Beer and Wine, Wildflowers, Crafts, and one great garage sale!

It’s Mother’s Day weekend-and there’s lots of ways to treat Mom…..take her on a Traverse City wine tour, walk through the wildflowers at Ransom Nature Preserve, or take her bargain hunting at the annual Father Fred Garage Sale! You’ll also find unique shopping in Cheboygan on Saturday….or, grab a beer of two at the ballpark!
 
Traverse City Uncorked
Through the end of May
Did you know that 60% of Michigan’s wine grapes are grown in the Traverse City region? Check out all the great wines of the area on a self guided tour powered by a digital passport complete with special offers, savings, and opportunities to win prizes! Learn more at traversecity.com/traverse-city-uncorked/
 
 
Mothers Day Wildflower Hike
Friday, May 12^th, 3:30pm, Ransom Nature Preserve, Charlevoix
Join LTC Conservation Specialist Amy Lipson for a hike to identify what wildflowers are currently blooming. Be prepared to walk for up to an hour & a half on terrain that includes some hills. Pre-registration required at landtrust.org/events/
 
Father Fred Garage Sale
Saturday, May 13^th, 9am-3pm, 826 Hastings St., TC
It’s the sale some wait for all year–Come early for the best selection! Shop a wide variety of items, from Kitchen and housewares to clothing, jewelry, furniture and art! Get more info at fatherfred.org/garage-sale/
 
 
Made In Cheboygan Craft Show
Saturday, May 13^th, 9am-5pm, Washington Park
Featuring a large assortment of crafters selling jewelry, home decor, pottery, clothing, toys, kitchen essentials, custom printed shirts & mugs, & more. More details here.
 
 
Michigan Brewers Guild-2^nd Annual Spring Beer Festival
Saturday, May 13^th, 1-6pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC
Featuring hundreds of local beers from many of Michigan’s breweries, plus food available for purchase. Must be 21. Tickets: $50 + service fees in advance; $60 day of, if available. Learn more here.