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Winter Warm-Up
Saturday, January 18, 2020
10 AM – 5 PM
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Save the hibernation for February and join the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail as we kick off 2020 with an exploration of winter wines and cozy food pairings. Learn about our local, award-winning wines and discover unique dishes created by renowned Northern Michigan restaurants.
Location: Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
Mucked UP @ Tip Up Town USA Houghton Lake MI
Jan 18, 2020 at 10 AM – Jan 19, 2020 at 2 PM
Houghton Lake, MIchigan
Well, what's more fun than an ice fishing derby and SXS ice races in the middle of January? You know we're excited to be heading to Houghton Lake to join the party!! There's a parade, carnival rides, beer tent, vendors - all kinds of excitement! Be sure to stop by our station in the main vendor tent to pick up your Mucked Up swag. We'll be sure to have plenty of hoodies on hand to help keep you warm. See you there, Houghton Lake area friends! We can't wait!
Location: Houghton Lake, Michigan
. The Downtown Traverse City Association hosts this fundraiser to raise money to support many local Downtown Traverse City events we know and love. Volunteer duties include wiping down tables, tray building, recycling, ticket selling, etc. Volunteers get a FREE chili sampler! Please come join us to help make this event a success!
Please register with Traverse Connect as well as the DTCA. Click here to register through the DTCA. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf59EoXknKdn3JkN5KlfjNg8GX58OwikX6rCBQXNSZeQwd0tQ/viewform
Location: Park Place Hotel
Get Out and Get Active! Hanson Hills Snow Sports School is offering a free X-C classic beginner's ski lesson every Saturday at noon. Lesson includes rental equipment for the day, trail pass for the day and 1 hr of instruction. To participate call Hanson Hills Snow Sports School at 989-348-9266 to pre-register or show up the day of the class. A $5.00 trail maintenance fee is appreciated.
Phone: 989-348-9266
Spire & Ice Fest
Join us for the 1st outdoor party of 2020 at The Village!
Bundle up, bring your favorite beverage and come hang out at the inaugural Spire & Ice Fest from 3-7pm on the Piazza, Saturday, Jaunary 18th. Bonfires, Live Music provided by Finster in the Morning on North FM, hot chocolate, mini tunnel tours & a frozen bocce ball tournament!
Uptown Dogs will be onsite slinging dogs or you can grab delicious Mexican eats from Spanglish.
S’more kits will be available for suggested $2 donation with 100% of the proceeds going to the Cherryland Humane Society.
Mini tunnel tours from 4-6pm, $5 per person
Register for the Frozen Bocce Tournament at 3pm with games starting at 3:30pm, $5 per team
Take the BATA Transit Official – Bayline from downtown after the Chili Cook Off to continue the fun!
Location: The Piazza 806 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
Children's Alpine Ski Programs begin this weekend (1/10) at Hanson Hills. Get your kids signed up for the Hopper's, Level 1, 2 or 3 ski programs or the Snow Board Academy. Contact Hanson Hills At 989-348-9266 for more info or to register.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters has teamed up with Michigan Ski Industries Association to offer a very affordable introduction to the sport of cross country skiing! Discover Michigan is designed to introduce this healthy, fun, outdoor activity to anyone with an interest in outdoor winter recreation. The program includes a beginner group ski lesson, ski equipment rental, and XC SKI HQ facilities pass for the day. The price is $20 for adults and children 6 years and older. At the end of the program, participants can submit their program completion form online for a $20 off coupon, valid at participating Michigan Ski Industries Association ski shops! Call 800-832-2663 to schedule your Discover Michigan Lesson today!
Location: 9435 N. Cut Road Roscommon, MI 48653
Website: www.cross-country-ski.com/
Phone: 989-821-6661
Michigan Showcase - Amy Petty, Trey Simon and Bill Arnold - One Night
Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM
3309 N. Abbe Road, Comins, MI, Fairview, Michigan 48619
Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/627163718027862/
Showcasing three of Michigan's most dynamic performers all on one night and all on one stage! Amy Petty, Bill Arnold & Trey Simon
Tickets: $20
Doors Open: 6:00pm
Concert Starts: 7:00pm
Finger foods available. Bring your choice of beverage
Amy Petty's Website: https://www.amypettymusic.com/
Trey Simon's Website: https://www.treysimonmusic.com/
Bill Arnold's Website: http://onetontrolley.com/
Three of Michigan's finest performers all together on one stage here at Skyline-Showcasing their original songs and performance.
Amy Petty, Bill Arnold and Trey Simon to perform
Location: Skyline Event Center 3309 N. Abbe Road, Comins, MI
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy: January 18th and 19th at Emmet County EMS Station, 1201 Eppler Rd, Petoskey.
Live in the Yurt: The Charlie Millard Band
Saturday, January 18, 2020
7 PM – 9 PM
448 E Front St, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
The Charlie Millard Band is a complicated mix of yesterday’s vintage and current musical Americana.
The Yurt is a cozy, intimate venue set up on the patio of The Little Fleet. Doors open at 6:30 with a show at 7:00. Tickets are $15 and on sale via the ticket link.
Location: The Little Fleet 448 E Front St, Traverse City, Mi
Tinker’s Junction - Snowmobile Party
Saturday, January 18, 2020
9 PM
6811 M-72 grayling, mi 49738
Second Annual Trip....Bring your sled, rent one, or just rock out with the band. This venue will not disappoint!
The M-72 motel is right next to Tinkers Junction. No Frills motel but convenient to the venue. 989.348.7681
http://www.motel72mi.com/sys/cbp/cbp.asp
The other place I know people stayed last year was Super 8 (adjacent to snowmobile trail that leads to Tinkers), or the Holiday Inn Express. I would suggest looking at hotels.com, google hotels, or booking.com for best rates
We will leave at 830 am and head north. Lunch at the HideAway Bar in Mancelona. 11224 Starvation Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659 ph(231) 587-1052;
If you dont have a sled, you can rent one!
Sled rental : https://uprental.com/pages/locations/view.php?ID=45
Location: 6811 M-72 grayling, mi 49738