Its a whole week full of great movies in Traverse City….then, this weekend, take a trip back in time in Boyne City! If you're in the mood to shop, there are tons of great bargains and fun in Petoskey, plus two different choices for a stroll through fine arts and crafts!
Traverse City Film Festival
July 26-31st
Proving one great movie can change you, the Traverse City Film Festival features nothing but great movies for a week, with venues all over Traverse City-including FREE outdoor movies at the open space! Get tickets and the complete schedule at http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/
Northern Michigan Flywheelers Antique Tractor, Engine and Craft Show
July 28-31, Flywheelers Park, US 131, Boyne City
Bring the whole family for a step back in time with old machinery and steam engines in operation, a blacksmiths shop, basket factory and veneer mill, plus a flea market, arts, crafts and great food and music! More info at http://www.walloonlakeflywheelers.com/
Downtown Petoskey Sidewalk Sales
July 29th and 30th
Downtown Petoskey will be closed off to everything but foot traffic, and restaurants will offer sidewalk dining, with stores offering incredible bargains! In addition, there's a farmers market Friday morning, a "Where's Waldo" scavenger hunt on Saturday, plus live music and lots more fun. Details online at http://www.petoskeyarea.com/events/5/131/
17th Annual Bay Harbor Fine Arts and Fine Craft Festival
July 29-31st
Browse through incredible works of art, and even create your own, at the "Make and Take" tent! There will be live music, balloon twisting and stiltwalkers, and lots of great food-fun for the whole family! Get more info online at http://www.bayharbor.com/events/bay-harbor-s-annual-arts-festival
Crooked Tree Art Fair
9am-4pm, Saturday, July 30th, NMC in Traverse City
Now in its 56th year, this event brings over 100 artists from across the country to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Admission is free, with ample free parking nearby. Learn more online at www.crookedtree.org, or call 231-941-9488.
