Five special beer tappings kick-off the start of Traverse City Beer Week today. More than two dozen breweries, taprooms, and cideries offer tastings of craft brews to highlight the creativity of the
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Polish Team Wins Top Award At International Fireworks Championship
Monday, September 8, 2025 11:00 AM by Mike Kent
International Fireworks Championship Set to Dazzle this Friday and Saturday
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 10:00 AM by Mike Kent
Six fireworks teams from around the world are coming to Traverse City this week to compete in the third-annual International Fireworks Championship at Turtle Creek Stadium. The teams hope to walk away with bragging rights as some of the best fireworks displays in the world. To qualify, the teams had to have won a previous fireworks competition.
Two Traverse City Inns Named Best in the USA
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:00 PM by Mike Kent
The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards today announced that the Inn at Black Star Farms took the top award as the Best Wine Country Hotel, while the Chateau Chantal Inn came in at number two.
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Traverse City Food & Wine Now Features Over 70 Events
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 PM by Mike Kent
The Inaugural five-day celebration kicks off on August 20th
Traverse City Food & Wine has now grown to include over 70 unique events. The flavorful new celebration planned for next month will
High Five Hospitality Awards Announced
Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00 AM by Mike Kent
Eleven people who excel at defining the hospitality experience in the Traverse City region were honored with High Five Hospitality Awards at the annual meeting of Traverse City Tourism (TCT) tonight
Traverse City Food & Wine To Spotlight Local Flavors
Monday, May 12, 2025 2:00 PM by Mike Kent

Guest chefs, cooking classes and demonstrations, wine tastings, and intimate dining experiences will highlight the first Traverse City Food & Wine, planned for August 20 – 24. The event was announced
Everything to Know About Traverse City Uncorked in 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025 3:00 PM
Home to more than 60% of Michigan’s wine grapes, there’s plenty of reason to celebrate Michigan’s thriving wine culture in the Traverse City region. The area’s biggest celebration by far is the annual