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Saturday, August 20, 2022

Frankfort Collector Car Show

Come check out over 80 amazing antique collector vehicles on display in Mineral Springs Park

When:
Saturday, August 20, 2022 8:00 AM
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Saturday, August 20, 2022Community Event

Summer Beach Yoga

Enjoy Yoga at beautiful Frankfort Beach.
Instructor: 
Lauren M. McLain, E-RYT 200, YACEP, MSHR
Bring a beach towel or yoga mat and look for the blue and white feather banner.
This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center

When:
Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
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Friday, August 26, 2022Community Event

Benzie Fishing Frenzie

Benzie Fishing Frenzie
3 day salmon fishing tournament with hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and hundreds of fish being weighed daily.

When:
from Friday, August 26, 2022 6:00 AM
thru Sunday, August 28, 2022 1:30 PM
Where:
Mineral Springs Park
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Saturday, August 27, 2022Community Event

Lets Go Fly a Kite

Free Kites on Lake Michigan Beach

When:
Saturday, August 27, 2022 3:00 PM
Where:
Lake Michigan Beach
For More Info:
Joanne Bartley
2313527251
fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com
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Sunday, August 28, 2022Community Event

CELEBRATION SUNDAY - BLAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CELEBRATION  SUNDAY - BLAINE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH

COME  CELEBRATE  WITH  BLAINE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH

God’s “CRAZY PEOPLE” at Blaine Christian Church want to extend an open invitation to our entire community to come to the church on Sunday, August 28, 2022 for our 2nd Annual “CELEBRATION  SUNDAY”.

We will celebrate together when we gather at 10 am for worship, and continue afterwards with a Hog Roast and Picnic, Music, Bounce House for children, and other Fun Activities for all ages.

We invite you to come join us for the first time, or reunite with others in our church family.  We welcome you to come and be encouraged at this FREE event and celebrate with us!

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.

You are also welcome to get to know the Blaine Christian Church family before this event during our summer service times:  Sunday mornings at 8:30 am (contemporary), or at 10 am (blended), with special activities for children ages 3 - 6.


When:
Sunday, August 28, 2022 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM
Where:

Blaine Christian Church

7018 Putney Road

Arcadia, MI  49613 

For More Info:
Blaine Christian Church
231/352-9148
blainechurch@gmail.com
www.blainechristianchurch.org
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Sunday, August 28, 2022Community Event

Summer Pops

Join the BASO as well celebrate our Summer Pops Concert featuring Angela Lickiss Aleo on Oboe.  Hear sounds from Leroy Anderson, Jean Francaix, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky.

Special guest musician on The Typewriter. 


When:
Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:00 PM
Where:

Congregational Summer Assembly

2128 Pilgrim Highway

Frankfort, MI 49635 

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022Community Event

The Mo & Linda White Golf Classic - Michigan Legacy Art Park

The Mo & Linda White Golf Classic - Michigan Legacy Art Park
The Mo & Linda White Golf Classic is an outstanding way to enjoy a day of golf at Crystal Mountain while supporting the Michigan Legacy Art Park’s vital role in our community. Named after long-time supporters, Mo & Linda White, this event has become a cherished annual gathering. Register today and have fun while supporting Michigan Legacy Art Park – where art, nature and history meet!
Event will be taking place on Crystal Mountain’s scenic Betsie Valley Course.
Support the MLAP by registering for the price of $125 per person!

When:
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 8:30 AM thru 03:30 PM
Where:
Crystal Mountain’s scenic Betsie Valley Course
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Saturday, September 03, 2022Community Event

Summer Beach Yoga

Enjoy Yoga at beautiful Frankfort Beach.
Instructor: 
Lauren M. McLain, E-RYT 200, YACEP, MSHR
Bring a beach towel or yoga mat and look for the blue and white feather banner.
This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center. 


When:
Saturday, September 3, 2022 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
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Sunday, September 11, 2022

IronMan Competition


When:
Sunday, September 11, 2022 8:00 AM thru 10:00 PM
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Monday, September 12, 2022Community Event

Grow Benzie Luncheon Series

WHAT?
Grow Benzie and Cold Creek Farm cordially invite you to attend our Luncheon Series, an alfresco dining experience on the Grow Benzie campus that includes: salad, soup, side, dessert, and a beverage served to you in a beautiful outdoor casual setting.

WHY?
Celebrating and enjoying local farm fresh produce from the vendors at the Grow Benzie Community Market which takes place from 2-6PM (June - September). Donations will benefit the Grow Benzie Kitchen to continue to provide the community with an affordable, certified space for start-ups, businesses, and entrepreneurs to develop, work, and grow!

WHEN?
Monday, August 12th from 11:00am-1:00pm

HOW MUCH?
$25 Donation to Grow Benzie
SPACE IS LIMITED
RSVP required: Register Online HERE or call 231-882-9510

WHO?
Everyone is welcome to attend.

WHERE?
Grow Benzie Campus
If the weather holds, the luncheon will be hosted outside. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors into the Event Center.
5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia, 49616
** 30 minutes west of Traverse City (US31)
** 30 minutes north of Manistee (US31)
** 1 mile west of stoplight in Benzonia (US31/M115)
** 5 miles east of Frankfort (M115/M22)

QUESTIONS?
231-882-9510

When:
Monday, September 12, 2022 11:00 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:

Grow Benzie Campus

If the weather holds, the luncheon will be hosted outside. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors into the Event Center.

5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia, 49616

** 30 minutes west of Traverse City (US31)
** 30 minutes north of Manistee (US31)
** 1 mile west of stoplight in Benzonia (US31/M115)
** 5 miles east of Frankfort (M115/M22)

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Saturday, September 24, 2022Community Event

St. Andrews Fall Bazaar

St. Andrews Fall Bazaar

This is a huge event.  The bazaar will include arts and crafts, kitchen and household items, books, children's toys, Christmas decorations, lawn and garden items and baked goods.


When:
Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM
Where:

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

8190 Lincoln Rd., Beulah 

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Saturday, September 24, 2022Community Event

Geno's Annual Car Show and BVDL Friends' Arts/Crafts Fair

Geno's Annual Car Show!
Presented by Geno's Sports Bar and Grill! Sept. 24, 2022, 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. 24, 2022 to confirm entry.
Live entertainment by Duke and the Studebakers!

Geno’s located at 14848 Thompson Ave, Thompsonville, MI 49683.

 

Flea market and Arts/Crafts Show in conjunction with Geno’s Car Show.
12PM to 5PM, set up time 11AM
Entry fee: $10.00 for 12 FT. SPACE
Sponsored by Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library.
See news & events @ www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org for an application or pick one up at the Library! Applications due by Sept. 24, 2022.
Please send to:
Betsie Valley District Library
PO Box 185, Thompsonville, MI 49683
Please call the Library for additional information (231) 378-2716.

When:
Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Geno’s Bar and Grill
14848 Thompson Ave, Thompsonville, MI 49683.
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Sunday, October 02, 2022Community Event

Frankfort Beer Week

Save the date for the 9th Annual Frankfort Beer Week! 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.

When:
from Sunday, October 2, 2022 10:00 AM
thru Saturday, October 8, 2022 10:00 AM
Where:
Frankfort
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Saturday, October 08, 2022Community Event

Frankfort Fire Department Pancake Breakfast


When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 8:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
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Saturday, October 08, 2022Craft Fair

2022 Fall Festival Craft Fair

2022 Fall Festival Craft Fair
The Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to apply to the Fall Festival Craft Fair to be held in Open Space Park in historic Frankfort on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. PLEASE NOTE: The Craft Fair will be held during a festival and items are required to be fall-themed (or at least your booth should be decorated in a Fall Theme.

When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 10:00 AM
Where:

727 Main Street, Frankfort, MI 49635

 

  
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Saturday, October 08, 2022Community Event

Accessory Rummage Sale

The PEO Chapter FF of Frankfort will hold an accessory rummage sale featuring gently used scarves, purses and jewelry on October 8, 2022 at the Frankfort United Methodist Church from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. 

Proceeds from the sale help women both locally and nationally fund higher education and post-secondary degrees.  


When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 10:00 AM thru 02:00 PM
Where:

Frankfort United Methodist Church

537 Crystal Ave

Frankfort, MI 

For More Info:
Christine Walkons
6169015559
walkonsc@gmail.com
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Saturday, October 08, 2022Parade

2022 Fall Festival Parade

Annual Fall Festival Parade   PARADE THEME: Fall Themed

When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Main Street Frankfort
Registration:

PARADE starts at: 11:00 AM 

 

LINE UP begins at 10:30 AM 

 

LINE UP Location: Beach Turnaround

 

  

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Saturday, October 08, 2022Parade

2022 Mutt March Parade

Mutt March Parade   PARADE THEME: Fall Themed - Dress up your mutt or pet and or yourself and have a chance to win prizes!

When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Main Street Frankfort
Registration:

PARADE starts at: 11:00 AM 

 

LINE UP begins at 10:30 AM 

 

LINE UP Location: Beach Turnaround

 

  

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Saturday, October 08, 2022Community Event

Frankfort Fall Festival

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 hourse are: October 6 & 7: 5pm - 10pm October 8: 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. Parade Applications can be picked up at the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber Office or you can register on their website at www.frankfort-elberta.com!  

 

The Frankfort Fire Departmnet Pancake Breakfast is back - At the Hotel Frankfort at 11am. 

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 517 Main St. Frankfort 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 (11-2pm) and Cousin Curtiss (2-5pm) 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!    

Pumpkin Ed Moody will be there carving a giant pumpkin.    

Food Available in Open Space by TC Taco    

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.  Sorry, NO TREBUCHET for launching pumpkins.  

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

NEW THIS YEAR!  A Corn Hole Tournament  At the big tent!  And a Carnival with games and rides and food October 6-8!

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.    

Don't miss Live Music at Stormcloud Brewing Company. Music Starts at 7pm  .The returning BEER, WINE, MEAD and COCKTAIL TENT will be in the Open Space starting at 11am. Celebrate Frankfort Beer Week with a fun Beer tent with Live Music.    

If you need more information, please stop into the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce Office at 517 Main Street, Frankfort, 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 Key event sponsor:  DTE Energy Foundation 

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


When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 11:00 AM
Where:
Open Space Park
For More Info:
Joanne Bartley
2313527251
fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com
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Saturday, October 08, 2022Parade

2022 Cornhole Tournament

2022 Cornhole Tournament

First 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!

 

When:
Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Open Space Frankfort
Registration:

Prelims start at: 12:00 PM 

Location: Under the LARGE tent

Finals will begin at 3pm

  

REGISTER HERE


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