Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Plein Air Reception And Wet Painting Sale
2016-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Participating artists in the Paint Out return their completed works ready for display to the Glen Arbor Art Association late in the day for a juried exhibit and “wet painting” sale and reception. Our Guest juror will award three cash prizes. A fourth prize, the People’s Choice Award, is determined by popular vote at the reception.
Advanced registration $10 or $15 at the door.

Manitou Music Festival: Dave Hardin Trio
2016-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Dave Hardin’s music exemplifies the combination of folk music, bluegrass, twang, and flat-top pickin’, now known as Americana. His songs come from life observed, both the hardships and the triumphs. Dave’s trio includes Lauren Hardin, accordion and Bob DeCocq, bass.

Manitou Music Festival presents the Dave Hardin Trio
2016-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Chamber Member Meeting - August 2016
2016-08-09 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
August 9th, 2016
Please join us for the August Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
This months meeting will be hosted by Sue at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Thank you Sue!
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Manitou Music Festival presents Goitse
2016-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Leelanau School Green, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick University’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Goitse have graduated with a musical maturity worthy of the greatest. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from Ireland and abroad, which make each set entertaining and unique.

Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Fair
2016-08-12 10:00 - 2016-08-13 16:00 | MI
History comes to life at six historic farmsteads and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse in Port Oneida. Presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Event is free, see our website for full information. Park pass required.

Port Oneida Chicken BBQ
2016-08-12 16:30 - 18:30 | MI
August 12th 4:30 – 6:30 Port Oneida Chicken BBQ
At Charles Olsen Farm – proceeds benefit the Port Oneida Fair. Must buy tickets in advance. $15 donation. Music by Northport Community Band. Tickets will be available starting June 30th. Ticket Information

Level 1 - Foundation in Self Governance
2016-08-14 14:00 - 20:00 | Private Home, xxx provided upon registration, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Welcome to the Center for Self Governance.
In Level 1, the student discovers the U.S. Designers concepts of power, government, and control. The student will learn different systems of government based in those concepts. They will gain a foundational understanding of the difference between power and control relating to various systems of government. The control concepts of Self Governance and Centralized Governance expose the student to their role in leveraging Self Governance within the U.S. republican system of government.
Your workbook is included in the registration fee.
Prior Level 1 students may review this class for $10.
Family discounts are available if you are attending with a child under 18 years of age.

Children who attend with a parent: $15

Children who attend on their own: $20

Other family rates are available. Contact CSG for more information.
Supplies to bring include:
Paper, pen, and your enthusiasm! This is an interactive class and we look forward to hearing from you. Please dress comfortably and bring a sweater/jacket as facility temperatures can be unpredictable.
You must attend the full 6 hours to complete the course, as well as associated program requirements, to graduate Level 1.
Only those students who have previously taken Level 1 make review the course online. Contact CSG to arrange.
This event is an Applied Civics course for all ages (recommended 9+ years of age) and details can be found at: https://centerforselfgovernance.com/enroll.php?enroll=197

The class is held at a private home in Glen Arbor – Address provided upon registration
August 14th | Starts at 2 PM, Ends 8 PM
Contact Mperkins@tncsg.org for more information

Manitou Music Festival presents Summer Singers
2016-08-16 19:00 - 21:10 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy an evening with the Summer Singers, an all-volunteer group of fifty voices who will present a wide variety of vocal works under the direction of Dana Allen. This enthusiastic group of mixed voices has been singing to a packed house for many years. They are a popular local tradition.

Manitou Music Festival presents Mark Lavengood
2016-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 | D.H. Day Campground Amphitheater, 8000 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mark Lavengood is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and dobro player. Eccentricity and diversity are two names of his main frame. “Lavengood has woven together a sound quilt of friendship and American Roots music that could have only happened in Michigan,” according to Seth Bernard.

Volunteer Preservation Project - North Manitou Island
2016-08-18 - 2016-08-28 | MI
Our 8th trip to North Manitou to work on preservation projects on Cottage Row, a series of resort cottages sitting along the bluff, from the 1800s.
Come for a minimum of 3 nights or more. opportunities for hikes and beautiful sunsets!
Fills up quickly and preference is given to previous volunteers so sign up soon.
Ferry and housing on the island provided. Volunteer now!

Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2016-08-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes – Dune Climb, 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Explore the Milky Way, Mars, and Saturn with park rangers and astronomers in the Dune Climb parking lot on Saturday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Experience the late summer night sky in near total darkness.
During the event, Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) astronomer Bob Moler will be presenting a talk on the topic of “100 Years of Recognizing and Studying the Andromeda Nebula as a Galaxy.” The talk will begin at 9:05 p.m., just after the 9:00 p.m. welcome, and will last about 15 minutes. Visitors are asked to park in the row farthest from the dunes, with headlights facing M-109.
The event will be cancelled if the stars are not visible due to cloudy weather conditions. The decision to cancel will be made two hours in advance of the event; please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision.
All sky programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire and cost $15 per vehicle for seven days.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight for the walk back to their cars, and should bring bug spray if desired. Visitors may also want to bring binoculars, beach chairs, blankets and water.

Free Find Your Park Concert-- Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
– On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.

Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.

In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.

All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Free Find Your Park Concert--Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Platte River Campground Amphitheater, 5683 Lake Michigan Road, Beulah, MI, 49617, United States
On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.
Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.
In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.
All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

InstaMeet At Port Oneida Rural Historic District at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2016-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a free InstaMeet event to celebrate the National Park Service (NPS) centennial. An InstaMeet is an interactive, in-park event, allowing visitors meet up, take photos, and get to know each other. Once the visitors meet, they will accompany a park ranger on a historic building tour.
Visitors will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Olsen Farm History Center at 3164 West Harbor Highway in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District of the Lakeshore. (For GPS purposes, persons should use Maple City as the location.) Visitors and rangers will then car caravan to the Ole Olsen house.
There, they will discuss the history of the farmhouse and historic district with a ranger, as well as sharing stories with each other. The buildings will be opened so that visitors can see inside.
Participants do not have to be an Instagram user to join in the fun; anyone is welcome to participate in the ranger-led hike. Participants should prepare to be outside for about one hour, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable hiking or athletic shoes.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera or a smartphone to capture images during the event, and are may share their photos on social media using the hashtag #SLBEInstameet.
All InstaMeet events are free with a park pass. Passes can be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Passes cost $15/vehicle for seven days.
If you would like to attend but have other plans, you can follow Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore on Instagram @SleepingBearNPS. Search for the hashtag #SLBEInstameet to see the photos participants take at the InstaMeet.

Glen Lake Bridge Walk
2016-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th at 12 noon
Since 1995, Glen Arborites close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk. The walk goes .3 miles across the Narrows Bridge, that passes over the two Glen Lakes. Meet at noon at On The Narrows Marina to participate!
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. Lunch served on the North side of the bridge by Art’s immediately after the walk.

#glenlake #GlenArbor #laborday #thingstodo #vacation #familyfriendly #upnorth #puremichigan #shopsmall

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Volunteer Project: Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
2016-09-11 14:30 - 17:00 | MI
Sunday, September 11th. Twice a year we help keep Port Oneida beautiful by picking up litter along M-22. Meet at the Olsen Farm, 3 miles north of Glen Arbor at 2:30 PM. Volunteer here!

Chamber Member Meeting - Sept. 2016
2016-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
September 13th, 2016
Please join us for the September 2016 Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, hosted at
Century 21 Northland/Northland Vacation Rentals
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

BioBlitz at Sleeping Bear Dunes
2016-09-17 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
On Saturday, September 17, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
(National Lakeshore) can become citizen scientists for the day by joining the park’s quest to
showcase the biodiversity of the National Lakeshore through a BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a time for
scientists, students, teachers, families, and park visitors to team up to identify as many organisms as
possible.
Interested visitors should sign up ahead of time to choose a hike with an expert, allowing them to
learn about the intriguing plant and animal species they might find. All hikers will meet at the Dune
Climb parking lot at their assigned time.
Sign-up details are available at
https://ceruleancenter.org/bioblitz. Visitors may also use the iNaturalist smartphone app to explore
the National Lakeshore on their own.
The Lakeshore’s event is called “Blitz the Bear,” and marks the launch of the Great Lakes Bioblitz,
an initiative led by the National Lakeshore’s partner, the Cerulean Center, to study biodiversity in the
Great Lakes region. Space is limited, so interested parties should register early to secure a spot.
Citizen scientists and environmental stewards of all ages are needed.
Blitz the Bear is free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
in Empire, or at the Dune Climb fee booth. Passes cost $15 per vehicle for seven days, or $30 for an
annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
Visitors are also encouraged to share their adventures at FindYourPark.com and on social media
using hashtags #FindYourPark and #sleepingbearnps. For questions or concerns regarding these
events, please call 231-326- 4700, ext. 5005.
For more in-depth information about the National Lakeshore, please go to www.nps.gov/slbe. Also,
check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sbdnl, Twitter site at
www.twitter.com/sleepingbearnps, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/sleepingbearnps.
Contact: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 231-326- 4700, ext. 5010
Secondary Contact: Lisa Griebel, lisa_griebel@nps.gov, 231-326- 4726

After School Art- Grades 1-6
2016-10-04 16:00 - 2016-10-26 16:00 | MI
Children will have fun exploring a variety of art materials and enjoy the camaraderie of other young creators in this 4 week session each Tuesday. Experienced instructors will help children tap into their creative abilities. A snack and art supplies are included.
Pre-registration is required by September 30, 2016. Tuition assistance is available. Glen Lake students may ride the bus to the Art Association after school and parents pick them up at the GAAA after class. Bus permission slips are available here and are required to be turned into the elementary office.

Empire Area Museum Complex Heritage Day
2016-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Empire Museum, 11544 LaCore, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
EMPIRE AREA MUSEUM COMPLEX CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2016 from 1-4PM

This year will feature a presentation by Elizabeth Mitchell, soprano and Ted Badgerow, tenor. Called the Dodworth Duo, they will bring songs to life
with vocals and instruments from the 1835-1895 era. They will be strolling the grounds entertaining from 1-4 PM all Heritage Day afternoon.
There will be demonstrations in the making of apple cider, ice cream, butter, apple butter, maple sugar candy, sauerkraut, and other demonstrations using turn of the century methods.
Other entertainment and activities will include black smithing, woodworking, recorded old phonograph and music box music and player piano demonstrations.
There will also be several old tractors, cars and bicycles spread throughout the museum grounds providing various demonstrations. Old style hit and miss engines will also be put to work pumping water and grinding corn.
According to chairperson Dave Taghon, our 44rd Heritage Days Celebration marks the end of another great season of keeping our past alive.
The local Empire Quilters have donated another beautiful quilt to be raffled off during the festivities to benefit the Empire Museum. Tickets will be available until the 3:00 PM raffle.
Operated by the Empire Area Heritage Group, the museum’s four building complex- Main Building; One-Room School; 1911 Hose House (Fire Station); and the Billy Beeman Barn is recognized by many as one of the most unique in northern Michigan.
Please bring the whole family and join in on the activities.
We are always looking for new exhibitors for any old crafts , collections or displays!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CONTACT: Dave at empiremuseum@yahoo.com 231-326-5519

Chamber Member Fall Dinner
2016-10-11 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
October 11th, 2016
Please join us for our Annual Glen Lake Chamber Member Dinner on October 11th at The Homestead’s Café Manitou.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Dinner & Meeting*
*Cost of Dinner and drinks. Special Menu for the event.
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

LPCC Business After Hours - Thursday, October 13
2016-10-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm at The Leelanau School which is located near The Homestead.

As members of the LPCC, they are anxious to have fellow chamber members come to their facility to learn about the school, its mission and everything that they offer to their students.

The students will not be on campus at the time so they will be able to provide refreshments!

Glen Arbor Art Association's Readers' Theater presents Radio Days
2016-10-14 19:30 - 2016-10-15 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater Radio Days is a nostalgic look back at the golden era of radio. This production is actually two playlets, with the first being a comedy and the second a mystery. A broadcast from the NBC program ”The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy” deals with a bumbling college professor and a young child left by her father into his care. A CBS program “Inner Sanctum” provides the second offering, which was called “The Voice On The Wire.”
As always, the seats are free, are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations possible in advance at a new address,gaaareaderstheater@gmail.com.

Team Zero - FREE class
2016-10-20 06:00 - 20:30 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
JOIN THE TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE…TAKE OUR FREE CLASS!
Just one incidence of child sexual abuse is too much. It’s up to us – each of us – to keep our children safe.
TEAM ZERO IS HERE TO HELP EVERY ADULT LEARN:
• How to talk about sexual health
• How to PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
• How to REPORT ABUSE & SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR
Date: October 20th, 2016
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Location: Empire Town Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
It’s time to be brave. It’s time to speak up and speak out for children. If we don’t, who will?
The more we know how child sexual abuse happens, the better we can protect the children in our care. Joining Team Zero and taking our free class helps a build a region where adults are informed and children are safe and healthy.
Hosted by Duneswood Resort and Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate. Food will be provided to those who RSVP, to: jody@grocersdaughter.com by Oct. 18th

Halloween ~ Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor
2016-10-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us on Sunday October 30th 2016, just before Halloween, from 12-4pm for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from all participating businesses. This is a wonderful event, open to the public, and free for all to enjoy!
Beyond trick or treating, it’s a great time of year to shop off-season sales, get some locally sourced holiday gifts and dine at a variety of eateries.
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly recreation from a simple hike in the National Park, take a bike ride on the new section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, play at the Glen Arbor community park, or take a relaxing scenic drive.

Event photos provided by Bob Ashmun © Ashmun Portrait Art ~ Thank you. Please contact for permission to use.

#halloween #trickortreat #glenarbor #fall #familyfriendly #thingstodo

Plein Air Painters of Northwest Michigan
2016-11-01 10:00 - 2017-01-02 17:00 | City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Plein Air Painters of NW Michigan will be exhibiting over 100 paintings at the historic City Opera House. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a secondary reception being held in conjunction with Ladies Shopping Night downtown on Thursday, December 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and both receptions are free and open to the public. There will be works in a variety of mediums, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. Paintings are priced for holiday shopping and most will be $300.00 or less. A percentage of each sale benefits the City Opera House. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and also open during ticketed evening and weekend shows.

PJ Party Shopping Event | Glen Arbor
2016-11-25 05:00 - 08:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Kick off the weekend Friday morning November 25th 2016 from 5 – 8am, with Glen Arbor’s traditional Annual PJ Party: A wonderfully stylish version of Day-After-Thanksgiving shopping. Shops and Restaurants may each hold their own hours of participation. Check with individuals for opening times.
Wander boutique and specialty shops in your PJ’s for extra discounts on clothing, gourmet foods, household decor, Michigan/USA Made products, locally made gifts, Art, Jewelry, Toys and More!
Bring your family and friends, grab coffee, baked goods and breakfast or lunch while in Glen Arbor that morning, too.
Following, Friday evening is the Tree Lighting and Holiday Market Preview party at the Town Hall. Then, on Saturday #shopsmall in town and get local artisan made goods and gifts at both Empire and Glen Arbor’s Holiday Marketplaces!
Participating shops, with special hours and deals will be open during this event:
Becky Thatcher | 5-7am
Northwoods Hardware | 5 – 8am
Northwoods Home & Gift | 5am
M22 & The Cyclery | 5am
Petoskey Petes | 6 – 8am
Cottage Book Shop | 6:30 – 8:30am
Art’s Tavern & T-Shirt Shop | 5am
Leelanau Coffee Roasters | 5am
The Yarn Shop
Cherry Republic
Rocky’s at The Homestead | 8am – 2pm
Bay Wear | 5am
View, download and print PDF of Participating Merchants flyer & weekend festivities.

Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview Party!
2016-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview party
Friday, November 25th, 2016 | 6:30pm – 8pm
at the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Glen Arbor’s annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor happens promptly at 6:45pm.
The Holiday Market “Preview Party” is located inside the Town Hall immediately following the tree lighting. Mingle, shop and get first picks of all the artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party, from 7-8pm!

> The Holiday Market
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #Christmastime #Leelanau #winter

Holiday Marketplaces 2016
2016-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
Glen Arbor | Marketplace open from 10am – 4pm
in the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop 30 vendors providing locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 12-2:30pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.

(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Patricia at patricia@glenarborbnb.com / 847.570.4891)
Empire | Marketplace open from 11am – 5pm
in the Empire Township Hall
The annual happenings are presented in tandem.
Empire showcases nearly 20 artisan vendors including: handcrafted jewelry and tile works, delicious foods and candies, paintings and stunning photographs, designer cards, holiday ornaments and wreaths, beautiful knitwear and hand-made goods.
There are different artisans at each market and plenty of time in the day to shop both!
No admission fee for any event, and open to the Public.
Did you know?
This Saturday is also the national #shopsmall Saturday! Presented by American Express. Enjoy the benefits of local shops and restaurants that participate!

Related Events:
• “Better than Black Friday PJ Party” in Glen Arbor on Nov. 25th
• Tree Lighting & Caroling, plus the Holiday Market Preview Party on Friday Night, Nov. 25th
Quick Links:
• Find other Things to Do while you’re in Leelanau
• Browse the area Business Directory
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #santaclaus #kids #winter #Christmastime
