In your hunt for the reds this October, find elegant, bold, and high-quality red wine in a picturesque setting on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, during The Hunt for the Reds of October wine event. Here is where red wine was meant to be enjoyed – surrounded by the crisp and vibrant beauty of autumn in Northern Michigan, at the...
Join us for a Scenic Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk in the Heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! All races finish in Empire, MI. The Marathon and Half Marathon start at the Dune Climb, while the 5K begins at Empire Beach. Marathon Course:Â This out-and-back route takes runners past the iconic Dune Climb, Little Glen Lake, and through the...
Sign Up Now Join us for a magical evening paddle, led by Executive Director Tom Nelson and Leelanau Conservancy staff, as we explore Lake Leelanau and the Cedar River Preserve under the light of the rising full moon. This serene 3-mile paddle will take us along the southwest shoreline of Lake Leelanau into the Cedar River (aka Victoria Creek) where...
Lake Leelanau Street Fair is an annual event that provides entertainment for the Lake Leelanau Community, showcases our community to visitors in our area and provides funding for Lake Leelanau area projects, through: Children's Activities: Face Painting with The Painted Lady Juggling Acts by Clark Lewis Caricature Artist on site Live Petting Zoo with Double Oak Farm Arts & Crafts...
The Empire Area Museum celebrates Heritage Day! This family-friendly event features old-time music and old-fashioned arts and crafts and tricks and treats. Treats include Moomers ice cream, free popcorn, and samples of maple sugar candy, apple cider and butter made on site. Tricks of the old-time trades are on exhibit, and demonstrations include log cutting, yarn spinning, quilting, rug hooking,...
When: Saturday, October 11, 5:00 - 8:00 pm Celebrate the beauty of fall in Leelanau County with an unforgettable evening of fine wines, gourmet food, and live entertainment. Our Harvest Wine Celebration brings together the best of Northern Michigan’s wine country—right here at Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge. Includes 7 expertly curated food & wine pairings + live music performance...
Fall Artisan & Wine Walk in Suttons Bay, the Annual Fall Finale Walk, is a chance to stroll from store to store viewing work from local artisans, sampling local fare & refreshments. A walking guide is created which includes the name of the participating merchants along with the artist they are hosting and a winery if they so choose to...