North Coast Cherry Harvest
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2026 Cherry Harvest at Bahle Farms | July 17th, 2026
Welcome to the Cherry Harvest
- Date: July 17th (Peak Cherry Season)
- Location: Bahle Farms (Suttons Bay, MI)
- Pricing: $475 per player
- Format: 36-45 holes
- Capacity: 48-72 guests, shotgun start
- Evening Experience: Hang at Bahle + wood-fired pizza dinner, games, bonfire, cigars and more
A full day of great golf, seasonal-inspired food and the North Coast way of life...Along with plenty of Northern Michigan cherries.
The Cherry Harvest at Bahle Farms will be our biggest celebration of the summer and a staple event for (hopefully) years to come. Be a part of the inaugural North Coast Cherry Harvest and spend the day playing great golf, meeting cool people and enjoying the full North Coast experience sun up until sun down.
What's Included
- 36-45 holes of golf at Bahle Farms
- Seasonal-inspired breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner & dessert
- Drinks on deck all day (ALC + hydration)
- Tee gift package ($250+ value)
- AND...
- Games & prizes throughout the day
- Discounts at select local brand partner for the entire weekend (including golf, eat & drink, shops and stay)
- Curated weekend guide – where to play, stay, eat & adventure
- 25% off all the North Coast goods you can handle (on-site, online and in-store) valid the entire weekend
The Cherry Harvest at Bahle Farms
Brand Partners & Weekend Sponsors - Event guests will receive select discounts with local brand partners all weekend long (July 17th-19th, 2026).
Details subject to change
Cherry Harvest Event Schedule
Friday, July 17th @ Bahle Farms
6:15–7:15 AM Arrival, check-in, coffee, light breakfast, tee gifts
7:15 AM Welcome + brief overview
7:30 AM Shotgun start
11:30 AM–12 PM Finish round 1
12:00–12:45 PM Lunch, Rest and Hydration
1:00 PM Round 2 (shotgun)
5:00-5:30PM Rest, grab a snack, get ready for final 9-holes (play as groups of 8)
5:45-8PM ‘Bahle’s Best’ – 9 of our favorite holes and unique tee-off spots
8-9PM —Wood-fired pizza truck & putting contest
9–10:30 PM — Bonfire, Cigars, drinks, tunes, one-shot challenge
Make a Weekend Out of It
We wanted our first event series to be one-day only so you can explore the rest of Northern Michigan on your own time. Here's our short curated guide (we're creating a longer and more in-depth weekend guide we will send to you via email)
Where to Play
- Bahle Farms Manitou Passage
- Wolf River
- Grand Traverse Resort
- A-Ga-Ming
- Arcadia Bluffs
- Elk Rapids
- Northport Creek
- Pinecroft & Champion Hill
Where to Eat
Breakfast/Brunch
Bubbies Bagels: The best bagels in town! Bagels are boiled and baked fresh every day!
S2S Suger to Salt: A seasonal driven breakfast menu made with locally sourced ingredients. Menu changes weekly.
Red Spire Brunch House: The perfect rainy day brunch place! Located inside of the Grand Traverse Commons Mercato. After brunch, walk around the shops in the Mercato.
Sisters: A classic brunch spot with an extensive boozy menu!
The Omelette Shop: A solid breakfast known for fresh, scratch made meals. With two locations in Traverse City.
Archie’s Social House: Cozy spot featuring classic brunch favorites with creative twists.
Coffee
The Water Bearer: Take a walk down the hall for amazing coffee, breakfast burritos, and much more!
Mundos: With three locations across town and a rotating seasonal menu, Mundos is the perfect place for a midday pick me up
Seismoto: The perfect place to catch up! Grab a coffee or drink and check out their outdoor seating!
Outpost: Perfect place to grab a bite, coffee, or drinks right in the heart of downtown!
Espresso Bay: In the heart of downtown, specializing in small-batch roasted beans from around the world.
Quick Bites and Take Out
Glendale burger shop: A friendly neighborhood burger shop with some of the best burgers in town!
Charles and Reid: Made to order Detroit style pizzas, salads, and sandwiches, the perfect carry out place after a long day on the water
Folgarellis: Life changing sandwiches and vast selection of cheeses, meats, charcuterie and wine.
Full Send Ramen: The best ramen you'll ever have, served from a food truck at the Coin Slot.
Slabtown Burgers: A Traverse City classic, serving fresh homemade patties on the daily
Taqueria TC Latino: The best place to get homemade authentic Mexican food in town!
Spanglish: Brings together traditional Mexican cuisine and fresh Northern Michigan produce into a delicious meal
Fun Food Experiences
Little Fleet: A lively bar and food truck hub in Traverse City. Offering something for everyone with rotating food trucks, craft drinks, and live music on occasion.
Farm Club: A farm, restaurant, and brewery all in one! The perfect place to hang out, get a drink, and relax!
Jacob’s Farm: Whether you’re looking for a restaurant, full service bar, u-pick orchards, a kid’s playground, or live music, this place has it all
The Coin Slot : Popular vintage-style arcade bar and social hub with food trucks and live music
The Parlor: Fun vibe featuring light eats, live music, outdoor seating and unmatched mixed drinks.
Jolly Pumpkin: Drive up Old Mission Peninsula for hand crafted beer and good eats in a rustic, cozy environment!
Boone's Long Lake Inn: a landmark steakhouse inTraverse City, Michigan, renowned for its "up north" rustic charm and massive portion sizes
Sleder's Family Tavern: Widely recognized as Michigan's oldest continuously operated restaurant. Great food, cool atmosphere.
7 Monks Taproom: A popular craft beer destination in downtown Traverse City, known for its extensive beer list featuring a rotating mix of brews. Maybe my favorite low-key food in TC.
Top-Tier Dinner
Poppycocks: One of Traverse City’s favorite restaurants for the past 35 years, using fresh local ingredients to create artfully inspired dishes.
The Flying Noodle: An Italian pasta house that features simple house made pastas and creative specialties that rotate seasonally
Rare Bird Brewpub: An eclectic Brewpub and Restaurant with locally brewed beers and bar food. *Might be closed due to kitchen fire :\ *
Red Ginger: An immersive dining experience combining Asian cuisine and excellent service all in one!
High End Eats
The Boathouse: Enjoy high-end dining on Old Mission Peninsula. Amazing seafood (and views!)
Pro Tip: Make a reservation! Bar seating is first come first serve but extremely limited
The Cook’s House: A chef owned food destination, where almost all of the food is sourced locally. With an al carte menu, 5 course menu, and 7 course menu. They offer cooking classes as well!
Modern Bird: A seasonal American restaurant featuring innovative utilization of local produce and craft cocktails, started by two Chicago chefs that learned their craft at Michelin star restaurants.
Trattoria Stella: An Italian inspired farm to table restaurant featuring an extensive wine list located inside of the old state hospital.
The Artisan: Located inside of the Delmar, the Artisan provides a relaxed upscale dining experience featuring seasonal, sustainable, Great Lakes inspired menus with a view of the waterfront.
PepeNero: Formerly the chapel of the old state hospital, turned into a warm, elegant, relaxing space with food that transforms you to Sicily with every bite.
Sweet Treats!
- Moomers: Fresh, homemade, premium ice cream with 20 rotating flavors on the daily!
- Bardons: Home to Traverse City for over 75 years, serving delicious soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, nachos, and BBQ!
- Milk & Honey: Local, organic, homemade ice cream in the heart of downtown Traverse City
Wineries
Black Star Farms: Michigan’s top rated winery with locations in Suttons Bay and on Old Mission Peninsula. The Suttons Bay location has an inn at the property!
Mari Vineyard: European wine, located on Old Mission Peninsula. Stunning views on 75 acres of land. Local favorites include the Riesling and Gamay Noir.
Chateau Chantel: A beautiful winery at the top of Old Mission Peninsula, with jazz music at sunset and a B&B guests can stay in!
Brys Estate: An 155 acre estate on Old Mission Peninsula. With amazing views of East Grand Traverse Bay from the upper deck. Relax, grab a drink, and have a great time!
Bonobo Winery: The perfect place to relax and gather on Old Mission Peninsula. With wine, alcoholic slushies, and delicious small plates!
Breweries
Hop Lot: Take a trip up M22 to see one of the nominees for the best beer garden in the country! With a large outdoor space filled with games, activities, and fun!
The Filling Station: Handcrafted ales right next to the rails! Serving beers and delicious flatbreads
Right Brain Brewery: 40+ beers on tap and endless fun for you (or your family) with a wide array of arcade games to play!
Distilleries
Gypsy Spirits Tasting Room: Serves award-winning Michigan-made spirits, including vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey, alongside a seasonally rotating craft cocktail menu. Live music most weekend nights.
Traverse City Whiskey Co: A small batch whiskey company, distilled on a cherry farm. Check out the Still House for cocktail making classes!
Grand Traverse Distilling: Northern Michigan’s first grain-to-bottle distillery. Take the distillery tour to learn more about how they make their whiskey!
Night out
Parlor: A prohibition era style bar and gastro pub with fresh hand-crafted cocktails.
Low Bar: A throw back in the modern era, speakeasy style bar with crafted cocktails stemming from classics.
Encore 201: Traverse City’s only night club in town! Featuring live performances, entertainment, and craft cocktails.
U & I Lounge: The perfect late night dive bar for when you don’t want the night to end!
North Bar: Rooftop bar with live music located in the heart of downtown above The Pub
KilKenny’s Irish Public House: Traverse City’s Irish pub, featuring traditional pub fare, hand-crafted brews, live music, and darts. Open late!
Where to Adventure
Hiking Trails
Empire Bluffs: A moderate 1.5 mile trail with incredible views of Lake Michigan.
Boardman Lake Trail: An easy four mile loop that takes you around the Boardman Lake right in Traverse City!
Whaleback: A challenging steep hike that is worth it for the gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands!
Pyramid Point: A 2.6 mile trail off of M22 near Glen Arbor with terrain ranging from meadows, century old beech-maple forests, and high bluffs overlooking the lake.
Old Mission Point Park Trail: A 10 mile loop that has views of East and West Grand Traverse Bay. Don’t forget to stop and check out Mission Point Lighthouse!
Hit the Lake & More
- Fish the bay or Lake Michigan
- Kayak the Crystal River: Highy-recommend for a relaxing kayak cruise
- Head out on the water: Rent kayaks, paddleboards, boats, or jet skis and spend the day on the water.
- Nauti-Cat Cruises: Sail the bay! Book a Nauti-Cat cruise to take you around the bay, with various cruise choices ranging from kids, champagne, sunset, and more!
- Visit Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Catch sunset at Empire Bluffs trail or take the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive after going to the dunes for more views!
- Check out Manitou Islands & Fishtown (Leland)
- Head to Northport & Leelanau State Park
- Shop around Downtown Traverse City
- Walk Downtown Elk Rapids
- Local Farmers Markets
- Putt Putt at River Club
Catch a Beach Sunset!
- Clinch Park: With over 1500 feet of sandy frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay, public restrooms, snack bar, and picnic tables, Clinch Park is a fan favorite!
- Bryant Park: With picnic tables, a playground, public restrooms, and a sandy beach, Bryant Park has it all!
- Bowers Harbor Beach: Located 15 miles up Old Mission Peninsula, with a sandy beach, picnic tables, and a boat launch nearby set on West Grand Traverse Bay.
Even More Fun!
- Bring your bike (or rent one!) and ride along the TART and Leelanau trails
- Wine Tastings: Drive up Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsula and check out all the wineries
- Brew Bus Tour: Check out all the breweries and wineries around (without needing a designated driver!)
- Point Betsie Lighthouse: Just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes, check out a lighthouse that has been operating continuously since 1858 safely guiding mariners on Lake Michigan.
- See a Traverse City Pit Spitters game!: Check out the Pit Spitters, a collegiate summer baseball team. Grab a drink and watch some baseball!
- Take a drive up M22: A road with gorgeous views of the water connecting all of the towns on the Leelanau Peninsula. Take a trip up and stop in all the towns you see!
- Traverse City Farmers Market: Check out the farmers market to get fresh local produce every Wednesday and Saturday from 8-12:30.
Check out our day trip guides
FAQ
What's included in the event?
*Subject to change at anytime*
- 36-45 holes of golf at Bahle Farms
- 18 in the morning, 18 early afternoon, 9 “Bahle’s Best” early evening
- Elevated breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner and dessert
- Breakfast + coffee: Cherry Bacon Jam, Egg, Cheese sandwich + ‘cherry coffee’
- Lunch: Pulled pork or cherry chicken salad
- Snacks: Protein balls + jerky
- Dinner: Catered wood-fired pizza and salad
- Dessert: Moomer’s ice cream
- Drinks on deck all day
- Custom cocktails made with local spirits
- Local beer
- Hydration drinks
- Swag bag with $250 value
- OTHER
- Discounts at select partner places during the weekend
- Curated weekend guide – where to play, stay, eat & adventure
- Preferred rates at lodging partners
- Discounts at local restaurants and courses
- 25% off all the swag we have on-site and in-store
Will I get to pick my playing partners?
If you plan to sign-up with a few buddies, YES you will be able to play with them all day long (we will get this information from you in your event survey). If you plan to sign-up alone, we'll make sure to find you a great group to play with.
What if I need to cancel?
You can cancel anytime before June 23rd for a full refund. After June 23rd, you will be refunded 50% of the ticket price paid.
What's a Brand Partner?
Great question! Our brand partners are friends of North Coast that have been gracious enough to offer select discounts for the weekend. This includes places to golf, eat & drink, shop, stay and more. Full list will be available by May 1st or before.
Have other questions?
We're here to help. You can live chat us (bottom right corner) or get in touch via email: caddie@northcoastgolfco.com