The Wine & Art Festival is taking place in Traverse City, Michigan on August 21 from 3 to 10pm. This is an opportunity to taste wines produced at wineries on Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula in Michigan. This event also features more than 60 artists from the region and food from local restaurants. Information is available at http://traversecitywinefestival.com/. We discovered that the wineries on Leelanau and Old Mission vary from the small, boutique wineries to the large facilities. They all offer friendliness and quality wines to taste. While making plans to visit Traverse City for this festival, plan on staying a few extra days to visit the wineries and tasting rooms on these nearby peninsulas. For reviews of some of these wineries visit http://winetrailtraveler.com/michigan/michigan.php.

Vermont will be hosting its first Vermont Winery and Vineyard Open House Weekend on August 21/22. Participating wineries will vary in their activities, so it is suggested that visitors check ahead with the wineries. Website Info: http://www.vermontgrapeandwinecouncil.com/

Enjoy planning to visit a wine festival in Michigan or Vermont for the third weekend of August.

Cheers! Kathy