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BLACK STAR FARMS

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Our Featured Events

From unique culinary events and winter snowshoeing through the vines to our educational Wine & Workshops and NEW Winter School Series we offer a variety of memorable wine experiences. Whether you want to indulge in a great dining experience,  explore our natural beauty, or learn something new while sipping wine, we have something for everyone. Discover the various ways to indulge your passion for wine at the top-rated winery in Northern Michigan.

Finished charcuterie board from a past workshop with a mimosa.

FEATURED EVENT

Charcuterie Board Workshop

Friday, January 16 | 11:00 AM

Join us at Bistro Polaris for an enjoyable morning of interactive charcuterie board instruction, delicious bites, and, of course, wine! Our catering Sous Chef, Leah Moerdyk, will demonstrate how to assemble the perfect board, with plenty of fun tips and tricks, so you can bring a showstopping board to your next party.

Restaurant on the coast in Sicily.

A Taste of Piedmont

January 16, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM

Join us for a culinary trip to Italy! Experience the flavors of Piemonte through the eyes of a chef who has cooked them in their homeland. This intimate dinner features four courses of regional classics—Vitello Tonnato, hand-filled Agnolotti, slow-braised Brasato, and a decadent Torta di Gianduja. View menu here.

Pulling a pizza from a wood-fired oven.

Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Cooking Class

Saturday, January 17 | 12 – 4 PM
Join us at Bistro Polaris and learn the art of making traditional Pizza Napoletana! Join Estate Chef John Korycki and our culinary team in the kitchen for a hands-on class creating your own wood-fired pizza from scratch, topped with hand-stretched fresh mozzarella. This class will provide you with the recipes, techniques, and confidence to recreate pizzas and mozzarella at home..

Dinner setting

Weekend Inn Dinner

Saturday, January 17 | 7:00 PM

Celebrate the 2026 Flavor of the Year: Black Currant with a multi-course dinner showcasing this flavorful berry throughout the menu. Features include goat cheese and house-cured lox with a black currant and thyme compote, pork tenderloin roulade finished with a black currant red wine reduction, and a decadent pistachio cake with black currant ganache. View the menu here.

Cheese fondue with fresh bread and two glasses of white wine.

Dip & Sip Fondue Brunch

Sunday, January 18 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a relaxed, shareable dip-and-sip fondue brunch experience for two in the heart of wine country. Each table is served bubbling cheese fondue followed by chocolate fondue, designed to be enjoyed at an easy, unhurried pace and paired beautifully with optional Black Star Farms wines available for purchase.

Restaurant on the coast in Sicily.

A Taste of Piedmont

January 23, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM

Join us for a culinary trip to Italy! Experience the flavors of Piemonte through the eyes of a chef who has cooked them in their homeland. This intimate dinner features four courses of regional classics—Vitello Tonnato, hand-filled Agnolotti, slow-braised Brasato, and a decadent Torta di Gianduja. View menu here.

Chef demonstration in a cooking class

Winter School Series: Cooking with Wine 101

Saturday, January 24 | 11 AM

Take your cooking—and your wine appreciation—to new heights in this flavorful, fast-paced cooking class. You’ll explore the art of stocks and sauces through the lens of cool-climate winemaking, using Black Star Farms wines to build depth, brightness, and beautiful balance.

A white plate displaying a sunny-side-up egg accompanied by a vibrant mix of assorted vegetables.

Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop

Saturday, January 24 | 6:30 PM

Join us at Black Star Farms Old Mission for a delightful tasting of artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by our exquisite wines.

Dinner setting

Weekend Inn Dinner

Saturday, January 24 | 7:00 PM

Celebrate the 2026 Flavor of the Year: Black Currant with a multi-course dinner showcasing this flavorful berry throughout the menu. Features include goat cheese and house-cured lox with a black currant and thyme compote, pork tenderloin roulade finished with a black currant red wine reduction, and a decadent pistachio cake with black currant ganache. View the menu here.

Restaurant on the coast in Sicily.

A Taste of Piedmont

January 16, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM

Join us for a culinary trip to Italy! Experience the flavors of Piemonte through the eyes of a chef who has cooked them in their homeland. This intimate dinner features four courses of regional classics—Vitello Tonnato, hand-filled Agnolotti, slow-braised Brasato, and a decadent Torta di Gianduja. View menu here.

Pulling a pizza from a wood-fired oven.

Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Cooking Class

Saturday, January 17 | 12 – 4 PM
Join us at Bistro Polaris and learn the art of making traditional Pizza Napoletana! Join Estate Chef John Korycki and our culinary team in the kitchen for a hands-on class creating your own wood-fired pizza from scratch, topped with hand-stretched fresh mozzarella. This class will provide you with the recipes, techniques, and confidence to recreate pizzas and mozzarella at home..

Dinner setting

Weekend Inn Dinner

Saturday, January 17 | 7:00 PM

Celebrate the 2026 Flavor of the Year: Black Currant with a multi-course dinner showcasing this flavorful berry throughout the menu. Features include goat cheese and house-cured lox with a black currant and thyme compote, pork tenderloin roulade finished with a black currant red wine reduction, and a decadent pistachio cake with black currant ganache. View the menu here.

Cheese fondue with fresh bread and two glasses of white wine.

Dip & Sip Fondue Brunch

Sunday, January 18 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a relaxed, shareable dip-and-sip fondue brunch experience for two in the heart of wine country. Each table is served bubbling cheese fondue followed by chocolate fondue, designed to be enjoyed at an easy, unhurried pace and paired beautifully with optional Black Star Farms wines available for purchase.

Restaurant on the coast in Sicily.

A Taste of Piedmont

January 23, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM

Join us for a culinary trip to Italy! Experience the flavors of Piemonte through the eyes of a chef who has cooked them in their homeland. This intimate dinner features four courses of regional classics—Vitello Tonnato, hand-filled Agnolotti, slow-braised Brasato, and a decadent Torta di Gianduja. View menu here.

Chef demonstration in a cooking class

Winter School Series: Cooking with Wine 101

Saturday, January 24 | 11 AM

Take your cooking—and your wine appreciation—to new heights in this flavorful, fast-paced cooking class. You’ll explore the art of stocks and sauces through the lens of cool-climate winemaking, using Black Star Farms wines to build depth, brightness, and beautiful balance.

Our Events & Happenings

Something For Everyone

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January 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Tasting Rooms Closed
2
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
3
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5
  • Soup Night @ Little Fleet
6
7
8
9
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
10
  • Winter School Series: Focaccia Class
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
11
12
13
14
15
16
  • Charcuterie Board Workshop
  • Sips & Soups
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
17
  • Sips & Soups
  • Winter School Series: Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class
  • Wine & Chocolate Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
18
  • Dip & Sip Fondue Brunch for Two
  • Sips & Soups
19
20
21
22
23
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
24
  • Winter School Series: Cooking with Wine 101
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
25
26
27
28
29
30
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
31
  • Weekend Inn Dinner

Our Events & Happenings

Something For Everyone

**Calendar may take a moment to load. Please be patient when advancing between months.**

January 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Tasting Rooms Closed
2
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
3
4
5
  • Soup Night @ Little Fleet
6
7
8
9
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
10
  • Winter School Series: Focaccia Class
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
11
12
13
14
15
16
  • Charcuterie Board Workshop
  • Sips & Soups
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
17
  • Sips & Soups
  • Winter School Series: Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class
  • Wine & Chocolate Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
18
  • Dip & Sip Fondue Brunch for Two
  • Sips & Soups
19
20
21
22
23
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
24
  • Winter School Series: Cooking with Wine 101
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
25
26
27
28
29
30
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
31
  • Weekend Inn Dinner

Our Events & Happenings

Something For Everyone

**Calendar may take a moment to load. Please be patient when advancing between months.**

January 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Tasting Rooms Closed
2
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
3
4
5
  • Soup Night @ Little Fleet
6
7
8
9
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
10
  • Winter School Series: Focaccia Class
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
11
12
13
14
15
16
  • Charcuterie Board Workshop
  • Sips & Soups
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
17
  • Sips & Soups
  • Winter School Series: Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class
  • Wine & Chocolate Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
18
  • Dip & Sip Fondue Brunch for Two
  • Sips & Soups
19
20
21
22
23
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
24
  • Winter School Series: Cooking with Wine 101
  • Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
  • Weekend Inn Dinner
25
26
27
28
29
30
  • Happy Hour at the Tasting Rooms
  • A Taste of Piedmont
31
  • Weekend Inn Dinner

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