Lakeside Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet—experience the magic of outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. 

Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, your own picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars!

Annual Arts and Crafts Fair featuring over 90 participating artists and vendors from across Michigan and beyond.

A community Cottage Treasures and Rummage Sale will also take place from 9:00am to 1:00pm inside the CSA Assembly Building, adjacent to the Fair.

Parking available along M-22 and Complimentary Shuttle Service, provided by Benzie Bus, will be offered from Frankfort Elementary (613 Leelanau Ave) to the Art Fair from 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Rain or Shine, Pet friendly, family friendly! 

Lakeside Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet—experience the magic of outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. 

Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, your own picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars!

Lakeside Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet—experience the magic of outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. 

Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, your own picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars!

Featuring Grilled Lake Trout, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll and Dessert

Proceeds will be shared with Benzie Senior Resources, BACN and Men's Group Projects

Lakeside Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet—experience the magic of outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. 

Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, your own picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars!

Lakeside Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet—experience the magic of outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. 

Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, your own picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars!

Walk, Run or Bike with Benzie Senior Resources to raise funds for programs and services that help Benzie County seniors remain healthy and living independently in their own homes. Participants can enjoy a delicious Blueberry Brunch after the Dash. See the BSR website for registration info, and updates on free community events tied to the Blueberry Dash.

Tribute exhibition showcasing Frankfort resident Stephen Elrick's full-sized bird sculptures, drawings and Thimble Creatures. Reception, August 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm exhibition showcasing Frankfort resident Stephen Elrick's full-sized bird sculptures, drawings and Thimble Creatures. Through August 23rd. Reception, August 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 

Oliver Art Center is open Mon-Sat from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 pm  

Children in our community, ages 3 - 6th grade completed, are invited to “Dive Into Friendship With God” and come to  “SCUBA”  Vacation Bible School, hosted by Blaine Christian Church, Monday, August 5 - Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6 - 8:10 pm each evening.

This event is open to the public and is designed to help children have the BEST  week of the summer at no cost.  Pre-K and Kindergarten age children will enjoy activities designed especially for them in the “Tide Pool Pre-School”.

Registration starts Monday night at 5:40 pm at the church (additional registration  times are available each night a few minutes before 6 pm).  Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), in Arcadia.

Since everything is designed to be hands-on, it is recommended that children dress in play clothes.

During their four days of fun, children will learn about giving and helping others by donating non-perishable food items each evening to help Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN), located in Benzonia.  They provide food and other services for those in need in our county.  There will also be a donation jar for children to give to BACN.

On Sunday, August 11th, at 10 am, the children will wrap up their Vacation Bible School experience through singing their songs and sharing what they learned during a combined worship service.  This is open to the public.  Hope to “SEA” you there!

If you have questions or need more info about Vacation Bible School, or if you need directions, please contact the church:  call - 231/352-9148, email - blainechurch@gmail.com, website - blainechristianchurch.org, or find us on Facebook and YouTube.com.

An immersive evening of Tango beginning at 5:00 pm with a tango-inspired art exhibit. Learn about the culture and dance itself from QuinTango’s dance master, Victor Rua. At 6:00 pm, enjoy QuinTango’s captivating live concert. Then, join the after-party,  a milonga dance social in the Borwell Gallery and Sunset Deck beginning at 7:30. Tango music, Argentinian inspired snacks and wine are included in ticket price.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elizabethlaneolivercenterforthearts/1284444

Frankfort’s Annual 2 day Art Fair in Market Square Park. Friday hours 1pm-7pm and Saturday 10am- 4pm.

Notes: PLEASE NO NOT BRING PETS to the Fair.

The biggest weekend of the summer in Frankfort will begin on Friday, August 16th when the Frankfort Elberta Chamber of Commerce Art Fair will take place in Market Square Park. Friday hours are 1pm - 7pm.

Artists will be on site selling their amazing artwork.  Also that evening, Full Stop will be playing in the Concert in the Park at Mineral Springs Park at 7pm.          

On Saturday, August 17, the 48th Annual Frankfort Art Fair, presented by the Frankfort Elberta Chamber of Commerce, will continue where over 100 artists will be displaying their work from 10 AM - 4 PM in Market Square Park on M-22. The TC Taco Food Truck and The Frankfort Lions Club will provide the food this year during the Frankfort Art Fair Friday & Saturday.        

Also on Saturday, returning by popular demand, the Collector Car Show will be held in Mineral Springs Park in downtown Frankfort. Registration begins at 8 am and presentation of awards will be at 2:00 PM.          A free Benzie Bus shuttle bus will be available to the Art Fair from the Open Space, next to the library. The Benzie Bus FREE shuttle service is available on Saturday from 10am - 4pm. NO PETS will be allowed into Market Square Park on Friday or Saturday.          

Notes: PLEASE NO NOT BRING PETS to the Fair.        

This event is coordinated by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by their Corporate Premier Sponsors: Curtis Insurance, Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, State Savings Bank, Graceland Fruit and TC Tourism.          

For more information please call the Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-352-7251 or email fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com.