The main event! Taste the flavors of Traverse City and enjoy perfect bites and sips that epitomize the region. Learn from renowned chefs, sample the bounty of local produce and products, sip on local wines and other craft beverages, and enjoy it all overlooking the iconic views of West Grand Traverse Bay. The Main Stage will be hosted by Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse, featuring a conversation with Tyler Florence and a cooking demonstration by Mei Lin. Additional chef appearances and demonstrations will include Sarah Welch, Celina Tio, Debbie Gold, Kate Williams, Omar Anani and more!
Savor specially-created menu items with recipes from each of the chefs – showcased at the Chef’s Table booth. Additionally, you can sample small bites from many of the region’s favorite restaurants and specialty food producers. Over 100 local wines will be available to taste, with cider, beer, and numerous non-alcoholic options. This will be a perfect summer afternoon for all the food and wine lovers out there! This event is 21+.
Actress and Television Personality | Bonobo Winery Co-owners | Founders of Carter's Kids
Top Chef Winner | James Beard Nominee | Chef and Owner, Nightshade, Daybird, 88 Club in Los Angeles
NYT Bestselling Author and Culinary Expert | Emmy-Winning Star of Queer Eye | Host of Nat Geo’s No Taste Like Home
Top Chef | James Beard Nominee | Co-Founder and Partner at Marrow, Mink in Detroit | Owner of Umbo in Traverse City (Coming in 2026)
Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef America | Chef and Owner, Belfry and Wolf Den in Kansas City, MO
Chef and Owner, Lady of the House, Candy Bar, and Karl's in Detroit | James Beard Nominee | Food & Wine’s Best New Restaurants
James Beard Award–Winning Chef | Top Chef Masters | Culinary Director at AMDP Restaurants
James Beard–Nominated Chef and Author | Advocate for Equitable Food Systems | Chef at Granor Farm in Michigan | Author of Ruffage, Grist, and Pulp
Chef and Owner, Saffron De Twah in Detroit | James Beard Nominee | Food Network Chopped Champion
Chef and Owner, Miss Kim in Ann Arbor | James Beard Nominee | Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs
Chef and Owner, Mink in Detroit | Owner of Umbo in Traverse City (Coming in 2026)
International Chef and Culinary Educator | Former Broadcast Journalist (CBS, Reuters, Bloomberg) | Host of Upcoming Netflix Cooking Show | Food Network Guest | Expert in Persian and Global Cuisine