Wine, music & food trucks take over estate winery one night only
June 21st – Shady Lane Cellars will host its first Summer Blues Fest this July alongside the rolling hills of the estate winery this summer. The event was created to celebrate unforgettable hot summer nights on the Leelanau Peninsula – set to the sounds of some of the region’s best blues bands. Guests are welcome to stop in, sit back, sip their favorite Shady Lane wines and ciders alongside local fare – all while taking in the music of Keith Scott Blues and Crosscut Kings.
SIP AND DINE
Shady Lane Cellars will welcome in a roster of popular food trucks to feed the crowds. Executive Winemaker and General Manager Kasey Wierzba is pairing some popular dishes with Shady Lane Cellars wines just for the occasion. The list includes:
- Good to Go MI Street Tacos and Birria Nachos.
- Try the Birria Nachos Michigan paired with Shady Lane Cellars’ Pinot Gris, a perfect summer wine with the flavors of chamomile, pear and green melon.
- T.C. Queen Bees BBQ Wings, Ciabatta Sandwiches, Truffle Fries, Acai Bowls and more.
- Try the Truffle Fries paired with Shady Lane Cellars’ Sparkling Riesling, a lively wine with the aromas of stone fruit, green pear and limoncello.
- Uncle Bob’s Specialty Meats will have grilled brats and hot dogs as well as gourmet jerky and summer sausage.
- Try Uncle Bob’s Brats paired with Shady Lane Cellars’ Franc n’ Franc, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Blaufrankisch and Merlot with notes of fresh plum, raspberry, vanilla, cocoa, lavender and spice.
WHEN
3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023
MUSIC
Chicago’s own Keith Scott Blues opens the show from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Keith Scott came to the blues by the age of 14 when he got his first guitar and heart Muddy Waters. The Chicago-based blues and rock guitarist counts iconic performers like Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy among his many influences. With more than 20 years and seven albums, Keith Scott Blues has performed everywhere from Chicago’s House of Blues to intimate clubs and remains a staple on WXRT radio. The band tours the Midwest regularly and is set to bring their brand of heavy blues to Suttons Bay this summer.
Crosscut Kings perform from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Jim Bonney and Charlie “Hipps” Witthoeft are Crosscut Kings. The band blends old-school acoustic blues with roots and Americana. A mix of originals and reimagined covers makes them a must-see part of the Northern Michigan music scene.
LOCATION
9580 E. Shady Lane, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Shady Lane Cellars encompasses 150 acres in Suttons Bay, including its 72-acre estate-grown vineyard, a 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop-turned-tasting room, a 32-foot covered patio tasting pavilion and outdoor fireplace.
TICKETS
$15 per person. General Admission. Does not include food or drinks.
INTERVIEWS
Missy Check, hospitality and event sales manager at Shady Lane Cellars
ABOUT THE WINERY
Shady Lane Cellars produces one of the largest percentages of estate-grown wine in its region. Offering hilltop views of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan, the winery and its staff create a comfortable approach to wine. The winery was founded in 1999. Since 2017 all Shady Lane Cellars wines are 100 percent estate grown. In 2020, Shady Lane Cellars’ vineyard earned Sustainability in Practice – or SIP Certified – status. Summer hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
CONNECT
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