Region 9 -Traverse City Area

Farm is open the last weekend in September through the last weekend in October.

Petting zoo, haybale mountain, nature playscape, basketball arcade, corn pit, photo-op boards, interactive educational displays and yard games.

Cadillac offers numerous inland lakes and two incredible paddling rivers in the Big Manistee River and Pine River. The fall color along our river basins are second to none! The high banks offers beautiful scenic fall color views from the river below that many have not experienced.

The Cedar Polka Fest is an annual festival celebrating the towns rich Polish history. Lasting 4 days and nights, nearly 10,000 people descend into town for family fun. Join us to eat, drink, and dance the nights away.

The Visitor’s Bureau is your source of information, news, events & local accommodations at Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau County. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of only five National Lakeshore parks within the National Park System.

Our Animal Park features alpacas, Nigerian dwarf goats and miniature donkeys! Admission includes grain to feed the alpacas. Visit us to experience this unique, family-friendly park!

Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, Twin Oaks Campground & Cabins has specialized in camping fun for over 40 years. Our beautiful park offers a range of sites from full hook-up to large group sites, as well as clean facilities and full service cabins.

The Zombie Run, a 5K run/walk, has become a Traverse City Halloween tradition. And what's not to like? Zombies and beer have always been a winning combination. Come join zombies from all walks of life (or shall we say death)! You never know who will show up, but the one thing you will never see is someone not having a great time.

Fall fun on the farm. Active fruit farm with a fall farm market. Pumpkin patch, corn maze and apple picking. Nugent Orchards is a family operated fruit farm established in 1918 just south of Benzonia in beautiful Northern Michigan. Take a tour of our Cherry Barn Event Venue for your wedding, or special event.

Wellington Inn is a 1905 neo-classical mansion in Northern Michigan & the historic heart of Traverse City. It has been fully restored to its original grandeur. Antiquities' Wellington Inn is a 1905 neo-classical mansion located in Northern Michigan in the historic heart of Traverse City.

Sparkle in the Park will create over 50 holiday displays that visitors can drive by or take leisurely walks through with the family.

Bear Lake’s Sparkle in the Park | 7727 Hopkins Dr. Bear Lake, MI 49614

Step back in time as you take part in one of Michigan’s most unique holiday celebrations. An entire weekend of excitement including the Victorian Sleighbell Parade with horse drawn entries, bagpipers, reindeer meet and greet and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian style attire.

Manistee County is home of Lake Michigan beaches, the Manistee River, and Manistee Northpier Lighthouse, the Manistee National Forest, Championship Golfing, world class fishing and some of the best waterways in Michigan. Find travel ideas for visiting the Manistee Area with our comprehensive Travel Plans.

The Cadillac Freedom Festival is held annually the first weekend in July to celebrate our nations freedom and independence. Enjoy Live Music, Kid Carnival, Freedom Parade Downtown and of course Fireworks!

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The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau is a Destination Marketing Organization for the Greater Cadillac Area. We promote all of the FUN things to do north to Buckley, South to Leroy, West to Wellston, and East to Merritt.

We are a small, family-owned business with a big love for craft chocolate. Our bright green shop is located at the gateway to the quaint, picturesque village of Empire, MI nestled in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The TC Boom Boom Club is planning a BIGGER and BETTER fireworks display for our 4th of July celebration. The Traverse City Boom Club mission is to celebrate our community, the beauty of the Grand Traverse Region and freedom.

Visit the Fair, fun for everyone!

The Northern District Fair in Cadillac,Michigan

Villa Mari founder Marty Lagina made the (some would say) crazy choice to grow grapes that shouldn't grow in Michigan, with the belief that he could produce world class wines that otherwise couldn't be made here. So, true to his Italian heritage, he planted exotic varieties like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and others.

Peninsula Cellars is a family run winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City, Michigan. The region lies along the 45th parallel, halfway between the north pole and the equator. This gives the region its distinct micro-climate, that makes it perfect for growing high quality wine grapes.

Raftshol Vineyards is a small family winery located on Michigan’s scenic Leelanau peninsula. Warren Raftshol, the owner and winemaker, was one of the pioneers to grow red vinifera grapes in the area. The oldest vines are over 20 years old and since 1999 Raftshol Vineyards has been producing quality Bordeaux-style wines, meads and ice wine.

In March of 2013 Richard Fortune became the proud new owner of Shady Lane Cellars. Rich is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana and he and his family have been visiting Leelanau County for over 50 years.

An Artisan's Approach... We are dedicated to making wines that reflect the unique character and quality of our vineyard and the vineyards of Michigan. Whether carefully sourcing grapes from top sites in the state or from our own vineyard, our winery was built on the belief that great wines begin in the vineyard.