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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.
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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.
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