Beer, Brats and Baseball, the state’s Largest Memorial Day Parade and more!

You can give orphaned wildflowers a new home with a stop in Leland this weekend…or, geek out at Cherry Capital Comic Con! Everyone loves a parade, and the biggest one this weekend happens Saturday in Mackinaw City. Then, enjoy beer and brats and Crystal Mountain later in the day! And on Monday, the Pit Spitters play ball!
 
Leelanau Conservancy Annual Wildflower Rescue Sale
May 26^th & 27^th, 9am-4pm, Village Green, Leland
The sale of these native flowers & plants are saved from construction sites in Leelanau & may be limited in variety & size. Come early for best selection. All proceeds benefit the stewardship of Leelanau Conservancy Natural Areas.
 
Cherry Capital Comic Con
May 26^th-28^th, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme
C4 is Northern Michigan’s perfect gathering of comic book creators, exhibitors, and fans.
Connect with your favorite creators at a variety of panels. Meet up and coming talent in Artist’s Alley. Find great deals on comics and collectible merchandise and participate in the costume contest, with categories for both adults and children. Learn more at cherrycapitalcomiccon.com
 
 
Mackinaw City Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 27^th, 1pm, Downtown Mackinaw City
The largest Memorial Day Parade in the state! Experience the thrill of bands on parade. Salute our honored veterans and see Floats, Queens, Clowns, and the Pageant Cast all in costume. Entries are from all over Michigan, the surrounding states and Ontario Canada. Enjoy music by the Scottville Clown Band before the parade at 11am.
 
Michigan Beer and Brat Festival
Saturday, May 27^th, 3-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville
Enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan’s finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor & gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets. VIP Admission begins at 3pm; GA from 4-8pm. Ages 3 & under free. More info here.
 
 
Opening Day for the Traverse City Pit Spitters!
Monday, May 29^th, 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC
The Pit Spitters kick off the 2023 season against the Rockford Rivets. Come for the game, stay for the fireworks after in celebration of Memorial Day! Get the complete pit Spitters Schedule and purchase tickets here.