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The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City (FCFF/tc) runs April 30–May 3, 2026 at seven venues across the North Boardman Lake District and downtown Traverse City. Presented by the nonprofit Old Mission Culture Company, the festival features 50+ documentary films celebrating the outdoor lifestyle and spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with nearly two dozen filmmakers attending from 11 states.
Highlights include artist panels at Traverse City Whiskey Company, passholder after-parties at local breweries, outdoor tours, student film showcases, and two evening galas at the City Opera House — including the Michigan premiere of the Mary Oliver documentary Saved by the Beauty of the World (May 2) and the northern Michigan premiere of Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (May 1).
All-access passes are sold out. Day passes are $35; City Opera House gala tickets $20; general admission screenings $10. Info and tickets at TC.FreshCoastFilm.com