The Leland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the 2026 Leland Wine & Food Festival, taking place Saturday, June 13, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Leland Township Harbor.
Drawing more than 1,400 attendees each year, this beloved northern Michigan wine festival brings together community, craft, and breathtaking lakeside scenery for one unforgettable afternoon with live music and dancing, great food, amazing wine and 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.
The festival was canceled in 2024 after the Leland Chamber of Commerce announced it could not find a solid location. In 2022 and 2023, the event moved to the Leland Lodge while Leland Harbor underwent construction.
This will be the second year back at the Leland Harbor.
The event has typically been hosted in the parking lot of Leland Harbor, but in 2022 and 2023, it was moved to the Leland Lodge due to construction in Fishtown.
The layout for the festival will be the same as last year, using the north end of the Leland Harbor as well as Pearl Street overlooking the Harbor. (The Harbor boat launch must remain functional).
Artist Rick Koehler created the coveted Art Poster this year for the Leland Wine & Food Festival. He will be at the fest signing the posters, and the original painting will be for sale via silent auction.
A fundraiser that gives back to Leland
Organized entirely by a volunteer board, the Leland Wine & Food Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Leland Chamber of Commerce, with 100% 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.
Wineries, craft beer & local food
A dozen of 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.
Live entertainment
DJ Ras Marco, noon–3 p.m.
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.
Yankee Station, 3–6 p.m.
Close out the afternoon 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.
Ticket Information: Advance Tickets: $35; At the Gate: $45; Non-Alcoholic / Under 21: $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 on sale now: mynorthtickets.com
