Ranger-led Snowshoe Hikes
2020-01-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-01-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) and 1 more date | Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is planning something new this winter for their free ranger-led snowshoe hikes! Whether you are an experienced snowshoer or have never tried snowshoeing, the National Lakeshore invites you to join a ranger-led snowshoe hike to explore the park.
There will be two hikes each Saturday, one for beginners called the “Snowshoe Saunter” and one for more experienced snowshoe hikers called the “Snowshoe Trek.” Each hike starts at 1:00 p.m. with an introduction at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. These Saturday snowshoe hikes begin on January 4 and continue each Saturday through March 14. Reservations are required. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010, for details and to make reservations. When making your reservation, be sure to specify if you would like to join the “Snowshoe Saunter” or “Snowshoe Trek.”
If there is not enough snow, winter hikes will be offered. Snowshoes will be loaned at no charge to participants that do not have their own. The National Lakeshore has traditional and modern snowshoes available. These hikes are free, but participants do need a park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required whether participants borrow snowshoes from the National Lakeshore or have their own. To cancel a reservation, please call the National Lakeshore so visitors on the waiting list can be contacted to participate in the hike. Snowshoe hikes are fun for all ages. Inside the visitor center, rangers will first provide an introduction and basic snowshoeing instructions, and then everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day.
Once there, the ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside for about two hours. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable. Not only is snowshoeing easy, fun, and good exercise, it is also an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The ranger-led hikes are mildly strenuous, yet they proceed at a leisurely pace for one and a half miles at the most.
The “Snowshoe Saunter” will allow for more time to put on the snowshoes and to practice using them, and will go at a slow pace with multiple stops along the way. It will be a leisurely exploration through the National Lakeshore’s cool spots.
The “Snowshoe Trek” will be slightly faster-paced and the terrain might be a little more rugged. There will still be interpretive stops along the hike to discover the park’s resources. Both of these hikes will involve exploration and adventure.

Glen Lake Winterfest 2020
2020-02-15 07:00 - 15:00 | Michigan
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.

25th Glen Lake Labor Day Bridge Walk
2020-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER
25th Annual Glen Lake Labor Day Bridge Walk
A tradition that began here in 1995, join the community on The Narrows Bridge for a .3 mile walk – “for one and for all!” at NOON on Monday, Sept. 7th, 2020. Certificates will be given upon completion of the bridge walk. T-shirts will be available and refreshments too! Meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge — 8137 S. Glen Lake Road.

Information: Jo Anne jbeareyogi@hotmail.com and 231-631-4316

CANCELLED: NMC Concert Band performs Patriotic Music
2020-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Old School Lawn, Glen Arbor, MI, 49684, United States
Due to the corona virus and social distancing restrictions, this event has been cancelled.
Manitou Music kicks off another season of outdoor concerts on Wednesday, July 1 with an evening of patriotic music performed by the NMC Concert Band. This free, family-friendly concert will be held at the Old School House lawn, 6363 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor, at 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair and arrive early to find a seat.

4th of July Parade - CANCELLED
2020-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to the corona virus and social distancing restrictions, this event is cancelled. Look for a virtual parade on social media.

4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven making its way through to the North/East end of town. This year’s parade Marshal is _TBD_.
Participate…
Everyone is welcome and “anything goes!”
Want to participate in the parade? Cyclists (kids and families) and Walkers can join in the parade starting at the Christian Science Church. Cars and Floats participating in the parade, please meet at Glen Haven to line up 45 min prior to the parade start time. The parade begins at Noon.
Want a front row seat? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible. Bring your own broom to help walk with the parade and sweep the candy back towards the crowd, to keep kids off the street and safe.
Enjoy the area…
Most shops and restaurants are open part of the day for you! Please make sure to come to town early to park and enjoy shopping the lovely retailers and art galleries. Whether you’ll end up back where you’re staying or head back home, there’s a beach or lake or trail for you to enjoy some outdoor recreation the remainder of the holiday.
If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on the Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.
More to celebrate on the 4th…
>>Flag Raising Ceremony | Old Settlers Park @ 10am
>>Boat Parade | On the Glen Lakes @4pm
>>Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, July 5th 8am -12pm at the Town Hall

Parade photos courtesy of Raquel Jackson
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CANCELLED: Manitou Music: Dune Climb Concert
2020-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Dune Climb, 6478 S. Dune Highway, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to the coronavirus, this concert has been cancelled but please check the GAAC’s Facebook page for pop up music events and more updates on their website: https://glenarborart.org/events-page/music-and-concerts/

Igor and the Red Elvises bring Siberian surf rock to the annual Manitou Music Dune Climb Concert. This concert is free but a Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pass is required for entry into the Dune Climb.
Lead Elvis Igor Yuzov grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock ’n roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, however, led him to seek out the forbidden music. In 1995, Yuzov dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock ’n roll and the Red Elvises were born. Evolving over the years, Yuzov’s music contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance.
Manitou Music is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. For more information, please call 231/334-6112

Glen Arbor Art Fair - CANCELLED
2020-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Due to social distancing restrictions and public safety, the Glen Lake Women’s Club Art Fair has been cancelled for this year.

49th Annual Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 from 10 am – 4 pm, outside at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair hosts 100 artists carefully selected to represent up-north, one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The juried Art Fair features pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry, as well as face painting, a raffle, and a bake sale. Lunch is available for purchase on site including the popular walking tacos and cherry chicken salad. Admission is free.
Each year, thousands of people shop for that unique piece of art, either for themselves or for a special gift.
All proceeds support the Glen Lake student scholarship program.

Free Admission, Open to the Public | No smoking and No pets allowed on the premises.
For registration or application info/submission, please contact: Janice Freeman at (231)334-3428 and glwcartfair@gmail.com

Glen Arbor Pumpkin Festival - CANCELLED
2020-10-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Township Park, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Pumpkin Festival
NOTICE: this event has been cancelled due to covid with the plan to resume in 2021
Saturday, October 24th, 2020 | 12 – 3pm
A fun, family friendly celebration of fall, the 4th Saturday in October. Held outdoors at the Glen Arbor Township Park, located at the corner of M-22 & State Street with a rain location at the Glen Arbor Town Hall.
The event takes place from 12 – 3pm and includes festive activities take for kids of all ages include games, a pie eating contest, halloween costume contest, cake walk, crafts and of course…pumpkin carving! There will be live music and refreshments/food available for purchase. Pumpkins will be put on display and lit at 6pm, for all to enjoy. Participants may return Saturday evening or early on Sunday to pickup their pumpkins. Open to the public. Entry: $5 suggested donation
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Festive Schedule
12 – 3pm | Activities & Games, Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin Carving, Games & Crafts and a Cake Walk.
Musical entertainment will be performed by __TBD__
12:30pm | Costume Parade ~ open to kids of all ages with prizes awarded for a variety of categories.
In addition, there will be Face Painting offered by The Painted Lady Face Art and carving demonstrations by Lord of the Gourd. Food for purchase provided by Art’s Tavern will include Cider, Donuts, Hot Dogs & Chili.
The event will wrap up by 3pm.
6pm | Pumpkins will be put on display and lit at 6pm, for all to enjoy.
Volunteers & Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSORS:

SPONSORS:
TBD

More
>> Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor will be held this year on Sunday, Oct. 25th
>> Browse our local Business Directory, find listings by category.
>> Get “Special Offers & Rates” on places to stay.

Event design, marketing and photography by Rockwell Art & Design for the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce.

CANCELLED: Trick or Treat Glen Arbor
2020-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
NOTICE: For the safety of businesses and participants, Trick or Treating downtown Glen Arbor is cancelled for this year with the hope of resuming next year.

Chili Cook-off
2021-02-13, 2021-02-14 | MI, United States
This year’s Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event’s popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President’s Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021.

There will be no “contest” this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at the following locations, order by the bowl or Quart to-go:

locations for this year’s Chili Cook-Off include:

Boonedocks, Glen Arbor
Art’s Tavern, Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor Wines, Glen Arbor
Market 22, Maple City
Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor
Anderson’s Market, Glen Arbor
Shipwreck Cafe, Empire
Joe’s Friendly Tavern, Empire

NOTE: Each restaurant/location participating will have Chili for sale Saturday and/or Sunday, during their own business hours.
All of the proceeds and donations made from WinterFest are all given to the Glen Lake School Scholarship fund. A donation box may be available at each restaurant to accept cash or a check. For your safety and convenience, you can make a contribution to the Scholarship fund, online here: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/13983

Please note that the Perch Fishing Contest is moved to the following weekend, Sat. Feb. 20th. Click for details.

Mini Masterpieces
2021-05-06 08:00 - 2021-05-26 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s annual Mini Masterpieces outdoor exhibit is on display. Over 100 tiny works have been hung on trees along the GAAC’s gravel walkway from Lake Street to the gallery and in the GAAC’s Grove behind the building. This self-guided experience runs through May 26.
Mini Masterpieces are 3 x 3” canvases illustrated and painted by K-12 children in Leelanau County. The theme this year is “Summer Camp.” Children were invited to paint and draw images of camping scenes and outdoor summer fun. The Mini Masterpieces exhibit will travel to the Indigo Bluffs Campground, 6760 W. Empire Highway / M-72, Empire, on May 28 and display there until being auctioned off mid-summer. Details about the auction will be announced on the GAAC Facebook page in May. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the GAAC.
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information or to participate, call 231/334-6112; or email questions to communications@glenarborart.org.

GAAC DEDICATES NEW OUTDOOR GALLERY PANELS
2021-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A ceremony to dedicate the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new Outdoor Gallery exhibition takes place Sunday, May 30, 1 pm. The public is welcome to attend this event celebrating the work of Traverse City artist Pam Spicer.
Five, vibrant paintings by Pam Spicer have been reproduced on 5-foot-square, weather-resistant aluminum panels by Image360 of Traverse City. The panels will be installed on the GAAC’s south and west exterior walls.
Juror Mark Mehaffey selected Spicer’s work from a field of 14 applicants. An Empire artist, Mark’s work comprised the GAAC’s inaugural Outdoor Gallery exhibition in 2020. Spicer’s work remains in place through April 2022. The panels will be available for purchase in Spring 2022.

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2021-06-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636.
Market dates of operation: June 8 – September 14, 2021
This event is organized by Leelanau Farmers Market Association. A full list of Vendors present at this market, can be found here.

FEED ME! A Word Feast
2021-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Poets and writers are challenged to create a short, original poem about feeding the mind, body and soul. Feed Me! is part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s exhibition Food Is Art/Art Is Food, which runs May 28 – August 19 in the GAAC gallery. These works will be performed or read outdoors on Friday, June 11, 7 pm, before a live audience at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St. Glen Arbor. Each writer may read up to five minutes. No pre-registration is required. Poets will be added to the evening’s readers list on a first-come basis.
Feed Me! is open to all writers and poets, both children and adults, of any experience or skill level. Poems may be the work of one author or a team of writers working in any genre: poetry or prose, free verse, traditional verse, haiku, rap, beat or other experimental forms. Both previously published and unpublished work is welcome. Feed Me! is a family-friendly event. Participants are asked to share work that is consistent with the temperament of this event.
To read more about the Food Is Art/Art Is Food exhibition, go to GlenArborArt.org/Exhibits.

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
After a 2020 pandemic hiatus, the Beach Bards are back on Friday Nights with bonfires featuring poetry, storytelling and music.
The event takes place on the beach at The Leelanau School: June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2021.
Come share in the open forum for By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, and Music. As always Children’s Hour begins at 8 p.m. with the inimitable Fuzz Foster helping you to take your turn reciting a favorite rhyme, rap, joke, story, skit, song, or poem around the big bonfire. Then the adult hour continues after sunset.

Make-and-take Fairy Homes at GAAC
2021-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Make Fairy Homes at the 6ft Apart Art Pop-Up
June 26, 11 am – 3 pm
Calling all kids – fairies are living in the Grove, the wooded area behind GAAC. Come see! Whether they heard about our Make-And-Take Fairy Home booth at the 6ft Apart Pop-Up or were intrigued with the tiny art in our Little Free Art Gallery, it appears they are setting up shop for the summer. Join us on June 26, 11 am – 3 pm to help make some homes for them. Bring a parent, though, to help with the glue guns. And enter our Fairy Home Contest for a chance to win a prize! Contact communications@glenarborart.org for more information.

Pop-Up Activities For Kids at GAAC
2021-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Children are invited to stop by the GAAC during one of our pop-ups and outdoor talks and visit the Make-and-Take Fairy Garden Table.
June 26, 11 am – 3 pm
July 10, 11 am – 12 pm
July 24, 11 am – 3 pm
Create a fairy house to take home or make one to leave in the Grove and participate in our contest. The fairies will vote on August 1 and the winner will receive a basket of art supplies. Participants who cannot make it to a pop-up are free to drop their own creation in the Grove behind GAAC any time before August 1. The Fairy Garden is open for discovery all day this summer. Direct questions to communications@glenarborart.org
The pop-up activities are free and open to the public. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

July 4th Flag Raising Ceremony on July 3rd
2021-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Settler’s Park, South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675), Empire Township, MI, United States
Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages.
The Flag Raising Ceremony begins at 10 am on July 3rd at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds, located on the south eastern shore of Glen Lake near the corner of Dunn’s Farm Rd. (CR 675) and Burdickville Rd (CR 616). Please bring your own lawn chairs and maintain social distancing. Event sponsored by Glen Lake Woman’s Club.
Jon Hoover, the Superintendent of Glen Lake Community Schools will share “A Father’s Love for Country” regarding his father’s service as a Marine in World War II. The flag will be raised by members of the Glen Lake Fire Department. The invocation will be offered by Mike Gafa, pastor at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. The National Anthem will be performed on the trumpet by Norm Wheeler. A singalong of well-loved and familiar patriotic
songs will be led by Nick Benson.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club was established in 1937 with a mission to foster social, civic and educational projects. In addition to the Art Fair, other Club projects include the improvement and beautification of the Chapel and grounds at Old Settlers Park, organization of the community Flag Raising Ceremony at Old Settlers Park, and a Christmas party for residents of the Maple Lake Valley Nursing Home. For more information contact Julie Hopple juliehopple@gmail.com
