North Coast Summer Shindig
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2026 Summer Shindig at Hidden River Golf & Casting Club | June 5th, 2026
A True North Coast Experiential Event
A full day of great golf, optional fishing, food & the North Coast way of life, INCLUDING limited spots for a private chef experience on the river.
The Summer Shindig at Hidden River will be our summer kick-off celebration and a staple event for (hopefully) years to come. Be a part of the inaugural North Coast Summer Shindig 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 at Hidden River Golf & Casting Club
- Elevated breakfast, lunch, & afternoon snack
- Drinks all day (ALC + hydration)
- Custom cocktails made with local spirits
- Beer from local vendors
- Hydration on deck
- Curated gift bag valued at $200+
- Fishing in the 18th hole pond
Optional add-ons include:
- + $35 fly fishing the Maple River (includes pole, waders, etc.)
- + $500 18-holes at True North Thursday (first come, first serve, limited spots)
- + $250 private chef dinner on the river including appetizers, main course & dessert with the chef cooking over the open fire
- Custom cocktails and cigars
- 4-hole night golf short course (included with private chef dinner)
The Summer Shindig at Hidden River
Welcome to the Summer Shindig
Key Event Details
- Date: June 5th (long daylight window)
- Location: Hidden River (Brutus, MI)
- Price: $425 per player
- Capacity: 48-60 players
- Format: 36-45 holes (shotgun starts)
- + additional add-ons (True North $500, Fly Fishing $35, Private Chef Experience $275)
- LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE for our evening Experience including fly fishing (optional), an open-fire chef experience on the river, cocktails, cigars, night golf short course
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
Summer Shindig Event Schedule
Friday, June 5th @ Hidden River
6:00–7:00 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 Finish up golf, regroup at the clubhouse
5:30-6:45PM optional fly fishing, normal fishing, more golf or just hang out…
*Private Chef & Night Golf (EVENT ADD-ON)*
6:45–8:45PM — Open-fire dinner on the river
9–10:30 PM — Cigars, cocktails, music, night golf short course (optional departures)
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. There's so much to do, but here's a short guide of what we recommend
Where to Play (short-list)
- Hidden River
- Belvedere
- Arthur Hills
- Bay Harbor
- Indian River
- Charlevoix Golf Club
Where to Adventure
- Take a day trip to Beaver Island
- Charlevoix & Fishermen's Island State Park
- Downtown Petoskey & State Park
- Downtown Harbor Springs
- Hiking trails (guide coming soon)
- Local Farmers Markets
- Take a boat ride
- Fish Lake Michigan
Where to Eat & Drink
- Gypsy Distillery
- Trovato
- Camp Brutus Deli
- The Back Lot (Petoskey)
- Chandler's
- Petoskey Brewing Co.
- Pier Restaraunt
- Otis
- Barrel Back
- Walloon Lake Inn
Where to Stay
- Coming soon
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'll get this information when you take our participant 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