This weekend is a mix of old favorites, along with the chance to make to new discoveries!
NMC Barbecue
May 22, 11-5pm
One of Northern Michigan's most endearing traditions, it's time for the annual "Picnic Under the Pines" at NMC in Traverse City. Buffalo burgers and all the fixins, plus lots of activities for the whole family. Get tickets and more info at https://www.nmc.edu/departments/public-relations/nmc-barbecue/
Empire Asparagus Festival
May 20-22nd
Lots of fun celebrating spring's most popular vegetable. There's a pig roast and dance Friday night, a 5k walk/run on Saturday, along with an asparagus cooking contest, parade, beer tasting and more! Sunday wraps up with the Lions Club breakfast and community concert. More info online at http://www.empirechamber.com/183/asparagus-festival-may-20th,-21st-and-22nd
Petoskey Restaurant Week
May 20-27th
The best restaurants of Petoskey and Bay Harbor join forces for a week of 3 course menus. Lunch specials for $15, dinners for $25, and some places are even offering 2-for-1 pricing! Get a list of participating establishments and menus at petoskeyrestaurantweek.com
Groundwork "Get Local" Party at the Little Fleet
Saturday, May 21st, 3-10pm
Pick up your "Get Local" passport full of activities, enjoy live music from the Go-Rounds, and fresh homegrown dishes from the food trucks. There will be fun stuff to do for all ages-get more info at http://groundworkcenter.org/
Hit the Trails with the family-there are 3 new ones to check out this weekend!
Saturday, May 21st
Three new community trails geared toward families with young children will open Saturday throughout Charlevoix County. Built by members of the Leadership Charlevoix County program in partnership with Char-Em United Way, the trails are aimed at pre-K age children. The Charlevoix trail will open at 10:30 a.m. at Shanahan Field, with similar opening ceremonies to follow at 12:30 p.m. in Boyne City's Rotary Park and 2:30 p.m. at East Jordan Elementary School in East Jordan.
