Looking for an unforgettable, flavor-packed way to end your summer? From August 20-24, experience the first-ever Traverse City Food & Wine. Spanning five days and nights in late August, it will be the ultimate summer capstone celebration. Think celebrity chefs, tastings, hands-on classes, sailing on Grand Traverse Bay, fun on the farm, and delicious dishes for every meal of the day! A culmination of the region’s bounty, talent, and natural beauty, the debut of Traverse City Food & Wine is one you won’t want to miss.
At Traverse City Food & Wine, there’s no such thing as too many cooks in the kitchen. A blend of local and celebrity food experts, chefs, and industry professionals will showcase their talents, personalities, and creative flair throughout the range of special events. Headlining TC Food & Wine is Tyler Florence: Food Network star, James Beard nominee, prolific cookbook author, and award-winning chef and restaurateur. Florence will host an intimate dining experience, lead a live cooking demonstration, and speak on the main stage at The Grand Tasting on Saturday, August 23rd. More notable names include:
- Mei Lin – Top Chef Winner, James Beard Nominee, TV Judge, Celebrity Chef, Restaurant Owner
- Antoni Porowski – Producer and Star of Queer Eye and No Taste Like Home, NYT Bestselling Author, Culinary Expert
- Sarah Welch – Top Chef Finalist, James Beard Nominee, Chef and Restaurateur
- Celina Tio – James Beard Award Winner, Food Network Competitor, Entrepreneur, and Restaurant Owner
- Kate Williams – Innovative Culinarian, James Beard Nominee, Michigan-Based Chef and Restaurateur
- Omar Anani – Chopped Champion, James Beard Nominee, Michigan-Based Food Truck and Restaurant Owner
- Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse – Actor and TV Personality, Bonobo Winery Owners, Founders of Carter’s Kids
Each of these guests (and more) will participate in TC Food & Wine in different interactive and delectable ways. Expect intellectual conversations, live demonstrations, wine-paired dinners, curated tastings, and al fresco soirées. On Saturday, August 23, these chefs will take center stage during the Grand Tasting, at the Open Space Park overlooking West Bay. The Grand Tasting will feature an array of local bites and sips, with several chef appearances and panoramic views of northern Michigan.
Besides connecting with renowned culinarians, Traverse City Food & Wine brings so much more to the table… literally. You are invited to create your own perfect itinerary and tour your way through the culinary heart of northern Michigan. Join a cocktail class – with the expert who wrote The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails – at Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge. Learn how wine, ducks, and sustainability are related at the Regenerative Farming Vineyard Tour (with ducks!) at the Dune Bird vineyard estate. Back at the tasting room, you’ll be rewarded with a wine tasting paired with local baked goods and cheese. Traverse City is known for its freshwater access, and TC Food & Wine takes full advantage of the coastal location. Take a wine cruise on the Nauti-Cat catamaran or climb aboard the Wind Dancer with chef Abra Berens to sip on local wines while learning about the Great Lakes’ climate and impact. Grab your score sheet because you’ll be the judge of the fine dining “Food & Wine Series” at Brengman Family Wines, a three-course competition scored by the audience. At Black Star Farms, unwind with a goat yoga class or get your body moving at the “No Pour Decisions” 5k Run/Walk. With so many unique experiences to choose from, you can create a personalized celebration of the region’s bounty and character.
Tickets for Traverse City Food & Wine are on sale now. Plan your summer finale up north and secure tickets to your new favorite Food & Wine events today. Come one, come all, and come hungry!
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