Lin’s multiple-course wine pairing dinner at Nobo Riverside on Sunday evening. Several events have already sold out.
Since tickets went on sale in early June, many new events have been added, including:
“The Traverse City region represents the best of agricultural diversity and culinary talent,” said Traverse City Tourism President, Trevor Tkach (tah-KACH). “Our area celebrates farmers and the bounty they bring to our tables every day. Traverse City Food & Wine puts a spotlight on that connection.”
Detailed information, along with a full schedule of events, is available at TraverseCityFoodAndWine.com. Tickets can be purchased here.
Traverse City Food & Wine is presented by 4Front Credit Union and organized by Traverse City Tourism.
The inaugural five-day celebration kicks off on August 20
Traverse City, Mich. — Traverse City Food & Wine has now grown to include over 70 unique events. The flavorful new celebration planned for next month will spotlight dozens of Traverse City-area businesses that include farm-to-table cuisine, nationally renowned culinary talent, and creative winemakers from the Traverse Wine Coast.
The five-day festival, which was announced last month by Traverse City Tourism, is anchored by The Grand Tasting on Saturday, August 23rd at the Open Space Park on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay. The Grand Tasting offers an all-star lineup of culinary talent and wine experts. It includes cooking demonstrations and conversations with award-winning chefs. Guests can sample small bites from local restaurants and taste over 100 wines, beers, and local beverages.
In the surrounding days there are numerous fine-dining meals, wine pairings, chef demonstrations, and classes, along with related festivities. A diverse schedule of events allows attendees to curate a personalized experience and itinerary. The celebrations kick off with cooking demonstrations at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market in downtown Traverse City on Wednesday morning and wrap up with Chef Mei Lin’s multiple-course wine pairing dinner at Nobo Riverside on Sunday evening. Several events have already sold out.
Since tickets went on sale in early June, many new events have been added, including:
- Two National Writers Series conversations: Friday evening will feature acclaimed chef and television host Antoni Porowski; Saturday evening will offer a unique behind the scenes look at culinary competition shows with two Top Chefs and a producer “dishing it out”
- Grand Finale Dinner by Top Chef Mei Lin at Nobo Riverside – Sunday at 5 pm
- Chef Ji Hye Kim luncheon on the patio at Artisan – Thursday at 12:30pm
- Rooftop Party with Chef Omar Anani and EDM Artist Meftah at H&L Social – Saturday at 8
- A farm tour and luncheon with MI Farm Coop – Friday at 10am
- Several opportunities to sail the Grand Traverse Bay with wine, food, and guest chefs aboard the Wind Dancer, Nauti-Cat or Schooner Manitou
- Rove Estate Winery and Honest Hospitality Food and Wine Experience – Wednesday at 6pm
- Chef Sayeh Tavangar wine luncheon at Chateau Grand Traverse – Wednesday at 11:30am
- Whiskey Blending Class at Mammoth Distilling – Wednesday at 3pm
- Vanilla Distilling Class at Blush Rooftop Terrace – Wednesday at 1pm
- Chocolate Tasting Class with Grocers Daughter Chocolates – Thursday at 11am
- Coffee Tasting and Roastery Tour at Mundos – Thursday at 9am
- Numerous specialty wine tastings, food and wine pairings and vineyard tours – and more
“The Traverse City region represents the best of agricultural diversity and culinary talent,” said Traverse City Tourism President, Trevor Tkach (tah-KACH). “Our area celebrates farmers and the bounty they bring to our tables every day. Traverse City Food & Wine puts a spotlight on that connection.”
Detailed information, along with a full schedule of events, is available at TraverseCityFoodAndWine.com. Tickets can be purchased here.
Traverse City Food & Wine is presented by 4Front Credit Union and organized by Traverse City Tourism.
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Traverse City Tourism
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Trevor Tkach President/CEO
- July 22, 2025
- (231) 995-3901
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