The weekend starts with a chance to dance, then you can sip your way along the river in Manistee, or get a look behind the doors of some of Northern Michigan’s most beautiful homes. You can paddle the chain of lakes, and then wrap up the weekend with a magical afternoon in Interlochen!
Swingshift and the Stars
Friday, September 15th, 7pm, City Opera House, Traverse City
A local dance-off for charity, Swingshift has a goal to raise 1 million dollars for local charities this year. Come enjoy couples dances with live music, plus dance lessons and a chance to hit the floor! Reserved seating starts at $30. More info at cityoperahouse.org/swingshift-sep
6th annual Hops and Props on the River
Saturday, September 16th, 2-7pm, Downtown Manistee
Taste your way through over 100 beers from 35 Michigan Breweries, and stroll through an assortment of Classic Century Boats, as well as new boats to get you out on the water while listening to great local music. Includes a commemorative tasting glass and includes 6 tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available for purchase at the event. Get tickets and more info at
https://mynorthtickets.com/events/6th-annual-hops-and-props-on-the-river-ff596f9b-9ee1-4f54-8742-f0bc3fd3259f
Northern Home and Cottage Tour
Saturday, September 16th, 10am-5pm
Tour highlights include an eight-bedroom former inn turned private home, a solar-powered country home, a new build that melds coastal and industrial styles, two fabulous young family homes, a 90s log home redone for today’s living and so much more. Get tickets and more info at
https://mynorthtickets.com/events/northern-home-cottage-home-tour-sept-17-traverse-city-b3b149f9-38af-4e8c-8ead-fb76e54fbf84
Paddle Antrim Festival
September 15th and 16th
This non-competitive event focuses on celebrating and bringing awareness to the waterways of Northern Michigan and includes a two-day kayak paddle covering over 40 miles of Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes.. Paddlers can choose from a selection of route lengths and paddle anywhere from 7 to all 42 miles. The festival will conclude with a great celebration in Elk Rapids. See http://www.paddleantrim.com/ for more info.
Showcase of Inspiration
Sunday, September 17th, 3-6pm, Blue Bridge Event Center, Interlochen
Be awed and amazed by the mind blowing tricks of Ben Whiting, “Magic Man!”, plus enjoy anecdotes of Rich Brauer, sweet music by Miranda Music of Frankfort, and scenes of a different world with Virtual Reality of Traverse City. All proceeds directly support COGNiTiON, the new Science and Discovery Center in Beulah, MI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Get tickets and more info at https://mynorthtickets.com/events/showcase-of-inspiration
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