Leland Wine & Food Festival returns to Historic Harbor
From staff reports
The Leland Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the 2026 Leland Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 6 pm at Leland Township Harbor, located at 107 N Lake St, Leland, MI 49654. Drawing more than 1,400 attendees each year, this beloved northern Michigan tradition brings together community, craft, and breathtaking lakeside scenery for one unforgettable afternoon. Live music and dancing, great food, amazing wine, stellar views.
Founded in 1986 by Cris and Kathy Telgard of the Bluebird Restaurant, Bruce Simpson of Good Harbor Vineyards, and Larry Mawby of MAWBY Vineyards, the festival was established to spotlight the Leelanau Peninsula’s emerging wine industry. Hosted in Leland’s iconic Historic Fishtown, it has grown into an indispensable summer staple. Convenient come-and-go wristbands let guests explore nearby shops, beaches, and galleries before returning for more.
Twelve of the Leelanau Peninsula’s premier wineries will be pouring alongside craft beer from Farm Club. Participating wineries include Amoritas, Aurora Cellars, Baia, Bel Lago Winery, BigLittle Winery, Blustone Vineyards, Boathouse Vineyards, Dune Bird Winery, Good Harbor Vineyards, French Valley Vineyards, Laurentide Winery, and Verterra Winery.
Local culinary offerings will be available for purchase from Locals Lake Leelanau, Pleva’s Meats, Village Cheese Shanty, Peninsula Provisions, The Cove, and Idyll Farms.
Returning by popular demand, master turntablist DJ Ras Marco delivers an exquisite afternoon blend celebrating music, sunshine, and the unique sonic flavor of the Leland Wine and Food Festival from 12-3 pm.
Close out the afternoon from 3-6 pm with Yankee Station—a “rock and roll band for adults” that has opened for The Bellamy Brothers and performed at venues across Michigan and as far as Las Vegas. Expect high energy and a party atmosphere from start to finish.
Advance Tickets cost $35 and $45 at the gate. Children under 21 cost $12.
Each full ticket includes a commemorative wine glass and two tasting tokens, with the option to purchase 10 additional tokens for $30. Guests must be 21+ for a full tasting ticket. Food is available for direct purchase from vendors and is not included with admission. Tickets are on sale now: mynorthtickets.com
Organized entirely by a volunteer board, the Leland Wine & Food Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Leland Chamber of Commerce, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the community by funding Leland’s fireworks, beautification, holiday lighting, clean-up initiatives, and local business marketing support.
Generous support from 2026 sponsors, including The Leland Lodge, Spence Brothers Construction, The Homestead, Cherry Republic, American Spoon, and others, makes this event possible. For a full sponsor list, visit lelandmi.org.
