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Monday, October 05, 2020Community Event

Frankfort-Elberta Beer Week

Celebrating the variety of Beers and the beautiful Fall Colors - http://www.frankfortbeerweek.com/

When:
from Monday, October 5, 2020 12:00 PM
thru Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:00 PM
Where:
Frankfort and Elberta Communities
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Saturday, October 10, 2020Community Event

Frankfort Fall Festival

Frankfort Fall Festival

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS State Restrictions.   

 

The festivities begin at 11:00 AM with the Fall Festival Parade, featuring The Scottville Clown Band, GIANT pumpkins, locally built floats, and the always popular Mutt March (Parade & Mutt March Forms) down Main Street. We are accepting participants for the Parade and Mutt March. Applications can be picked up at the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber Office, on their website at www.frankfort-elberta.com or just show up prior to the parade (at the beach turnaround) to enter either activity! 

Pick up your Fall Festival Souvenir T-Shirts and Cinch Bags at the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce booth the day of the festival or at the Chamber office 517 Main St. Frankfort. Directly following the parade, a host of activities will take place in the Open Space Park. Live Music featuring The Scottville Clown Band will perform under the Big Tent! Watch in awe as giant pumpkins and squash get weighed-in.

There will be cash prizes awarded for several weight categories. Kids 5-15 years of age can guess the weight of a giant pumpkin (fee)and have the opportunity to win a brand new BIKE! One for Boys and one for Girls

Back by Popular demand: Helicopter Rides - $55 per person. Departs from the Boat Launch parking lot and 10th and Main St.Starting at noon, judging for the Home Brew Competition at Stormcloud Brewing Co. Free Carriage Rides through downtown Frankfort. First Congregational Church will host their Cake Walk (fee) at 1pm Back by popular demand: Silent Auction 12p-2:30pm, Pie Eating Contest (Register at 1:00pm – contest begins at 1:30pm) (fee)The Fall-Themed Craft Fair is back in the Open Space. All of these activities are located in the Open Space. A wide variety of activities will be available from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Including: A Beer Wine Mead and Cocktail Tent, Pumpkin Decorating (fee),  Face Paintig (fee) Bounce House (fee) and a Happy Donkey from Cognition, “Hillbilly Olimpiks & Treasure Hunt”-the silly-themed obstacle course (fee) Popular Kid’s Games (Discount fee card) and a Straw Maze will be all set up in Open Space Park for all to enjoy. Participate  The Garden Theater will again host FREE showings of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. 

Hungry:  Two Food Trucks will be on site:  Sin-Thesis and Steelhead Cafe  and the Third Coast Dental Group will have a customer appreciation tent with doughnuts.

Watch as a 900+ lb. pumpkin drops from high in the sky onto a vehicle at (2:30pm)! The returning BEER WINE MEAD COCKTAIL TENT will be in the Open Space starting at 11am. Live Music to Celebrate Frankfort Beer Week with a fun Beer tent with Live Music featuring the Scottville Clown Band. Then From 3:00-5:00 Live Music featuring Bill Frary begins under the Big Tent.

5:00-11:00pm the Oktoberfest Party with Life Music (at 8pm) at Stormclout caps off the Frankfort Beer Week. 

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 

Sponsors: Make it Benzie, Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, State Savings Bank, Graceland Fruit, West Shore Bank, Harbor Lights Resort and Curtis Insurance.


When:
Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Where:
Open Space Park
727 Main Street, Frankfort, MI  49635
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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Frankfort Film Festival


When:
from Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:00 AM
thru Sunday, October 18, 2020 9:00 PM
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Saturday, October 31, 2020Community Event

Frankfort Halloween Trick or Treating & Trunk or Treat

Treat or Treaters have the whole community to Trick!  Our "Country Community" is welcome to decorate their trunks and open them to distrbute their treats on Main St.  Back your vehicle in to a parking spot on Main Street  between 4th and 6th Streets so that you can distribute your treats to the Tricksters on the sidewalk.

 

Trick or Treating and Trunk or Treat are both 3-5pm.

Please note: The most recent Michigan Department Health and Human Services order states that individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces.  Please practice 6ft social distancing while indoors and outdoors.

 

  

When:
Saturday, October 31, 2020 3:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

Bewtween 4th and 6th Streets -  Main St Frankfort

 

  
For More Info:
Joanne Bartley
231-352-7251
fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com
517 Main St
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Saturday, October 31, 2020Community Event

Halloween Open "Yard"

Halloween Open "Yard"
The church restrooms will be available, but we won't be serving anything inside the church. We will have a great delivery system for getting candy to kids, so if you're in the area, do stop by! Just remember all the safety protocols!

When:
Saturday, October 31, 2020 3:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
 First Congregational Church of Frankfort, 431 Forest Ave., Frankfort MI 49635
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Saturday, November 28, 2020Community Event

Santa & Mrs. Claus - CANCELLED

Santa & Mrs. Claus - CANCELLED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS STATE RESTRICTIONS

 

 

Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at the Frankfort High School to pass out Complimentary Candy Canes.  

There will be a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus!


When:
Saturday, November 28, 2020 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Frankfort High School at 534 11th St. Frankfort Michigan

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Saturday, November 28, 2020Community Event

Frankfort Community Tree Lighting - CANCELLED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS STATE RESTRICTIONS

 

 

Come join the fun as we light the Community Tree.  Singing, donut holes and hot chocolate to bring the cheer of the holidays.

 

 

 

 


When:
Saturday, November 28, 2020 7:00 PM
Where:
Rotary Park in Downtown Frankfort on Main St
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Saturday, April 03, 2021Community Event

Easter Egg Hunt - CANCELLED

This event is CANCELLED due to COVID19 STATE RESTRICTIONS--

The Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce has arranged for the Easter Bunny to visit Frankfort on Saturday, April 3rd for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over 3,000 eggs have been found in previous years. The Community Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10:00 AM SHARP! at Mineral Springs Park in Downtown Frankfort.

The Easter Bunny will be onsite and available to visit with your children and for pictures starting at 9:30 AM in Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. This event is very fast paced, so please be on time and bring a basket or bag for the eggs.

The Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber wishes to thank The Maples, Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, State Savings Bank, Curtis Insurance Agency, Graceland Fruit, West Shore Bank and Traverse City Tourism for co-sponsoring this event.


When:
Saturday, April 3, 2021 10:00 AM
Where:
Mineral Springs Park
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Saturday, April 03, 2021Community Event

FREE EASTER EGG HUNT

Blaine Christian Church invites children up to age 11 years old to a free Easter Egg Hunt at the church on Saturday, April 3rd at 11 am.  Children will hunt for candy - filled eggs and enjoy a story.

To keep everyone safe, the plastic Easter eggs will only contain pre-packaged candy.  Masks for children and adults will be required and, weather permitting, the egg hunt as well as the story time will be outside.  If it becomes necessary due to weather, the hunt will be inside and, after the hunt, adults and their children will be invited to stay together and sit socially distanced from other families for the story.

Parents will need to dress children according to the weather and bring a basket or bag for egg collection.

You and your family are welcome to meet Blaine’s church family on Sunday mornings at either our 8:30 am service or at our 11 am service.  Sunday School classes for children 2 years old through adults meet at 9:45 am.  We are all wearing masks and socially distancing to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads) in Arcadia.  If you need directions, have questions, or need more information, please call the church, 231/352-9148, send an email, blainechurch@gmail.com, or see the website:  blainechristianchurch.org.

When:
Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Blaine Christian Church

7018 Putney Rd

Arcadia, MI 

For More Info:
Blaine Christian Church
231/352-9148
blainechurch@gmail.com
blainechristianchurch.org
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Monday, May 03, 2021Community Event

Crystal Mountain Summer Job Fair

Join us for a drive through summer job fair on Monday, May 3 from 2pm - 6pm. This is a great oppurtunity to interview with hiring managers and join the team for a fun summer! Competitive wage based on experience and great summer recreational benefits. Learn more at www.crystalmountain.com. 

When:
Monday, May 3, 2021 2:00 PM thru 06:00 PM
Where:
Crystal Mountain Resort
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021Community Event

BACN Drive Thru Vaccination Clinic

BACN Drive thru Vaccination Clinic Tues May 18 and May 24

When:
from Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:00 AM
thru Monday, May 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Where:
BACN -Benzonia

For More Info:
Michelle Northrup
1231-882-9544
info@benziebacn.org
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Saturday, June 12, 2021Community Event

Betsie River Clean Sweep

We're blessed with beautiful rivers and natural resources in Benzie County... you're invited to help keep them clean. Free t-shirt, snacks, & feel good vibes!

When:
Saturday, June 12, 2021 9:00 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Betsie River - Homestead Dam
For More Info:
John Ransom
2318824391
john@bcd.org
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Saturday, June 19, 2021Community Event

East Shore Marina - Fishing Tournament

East Shore Marina - Fishing Tournament

East Shore Marina would like to invite the community to it's first of 2021 fishing tournament!

Fishing Tournament Rules:

  • Tournament Buy in $50
  • 70% 1st Place
  • 20% 2nd Place
  • 10% 3rd Place
  • Big Fish bet: $25 Entry, 100% Payout (Side bet not included in $50 entry
  •  5 fish weigh in (lake trout, salmon, steelhead)
  • Time: 6:00am-1:00pm (no lines in until 6:00am shotgun start, all lines out & inside pier heads by 1:00pm)
  • Must be back at East Shore Marina by 2pm to quality for weigh in.

How to Enter:

  • Contact derek.becker@eastshoremarina.com to enter or for any inquiriese
  • You can also see more information, updates, and sign up at eastshoremarina.com 


When:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 6:00 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:

East Shore Marina

324 Lake St

Frankfor, MI 49635 

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Saturday, June 19, 2021Community Event

Antique Vehicle & Muscle Car Show - CANCELLED

Unfortuantely, this event is Cancelled for 2021

When:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:00 AM thru 03:00 PM
Where:
517 Main Street
Mineral Springs Park Frankfort
For More Info:
06/15/2019
231-651-9906
fktsarg@yahoo.com
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Saturday, June 19, 2021Community Event

Frankfort Craft Fair

When you come to the Frankfort-Elberta area on June 19 you won't be disappointed. We are starting the summer season off with plenty of activities to enjoy! On Saturday, June 19th, the Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 25th Annual Frankfort Craft Fair from 10 am - 4 pm. The Fair will be on Main Street in downtown Frankfort between 4th and 5th Streets. With over 75 booths of quality crafters & artists, you are sure to find that perfect gift or item for your home or garden. You can also check out the downtown retailers, restaurants and farmer's market at the same time! If you are a vendor that would like to participate in this wonderful Craft Fair we are still accepting applications. 

As always, Frankfort and Elberta have much to offer, so after you've enjoyed these events - check out the area! If you are interested in more information on these events and more, go to frankfort-elberta.com or contact the Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-352-7251 or fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com.


When:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
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Saturday, June 19, 2021Community Event

Benzie County Community Chorus Concerts

Bring a chair and enjoy the legendary BC3, alfresco for our 2021 Sounds
of Summer shows. The shows are the first we are able to offer after a
year of non-singing prohibitions!

When:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 7:30 PM thru 08:30 PM
Where:

Frankfort United Methodist Church

537 Crystal Avenue

(south side parking area) 

For More Info:
Dinah Haag, Director
231-651-0311
benziechorus@gmail.com
benziechorus.org
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Sunday, June 20, 2021Community Event

Benzie County Community Chorus Concerts

Bring a chair and enjoy the legendary BC3, alfresco for our 2021 Sounds
of Summer shows. The shows are the first we are able to offer after a
year of non-singing prohibitions!

When:
Sunday, June 20, 2021 7:30 PM
Where:

Frankfort United Methodist Church

537 Crystal Avenue

(south side parking area) 

For More Info:
Dinah Haag, Director
231-651-0311
benziechorus@gmail.com
benziechorus.org
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Monday, June 21, 2021Community Event

Benzie County Community Chorus Concerts

Bring a chair and enjoy the legendary BC3, alfresco for our 2021 Sounds
of Summer shows. The shows are the first we are able to offer after a
year of non-singing prohibitions!

When:
Monday, June 21, 2021 7:30 PM
Where:

Frankfort United Methodist Church

537 Crystal Avenue

(south side parking area) 

For More Info:
Dinah Haag, Director
231-651-0311
benziechorus@gmail.com
benziechorus.org
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Friday, June 25, 2021Community Event

Take a Kid Fishing & Nightcrawler

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED / MODIFIED for 2021.  THERE WILL NOT BE A NITECRAWLER HUNT OR FORMAL TAKE A KID FISHING EVENT.  Please read adjustments below...

In 2020 we encouraged all families to take their kids and families fishing and post pictures and tag us on social media to WIN PRIZES.  We will do this again in 2021.

June 20-26 please go out and have some fun - Post pictures of your fishing activies and catches and we will provide prizes to the top 3 winners!




The Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing will be held June 25-26 at Mineral Springs Park in Downtown Frankfort.  The fun begins with a Nite-crawler Hunt on June 25.  The Kids gather at Mineral Springs Park at dusk with their flashlights, rain gear (just in case) and buckets to gather their WORMS!  Gotta have worms to go Fishin'.

Then, June 26, bright and early, starting at 8 a.m., bring the whole family to enjoy a day of FISHING!   The kids will receive free t-shirts, free pizza (compliments of Frankfort A. Papano's Pizza), drinks & sweet treats compliments of Family Fare and Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce.  Kids!  Bring your fishing rod.  If you don't have one, we...  More >>

When:
from Friday, June 25, 2021 10:00 PM
thru Saturday, June 26, 2021 2:00 PM
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Saturday, June 26, 2021Community Event

Take-A-Kid Fishing - Virtual

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS ORIGINAL EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED / MODIFIED for 2021. THERE WILL NOT BE A NITECRAWLER HUNT OR FORMAL TAKE A KID FISHING EVENT. Please read adjustments below...                 

 

In 2020 we encouraged all families to take their kids and families fishing and post pictures and tag the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce on social media to WIN PRIZES.  We will do this again in 2021.   

 

June 20-26, please go out and have some fun - Post pictures of your fishing activies and catches and we will provide prizes to the top 3 winners!

 

 

  

When:
Saturday, June 26, 2021 8:00 AM thru 02:00 PM
Where:

Mineral Springs Park Pavillion

Frankfort MI

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