Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Pancake Breakfast
2019-07-07 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast! Bring your family and friends out to support the Fire and Rescue Association and enjoy a great breakfast with friends and family! Proceeds will go to the Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association to assist the Glen Lake Fire Department with funding for training and equipment purchases. Thank you for your support!
When: Sunday July 7th
8:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor, MI
Cost: $8.00/person, Children 5 and under free
The Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation

Cherry Republic: Cherry Pie Eating Competition
2019-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Republic
How fast can you eat a slice of cherry pie? How fast without your hands or a fork? Give it a try at our Cherry Pie Eating Competition!

HISTORIC SLEEPING BEAR ANNUAL MEETING AND APPRECIATION DINNER
2019-09-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
It’s time to celebrate all that our members and volunteers have done to preserve the heritage within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this year! Enjoy dinner, awards, friendship, and an update of Historic Sleeping Bear’s accomplishments and future plans. If you’re not a member or volunteer please join us with a $10 donation at the door. Come learn about what we do as a park partner!
DETAILS
Dinner and table settings provided. Side dishes welcome but not necessary. Please RSVP by 5 pm, Thursday, Sept. 5

Fall Dinner Meeting: Glen Lake Chamber
2019-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join your local business community for our annual networking event, a Fall Dinner Meeting, to be held at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse in Maple City on Tuesday, September 17th.

Gather for drinks at 5:30pm, followed by a brief business meeting and dinner to include a Pizza and Salad buffet. Dinner will cost $15 per person, plus drinks. You may get a tour of the facility, including the home the Leelanau Curling Club.

The primary business at this meeting will be to vote on our new Chamber Bylaws, please see the copy attached. Updates will be shared on the Chamber’s status and reports given for Summer and Fall events.

PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible to Larry Widmayer at larry@glenarborbnb.com

​We look forward to seeing you soon! ​

Wine And Doughnuts on the Glen Arbor Wine Trail
2019-09-28 - 2019-09-29 | MI
Wine And Doughnuts
on the Glen Arbor Village Wine Trail
Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2019
The three wineries of the Glen Arbor Wine trail (•Cherry Republic, •M22 Winery, •Glen Arbor Wines) pair doughnuts from their favorite bakeries with wine!
Dough-nut miss this fun event!

Live Music on the Glen Arbor Village Wine Trail
2019-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 | MI, United States
Live Music on the Glen Arbor Village Wine Trail
Pair your fall weekends in September and October with live music and great wine on Michigan’s teeniest wine trail. Here’s where and when the music is playing…
(Sundays) September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27: 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Mimosas and Live Music with Clint Weaner at Glen Arbor Wines
(Fridays) September 27, October 4: 5 to 8 p.m. Oktoberfest with Live Music at Cherry Republic
(Saturdays) September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26: 3 to 5 p.m. Live Music at M22 Winery with Andre Villoch.
(Friday) October 25: 5 to 8 p.m. Live Music at Cherry Republic

Trivia Nights at Cherry Public House
2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 and 5 more dates | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Wednesday Trivia Nights at Cherry Public House | 6-8 pm
Each Wednesday night throughout the winter months, friends, neighbors and visitors gather at the Cherry Public House on Cherry Republic’s Glen Arbor campus to enjoy a rousing night of trivia, along with craft beer, wine, and a full dinner menu. There is no cost to play — simply just show up. Teams can have up to 6 people.
Bring your family and friends out for a night of fun! There is no cost to play — simply just show up. Teams can have up to 6 people. Trivia will start at 6 p.m. and go up until 8 p.m. Grab yourself a glass of craft beer, wine, and dinner or snacks while you play, or come beforehand. Get your thinking caps on!

PJ Party
2019-11-29 06:30 - 09:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Participating retailers in Glen Arbor offer “once a year worthy specials” during this annually anticipated “better than black Friday” shopping experience.
Businesses open early to offer specials to shoppers from 6:30-9am. Come dressed festive and cozy to shop local. Plan to stay in town to grab a bite to eat and drink too!

Participating businesses* include:

•Bay Wear
•Cherry Republic

•Coastal
•Cottage Book Shop
•Forest Gallery

•Glen Arbor Wines
•Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
•M22 Glen Arbor
•Northwoods Hardware
•Northwoods Home & Gift

•The Sportsman Shop

*not limited to, confirmed businesses listed here

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Miracle Mile Ugly Sweater Dash 2019
2019-12-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Miracle Mile Ugly Sweater Dash, December 21, 11 a.m.
Join Cherry Republic for its second annual Ugly Sweater Dash the Saturday before Christmas. Participants will take off in front of the Cherry Public House on Lake Street and then run, walk or stroller-ride one mile, ending up back at the Public House for a pint of beer or a mug of hot cocoa.
Start Time: 11 a.m.; Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. $20 Adults | $10 Kids (12 and under)
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Finishers
One form must be submitted for each participant. Entry fees are paid during registration at Cherry Republic on day of the event. Required waivers will need to be signed during check in on the day of the event.
Sign Up Form online, via Google Forms.

Trivia Nights at Cherry Public
2020-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Art's Tavern - Fundraiser for LCN
2020-02-06 17:00 - 23:00 | Arts Tavern, 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, 49636
Let’s go out to eat!
Art’s Tavern will donate ALL OF THEIR SALES from 5pm – close on Thursday February 6th, 2020 to Leelanau Christian Neighbors.

Glen Lake Winterfest 2020
2020-02-15 07:00 - 15:00 | MI
Join us for the annual Glen Lake Winterfest, Presidents Day Weekend: Saturday, February 15th, 2020! Festivities include a Perch Fishing/Contest + Chili Cook-Off.
This annually anticipated, mid-winter event in Glen Arbor is a favorite to visitors and locals alike. Proceeds from this event are given to the Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress for the weather! If you’d like to participate, the entry fee is $25 per chili. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Admission to the chili cook-off is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 for Kids ages 6-12 and Seniors 70+, Kids under 6 are free.
Participants are asked to submit entry forms by Friday, February 7th. Thank you!
Perch Fishing Contest
Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for 1st through 4th place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1pm, and winners will then be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome.
DOWNLOAD: Perch Fishing Contest Entry Form.pdf

Chili Cook-off
Organized by Administered by Glen Lake Schools, the Chili Cook-off, kicks off at 12 Noon, hosted at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Entrants will compete to earn chili bragging rights. 1st through 5th Place winners, as determined by popular vote, receive a plaque commemorating the Chili Cook-off. Get there early for a seat inside Boonedocks. Dress for the weather and enjoy this long-time tradition with neighbors. drinks, music and chili!
DOWNLOAD: Chili Cook-Off Entry Form + Rules.pdf

There’s only one category: CHILI ! – however you define it!
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RSVP, stay updated and Invite your friends and family via our Event on Facebook.
Sponsors
This is community event generously organized and funded by:
Art’s Tavern
Boonedocks Glen Arbor
The Sportsman Shop

RESULTS

Thanks to ALL who participated! What A Fun Day! We appreciate your delicious efforts. The 2020 Winterfest Chili Cook-Off bragging rights go to the following:

1. Crystal River Outfitters

2. Plevas

3. Jeff Rose Stout

4. Shipwreck Café

5. Boonedocks

Perch Fishing Contest results:

1st place – Sam Shimek – 14″

2nd place – Robbie Dezelski – 13 5/8″
3rd place – Nick Rice – 13 5/8″
4th place – Matt Rice – 13 5/8″

Contact info@visitglenarbor.com for comments or questions. Marketing for this event by Rockwell Art & Design.

POSTPONED - Glen Lake Restaurant Week
2020-04-24 12:00 - 2020-05-02 20:00 | MI
Due to COVID-19 and the executive order from the Governor, 2020 Glen Lake Restaurant Week has been postponed. We are looking to RESCHEDULE the event for November, with dates TBD. Follow our Facebook page, Eat Glen Arbor for updates. Please contact the Glen Lake Chamber with any questions you may have. Thank you for finding ways to continue to support your favorite local businesses via carry-out, call ahead orders to retailers and rescheduling your stays.

Offering an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.”

Friday, April 24th – Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
Throughout the week around Glen Arbor, book a time to dine at each restaurant on the list for a unique and mouthwatering experience.
Participating establishments will offer their own appetizing (3 course) prix-fixe menus from $25-$35. Some establishments may be offering lunch specials as well for $15 like Art’s Tavern & a Wine/Appetizer pairing at Glen Arbor Wines.*
To participate in the event, simply contact each establishment (listed with menu’s and locations info below) to make your reservation. No tickets. Open to the Public.
For Event updates, photos and offerings – Like + Follow the Facebook page: Eat Glen Arbor

Restaurants*

Art’s Tavern • (231)334-3754 • 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Blu • (231)334-2530 • 5705 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse • (231)228-8869 • 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI

Cherry Public House • (231) 226-3033 • 6026-B, 5109, S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Funistrada • (231)334-3900 • 4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

Glen Arbor Wines • (231)835-2196) • 5873 S. Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Nonna’s at the Homestead • (231)334-5000 • 1 Woodridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI

La Bécasse • (231)334-3944 • 9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI

Western Avenue Grill • (231) 334-3362 • 6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

*Reservations with each purveyor are recommended for dining during this event.

Sponsors
Thank you Sponsors for helping make the marketing of this delicious event possible! The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce is a 501c organization. Email us if you are interested in supporting this Event or the Chamber and it’s mission.
