Morels and Wine, Pancakes and Plants, and a fun weekend of biking!

There’s big fun popping up in Boyne City this weekend, or, you can celebrate Michigan Wine Month on the Leelanau Peninsula! You can also grab your bike for a scenic ride from Harbor Springs to Mackinaw. Survivors of last years Gaylord tornado are treated to a special breakfast on Saturday, plus, you can help you garden “Grow Native” at ther Boardman River Nature Center!
 
63^rd Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival
May 18^th-21^st, Boyne City
Events include an Arts & Crafts Show, the Morelfest Wine and Dine, a carnival, live music, farmers market, morel hunting seminars and more! Get the full schedule of events at bcmorelfestival.com
 
 
Experience Leelanau
May 19^th-21^st
This is a chance to celebrate Michigan Wine Month with trips to Leelanau County wineries! Several wineries on the Leelanau Wine Trail are offering special experiences, with food, live music and more, and you can pick and choose which ones to visit with individual tickets! Learn more at lpwines.com/experience-leelanau-2/
 
 
33^rd Annual Zoo De Mack
May 19^th-21^st
A weekend of huge parties with great bands, a super scenic bicycle ride, views of the Mackinac Bridge, parties on Mackinac Island & more. Registration will be held Friday night from 6-11pm in the Lobby below the Zoo Bar at the Highlands at Harbor Springs, where a kick off party happens at 8pm.  More info at zoo-de-mack.com
 
 
Free Pancakes for Tornado Survivors
Saturday, May 20^th, 8am, Otsego County Fire Department
Survivors of the May 2022 tornado are invited to an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Survivors must fill out a registration verifying survivor info & pick up their tickets at the Emergency Preparedness Expo on May 18 from 3:30-5:30pm at Otsego Resort.
 
Annual Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 20^th, 10am-2pm Boardman River Nature Center, TC
Shop a large selection of plants native to the area for your garden. Featuring over 70 species of Michigan native flowers, ferns, & grasses.  Get more info here.