It’s All Fun & Games!

A Downtown Fundraiser Like Never Before

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 5:00–8:00pm (Doors open at 5:00)
Location: City Opera House
Tickets: $50 through May 28 | $65 at the door

Downtown business owners & staff, stakeholders, supporting organizations, and friends – join the Downtown Traverse City Association for a lively, entertaining fundraiser designed to connect, celebrate, and support our downtown community! This year, we’re shaking things up with a casual, high-spirited, cocktail-style evening filled with games, crafts, friendly competition, and a bit o’ magic.


What’s in Store

5:00:

  • Icebreakers & Games – Interactive games and crafts stations, networking Bingo & Magic Nate.
  • F-U-N-draisers – Come prepared to shop the Gift Card Marketplace, donate to DTCA initiatives, or set your sights on an auction item.
  • Curated Playlist – Featuring song selects from YOU.
  • Slider & Cocktail Showdown – Local restaurants, distilleries, and purveyors go head-to-head, and YOU decide the winners!

7:15:

  • Prizes & Recognitions – Celebrating our downtown champions with DTCA awards and prizes, including the grand finale: Let’s Make a Deal!

Event Registration

  • General Admission: Includes event access, appetizers & desserts, showdown (one slider per restaurant and cocktail/mocktail samples), activities and all games & crafts. (Cash bar available.)
  • Tickets: $50 through May 28 | $65 at the door (if still available)
  • Dress Code: Casual – come relaxed and ready for fun!

Click below to register, and you’ll receive an emailed invoice to pay online.


Thank you to our event sponsors: