A Cheesy Valentine

Feb. 7, 2026

Traverse City Food & Wine festival—which debuted last August—is feeling a bit romantic this month thanks to their Cheesiest Valentine’s Ever event running Feb. 12-15. Much like the summer festival, the weekend celebration features multiple northern Michigan businesses and team-ups. On Feb. 12, there’s a “tasting and talk” with French Valley Vineyards and Leelanau Cheese and a whiskey and cheese pairing at Traverse City Whiskey., while Feb. 13 brings wine and cheese fun at Bel Lago. Valentine’s Day itself boasts a Galentine’s Charcuterie Workshop at Black Star Farms, Bubbles & Brie at Mawby Vineyards with The Cheese Lady, and more. Last but not least, Left Foot Charley hosts an afternoon of “Vintage Reds and Grateful Dead” on Feb. 15. That’s just a small selection of the events, so head to traversecity.com/food-wine/events/the-cheesiest-valentines-ever for the full schedule and tickets.