A Local’s Guide to 2025 in the Cherry Capital

It’s 2025: C’mon Up

With so much to look forward to in the new year, here’s a local’s guide to experiencing Traverse City to the fullest. TC is known for putting on rockin’ events all year long… Keep reading to see when you need to take your PTO in 2025, so you don’t miss out. Whether you’re planning a girl’s or guy’s trip, a romantic getaway, or a family vacation, this lively town is the perfect destination.

Traverse City Restaurant Week

 From February 23^rd – March 1^st, eat and drink your way through Traverse City during TC Restaurant Week. Local restaurants will provide special three-course (or more) prix fixe menus priced at $25, $35, and $45. Experience the culinary greatness that Traverse City has to offer, no matter your budget. For the whole week, take a delectable journey through the TC foodie scene. The list of participating eateries and the event’s accompanying digital passport will be available soon. The passport is free to download and guests who check into establishments with it will be eligible to win giveaways. Don’t forget to make your reservations at participating restaurants and dine at as many spots on the TCRW ‘25 list as you’d like!

Traverse City Comedy Fest

The third annual Traverse City Comedy Festival is happening April 10^th – 12^th, 2025! The Comedy Festival is a newer event that has already itself in northern Michigan culture. Headliners this year include Josh Blue, Natash Leggero, and Marc Maron. The festival creators pride themselves on producing shows for every fan and every price point, meaning the shows range from improv to roast battles to rumbles to both clean and dirty humor. If you love to laugh, especially in iconic, local venues like the City Opera House and the Park Place Hotel, buy your TCCF tickets today. As if you needed more convincing, Comedy Fest ticket holders have access to exclusive lodging deals for their stay in Traverse City.

Traverse City Uncorked

A staple event that keeps people coming back year after year is Traverse City Uncorked. What’s not to love about winning prizes for tasting wine? Celebrate the bounty of the 45^th parallel from May 2^nd to May 10^th, 2025. Uncorked is powered by a free, digital passport that takes grape enthusiasts on a self-guided wine tour of Traverse City’s wine country. Throughout the tour,you’ll have the chance to win special prizes using the passport. Two dueling peninsulas (Leelanau and Old Mission) boast two spectacular wine trails to explore. In fact, 60% of Michigan’s wine grapes are grown in the Traverse City region. Don’t miss out on the chance to taste award-winning wine while soaking in stunning views of Lake Michigan, all while taking advantage of exclusive deals and savings.

National Cherry Festival

Last, but not least, Traverse City’s claim to fame: The National Cherry Festival. The week-long celebration draws over one million people to the . June 28^th – July 5^th, the 99^th National Cherry Festival will commence. The eight days of the festival are the definition of action-packed. Expect parades, concerts with famous headliners, running races, dog jumping competitions, air shows, carnival rides… and all the cherries you could dream of! The Cherry Fest embodies the of Traverse City during arguably the most beautiful time of the year in northern Michigan. This summer, c’mon up and enjoy.

See an event you know you can’t miss? ’t going to book itself. Book your stay in Traverse City now and let the anticipation begin.