
The Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair in Traverse City is This Saturday
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Photo by Aubry Healy
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music? You can find performances almost any night of the week, all within a short driving distance. Area musicians as well as professional traveling groups are featured in these summertime performances. For the outdoor venues, grab your lawnchair or a blanket and get ready to be entertained. Outdoor performances are free; there may be a charge for an indoor venue performance. Below is the typical schedule for summer music. Stay tuned as events for 2023 will be added as information becomes available!

The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.

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