There's no better way to spend a Wednesday morning in Traverse City than at the Open Space Demonstration Kitchen, where the season's finest farmers market finds take center stage. From 11am to 1:30pm, guest chefs take the stage to showcase the extraordinary potential of locally grown produce, fresh herbs, and seasonal ingredients sourced straight from northern Michigan's farms and markets — turning the Open Space into an outdoor classroom that's as delicious as it is inspiring.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or simply love watching great food come together, these open-air demonstrations offer an up-close look at how the region's best ingredients become something truly extraordinary on the plate. Guests are welcome to come and go throughout the morning, with complimentary coffee and tea served and local wines available for purchase — all enjoyed with sweeping views of West Grand Traverse Bay.
Guests are invited to come and go as the morning proceeds based on their interests and attention spans!
Coffee, Tea and Water will be available for all guests.
** Kids age 17 are free but a ticket is required. Please use the option below for those.