Blotter Reading/Game @ Glen Arbor Wines
2023-02-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) and 12 more dates | Glen Arbor Wines
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!

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.

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

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.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Drew Hale
2023-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Kick off the summer by joining us at the M22 Wine Patio for live music Memorial Weekend!
Saturday, May 27th from 5-7pm, Drew Hale will be rocking out on the Wine Patio! Grab a flight or glass of M22 Wines and enjoy!
All over the Midwest and around the country, the name Drew Hale is synonymous with soaring vocals, haunting melodies, and high energy live shows. A native Texan, Drew’s style of music pays homage to his roots in the red dirt and southern rock scenes of Texas and the Southwest, while his lyrics speak to his deep affection for the lifestyle and culture of his home in Northern Michigan.
Drew refers to his unique musical genre as “Roots Rock”, a high octane blend of country, blues, and rock and roll. A Drew Hale live show serves up a mix of high energy original music as well as a wide range of creatively re-imagined covers.

Used Book & Porch Sale
2023-06-17 09:00, 2023-06-18 09:00 | Glen Lake Manor, 7345 Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Used book and porch sale at Glen Lake Manor on Father’s day weekend:
Saturday, June 17th from 9am-2pm AND
Sun the 18th from 9am-12pm.
Buy dad a book or a treasure! Refreshments will be available for purchase.

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.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Jimmy Olson
2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Thursday, June 29th from 5-7 pm for live music featuring Jimmy Olson!
Meet Jimmy Olson – a multi-talented artist with a knack for improvisation and a rhythm that gets the people moving. Jimmy draws inspiration from an array of music genres such as classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, dance pop and soul, and is no stranger to a good boogie woogie or a rock & roll tune. At just 34 years old, he has already been performing solo and with bands for nearly two decades. With his songwriting, producing, and performing skills all finely honed, Jimmy is a true force to be reckoned with. Whether he’s banging out beats on his keys or pouring his heart out on the mic, Jimmy’s passion for music shines through in every note he plays.
Grab a glass or flight of wine, sit back and enjoy a great evening in Glen Arbor!

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.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Jimmy Olson
2023-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Saturday, July 8th from 5-7 pm for live music featuring Jimmy Olson!
Meet Jimmy Olson – a multi-talented artist with a knack for improvisation and a rhythm that gets the people moving. Jimmy draws inspiration from an array of music genres such as classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, dance pop and soul, and is no stranger to a good boogie woogie or a rock & roll tune. At just 34 years old, he has already been performing solo and with bands for nearly two decades. With his songwriting, producing, and performing skills all finely honed, Jimmy is a true force to be reckoned with. Whether he’s banging out beats on his keys or pouring his heart out on the mic, Jimmy’s passion for music shines through in every note he plays.
