Locals Night
2022-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab a friend or neighbor and come enjoy “Locals Night” in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses may offer their own promotions and specials during this event on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 from 4-7pm.
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Plan your evening to visit these participating businesses:
Cottonseed Apparel
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Cherry Republic
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Northwoods Hardware
Cottage Book Shop
Arts Tavern – The Annex store will be open, plus grab a drink and some grub at your favorite Glen Arbor pub.
Boonedocks – Shop then Eat! Feast at Boonedocks, open for drinks and dinner.
Glen Arbor Wines will be offering complimentary cheese fondue by Mel & Fell catering from 4 – 7pm along with our Christmas Marketplace. At 7 p.m. Darci Ricker conduct our hilarious Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter readings along with holiday trivia. If you haven’t Blotted yet at Glen Arbor Wines this is a great chance to get in on the fun!

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Shop & Sweets Saturday 2022
2022-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Bring the family to shop local for the holidays while enjoying some festive treats, activities and specials available at participating businesses in Glen Arbor. Shop & Sweets Saturday will take place on December 17th from 10am-4pm. Dressing in Ugly Sweaters encouraged!
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Pop into these participating businesses:
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Cottonseed Apparel
Cherry Republic
Glen Lake Salon
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Northwoods Hardware
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor– offering sweet treats as well as M22 wine specials
Glen Arbor Wines will be offering complimentary chocolate fondue by Mel & Fell from 12-4pm along with our Christmas Marketplace and a special “Take Your Pets Pic With Santa” opportunity.

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

New Year's Eve Chicken & Waffles Pop-up Brunch
2022-12-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, 6548 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
New Year’s Eve Chicken & Waffles Pop-up Brunch being held on Saturday, December 31st, 8am-Noonish at the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast! Yuummmm…..Need we say more?

The menu includes: Cinnamon Sugar Waffles, Whipped Cream & Fruit, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Waffle and Hot Honey, Savory Cheddar Cornmeal Waffles with Poachie, Coffee and Cider.

Call or text Laura Cavender the Innkeeper with questions or to RSVP (231)631-3664. Please bring fancy brunch money; whatever seems fair/generous. The main focus on this brunch is fun and community. If you have no money, please still come. All are welcome.

NYE @ Glen Arbor Wines
2022-12-31 19:00 - 2023-01-01 00:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Glen Arbor Wines! We’ll kick it off with a Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese Bar and Sparkling Riesling Pana Cotta ($15 per person) prepared by our beloved Mel & Fell catering. At midnight bundle up and watch the Goofiest Ball Drop In the Universe from around our firepit.

THE DUGES - BEL LAGO UNPLUGGED
2023-01-06 13:00 - 18:00, 2023-01-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Bel Lago Unplugged – the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month all winter long!
Join us on January 6th & 22nd from 3:30-5:30pm for live music from The Duges!
Stay for dinner, and take advantage of 25% off a bottle of wine with each pizza order.

Soup Sunday at French Valley
2023-01-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-29 12:00 - 17:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Warm up after hitting our 2.5 miles of groomed trails with a bowl of our hot soup of the day! Every Sunday in January.

Walk + Talk The Exhibitions
2023-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Telling Stories and A Feral Housewife exhibitions takes place February 11 and, again, on March 4. Both programs begin at 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of these exhibits about visual storytelling.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about the both exhibits’ theme; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning, or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
The Walk And Talk is free. To view both exhibits online, go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Winterfest 2023
2023-02-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Chili Cook-Off Winners 2023:
1st Place – Hansen Foods
2nd Place – Boonedocks
3rd Place – The District
4th Place – Cherry Republic
5th Place – Shipwreck Cafe
Thanks to all who attended and participated!

UPDATE (as of 2/15/23): First time in over 20 years the annual perch tournament is canceled due to open water on Big and Little Glen Lake. You can still join the community on the decks of Boonedocks for the Chili Cookoff from Noon-3pm on Saturday!
Winterfest: Chili Cook-Off and Perch Fishing Contest
Winterfest, the anticipated, fun mid-winter event takes place annually, the Saturday of President’s Day weekend. The event includes a perch fishing contest followed by chili cook off on the deck of Boonedocks restaurant in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 from Noon-3pm.
Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Proceeds from this event are given out on senior scholarship night at Glen Lake School, to deserving students to help defray college tuition. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress for the weather.
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 enter for free.
The Sportsman Shop hosts the annual Perch Fishing Contest as either a spectator or participant. Sign up will take place at the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor, MI from 6-7:30am. Ice fishing takes place on the Glen Lakes all morning. Bring your catches back to weigh in at the Sportsman Shop promptly by 1pm. Entry fee for the Perch tournament is $20. ($10 goes to chili cook-off and $10 to tournament. 100% pay out.) Call Bob at 231-883-5638 for more info.

Enter your Chili! Please send an email to Boonedocksga@gmail.com or call Stephanie at Boonedocks (231) 218-0009 if you would like to participate by serving Chili in the Cook-Off. 8 gallons of Chili are required by each business, organization or family in order to serve at the event.

Community Pancake Breakfast
2023-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
A Community Pancake Breakfast
When: Saturday, March 4 9 am – 1 pm
Where: CQ’s Cabin located in Mountain Village of the Homestead Resort, just down the road from Port Oneida where the National Park will be hosting Maple Sugaring Days!
What: Enjoy all you can eat pancakes with local maple syrup, bacon, sausage, fruit, and beverage bar and then head down the road in Port Oneida to learn all about maple syrup and the sugaring process at two historic locations. Breakfast begins at 9AM and will be served until 1PM, so stop in before or after your day full of outdoor fun in the park!
Admission: $10 per person, cash or card at the door. Children under 5 eat free.
Win a prize: When you have breakfast with us you can enter a drawing for 2 free annual park passes!
Proceeds benefit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a partner of the National Park who is helping to fund and plan Maple Sugaring Days.
The Pancake Breakfast is hosted by The Homestead Resort, sponsored by Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor’s Bureau.

An Island Evening at La Becasse
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | La Becasse, 9001 S Dunns Farm Road, Burdickville, MI, 49664, United States
An Island Evening at La Becasse restaurant on Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6).

Experience 5 fun Caribbean inspired courses for $65++ starting and ending with rum drinks (with wine in the middle)! Enjoy the bright and fresh flavors of Guadeloupe, an island in the French West Indies. Event link: https://fb.me/e/2oBZHsjix

Reservations recommended.

Glen Lake Restaurant Week 2023
2023-04-28 - 2023-05-06 | MI, United States
Glen Lake Restaurant Week offers an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.”

Friday, April 28th – Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Don’t miss enjoying special menus offered by participating restaurants during this delicious annual event! Each establishment will offer a mouthwatering prix-fixe menu designed for Restaurant Week, ranging in price point, with some offering breakfast & lunch specials too! We recommend contacting participating businesses to get their hours of operation, to make a reservation, or ask if they’ll be offering RW Menu’s for take-out. Menu’s and details below…
Follow event updates on Facebook: @Eat Glen Arbor

List of Participants:
Art’s Tavern
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Dine-in or Take-out; No reservations. Open 7 days a week. Cash only.
(231)334-3754

6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Blu
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Make your reservations online now. Open Tuesday-Saturday for the season beginning April 14th.
(231)334-2530

5705 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
(231)228-8869

172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI

Cherry Public House
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Open Thursday – Sunday 11am-8pm. RW Menu available for dine-in or take-out.
(231)226-3033
6026 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

Funistrada
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
(231)334-3900

4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

Good Harbor Grill
> RESTAURANT WEEK LUNCH MENU
Open for breakfast from 8-11:30am and Lunch from 11:30-3pm.
(231)334-3555

6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Inn & Trail Gourmet
> RESTAURANT WEEK BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALS
(231)835-2535
6453 Western Ave. Glen Arbor, MI 49636

La Bécasse
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Reservations for dinner beginning at 5pm. Regular menu, Restaurant Week Menu and Drink Menu offered.
(231)334-3944

9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI

Nonna’s Italian Ristorante
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Open 5-10pm during Restaurant Week for dine-in service. Reservations encouraged.
(231)334.5222
The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

Western Avenue Grill
> RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
We will be closed 4/28-30 and opening on 5/1, Monday – Friday 4-9pm, Open Saturday 12-9pm. No take-out, reservations recommended, but not required.
(231) 334-3362
6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Thank you! Sponsors…

The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 organization dedicated to promoting local business in the Glen Lake region. A special Thank You to our generous Sponsors and Participants for helping make the marketing of this delicious event possible!
Restaurants, Wineries and Specialty Food purveyours in the Glen Lake region are invited to participate. Interested in becoming a Sponsor? See our Participant/Sponsorship Form for details.

Marketing Materials: View the Event Poster

In concert: Jim Crockett and The Beach Bards
2023-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Arts Tavern, 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, 49636
Enjoy an afternoon at Art’s Tavern on Sunday, April 30th from 4-6pm. Song, music and poetry with Jim Crockett, Patrick Niemisto, John Kumjian, and The Beach Bards.
Free admission. Good will offering to Empire Area Community Center for those in the community who have fallen on hard times. The EACC is a 501(c)3 public charity.

Glen Arbor's Season Opener
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-21 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Kick off the season with a fun “spend local campaign” from Friday, May 19th-Sunday, May 21st, 2023.
All are invited to “step up to the plate” and “take a swing” during Glen Arbor’s Season Opener. Event “Batter Cards” will be available at M22 Glen Arbor and Cottonseed Apparel. Take your card around town and “run the bases” while supporting local businesses and seeing what’s new and open for the season. Stop by any six participating businesses in the area to see if you can score a home run! Purchases are encouraged but not required. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.”
How it works:
The event will take place at your leisure from Friday to Sunday, May 19th, 20th and 21st. Participants are to pick up their batter card at M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. The card has six spaces (or bases) to get stamped. As you spend the weekend in Glen Arbor, ask local businesses to stamp your card. Purchases are encouraged but not required during this “shop small, eat local” campaign. Once all six bases have been stamped, participants should drop off their completed batter card to M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. No more than 2 cards per person. 3 winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.” Winners will be announced via the Glen Lake Chamber’s social media pages and email newsletter.

This year’s event winners:
Thank you for “shopping small and eating local!” Congrats to this year’s Season Opener winners: 1st: Sherri Schoeremann (Glen Arbor), 2nd: Lisa Fedewa (Portland MI), 3rd: Lisa Swihart (Lansing). Each will recieve “Glen Arbor Bucks” to spend in and around Glen Arbor in the 2023 calendar year.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK
2023-05-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
You’re invited to a COMMUNITY POTLUCK hosted at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30-7:30pm. Local organizations and interest groups are invited to share their information at the Potluck. Contact deputyclerk@glenarbortownship.com to save a space at a table.

For planning purposes, RSVP and indicate your dish to share at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044AA9AA2AA3F49-glen

Note: you need not RSVP or indicate your dish in order to come. The signup will help us plan, but a last minute decision is appropriate. Feel free to just show up. All ages are welcome to attend.

Direct questions to deputyclerk@glenarbortownship.com

Mel & Fell Pop Up Brunch @ Glen Arbor Wines
2023-05-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice mimosas and brunch prepared by loved caterers Mel & Fell @ Glen Arbor Wines.

Ice cream social and lawn games
2023-05-28 14:00 - 17:00 | MI, United States
Make your own sundae and enjoy lawn games at the manor. $5 each. Payable at door. See the newly decorated dining and event space available. Sunday May 28 th. 2-5 pm. Glen lake Manor. M 22 7345 Glenmere road. Empire. Book your next party or event

Sleeping Bear Trivia
2023-06-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Empire, MI, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Sleeping Bear Trivia
Sunday, June 4th
4 pm Social Hour followed by 5 pm Trivia Competition
Joe’s Friendly Tavern on the new Porch, 11015 Front Street, Empire, MI
Join friends and neighbors in a spirited trivia contest hosted by trivia master “Hoot.” Test your knowledge of the history of the lands and people of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Want to study up? All questions and answers can be found in Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear, available at friendsofsleepingbear.org or at local bookstores. Bring a team and compete for a chance to win cool Friends swag.

Leelanau Coffee's 30th Anniversary Party
2023-06-24 | Leelanau Coffee Roasters, 6443 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Leelanau Coffee is having their 30th anniversary party on June 24th. There will be music, food and discounts in the store the entire weekend.

Ice cream on the porch
2023-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Manor, 7345 Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Book Sale + Make your own ice cream sundaes pm the porch at Glen Lake Manor July 1st from 1-4pm. Donation $5.

Glen Lake Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast
2023-07-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Enjoy a great pancake breakfast Sunday morning from 8am-Noon at Glen Arbor Township Hall. All proceeds help fund the GLFD Fire & Rescue Association.
$10 per person. Children 6 and under are FREE.

Pizza Tuesdays at Bel Lago
2023-07-11 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-18 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us for live music and 25% off bottles off wine with each pizza order.
