08/17/2026
🍷✨ Food & W**e lovers, this one's for you!
Traverse City Food & W**e returns August 19–23, bringing together award-winning chefs, celebrated w**eries, and some of Northern Michigan's best restaurants for five unforgettable days of incredible food and w**e.
This year's lineup includes culinary stars like Andrew Zimmern, Aarti Sequeira, Afrim Pristine, and Abra Berens, along with exclusive experiences featuring Michigan's top chefs.
Looking for local flavor? You'll find chefs and teams from some of Traverse City's most celebrated restaurants, including Trattoria Stella, The Cooks' House, Modern Bird, Artisan, and Umbo, serving dishes inspired by Northern Michigan's farms, orchards, and waters.
From vineyard dinners and chef-led demonstrations to w**e tastings, cheese masterclasses, Sip & Sail cruises, and the Grand Tasting—where you can sample bites from dozens of local restaurants alongside more than 100 w**es, craft b**rs, c***rs, and spirits—there's truly something for every foodie.
Make a weekend of it and let Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View be your home base while you explore one of Northern Michigan's most delicious events.
🎟️ Tickets and the full event schedule are available at TraverseCityFoodAndW**e.com
Traverse City Tourism