TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City Tourism announced Wednesday that the second annual Traverse City Food & Wine event will return Aug. 19 in Traverse City.

Per a Dec. 11 news release, the five-day celebration of the region’s agriculture, culinary talent and craft beverage scene will run through Aug. 23, 2026.

Organizers said details are still being planned, but the event is expected to feature celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, food and beverage pairings, fine dining, farm tours and specialty tastings.

The Grand Tasting, an afternoon event that includes chef demonstrations, dozens of local bites and more than 100 locally made beers, wines and spirits, is scheduled for Aug. 22.

“With the wide variety of freshly grown fruits, vegetables, fish and meats, the Traverse City area has a uniq

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