A Live Storytelling Event Presented by the Leelanau Historical Society & Here:Say Storytelling

The Leelanau Historical Society (LHS), in partnership with Here:Say Storytelling, is proud to present Meet Me at the Loaf: A Celebration of Sugar Loaf in Stories, an evening dedicated to the memories and voices connected to one of Leelanau County’s most beloved landmarks: Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, offering guests the chance to reconnect with old friends, neighbors, and fellow “Sugar Loafers.” The storytelling program will begin at 6:30 PM.

Tickets are $20 per person and are available online or in the Museum Gift Shop. Guests will enjoy snacks, drinks, historical displays curated by LHS, and exciting door prizes generously provided by Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, and additional community partners.

Meet Me at the Loaf features scheduled storytellers, including Tom Nelson and Jacob Wheeler, who will share first-person stories inspired by Sugar Loaf Mountain. All stories are connected to Sugar Loaf and explore themes of keeping secrets, finding community, growing up on the hill, and navigating the twists and turns of the hill’s history. Collectively, these stories capture the wild, warm, and unforgettable spirit of a place that shaped lives on and off the slopes.

Whether you’re a former employee, longtime local, weekend skier, or someone newly curious about the mountain’s legacy and future, this event invites everyone to relive cherished memories, discover new perspectives, and celebrate a place woven deeply into the identity of Leelanau County.