Fish and Fairies, Bikes and Beer, and a Walk For the Cure!

There’s fishy fun in Mancelona this weekend. You can walk to fight cancer in Cheboygan, get a great deal on a bike in TC, and enjoy a cold one (or two) in Charlevoix, and on Sunday, take a walk along the fairy trails at the Botanical Gardens at Grand Traverse Commons!
 
64th annual Mancelona Bass Festival, May 30th-June 2nd
Events include a fishing tournament, barbecue, kids games and a carnival, fireworks, parades, a craft show and much more. Get the complete schedule of events at mancelonabassfest.org
 
Relay For Life Top Of The Mitt, Saturday and Sunday, June 1st & 2nd
This is a way to raise funds in the fight against cancer, and honor those fighting against the disease. There are many ways to participate from being a Paint the Town Purple Business to forming a team and walking. To learn more, go to relayforlife.org/topofthemittmi
  
Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap, Saturday, June 1st, 9am-2pm, Old Town Parking Garage, Traverse City
Purchase used bikes that have been consigned by local sellers. 25% of the proceeds go to support the Recycle a Bicycle program that provides free bikes to individuals referred by community social service programs.  Get more info at traversetrails.org/recycle-a-bicycle
 
5th Annual Charlevoix Craft Beer Festival, Saturday, June 1st, 1-6pm, Bridge Park, Charlevoix
A celebration of Michigan craft beer, local food and music. Taste lots of local brews, and the best part is, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Charlevoix  Humane Society. Admission is $20 for general admission, $40 for VIP.  Get details at facebook.com/charlevoixcraftbeerfest
 
Fairy Fest 2019, Sunday, June 2nd, Noon, TC’s Fairy Trails, the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC
Explore the trails, and whimsical fairy houses built by local artists, and even build one of your own. There will also be kids crafts, live music and more. All free! Learn more at fairytrailstc.com