events
Experience Northern Michigan
when you stay and play at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
Check out our calendar of events below for upcoming events at our property and throughout the region.
Norma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine Food Truck
Friday, July 17
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
View DetailsNorma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine Food Truck
July 17, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring some authentic flavor to your gaming weekend! The incredible Norma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino to serve up their legendary handcrafted tamales, fresh street tacos, and traditional Mexican favorites. Take a delicious break from the slots and tables, grab a plate, and fuel your next big jackpot win with the best Mexican street eats in Northern Michigan!
Norma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine Food Truck
Saturday, July 18
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
View DetailsNorma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine Food Truck
July 18, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring some authentic flavor to your gaming weekend! The incredible Norma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino to serve up their legendary handcrafted tamales, fresh street tacos, and traditional Mexican favorites. Take a delicious break from the slots and tables, grab a plate, and fuel your next big jackpot win with the best Mexican street eats in Northern Michigan!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. PETTY THIEVES
Saturday, July 18
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. PETTY THIEVES
July 18, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
Petty Thieves, Michigan’s premier tribute band, is dedicated to performing the timeless music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. With a passion for authenticity, Petty Thieves delivers electrifying performances that capture Tom Petty’s legendary sound.
Norma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine Food Truck
Sunday, July 19
11AM - 5PM
Turtle Creek Casino
View DetailsNorma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine Food Truck
July 19, 2026
11AM - 5PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring some authentic flavor to your gaming weekend! The incredible Norma’s Tamales & Mexican Cuisine food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino to serve up their legendary handcrafted tamales, fresh street tacos, and traditional Mexican favorites. Take a delicious break from the slots and tables, grab a plate, and fuel your next big jackpot win with the best Mexican street eats in Northern Michigan!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. DJ MR. MARKIS
Friday, July 24
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. DJ MR. MARKIS
July 24, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
Lights, beats, and no cover charge! DJ Mr. Markis is mixing live from 8PM to midnight. Join us for a free night of dancing!
Scoops 22 Food Truck
July 24, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring some sweet flavor to your gaming weekend! The incredible Scoops 22 ice cream food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino to serve up their premium hand-dipped scoops, refreshing sundaes, and classic summer treats. Take a delicious break from the slots and tables, grab a cone, and fuel your next big jackpot win with the coolest dessert treats in Northern Michigan!
Live Music Feat. Drew Hale Band
July 25, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino
Experience an exceptional night of live entertainment as the Drew Hale Band performs at Turtle Creek Casino on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8PM to Midnight.
Synonymous with soaring vocals, haunting melodies, and high-energy live performances, Drew Hale is a native Texan whose unique “Roots Rock” style pays homage to Southwestern red dirt southern rock while reflecting a deep affection for his home in Northern Michigan. As the winner of the 34th annual Country Showdown national championship at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, earning the title of “Best New Act in Country Music,” Drew and his band deliver a high-octane blend of country, blues, and rock and roll. A Drew Hale live show serves up a compelling mix of high-energy original music alongside a wide range of creatively re-imagined covers that will catch your ear and leave you singing all night long.
Taqueria Mosqueda & More Food Truck
July 25, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Keep the weekend winning streak alive with authentic flavors! The incredible Taqueria Mosqueda food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino on Saturday, July 25. Take a quick break from the slots and tables to feast on their legendary, freshly made tacos, traditional Mexican favorites, and signature salsa. Stop by, grab a plate, and add some serious spice to your Sunday gaming!
Taqueria Mosqueda & More Food Truck
July 26, 2026
11AM - 5PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Keep the weekend winning streak alive with authentic flavors! The incredible Taqueria Mosqueda food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino on Sunday, July 26. Take a quick break from the slots and tables to feast on their legendary, freshly made tacos, traditional Mexican favorites, and signature salsa. Stop by, grab a plate, and add some serious spice to your Sunday gaming!
Monty Community Outing
July 26, 2026
Starting at 1PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring the family down to Turtle Creek Casino for a completely free community afternoon with Monty, the beloved mascot of the Traverse City Pit Spitters baseball team! Meet us right outside the front entrance to hang out with Monty, snap photos, and score food truck eats, exclusive prizes, and more.
To make the afternoon even better, a local food truck will be parked at the event serving up delicious street eats. Grab your crew and join us for an unforgettable day of free community fun and great food!
Pigs Eatin’ Ribs Food Truck
July 31, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Get ready for some world-class barbecue right on the property! The legendary Pigs Eatin’ Ribs food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino on Friday, July 31. Take a break from the casino floor to dig into their famous slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and mouthwatering sides. Stop by, grab a plate, and fuel your winning streak with the best BBQ in Northern Michigan!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. 1 WAVE DJS
July 31, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
From spinning the latest hits to curating nostalgic classics, 1 Wave DJs are musical maestros, turning the moment into memories through rhythm and joy!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. 2nd Hand Entertainment
Saturday, August 1
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. 2nd Hand Entertainment
August 1, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
2nd Hand Entertainment is hitting the stage with a high-energy show and it’s all on us. Grab your friends and come enjoy a night of sensational live music!
Pigs Eatin’ Ribs Food Truck
August 2, 2026
11AM - 5PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Get ready for some world-class barbecue right on the property! The legendary Pigs Eatin’ Ribs food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino on Sunday, August 2. Take a break from the casino floor to dig into their famous slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and mouthwatering sides. Stop by, grab a plate, and fuel your winning streak with the best BBQ in Northern Michigan!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. DJ MR. MARKIS
Friday, August 7
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. DJ MR. MARKIS
August 7, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
Lights, beats, and no cover charge! DJ Mr. Markis is mixing live from 8PM to midnight. Join us for a free night of dancing!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. TC KNUCKLEHEADS
Saturday, August 8
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. TC KNUCKLEHEADS
August 8, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
TC Knuckleheads play to and for the crowd, taking requests and performing dance tunes to keep the crowd engaged!
Nom Nom Ninja Food Truck
August 8, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring some epic flavor to your gaming weekend! The incredible Nom Nom Ninja food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino to serve up their legendary hibachi wraps, loaded noodle bowls, and savory Asian-fusion street eats. Take a delicious break from the slots and tables, grab a wrap, and fuel your next big jackpot win with the most action-packed flavors in Northern Michigan!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. 1 WAVE DJS
Friday, August 14
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. 1 WAVE DJS
August 14, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
From spinning the latest hits to curating nostalgic classics, 1 Wave DJs are musical maestros, turning the moment into memories through rhythm and joy!
Live Music Feat. One Hot Robot
August 15, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino
Experience an exceptional night of high-energy entertainment as One Hot Robot performs live at Turtle Creek Casino on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 8PM to Midnight.
Known for delivering non-stop energy and an unforgettable party atmosphere, One Hot Robot drops hot, hot dance music on the masses. Their performance serves up an electric, high-octane mix of dance tracks and party anthems designed to keep the crowd moving. Whether you are hitting the dance floor or enjoying the music between spins on the casino floor, this show promises to provide the ultimate weekend soundtrack.
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. DJ MR. MARKIS
Friday, August 21
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. DJ MR. MARKIS
August 21, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
Lights, beats, and no cover charge! DJ Mr. Markis is mixing live from 8PM to midnight. Join us for a free night of dancing!
Live Music Feat. Coral Stone Band
August 22, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino
Experience an exceptional night of live entertainment as the Coral Stone Band performs at Turtle Creek Casino on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8:00 PM to Midnight.
Bringing their signature sound and captivating energy to the stage, the Coral Stone Band delivers a dynamic musical performance built for a premier weekend night out. The show features a compelling mix of popular crowd favorites, rhythmic grooves, and high-energy tracks that promise to keep the audience entertained all night long. Whether you are hitting the dance floor or enjoying the music between winning spins on the casino floor, this performance serves as the perfect soundtrack to your weekend getaway.
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. 1 WAVE DJS
Friday, August 28
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. 1 WAVE DJS
August 28, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
From spinning the latest hits to curating nostalgic classics, 1 Wave DJs are musical maestros, turning the moment into memories through rhythm and joy!
LIVE MUSIC FEAT. BRETT MITCHELL AND THE MITCHFITS
Saturday, August 29
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
View DetailsLIVE MUSIC FEAT. BRETT MITCHELL AND THE MITCHFITS
August 29, 2026
8PM - Midnight
Turtle Creek Casino: Waterfall
Join us at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel for an incredible night with Brett Mitchell and the Mitchfits! This award-winning Northern Michigan artist, known for his versatile songwriting and dynamic performances, will bring his signature folk and pop-rock sounds to life. Experience Brett’s impressive skills on drums, guitar, and harmonica, backed by the talented Steve Tschaikowsky on bass and Erik Ryden on electric guitar. Whether you enjoy an acoustic set or an all-out Mitchfits show, Brett Mitchell promises an evening that will rock your world. Be there for a musical experience you won’t forget!
Nom Nom Ninja Food Truck
August 29, 2026
11AM - 7PM
Turtle Creek Casino
Bring some epic flavor to your gaming weekend! The incredible Nom Nom Ninja food truck is rolling into Turtle Creek Casino to serve up their legendary hibachi wraps, loaded noodle bowls, and savory Asian-fusion street eats. Take a delicious break from the slots and tables, grab a wrap, and fuel your next big jackpot win with the most action-packed flavors in Northern Michigan!