Venue Blue

07/08/2024

Gather with your group at Venue Blue! Perfect for team building, company celebrations, and much more!

07/03/2024

A look back to where we started! ➡️
Discovery Pier used to be used as a supply delivery dock for essential goods like road salt and coal to get to Traverse City. Today we are able to open the waterfront and recreational activities to the public! The revenue from Venue Blue (the 4,000 square foot pavilion) helps to fund our non-profit activities. !

07/01/2024

Venue Blue has the views! We loved watching the air show this weekend with !

06/25/2024

Now booking 2025 dates! Celebrate at the only event venue ON Grand Traverse Bay!

06/20/2024

Book your 2024 event with Venue Blue and receive 30% off!

06/11/2024

Views from Discovery Pier 🩵

Photos by Rachel Straughen Photography LLC

06/07/2024

Your venue rental helps to fund activities like the Discover Fishing Program! Thank you!

06/05/2024

We're hiring for summer events! Looking for a flexible part-time Event Assistant. Email your résumé today!

06/03/2024

Our first graduation party is in the books! We had a great time hosting and loved having on the pier! Come back anytime 🍹🍻

06/03/2024

It's so fun seeing the educational programs take place under our roof!

05/28/2024

We loved working with the marketing teams at TC Central High School! Can't wait to share what they came up with to advertise our Venue Blue!

05/22/2024

Happening on the Pier June 1st!

Register today for our free youth fishing program! A great learning experience and a lovely day at the pier!

05/13/2024

05/13/2024

Venue Blue is finally official! We had our ribbon cutting with on Thursday and were overwhelmed with the support of our donors and board members. Thank you to all who have gotten us this far! Now let's host some parties!

05/10/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the Discovery Pier Open House this week! Venue Blue and all of our partners had a blast chatting with and showing everyone around. Come down to the pier anytime!

Photos by: Rachel Straughen Photography LLC

05/08/2024

We've loved seeing the students under the pavilion this week! So fun!

05/06/2024

Join us THIS Wednesday for a pier-wide open house! Get a look at the brand new Venue Blue, chat with Inland Seas Education Assoc. about their programs, tour Discovery Cruises and more! We can't wait to see you there!

05/03/2024

Look how far we’ve come! Happy Friday from Venue Blue 💙

05/01/2024

Tie the knot at Venue Blue!

04/30/2024

Venue Blue is so excited to be featured in the new issue of Bay Life Magazine! Check us out on page 34!

Traverse City BAYLIFE MAGAZINE is the 'Award Winning' entertainment and lifestyle publication for the residents of Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. It is published bi-monthly a nd direct mailed to local affluent homes. It is the only luxury lifestyle magazine on coffee tables in Northern Michig...

04/26/2024

Excited for all the celebrations to come at Venue Blue!

04/25/2024

Just a few weeks until our open house! Can't wait to see you all on the pier with our partners!

Inland Seas Education Association Maritime Heritage Alliance Discovery Center & Pier Discovery Cruises Traverse Tall Ship Company

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04/24/2024

Venue Blue is almost complete! We are so excited to show it off to all of you on May 8th at our Open House. Up next...sod and our pull-down sides. We're so close!

04/22/2024

Venue Blue's inaugural year begins soon! We can't wait for all the beautiful events that will be held on the pier.

04/19/2024

What's your floral style? Do you prefer neutrals and naturals? Or do you like bold and bright? Share to your story with your answer!

04/17/2024

Our new event space in is launching next month! We can't wait for you to experience Venue Blue!