Castle Farms

Twinkle Light Dinner
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MI
HE’S MAKING A LIST AND CHECKING IT TWICE…
But you’re invited to join us whether you’re naughty or nice!
Join us for a Castle Farms Twinkle Light Dinner in style with friends, family, or someone new! Enjoy an enchanting evening listening to classic Christmas carols by musicians Rhett and John Live. Begin the evening with a short historical video about Castle Farms before heading to 1918 Cellars for a magical evening. Charcuterie boards will be waiting on your table to enjoy with a complimentary glass of Birch Lake White, Serenity Red, or Apple Cinnamon Hard Cider. Rhett and John will perform holiday music throughout the evening as you enjoy a three-course meal catered by Chef Liam Racine of 1918 Cellars.
NEW THIS YEAR, tickets will also include a complimentary 2024 membership for self-guided tours AND a special gift.
If purchasing tickets separately, ensure your “Party Name” is the same so we can seat you together. Seating is limited, but we will do our best to keep all groups together.
Menu:
Roast Pork Loin
Baked Chicken
Marsala Cream Sauce on the side
Champagne Cream Sauce on the side
Dilly Beans
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
French Bread
Michigan Woods Salad: Mixed Greens, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Dried Michigan Cherries, Pecan Pieces, Red Onion, Ranch and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Icing

Tickets are $60 per person and include one glass of selected wines or cider from 1918 Cellars, 2024 Membership, and a special gift! All ticket sales are final. A minimum of 10 tickets must be sold for the event. Tickets will only be refunded if the event is canceled due to lack of participation.
The event begins at 6 pm and is anticipated to conclude at 8 pm.
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Grand Wedding Expo
2023-11-05 12:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to attend our eagerly-anticipated Grand Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 5, 2023!
This event experience features displays by the most sought-after wedding and event professionals that Northern Michigan has to offer. Couples are certain to find resources for planning their wedding a breeze including tasting food from caterers and bakeries, viewing decorations and florals to bring all those pins to life, hearing music from the best DJ’s in the spaces that can be reserved for a wedding, and so much more!
Don’t forget about the opportunity to register to win door prizes and the Grand Giveaway or a Castle Farms Rehearsal Package!
Free on-site parking is available.
Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.
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Event Timeline
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Vendor Booths Open
12:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Turn in Tickets to Featured Prize Buckets in King’s Great Hall (2nd Floor)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshops in King’s Great Hall (2nd Floor)
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Cocktail Party & Prizes in King’s Great Hall (2nd floor)
Winners announced for Featured Prizes and Instagram Prize Giveaway!
Winner announced for Grand Wedding Giveaway!
Must be present to win.
2023 Grand Wedding Giveaway – COMING SOON
The 2022 Grand Wedding Giveaway included the following vendors:

WEDDING VENUE | Castle Farms
CATERING | Grey Gables Catering
PHOTOGRAPHY | Paxton Photography
RECEPTION DJ | A+ Entertains
WEDDING CAKE | Tootsie Bluffins
HAIR SALON | Last Tangle Salon & Tanning
ACCOMMODATIONS | Hotel Earl
PLANNER | FALL In Love Events
FLORAL PRESERVATION | The Evermore Floweret
DECORATIVE TENT RENTAL | Under the Stars Glamping
REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE | 1918 Cellars at Castle Farms
REHEARSAL DINNER CATERING | PER Catering

A Wizard's Castle Experience
2023-10-29 16:00 - 21:00
General Admission: Explore the castle & grounds on a scavenger hunt to find the Golden Sphere. Enjoy wandering through the Hedge Maze of Champions, Enchanted Forest, Normweigion Horntail Dragon, and Gamekeepers’ Hut, among others before dinner in the Dining Hall. Sip on a special Potion before digging into a delicious dinner, catered by Wine Guys of Petoskey.
VIP Experience: Enjoy all the regular fun PLUS a visit to 2 exclusive locations for special experiences and take-home gifts!
Timeline of events:
4:00pm VIP Only experiences (3 Mops Brewery & Oliver’s Wand Shop)
5:00pm General admission AND VIP Scavenger Hunt for the Golden Sphere
6:00pm Entrance to the King’s Great Dining Hall
6:30-9:00pm Evening events begin: Dinner, Trivia, Photo Ops, and Potions.
Add your table preference and we will do our best to get you at one of your top picks:
Wyvern – Blue
Centaur – Yellow
Kelpie – Green
Phoenix – Red
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Lou Thumser
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-07 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Lou Thumser. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Chris Calleja
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Chris Calleja. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Rhett and John
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Rhett and John. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Picnic Lunch & Guided Tour
2023-08-30 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-16 10:00 - 12:30
The event begins at 10am, where guests will view a historical video, take a tram ride (weather permitting), and enjoy a guided tour of Castle Farms. After the tour you will enjoy a boxed picnic lunch to enjoy in our rose pavilion or another garden of your choosing. We anticipate the event to be finished around 12:30.
Picnic Lunch Menu:
2 Small Sandwiches (1 Turkey & Cheese/1 Ham & Cheese)
Condiments
Chips
Cookie
Fruit
Beverages (Water, Lemonade, Coffee)
Tickets are $45 per person for the tour and lunch.
Dates: July 9, July 19, Aug 16, & Aug 30
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Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Jessica Dominic
2023-08-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Jessica Dominic. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Guided Tour with the Owner
2023-07-29 11:00 - 13:00
We are so excited to host our first ever Guided Tour with the Owner, Linda Mueller! The event begins at 11am where guests will view a historical video, take a tram ride (weather permitting), enjoy a guided tour of Castle Farms from the owner herself. Hear all of HER stories and visions for the property, past and present. Linda will walk you through her favorite areas on property, including the gardens and her personal collections. We anticipate the event to be finished around 1:00 pm.
Note: Tickets for this exclusive event are very limited!
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Fairy/Dragon/Gnome Garden Make & Take
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-11 18:00 - 19:30
Create your very own miniature garden to lure in fairies, dragons, and garden gnomes.
Our Fairy Garden Classes include soil and 1 miniature plant to get you started. Our gardener will begin with a brief history of how miniature gardens began and move on to instructing the class on the key aspects of creating a fairy garden. Perfect for all ages! Bring your own container or purchase one with your ticket. Hurry- a limited number are available! Fairy homes, decor, and accessories are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
NOTE 1: Only those who are building a garden need to purchase a ticket. If you are only observing or supervising a child you do not need to purchase a ticket to attend.
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Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Anna p.s.
2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Anna p.s. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Prince & Princess Story Time
2023-07-12 10:00 - 12:00
Attend our annual Prince and Princess Story Time at Castle Farms on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 10 am – 12 pm! Stories will be read at 10:15 am by your very own Charlevoix Venetian Queen followed by a fun craft and activity. Enjoy a snack and refreshing beverage surrounded by billowing Summer gardens too! Come dressed up as a prince or princess and pose for pictures with Norm the dragon, St. George the Knight, and with the Charlevoix Venetian Queen and her Court.
Around 11 am, you are welcome to participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the grounds or explore the Castle’s buildings and gardens on your own. You can even climb to the top of a tower to see the Castle from up high and explore our model train garden too!
The stories and activities are chosen to appeal to youngsters ages 3 through 12.
TICKETS FOR STORY TIMES MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE ONLINE by Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
$10 PER PERSON AGES 3 AND UP (Ticket price applies to accompanying adults as well). Everyone will have access to all of the castle to explore and play after the event!
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Book Signing - For the Love of a Castle, The Romance Continues
2023-07-07 10:00 - 13:00
We are excited to kick off the Antique Dress and Quilt Display with the official release of Castle Farms’ updated biography. The Romance Continues was written by our owner, Linda Mueller, and Charlevoix native and acclaimed author, Kathleen Irene Paterka. Both ladies will be on hand July 7th from 10am-1pm to sign copies of their new book. Copies of the book will be available at a discounted rate of $10. There is no charge for this event, however, we encourage you to stop in to our Welcome Center to sign up for a self-guided or guided tour of the property so that you can see first hand all of the wonderful things discussed in For the Love of a Castle. We also encourage you to stop by our 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go and experience a wonderful lunch or snack in the Queen’s Courtyard. Tour fees apply for exploring the grounds and collections.

Antique Dress & Quilt Display
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-27
Visit our FREE display of antique dresses and quilts July 7-23. It has been 5 long years since the display has open and we cannot wait to “dust off” those boxes and show off our owner’s prized collection. The display will be available at no cost. While on site we encourage you to take a self-guided or guided tour (admission required for all areas of the Castle aside from the Dress & Quilt display).

Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Cyndel Thompson
2023-07-05 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Cyndel Thompson. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Pete Fetters
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Pete Fetters. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Peter Allen Jensen
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Peter Allen Jensen. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Fairy/Dragon/Gnome Garden Make & Take
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:30
Create your very own miniature garden to lure in fairies, dragons, and garden gnomes.
Our Fairy Garden Classes include soil and 1 miniature plant to get you started. Our gardener will begin with a brief history of how miniature gardens began and move on to instructing the class on the key aspects of creating a fairy garden. Perfect for all ages! Bring your own container or purchase one with your ticket. Hurry- a limited number are available! Fairy homes, decor, and accessories are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
NOTE 1: Only those who are building a garden need to purchase a ticket. If you are only observing or supervising a child you do not need to purchase a ticket to attend.
NOTE 2: Moss Basket inventory will be updated soon once it arrives (expecting them by mid May)
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Wine Down Wednesday Featuring Tom Zipp
2023-05-31 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a free evening of entertainment featuring Tom Zipp. Relax in the magical environment of Castle Farms’ Queen’s Courtyard. Wine, cider, wraps, and charcuterie boards are available for purchase from 1918 Cellars and Gourmet Grab & Go. In the case of inclement weather, performers will move under the Pavilion or inside.

Local Appreciation Day
2023-05-29 10:00 - 16:00
LOCAL APPRECIATION DAY!
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, explore Castle Farms for free! All residents with a valid driver’s license from Charlevoix, Emmet, Antrim, Otsego, or Cheboygan County can tour for free. Snowbirds – be sure to bring in a piece of mail addressed to you in one of the listed counties. For all others 3 years of age and older this day, admission is $5, and our annual membership passes will be on sale for $10 per person this day too!
Want more? Take a guided tour for only $5 per person. Guided tours average 1.5 hours and will begin at 12pm and 2pm. Immerse yourself in history!
There will be plenty to see and do! Enjoy tram rides throughout the day, or stop by 1918 Cellars Tasting Room for a glass of wine or some lunch to refresh. Live music, featuring Chris Calleja and Rhett & John, can be enjoyed in the Queen’s Courtyard. Enjoy lawn games, pet baby goats on loan from Hungry Ducks Adventure Farm, and a tasty treat from Big Treats Ice Cream Truck (Ice cream 11am-1pm only).

Comedy at the Castle
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:30
NEED A GOOD LAUGH TO KICK THOSE WINTER BLUES? JOIN US FOR COMEDY AT THE CASTLE!
Featuring 2 stand-up comedians, it will be a laugh and a half! Complimentary light appetizers will be available before and during the show, and 1918 Cellars wine will be available for purchase. Tickets for the event are $45 per person and this event is recommended for audience members age 18+. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and doors open at 6pm. Grab a friend, and a seat!
Cam Rowe is a reality TV personality, stand-up comedian, and failed basketball star from Southfield, Michigan. He has been doing comedy for nearly five years. He was a series regular on the TV show Storage Hunters on TRU TV and has also appeared on Comedy Bang Bang!
Known for his physical storytelling style of comedy, Dustin Cole is quickly becoming one of the most in demand and popular comedians on the club circuit today! Performing coast to coast, he has worked with Saturday Night legends Chris Kattan and Victoria Jackson, 80’s movie icon Bobcat Goldthwait, and is a regular and fan favorite on the Darren McCarty Slapstick Comedy Tour!
This new event is sponsored by Hotel Earl of downtown Charlevoix, MI, and we look forward to hosting you for a night of laughter and fun!
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