Extended Stay Opportunities Now Available
The Knights Inn Traverse City is pleased to offer special weekly and monthly rates, based on double occupancy, in our two queen standard units. These rates are only available by calling a guest service representative at (231) 944-1554 for more details.
Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival
Do you need a cure for a bad case of cabin fever this winter? If you believe "laughter is the best medicine," then we have the event for you...the Second Annual Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival! This four day event is sure to be a big hit with some of the nation's top comedians performing at venues throughout downtown, and some classic comedies shown on the big screen at the State Theater.
This year the festival will be headlined by Bob Sagot, Caroline Rhea, Comedy Central Roast Master Jeffery Ross and Michael Moore. That's right, even the producer, writer and festival founder is joining this year's acts by starring in his own stand-up show. This years list also includes the return of the "Comedy4Kids" act that is an awesome show for families to enjoy on Saturday afternoon.
The festival will run from February 10-13th. Tickets for all of the events will be on sale beginning on January 30th at the festival's website or at the State Theater box office. They range in price from free to $30 for the Bob Sagot performance. Festival organizers have made sure that there are events at the festival that can be attended by all regardless of financial concerns. The final schedule of events can be found on the festival's website.
http://www.comedyfesttc.org
So plan a trip to Traverse City to take part in all of the fun and give the Knights Inn Traverse City a call for special rates.
Upcoming Area Events
Check out a sampling of the many events that are coming to our area! Just don't forget to call us for all of your lodging needs...
January
January 29th - 30th Traverse City Outdoor Hockey Classic
Making its debut in Traverse City...Outdoor Hockey!The tournament will feature several age groups with four - on -four hockey, played on a pond with no boards or glass surrounding the ice surface. This is going to be fun to play or watch, so make plans to attend this soon to be annual event. More information is available at:
http://www.tchockey.com
January 29th Downtown Chili Cook-off
This event is sure to take the chill off of winter. Area restaurants show off their culinary skills in a "competition" that feeds more than 1000 attendees each year. The event will be held at the Park Place Dome from 11am until 3pm.
http://www.downtowntc.com
February
February 5th - 6th Taste the Passion
The Leelanau Vintners Association will be presenting this annual event that combines some of life's greatest pleasures: wine, chocolates and love. The wineries will be offering special pairings of wine and chocolates in anticipation of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday. Space is limited, so checkout their website today!
http://www.lpwines.com
February 11th - 13th Traverse City Comedy Arts Fesitval
The second annual Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival will be taking place during the Valentine's Day weekend in 2011. Improv and stand-up comedy acts, along with films that will tickle the funny bone.
http://www.comedyfesttc.org
February 12th - 13th Annual North American VASA Ski Race
The VASA race has become a treasured event for the northern Michigan region. The weekend features many cross country ski races for all skills levels and ages. Hundreds of spectators also come to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pere Marquette State Forest. This is a great event for all Nordic ski enthusiasts!
http://www.vasa.org
February 12th Romancing the Riesling on Old Mission
The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will hosting a weekend devoted to Riesling varietal. Food parings and special tastings will be conducted at each of the seven wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula.
http://www.wineriesofoldmission.com
February 12th TC Winter Microbrew and Music Festival
Music and micro-brews will be the main attractions at this year's second annual festival. Performers will take the stage throughout the evening, while attendees can enjoy some of the best beers crafted by local brewers.
http://www.tcbeerfest.com
February 18th - 21st Cherry Capital WinterWow!fest
The highlight of Traverse City's winter fun...the 2011 Cherry Capital WinterWow!fest. Ice carvings, bed races, skiing events, entertainment and great food and drink are just a small sampling of all this festival has to offer! There is so much happening that weekend...we can't cover it all in this little space. So please checkout the website to find out all of the great activities that you and your family can enjoy on President's Day weekend! Just be sure to call us soon as lodging reservations will go quickly...
http://www.winterwowfest.com
February 18th - 21st Sweetheart of a Sale!
Downtown Traverse City merchants will be offering special discounts and sales in honor of President's Day Weekend and Valentine's Day. Come and do some winter time shopping in the unique downtown. Give us a call today for your reservations, and ask about our shopping discount package. Also, the Traverse City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau offers the Winter Escape Package, which you can reserve through our guest services representatives.
http://www.downtowntc.com
