Festivals, Parades, Holiday Events and More in the Benzie Area
There are many reasons to 'Visit Benzie' and 'Stay in Benzie'. Below, and on our calendar page, you will find a list of events in the Benzie Area which are hosted or sponsored by local groups and organizations.
Highlights through the year include:
: Celebrate the colors of Northern Michigan hardwoods and Fall Harvesting in the Benzie Area. We are home to 30+ miles of Scenic M-22 and famous Pumpkin Carvers like Ed Moody. Visit our Fallfest page to learn more.
{ Winterfest: } One of our winter celebrations in February with fun activities for kids and adults like the frozen fish toss--how far can you throw a frozen fish? Bonfires on the beach of Crystal Lake and Fireworks top it off. Fireworks in the snow--something special to see!
: Come celebrate the salmon run up Betsie River and Platte River in late August. Honor is considered the "birthplace of salmon"in Michigan. Learn more about Cohos and Kings by visiting the State Fish Hatchery and join the Fishing Frenzy to catch the biggest.
: A new addition to fall activities and another good reason to make plans for your Fall Color Tour in Northwest Michigan.
: Another new addition to Winter Fun in our area. This event is held in Frankfort and hosts a Sno Cross Snowmobile racing event. Ice carvings, great food and fun! There is beauty along the shores of Lake Michigan in the winter created by wind, waves, and cold temperatures. Third Annual Shiver by the River is February 19th & 20th, 2011.
More events sponsored by the Benzie County Chamber, Frankfort-Elberta Chamber, and other local organizations are listed on our Calendar. to our list.
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Carnival Rides & Games, Demolition Derby Night, Horse Show, Midway Entertainment. Manistee County Fairgrounds are located in Onekama, Michigan. |
Carnival Rides & Games, Demolition Derby Night, Horse Show, Midway Entertainment. Manistee County Fairgrounds are located in Onekama, Michigan.
Bring your camera and join us on a One Hour cruise to Point Betsie and back. Enjoy the scenery from the water on the comfort our our tour boat. Cushioned seating, restrooms, heated enclosed cabin and open upper deck. Ticket prices for the Point Betsie Cruise: Adults - $18.00, Children 6-12 - $8.00, Children 5 and under are free.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Cruises also offers a 2 hour 45 minute daily cruise to Sleeping Bear Dunes at 11:00am and a popular sunset cruise.
Please visit our website for scheduled sunset cruise times.
Ticket prices for regular and sunset cruises:
Adults - $33.00, Children 6-12 - $10, Children 5 and under are free.
Reservations are suggested, but not necessary. 231-352-8102
Join us at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa to celebrate all things Michigan! Taste Michigan wines, sample Michigan craft beers, and enjoy local foods and signature products from throughout the state - all while you enjoy live entertainment by the Bihlman Bros (6-8pm). Held outdoors on the slopeside lawn.
Festival Admission: $5 per person
Free admission for ages 17 & under. Food and beverage tickets available for purchase separately.
Crystal Mountain Pure Michigan Labor Days 5k will take place on a paved, rolling hills loop within scenic Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Top male and female finishers overall win a one-night stay at Crystal Mountain.
Sample all the fun you can handle at special rates! Park at Water's Edge 2-for-1 passes, Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide 2-for-1 rides (single ticket), Vertical Edge Climbing Wall 2-for-1 climbs.
Resort activities and amenities are always available, whether you choose to stay overnight or just play for the day.
Food, Music, Kids Games, and tons more!
Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation. Sponsored by The Laughing Horse Saloon & Restaurant
TWO garden visits in Leelanau County! 10am. visit Bellweather Gardens outside of Suttons Bay. Gail Ingraham, owner, will give us an introduction to Michigan native plants and a tour her garden center. Plants will also be for sale. After lunch on your own, meet at Kay Charter's Saving Birds Thru Habitat at 1pm. for a program on Prairies and Fall Migrating Birds. She has a fabulous stand of Little Blue Stem grass and other prairie plants for us to see. Kay will share her knowledge of birds who benefit from her habitat restoration. Plant It Wild will have additional information on native plants available. Bellweather Gardens, 10203 E. Shady Lane, Suttons Bay. Saving Birds Thru Habitat, 5020 N. Putnam Rd, Omena. Plant Wild is an independent, non-profit, native plant group based in Benzie and Manistee Counties.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library and Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Runners & walkers choose between a 5K (3.1 mile), 10K (6.2 mile) or half marathon (13.1 mile) distance, & children can get a workout in the family-friendly one mile event. Adult runs & walking events begin at 9am at Crystal Mountain with the child’s event starting at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds support the Betsie Valley Library. The Races feature: Cash Prizes for Half Marathon, Professional Timing, Drawing for Overnight Stays at Crystal, Post-Race Refreshments, Child’s Event, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals in Each, Finisher Pins, Age Category, Water Stops. Registration $25 per person, $30 day of the event.
Giant Pumpkins, Tons of Kids Games, Pumpkin Decorating, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Live Music, Live Auction and Much More.
The newly restored Garden Theater will debut an international film festival featuring the best films from prestigious festivals worldwide.
Annual Indoor Art and Craft Fair held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Get your holiday Shopping started or done early! Also in town - A visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Carriage Rides at the Betsie Bay Inn!
