Hosted by Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty and Crystal Lake Golf Club.

Register at 8 a.m., Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.

$75 per player, 4-person scramble for 18 holes

Prize drawings, 50/50 raffle, food served after play 

All proceeds benefit Benzie Senior Resources! 

Creative Kaleidoscope, the Oliver Art Center’s annual juried art exhibition, opens with a reception on Friday, September 13^th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The show will close with an Artist Talk on Friday, October 18^th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Both the reception Artist Talk are free and open to the public.

This show will highlight the exceptional work of talented regional artists in a range of media. Acceptance in the show is based on the selections of the jurors.  This year’s jurors are Liz Celeste, Curator of Education and Exhibits at the Dennos Museum and acclaimed Michigan artist Mark Mahaffey. Jurors also select winners of awards in several categories. Those prizes will be presented at the opening reception.

CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE HONORING OUR 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

WE WILL HAVE A SILENT AUCTION AND A COOKBOOK OF FAVORITE RECIPES FROM CHURCH MEMBERS.  (YOU MIGHT FIND SOME OF THOSE CHERRY SMORGASBORD  RECIPES) 

    Blaine Christian Church wants to extend an open invitation to our entire area to come to the church on Wednesday, September 25th, at 7 pm to hear a live concert by Gospel Road Christian Country Recording Artist “Luke Yates”.

    Admission is free (however, a free-will offering will be received for Luke).  This is a non-denominational event.

    Luke is a devoted gospel artist with a mission to spread the word of God through his soulful music.  With a blend of traditional gospel and contemporary melodies, Luke's performances create an atmosphere of reverence and joy.  He travels across America, visiting small churches to share his uplifting message of love, hope, and redemption.  Through his music, Luke invites listeners to join him on a journey of faith and discovery, reminding us of the transformative power of song.

     Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), in Arcadia.

    If you have questions, or need more information or directions, please contact the church:  call - 231/352-9148, email - blainechurch@gmail.com, website - blainechristianchurch.org, or find us at Facebook.com/BlaineChristianChurch.

    To see more about Luke Yates Gospel Road Ministry, check out his website: www.GospelRoadOnline.com.

Huge Bazaar 

Items for sale include:  kitchen & home decorating, lawn & garden, arts & crafts, Christmas decorations, books, homemade baked goods, children's toys & books, and jewelry & accessories.

Geno's Annual Car Show!
Presented by Geno's Sports Bar and Grill! Sept. 28, 2024, 12pm to 4pm. $5 entry fee. Registration: 12-2pm. Participant & public voting: 12-4pm. Top 10 Participant Judged Trophies & People's Choice Trophy. Please call Geno at 231-378-2554 by Sept. 27, 2024 to confirm entry.
Live entertainment by Duke and the Studebakers!
Geno’s located at 14848 Thompson Ave, Thompsonville, MI 49683.

Please call the Library for additional information (231) 378-2716.  

Celebrate all that is great about Michigan Craft Beer and the incredible food scene in the charming, coastal city of Frankfort and neighboring village of Elberta.

Those who appreciate craft beer and delicious food know the best things come from small-batch attention and creativity from people who care about the total experience.

Celebrate beer. Celebrate life. Celebrate Frankfort.

    Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), invites all the women in our area to come to the church for our Annual Fall Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  The retreat begins at 8:45 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm after lunch is provided.  There is a small fee to cover the cost of the retreat and lunch.  Please mail payment to the church before the RSVP deadline mentioned below.

    The theme of the retreat is “GOSPEL CHAMPIONS”, presented by Lee Nienhuis (www.leenienhuis.com), a passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the scriptures is contagious.  She is a wife and mother from West Michigan, and has a dynamic vision for the next generation and a belief that God’s Word transforms lives today.

    Lee has been featured on Focus On The Family Radio and Magazine, Rebel Parenting, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Revive Our Hearts, and many others.

    To RSVP, for specific cost, directions, or to request child care, please call the church, 231/352-9148, by the deadline of Monday, October 9th.  If you reach the church’s voice mail, please leave your name and phone number, and child care request, if needed.

    You and your family are welcome to get to know our church family on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am or at 11 am.  Sunday School classes for children 2 years old through adults meet at 9:45 am.

    Other ways to find out more information about Blaine Christian Church - email: blainechurch@gmail.com; church’s website, blainechristianchurch.org; or find us at Facebook.com/BlaineChristianChurch and at Youtube.com.

The annual Fall Festival festivities begin at 10 when the CARNIVAL opens!  Enjoy old-fashioned carnival rides, games and food down in the open space.  Carnival weekend hours are: Thursday 5-10pm, Friday 5-10pm and Saturday 10am - 10pm

The Fall Festival Parade, featuring locally built floats and the always popular Mutt March will begin at 11am. We are accepting participants for the Parade and Mutt March.  You can register on the Chamber website at www.frankfort-elberta.com  

Don't forget to grab your Fall Festival Souvenir T-Shirts, souvenir stickers and coozies at the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce booth the day of the festival or at the Chamber office prior to the festival and/or after.  

Directly following the parade, a host of activities will take place in the Open Space Park.    

Mutt March Awards    

Live Music under the beer tent featuring Jim Hawley Band and Scottville Clown Band (11:30-4pm) will perform under the Big Tent, which also features domestic beer and wine and beer from Stormcloud, Wine, Mead from St. Ambrose and Cocktails from Iron Fish!    

GIANT pumpkins, squash and watermelon weigh-in.    

Kids 5-15 years of age can guess the weight of a giant pumpkin and have the opportunity to win a brand new BIKE!    

Food Available in Open Space by TC Taco    

Fantail Farms Wagon Rides noon - 2pm.

First Congregational Church will host their Cake Walk at 1pm    

Who doesn't love a Pie Eating Contest?! (Register at 1:00pm - contest begins at 1:30pm)    

Our Fall Festival would not be the same without the CRAZY Pumpkin Drop! 2:30pm near boat launch.    

A wide variety of activities will be available from 11:00 am - 3:30pm in the Open Space:

RETURNING THIS YEAR!  A Corn Hole Tournament  At the big tent!  And a Carnival with games and rides and food!

Fall Craft Fair    

Pumpkin Decorating, "Hillbilly Olimpiks"-the silly-themed obstacle course.    

Popular Kid's Games and Maze will be all set up in Open Space Park for all to enjoy.    

If you need more information, please stop into the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce Office, email or call 231-352-7251 or email fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com.    We always need A LOT of volunteers for this event. If you can help, please call us! 

Corporate Sponsors: and event sponsor:  DTE Energy Foundation

TC Tourism , Dinghys Restaurant & Bar, State Savings Bank, Graceland Fruit, Curtis Insurance

3rd Annual Frankfort Fall Festival Cornhole Tournament. The competition will take place within the fenced beer tent area with prelims starting at 12:00pm and the finals starting at 3pm. Registration is $20 per person, so get your friends together now and secure a spot. Cash awards for 1st & 2nd place teams.          

In addition to the tournament the Fall Festival has live music, food, beer tent, kids games and a Giant Pumpkin drop. Definitely something for everyone!