COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is proud to be part of the Northern Michigan community. Giving back is at the core of our mission as a company, whether we’re working to protect the beautiful natural areas surrounding Traverse City or helping host an event that puts smiles on the faces of locals and visitors.
TRAVERSE CITY HORSE SHOWS
Now in its sixth year, the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival has been a staple in Traverse City since 2015, when it took the place of Horse Shows by the Bay, which ran from 2007 to 2014.
The horse shows are home to jumpers, hunters, and equitation with riders from around the country competing for prestige and prize money. Some of the world’s top equestrian athletes, including many Olympians, will be competing. Athletes and horses travel to Northern Michigan from multiple continents, countries, and states around the globe.
Turtle Creek Casino is pleased to present Traverse City Spring Horse Shows, and the North American Youth Championship for Jumping and Dressage is sponsored by Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.
TRAVERSE CITY PIT SPITTERS
Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is proud to partner with the Traverse City Pit Spitters as the naming sponsor for Turtle Creek Stadium. The dynamic partnership supports our commitment to the local community and economy. We look forward to making an impact on the area’s experiences and opportunities for our visitors, as well as all of us who live, work and play in Traverse City.
The Pit Spitters are a Traverse City based baseball team in the Northwoods League, which originated in 2019. During the Pit Spitters’ inaugural year, they won their first championship on August 16, 2019.
NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL
The National Cherry Festival began in 1925 as the “Blessing of the Blossoms,” the event was a way to celebrate the area’s abundant cherry crop. It’s one of the country’s largest and most popular festivals, drawing over 500,000 people in its eight days.
The festival is chock-full of fun and excitement. Thrill seekers will flock to the midway for rides and attractions. Vendors will serve up favorite food items, including Gibby’s Fries and smoked turkey legs plus a variety of fare from local restaurants. Premier performers take center stage for live concerts. Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is a proud sponsor of The National Cherry Festival partnering to provide concerts, golf events, and a Native American Heritage Day.
TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL
Turtle Creek Casino is a proud sponsor of the Traverse City Film Festival.
The TCFF is a charitable, educational, nonprofit organization committed to the idea that “One Great Movie Can Change You: Just Great Movies” and to helping save one of America’s few indigenous art forms — the cinema. The festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Northern Michigan for the annual film festival in late July to early August.
TRAVERSE CONNECT
Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is a proud partner of Traverse Connect. Traverse Connect is the lead economic development organization for the Grand Traverse region, which supports area businesses through a combination of business attraction and retention strategies, talent development efforts, and strategic coordination among partner agencies. Traverse Connect continues the legacy and the leadership of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, strengthening its focus on serving all businesses with a comprehensive suite of programs and services.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP REQUESTS
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