POSTPONED - Chamber Connect: Annual Meeting
2022-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to several circumstances, the Glen Lake Chamber Connect & Annual Chamber meeting, originally planned for this Thursday, September 15th, is postponed to Thursday, October 20th at the M22 Wine Patio. Questions, call Larry Widmayer at 847.921.7491
Members of local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber in a social hour from 5-7pm. Chamber Connect is a chance to cultivate conversations and support each other. This Chamber Connect will double as our Annual Members Meeting, with business updates and annual elections.
Free to attend. Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague. Four events are planned throughout the 2022 season:

Spring Fling on May 12th at Cherry Republic (Winery in Glen Arbor)
Summer Sipper on June 16th at DeVette & Ford in Glen Arbor
Annual Member Meeting on September 15th at M22 Wine Patio (postponed to Oct. 20)
That’s a Wrap on Thursday, October 20th at M22 Wine Patio

Shoptober in Glen Arbor 2022
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-31 | MI, United States
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend their 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 the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelope.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase.
• Browse the local business directory • EVENT ON FACEBOOK
Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: wine@crystalriveroutfitters.com

WINNERS
Congratulations to the third annual “SHOPtober” winners: Sandy & John Zubik who won first place and to our second place winner, Anita Samero! They will recieve “Glen Arbor Bucks” to spend now through the 2023 year at their favorite local participating businesses in the Glen Lake area.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated, entered the event and spent locally with us in October. You all are what make this small town mighty!

Chamber Connect: Annual Meeting and Board Elections
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Members of local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber from on Thursday, Oct. 20th 5-7pm on the M22 Wine Patio. This Chamber Connect will include a social hour followed by our annual meeting with Board Elections. Please join us!
Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Free to attend. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague.

Trick or Treating 2022
2022-10-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy some family fun and come to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating in the business district. This year, it will take place on Sunday, October 30th from 12-3pm (or until the treats run out!) Dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating open businesses. Open to the public, Free to attend. We encourage you to “shop small and eat local,” too.

Plus, bring your non-perishable panty and household goods for the local food bank. Donate your items in the trailer parked outside of Art’s Tavern.

Take photos, tag and share yours on social media with #glenarbortrickortreat

Locals Night
2022-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | 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.
VIEW EVENT ON FACEBOOK

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

Holiday Mini Marketplace @ Glen Arbor Wine
2022-12-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Local artisans display their craft for sale; Mel & Fell cheese fondue (complimentary) pop up all followed by a Locals Blowout Blotter Reading/Game. Don’t miss this fun event!

Blotter Reading/Game @ Glen Arbor Wines
2022-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 and 10 more dates | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join Darci Ricker at Glen Arbor Wines every Thursday for a fun weekly winter gathering. She presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous “Blotter Backstory” contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!

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!
VIEW EVENT ON FACEBOOK

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

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.

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.
