HARRIS, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Island Resort & Casino is teaming up with Escanaba’s Daily Press to help you host this Christmas.
The fourth annual Taste of the Island holiday cooking show will take place inside the Island Convention Center on December 3. The show will feature a full lineup of vendors, a buffet, giveaways, a specialty drink, and demonstrations by the Yooper Goddess and Kayla Kelly, host of Da Yooper Files.
Now through November 22, attendees are encouraged to submit their favorite family recipes. Each submission will be included in the Taste of the Island 2026 Cookbook. A select few will be chosen to prepare their recipe with the Island’s executive chefs, present their recipe at the show, and have their dish included in the evening’s meal.
“In the years past, we’ve gotten to meet with a lot of different people, and they’ve shared their holiday stories and their holiday recipes,” said Stephen Gakstatter, Island Food and Beverage Director. “We know that family, meals, conversations—it’s all about peace, harmony, and the whole show is like that.”
Click here to submit a recipe for the 2026 Taste of the Island holiday cooking show. Tickets for the event are available now at the Island Resort & Casino, the Daily Press, Elmer’s County Market, and Perks Cabinetry. Tickets cost $20 each or $120 for a table of seven.
WZMQ 19 is a proud sponsor of this event, along with Elmer’s County Market, Radio Results Network, Perks Cabinetry, and Pioneer TV & Appliance.
