Live Music on the Glen Arbor Village Wine Trail
2019-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan, 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!

Impressions - Becky Thatcher Designs
2019-11-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Michigan
You’re Invited!
Becky Thatcher Designs to hold a special event as they launch their new collection “Impressions”
Thursday, Nov. 21st from 5-8pm at the Traverse City store.
20% of the nights sales will be donated to the Leelanau conservancy.

234 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-5088

Glen Arbor Bed Parade
2019-11-29 09:00 - 09:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
In its third year, the quirky “Glen Arbor Bed Parade” brings another fun thing to Glen Arbor for Thanksgiving weekend. Join the new Black Friday tradition, sponsored by Becky Thatcher Designs. Open to anyone and everyone to cheer from the curb or roll down Western Avenue.
Want to participate?
Haul that creatively decorated bed on wheels to Sylvan Inn’s parking at 9:00 Friday and join the parade. Your support team to push would be good, too. Event begins at 9am and ends by 9:30am at Art’s Tavern.

Prior to the parade, some wake up early dressed festive and cozy to shop the deals of the year during the Glen Arbor PJ Party from 6:30-9am. Following the Bed Parade, many plan to dine at local eateries in and around Glen Arbor.

Questions? Contact Organizers/Sponsors: Becky and Cookie Thatcher. Email: becky@beckythatcherdesigns.com or 314-422-5252
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‘Keep it Local’ Night
2019-12-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Come out for a fun shopping event in Glen Arbor and “keep it local” for the holidays with offerings at participating businesses which may include refreshments, special discounts and gift wrapping!
Thursday, December 12th | 4-7 pm
Visit these participating* businesses:
Art’s Tavern
Cherry Republic
Coastal
Cottage Book Shop
Forest Gallery
Glen Arbor Wines
M22 Glen Arbor
Northwoods Home & Gift
The Sportsman Shop
*included but not limited to; Confirmed participants that will be open & participating in the event listed here.

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Shop & Sweets Sunday
2019-12-15 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Sunday, December 15th, 2019
A family friendly shopping event in Glen Arbor, open all day during business hours where you can shop, celebrate the holidays, and treat the kids too! Children are invited to “find a sweet treat” at each participating business location, plus discover additional activities offered, like: cookie decorating, gingerbread houses, and special refreshments like hot cocoa stations, and more!

Visit these participating businesses:
Art’s Tavern
Cherry Republic
Coastal
Cottage Book Shop
Forest Gallery
Glen Arbor Wines
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
M22 Glen Arbor
The Sportsman Shop

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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

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.

MARKETING SEMINAR
2020-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 | The Leland Lodge, 565 Pearl Street, Leland, MI, 49654
You’re invited to a Marketing Seminar with International Strategy Consultant, PETER LAMB to talk on Increasing your Business Revenue. Space is limited, RSVP required. Deadline is noon, Thursday, March 5. Please send request to john@leelanaunews.com
THIS IS A FREE EVENT presented by Leelanau Enterprise.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Leland Lodge
565 Pearl St., Leland
Peter Lamb specializes in increasing revenue through marketing strategies. Lamb’s consulting practice focuses on the best practices to grow your business. Free appetizers and cash bar.

Regular Board Meeting: Glen Lake Chamber
2020-03-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Century 21/Northland Vacation Rentals, 6391 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Regular Board meeting for the Glen Lake Chamber is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020
9:00 a.m. in the conference room at Century 21/Northland Vacation Rentals in Glen Arbor.

POSTPONED - Glen Lake Restaurant Week
2020-04-24 12:00 - 2020-05-02 20:00 | Michigan
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.

SHOPtober in Glen Arbor
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-31 | Michigan
Shop small. Eat local. Visit Glen Arbor!
All are invited to spend your dollars locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.
For every cumulative $350 spent on retail/restaurant purchases in Glen Arbor during the month of October, you’ll have the chance to enter in a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Pick up an envelope at Glen Arbor stores/restaurants to collect your receipts* in for proof of purchase.
*Please place your receipts dated October 1-31 totaling $350 in the event envelope. This envelope must be presented/mailed to The Cottage Book Shop by November 5. Winners will be announced November 10. Maximum of 3 entries per person.
RSVP & Share on Facebook!

In the Press:

TRAVERSE CITY TOURISM reports: SHOPtober, a new event designed by the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce, will be held in Glen Arbor this October. The town-wide promotion encourages locals and visitors to “shop small and eat local.”
THE LEELANAU TICKER reports “After a busy but unprecedented Summer for local commerce, the Glen Lake Chamber is now launching a shoulder season SHOPtober event”
The even was also posted in the GLEN ARBOR SUN and the Leelanau News.
As seen on the local 9&10 News! View the video clip here:
https://www.9and10news.com/2020/10/12/shoptober-incentives-for-shopping-locally-in-glen-arbor/

Congrats to the winners of this year’s SHOPtober:

Jamie Murray from Novi, MI

Joseph Mathes from Maple City, Michigan

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.

Restaurant Week 2021
2021-04-23 - 2021-05-01 | MI, United States
Offering an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.”
Whether you’re ordering carry out or have the chance to dine-in, don’t miss the annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week in Leelanau County.
Friday, April 23rd – Saturday, May 1st, 2021
Participating establishments will each offer a special prix-fixe menu, ranging in price point from $15/$25/$35 with some offering lunch specials too! We recommend contacting the establishments to find out their current hours of operation whether they’ll be doing dine-in, taking reservations or offering take-out.
Throughout the week enjoy unique and mouthwatering experiences from:

Art’s Tavern
Restaurant Week Menu offered 4pm-close; Dine in or Take-out; Open 7 days a week.
View the $15.95 Restaurant Week Special
(231)334-3754
6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Blu

Offering dine-in (reservations) and curbside pickup. Reopening April 23rd. Open Tuesday to Saturday at 5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
View their 3 for $35 Menu

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

Cherry Public House
carry out and dining outside available. Open: Sun – Thurs 11-8, Fri . & Sat 11-9
View their $15 – $25 Menu Specials
(231) 226-3033
6026-B, 5109, S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

La Bécasse
Open Wednesday – Saturday; Carry-out pick up from 4-7pm, last order placed by 6pm. Dine-in by Reservation from 5pm.
Regular menu, Restaurant Week Menu & Happy Hour all available to-go.
View the 3 for $35 Menu
(231)334-3944
9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI

Western Avenue Grill
Carry-out or Dine-in on a first come first served basis.
View the MENU
(231) 334-3362
6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Delicious updates posted via Eat Glen Arbor on Facebook

Catherine Elizabeth Art POP-UP event
2021-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
ARTIST POP-UP in the “Backyard Garden Center” at Northwoods Hardware, Home & Garden in Glen Arbor, MI
July 14th from 10am – 1pm
Catherine Elizabeth Art offers 8×10″ prints, 4×6″ prints and greeting cards.
Catherine is a newspaper collage artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Her work includes inspiration and scenes from Glen Arbor and the Great Lakes State, landscapes, florals, and Chicago residential architecture. Artist’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/catherineelizabeth_art/

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/765485544124545
