Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce Annual Medallion Hunt
July 1st - 4th, 2009
Time: 9am
Location: Frankfort
Contact Information:
Joanne Bartley
Phone: 231-352-7251

Clues posted at 9 am each day at Chamber office, State Savings Bank and Walenta's


Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce 4th of July CARNIVAL -
July 2nd - 5th, 2009
Location: Frankfort High School
Phone: 231-352-7251

 

Rides & Games!  Location: Frankfort High School. Open Hours:  July 2 at 5pm July 3rd at noon July 4th at 10am July 5 at 12pm  Advance tickets available at the Chamber Office (517 Main St.) Save $$$ if you get your tickets in advance!

 


Music in the Park featuring Kay Reunion
July 3rd, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Pure Michigan Old Fashioned 4th Celebration
July 3rd, 2009
Time: 5pm
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa
Contact Information:
Team Adventure
Phone: 800.968.7686

Join us – Friday, July 3rd – as we turn Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa into a Pure Michigan Independence Day Celebration! Held on the Slopeside Lawn and open to all. Show your appreciation for the red, white and blue by enjoying: Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide-open daily with extended evening hours on Friday, July 3rd! Family Golf Specials, tee times required at ext. 4000. Family Carnival(5-9pm) with Carnival Games, Kids' Bike Decorating & Parade, Magician, Petting Zoo & Blue Water Ramblers. Pure Michigan Fireworks Pre-Party begins at 5pm with a Pig Roast, Michigan Beer & Wine Pavilion, DJ Hot Traxx. Fireworks Over the Mountain! (At Dusk)


Frankfort Lion's Chicken BBQ
July 4th, 2009
Time: 12pm noon
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Pancake Breakfast
July 4th, 2009
Location: St. Ann Catholic Church
Firecracker Run
July 4th, 2009
Location: Downtown Beulah
Phone: 231-882-7212

5K run. 8am. Walk/Run. 9am.


July 4th activities
July 4th, 2009
Location: Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251

Parade, Carnival July 2-5),  Art in the Park, Sand Castle Sculpture Contest, Fireworks & more.


Frankfort Farmer’s Market
July 4th - 25th, 2009
9am to 1pm
Location: Main St. Frankfort
Phone: 231-882-5264

9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings.


FREE COMMUNITY PICNIC
July 5th, 2009
12:30 pm to Until food is gone
Location: New Hope Church Of Christ, Benzonia
Contact Information:
Marcy Dunlap
Phone: 231/882-5908

New Hope Church of Christ, 6868 South Street, in Benzonia, invites you to a picnic on Sunday, July 5th, from 12:30 pm until the food is gone.

This is open to the entire community and there will be no charge. Food and beverages will be provided. In addition, there will be games and activities for the children and youth. The picnic and activities will be outside.

The church is located at 6868 South Street. In Benzonia, turn west off US 31 onto South St. Memorial Park is across the street from the church.

If you have any questions or need more information about the picnic, please call 231/882-5908.

The church family at New Hope Church Of Christ invites you to worship with us at 10:30 am on Sundays. Campers and motorcycles riders are always welcome! Call the church at 231/882-9161 for more information.


Music in the Park featuring Keith Scott
July 8th - 30th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Elberta Waterfront Park
Phone: 231-352-7251
Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
July 9th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Crystal Lake, Beulah
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Music in the Park featuring Benzie Community Band
July 10th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Beulah Art Fair
July 11th, 2009
10 AM to 5 PM
Location: Beulah
Contact Information:
Anne Ritchards
Phone: 231-325-6642

Juried Art Fair. Downtown Beulah Park.


Benzie Bass Challenge - Blue Bracket Weekend Challenge
July 11th, 2009
6am to 2pm
Location: Birch Point - Big Platte Lake
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Music in the Park featuring Benzie Community Band
July 15th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Elberta Waterfront Park
Phone: 231-352-7251
Food For Thought - Green Cuisine
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July 15th, 2009
Location: 10704 Oviatt Rd. Honor.
Phone: 231-326-5444

 10704 Oviatt Rd. Honor.Green Cuisine is an expression of Food For Thought’s philosophy. It is our effort to bring more awareness to the benefit of local food and sustainable business practices. Visitors can sample the best products of local food and beverage artisans, tour Food For Thought’s organic farm and green buildings as well as socialize, learn and have fun in a beautiful setting. Children welcome. Zero-waste” event. As in all things sustainable “zero-waste” is a process, not a destination. The goal is for all the waste generated from the event to be either reusable, recyclable or compostable.  Utensils, drinking cups and plastic bags are made from corn and compostable. Plates are also made from non-bleached recycled content and along with the food scraps are added to our onsite composting piles where we compost 100% of our food waste from our food facility along with approximately 7 tons of cardboard every year. This compost is then used on our organic farm and the organic farms of local farmers that grow crops for us. Last year we had over 800 guests eating, drinking and socializing which resulted in less than one ounce of waste. Sponsored by Food For Thought & Benzie County Chamber of Commerce.


Crystal Lake Summer Arts Festival
July 15th, 2009
10am to 4pm
Location: Beulah Park
Contact Information:
Ann Howson
Phone: 231-889-5479
Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
July 16th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Birch Point - Big Platte Lake
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Music in the Park featuring Steven D & The Keys
July 17th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Cabaret 2009
July 17th - 18th, 2009
Location: Manistee's Ramsdell Theatre

 

$15 per adult and children sizteen and und4er $10. Advanced reservations strongly encouraged but tickets will be sold at the door also. Reservations cans be made by calling the box office at 231-352-5240


19th annual Elberta Arts & Crafts Fair
July 18th, 2009
10am to 4pm
Location: Elberta Waterfront Park
Phone: 231-352-7251
1st annual Benzie Sunrise Rotary Bike Benzie for Kids
July 18th, 2009
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

Event for all ages to benefit our youth & the Rotary International Foundation. Choose from 3 rides. Metric Century - 62 miles, Half Century - 30 miles, Family Fun Ride - 3.5 mile trip for families. All registrants eligible for discounts at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa July 17-18. Call 800-YOUR-MTN ext 5000 for details. Sponsored by Rotary International & Crystal Mountain.


Port City Run
July 18th, 2009
Location: Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251

8:10am is 1 mile fun run (free), 8:30am is 5K run and 5K walk, Proceeds to benefit the Frankfort High School track program and The Betsie Valley Trail


Manistee County Fair & Chuckwagon Supper & Show
July 18th, 2009
Location: Manistee County Fairgrounds, Onekama
Phone: 231-342-7285

 

Doors open at 5pm. Dinner Bell rings 6pm Sharp. There will be one sitting only, don’t be late! Advance tickets sales only. Reserve now, sold out last year. Call 231-864-3766, or Email pj646@centurytel.net. Adult $10 Kids 5-10, $5 Under 5 Free. Menu - Bar-B-Q Beef, Baked Beans, Tators, Johnny Cake & Honey, Cowboy Applesauce, Texas Sheet Cake, Tenderfoot Lemonade, Coffee, Silent Auction, Country Music Entertainment, Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest – Adults and Kids, Win Free Passes to the Fair Sept. 1-5, 09. www.manisteecountyfair.com. Proceeds to benefit Maintenance and Repairs at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Manistee County Fair Board, Old Heifer Club, Old Bull Club 231-342-7285


Free Weekend at Sleeping Bear Dunes, & other National Parks
July 18th - 19th, 2009

Entry fees will be waived at parks across the country


CSA Art Fair
July 22nd, 2009
Location: Frankfort
Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
July 23rd, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Lake Ann Reynolds ramp
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Benzie Bass Challenge - Blue Bracket Weekend Challenge
July 25th, 2009
6am to 2pm
Location: Crystal Lake, Beulah
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Frankfort Street Sale
July 25th, 2009
Time: 9am
Location: Downtown Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
July 30th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Crystal Lake, Beulah
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Beulah Sidewalk Sale
August 1st, 2009
Location: Beulah
46th Annual Frankfort Rotary Chicken BBQ
August 1st, 2009
Time: 11am
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Contact Information:
Dave Fitch
Phone: 231-352-0219

Tasty BBQ chicken is served during this annual event in Frankfort's water front park as a fund raiser for the Willoughby-Rotary Foundation.


Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
August 6th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Birch Point - Big Platte Lake
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
POMH Tour of Interesting Places
August 6th, 2009
10am to 4pm
Location: Frankfort

For the first time, the tour focuses exclusively on in-town locations, giving attendees a unique opportunity to look inside nine of Frankfort's exquisite homes, the newly renovated Garden Theater, and the historic Coast Guard Station. Tickets will be available in July at Hull's of Frankfort, The Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Gift Shop, and Crystal Crate and Cargo in Beulah. Susan Kirkpatrick and Nancy Honchell are co-chairing this event. All proceeds go to the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.


Crystal Lake Team Marathon
August 8th, 2009
Time: 8am
Location: Start at Downtown Beulah Park


Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association


Benzie Bass Kids Challenge Fishing Event
August 8th, 2009
9am to Noon
Location: Vacation Trailer Park, Benzonia
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291

$7.50 per child, prizes and hot dogs for kids!

Rules for the Youth Programs:

  • $5.00 entry fee per a participant (every participant receives a prize)
  • Ages – 16 years old and under
  • Parents or guardian must accompany and care for child during entire event
  • No Alcohol or Drugs to be on site of fishing challenge
  • Parents may set the hook for the child, but the child must land the fish themselves.
  • Any species of fish are allowed up to the legal size and limit of that species as specified by the Department of Natural Resources
  • If a child is in a boat, child must wear a life jacket at all times on the water.

American Cancer Society - Benzie Relay for Life
August 8th - 30th, 2009
10am to 10am
Location: Waterfront Park, Elberta.
Phone: 800-723-0370
Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
August 13th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Lake Ann Reynolds ramp
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
33rd Annual Frankfort Art Fair
August 14th, 2009
Fri. 4pm-8pm to Sat.10am-5pm.
Location: Market Square Park, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251

 

 

 


Collector Car Show
August 15th, 2009
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Pancake Breakfast
August 15th, 2009
7:30am to 11am
Location: St. Ann's Church, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-4421
Free Weekend at Sleeping Bear Dunes, & other National Parks
August 15th - 16th, 2009

Entry fees will be waived at parks across the country.


Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge
August 20th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Crystal Lake, Beulah
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Benzie Fishing Frenzy
August 21st, 2009
Location: Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251

 


Coho Festival
August 21st - 23rd, 2009
Location: Honor

This is an annual three days of fun in Honor celebrating the Coho Salmon! 

Tons of activities including 5K - Walk/Run,  LawnTractor Races, Kids Tractor Trike Races, Horseshoe Tournament, Smoked Fish contest, Men's & Women's Softball Tournament, Carriage Rides, Parade, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Kiddie Carnival and Games, Big Tent Open 2 evenings - Beverages, Live Entertainment PLUS MORE!

 


Benzie Bass Kids Challenge Fishing Event
August 22nd, 2009
9am to Noon
Location: Lake Ann Reynolds ramp
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291

$7.50 per child, prizes and hot dogs for kids!

Rules for the Youth Programs:

  • $5.00 entry fee per a participant (every participant receives a prize)
  • Ages – 16 years old and under
  • Parents or guardian must accompany and care for child during entire event
  • No Alcohol or Drugs to be on site of fishing challenge
  • Parents may set the hook for the child, but the child must land the fish themselves.
  • Any species of fish are allowed up to the legal size and limit of that species as specified by the Department of Natural Resources
  • If a child is in a boat, child must wear a life jacket at all times on the water.

 


Fish & Lighthouse Auction
August 23rd, 2009
Location: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge -DIV Champ
August 27th, 2009
6pm to 9pm
Location: Crystal Lake, Beulah
Contact Information:
Ray Stark
Phone: 231-882-4291
Benzie Area Radio Control Airshow
August 29th, 2009
10am to 2pm
Location: Thompsonville Airport
Contact Information:
Ed McIntosh
Phone: 231-882-4990
St Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring The Neptune Quartet presenting their classical repertoire
August 30th, 2009
Time: 1:30pm
Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Rd. Beulah
Phone: 231-882-4241

All funds raised through free will offerings at these concerts are given to Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) and to other local community projects. For more info contact Pat Sheafor, 231-352-4879, psheafor@gmail.com.


Frankfort Farmers Market
September 5th - 26th, 2009
9am to 1pm
Location: Main St. Frankfort
Phone: 231.882.5264

9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings.


Taste of Benzie
September 12th, 2009
11:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Elberta Waterfront Park
Contact Information:
Joanne Bartley
Phone: 231-352-7251

 Local restaurants, caterers and delis providing food samples for only $1 - $3.  Bring your appetite and the entire family.  Also available:  a 33 ft inflatable slide and bounce house for children up to 15 years of age, kid's crafts, sidewalk chalk art contest for children and adults, photo face cut out booths and LIVE music


St Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring Jeff Haas
September 13th, 2009
Time: 3pm
Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Rd. Beulah
Phone: 231-882-4241

All funds raised through free will offerings at these concerts are given to Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) and to other local community projects. For more info contact Pat Sheafor, 231-352-4879, psheafor@gmail.com. 


Walking Tour of Beulah
October 3rd, 2009
Location: Beulah
Phone: 231-882-5539

Sponsored by the Benzie Historical Society.


Benzie County Fallfest
October 3rd - 4th, 2009
Location: Benzonia/Beulah

Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association


Frankfort Farmers Market
October 3rd - 31st, 2009
9am to 1pm
Location: Main St. Frankfort
Phone: 231-882-5264

9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings.


Walking Tour of Elberta
October 10th, 2009
Location: Elberta
Phone: 231-882-5539

Sponsored by The Benzie Historical Society


Benzie County Fallfest
October 10th - 11th, 2009
Location: Frankfort
Phone: 231-352-7251
Haunts of Benzie County
October 25th, 2009
Location: Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia
Phone: 231-882-5539

Halloween tour of the spooky places of Benzie County.


Hunter widows Ladies Night Out
November 15th, 2009
6 pm to ?
Location: Downtown Frankfort
Contact Information:
Joanne Bartley
Phone: 231-352-7251

A night for opening day Widows! They can go play, why can't the ladies!?!??! Come for a great night out for the Ladies ONLY. A progressive evening.


Habitat for Humanity’s Festival of Trees
November 27th - 29th, 2009
Location: Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia
Phone: 231-882-5539

At the Benzie Historical Museum.  This event showcases 50 Christmas trees and wreaths, all uniquely decorated by area charities, churches, businesses, and individuals.


Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair
November 28th, 2009
10am to 4pm
Location: Frankfort High School
Phone: 231-352-7251
Frankfort Tree Lighting
December 1st, 2009
7 pm to 8 pm
Location: Rotary Park - Frankfort
Contact Information:
Joanne Bartley
Phone: 231-352-7251

Community Tree Lighting