Jamie Kauffold | Author
Boyne Calls for Snow with Skitoberfest
Sept. 26, 2026
Stein hoisting, keg throwing, spouse carrying! Boyne Mountain’s Skitoberfest brings you brews poured straight from the keg trailer, Bavarian plates in the food tent, and live music from Jelly Roll Blues Band, DJ T-Bone, Sydni K, Two Track Mind, Buddha Sweet, and more, Oct. 2-4. Cap of…
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Saturday Suds in Cadillac
Sept. 19, 2026
Grab a tasty craft brew or choose from a variety of NA flavors at Cadillac’s Craft Beer Festival, overlooking Lake Cadillac at Cadillac Commons, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2-9pm. Port Huron’s The Gasoline Gypsies bring their Americana rock, along with tunes by The Bootstrap Boys and Si…
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Ironman Returns to Frankfort
Sept. 12, 2026
Heads up for those planning to travel in or near Benzie County this Sunday, Sept. 20! If you want to cheer on the 2,000 athletes competing in Ironman 70.3 Michigan in Frankfort, or have to travel in this area, visit ironman.com/races/im703-michigan/traffic-impact for a traffic impact report…
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Fine Art in Clinch Park
Sept. 5, 2026
The Downtown Fine Art Fair returns to Traverse City at a new location this year: Clinch Park. Browse works from professional painters, sculptors, and artisans along the bay. Expect both high-end fine art and affordable handmade goods. Hours are 10am-6pm on Saturday, Sept. 12, and 10am-4pm o…
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Water Weekend in Petoskey
Aug. 29, 2026
The annual Water Is Life Festival—part of the 2026 Water Weekend Sept. 4-7—heads to Bayfront Park West in Petoskey on Saturday, Sept. 5, from noon-9pm. Learn how to build power through community, to live in a holistic way with the water, and to protect our waters from threats. P…
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Polka Fun Returns to Cedar
Aug. 22, 2026
Join nearly 10,000 Polka fans at the 44th Annual Cedar Polka Fest, Aug. 27-30. Hit the dance floor with live music by Bavarski (pictured), The Diddle Styx, Polka Generations, Dynabrass, and the Scottville Clown Band! Catch the Ultimate Air Dogs, an arts & crafts fair, a parade, and the …
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FAMgrove Festival at Interlochen
Aug. 15, 2026
Northern Michigan supergroup The Accidentals is headed to Interlochen Center for the Arts on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6:30pm, for the FAMgrove Festival. The Accidentals bring their unique mix of indie rock, folk, pop and orchestral textures and team up with Emma Zinck, who’s redefining w…
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The Great American Pie Contest
Aug. 8, 2026
Take a bite out of Antrim County Fair’s Great American Pie Contest! Although Antrim has one of Michigan’s smallest fairs, the pie contest has one of the biggest purse sizes. Area pie makers compete for $100, $75, or $50, depending on winning first, second, or third place. Held o…
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Friday Night Live 2026
Aug. 1, 2026
Free fun at Friday Night Live! This downtown Traverse City block party (on Front St., between Union and Park) celebrates community and camaraderie to wind down the summer. Entertainment on Aug. 7 from 6-9pm includes live music with Molly, Bauer Jones (The Wax) / Tower of Bauer, and Midnight…
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A Concert With Heart
July 25, 2026
The Kenny Olson 10th Annual Rock-N-Hole Charity Concert takes place Saturday, Aug. 1, at Elmbrook Golf Course in Traverse City. An 18-hole scramble starts at 1pm, followed by a 7pm concert, where Olson’s blues-rock style will be joined by keyboardist/singer Jimmy Olson and other music…
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Finding Our Way in the Milky Way
July 18, 2026
Which way is up? Find out and get to know constellations to navigate the Milky Way! You can also take a shot at winning a free desktop telescope, binoculars, or an astronomy guide. It all takes place at Headlands International Dark Sky Park near Mackinaw City with Norbert Vance, professor o…
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Caution: Wet Paint in Northport
July 11, 2026
Launched in 2013, this year’s Gene Rantz Memorial Plein Air Paint Out takes place July 17-18. More than 50 artists will paint throughout the northern Leelanau Peninsula and the Village of Northport and capture the beauty of the village, beaches, marina, orchards, vineyards, and landsc…
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"Unfixed": A Local Family Tale
June 27, 2026
Family secrets, chronic illness, the search for truth and forgiveness…author Kimberly Warner discusses her book Unfixed in a conversation with her uncle, acclaimed local filmmaker Rich Brauer. When Warner discovered the identity of her biological father after years of unansw…
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A Hike with Bear Earth Herbals
June 20, 2026
Get your steps in, enjoy the sunshine, and learn how to identify wild herbs/explore their medicinal uses! Sierra LaRose of Bear Earth Herbals has teamed up with Grand Traverse Conservation District to lead you on a guided hike and hands-on herbal workshop where you can make your own herbal …
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Your 2026 Summer Race Calendar
June 13, 2026
Competition—friendly or otherwise—abounds this summer throughout the North. Whether you want to run or walk, SUP or kayak, road or mountain bike, there’s something for every racer this season. On your mark, get set, go!
JUNE
Thursday, June 18, 202…
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June 13, 2026 Pull up a pink chair and learn to manage your money joyfully with a little help from Michigan Girl at the Table! Discuss Women & Finance with Tammy Stoerkel, client advisor at Beck Bode, and Kandace Chapple, Michigan Girl founder, Thursday, June 18, from 11:30am-1pm at The Hagerty Cente…
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June 6, 2026 Learn about present day old-growth forests in northern Michigan. The Leelanau Conservancy manages two of these sites: Palmer Woods Forest Reserve and Kehl Lake Natural Area. Director of Natural Areas and Preserves Becky Hill will share how the conservancy protects the diverse ecosystems and…
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May 30, 2026 Let’s show some appreciation for the wetlands of northern Michigan at Grass River Natural Area’s FenFest, June 4-7 in Bellaire. Learn to identify sedges, kayak along Grass River, go for a bird or wild orchid walk, stop by the Native Plant Sale, and much more! Free events include…
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May 23, 2026 Longtime international correspondent Deborah Amos’ reporting on the Middle East and refugees in the U.S. has regularly been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and All Things Considered. She previously reported for ABC’s Nightline and PBS’s Frontline.…
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May 16, 2026 Bask in the beauty of Lakeview Hill Farm’s (8236 E. Lakeview Hills Rd., TC) flowers just before sunset as the light softens. Take in rows of dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, and more Friday, May 22, from 6:30-8pm. Learn about the varieties grown from lead farmer Katie, and then create yo…
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A Pink Chair Lunch with Michigan Girl
Old Growth Forests in Leelanau
Grass River Natural Area's FenFest
Talking about Press Freedom with Deborah Amos and IAF
Golden Hour on the Farm