Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Car Show/Cruise Night
2019-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-08-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-08-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-08-29 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Car show/Cruise Nights in Glen Arbor

Thursday nights at Northwoods Hardware store. From 6:30-8:30pm, July 11 through August.

Beach Bards: August 9
2019-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
The Beach Bards – Glen Arbor – “By heart” storytelling, poetry, and music on the beach. Friday evenings starting at 8pm with Children’s Hour.
2019 Beach Bards Summer Schedule
Friday, June 28th, 2019
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Friday, July 26th, 2019
Friday, August 9th, 2019
Located at The Leelanau School Fire Circle, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor
(231)334-5800 and leelanau.org

Heritage Walkers 10 am
2019-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Good Harbor Trailhead, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Maple City
Join us on the trails for one or more of our 8 weeks of walking – where history and nature merge! Walk for your well-being, enjoying this beautiful park with others while learning about our heritage and the natural resources in the area you will be walking. Walks are on the paved or small crushed stone Heritage Trail, beautiful natural trails, and a few country backroads in Port Oneida. Bring walking shoes and water bottles. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend, or meet a neighbor! This is a collaborative program with Friends of Sleeping Bear.
Historic Sleeping Bear has partnered with local walking guru Pete Edwards of SKIWALKING.COM and the American Nordic Walking System to bring his knowledge and enthusiasm of walking and the natural areas. He will loan Nordic ski walking poles to anyone who wants to try them and enjoy the benefits! Bonus: Get fit for the Port Oneida Run/Walk, August 3rd. Each time you walk, your name will be entered into a drawing on August 1st to get a free registration for the run/walk.
Friends of Sleeping Bear have partnered with a state-wide program called Walk Michigan focused on increasing physical activity to help obtain healthy weights, reduce chronic medical conditions as well as improve mental health and reduce stress. Bonus: Pedometers will be provided.
TIME: 10 am Approx. 1 hour walk
WEEK HIKE TYPE of TRAIL MEETING PLACE

Tuesday, July 9 Glen Haven North Heritage Trail Glen Haven General Store
Thursday, July 11 Port Oneida East Heritage Trail Port Oneida Heritage Ctr (POHC)
Tuesday, July 16 Glen Haven South Heritage Trail Glen Haven General Store
Thursday, July 18 Treat Farm Natural Trail Park gate/Stormer Rd,Empire
Tuesday, July 23 Pierce Stocking South Heritage Trail Scenic Dr. lower parking lot
Thursday, July 25 Port Oneida West Heritage/Bayview Trl. POHC

Tuesday, July 30 Voice Road North Heritage Trail Voice Road Trailhead
Thurs. August 1 Basch road Dirt Backroad Basch Rd. picnic area

Tues. August 6 Dune Climb South Heritage Trail Dune Climb
Thurs. August 8 Bayview Farm loop Natural Trail POHC
Tues. August 13 Dune Climb North Heritage Trail Dune Climb
Thurs. August 15 Good Harbor Bay Loop Natural Trail Good Harbor Trailhead

Tues. August 20 Pierce Stocking North Heritage Trail Scenic Dr. lower parking lot
Thurs. August 22 Otter Creek Loop West Natural wide Trl Otter Creek Trailhead/Empire

Tues. August 27 Glen Arbor Forest Haven Heritage Trail Heritage Trl at Forest Haven Rd.
Thurs. August 29 Voice Road South Natural Trail Voice Road Trailhead

Mornings in the Garden 9:30 - 11 am
2019-08-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Join our Master Gardeners at the Olsen Farm during their morning tending, to learn about heirloom plants, companion planting, and more in our vegetable and perennial gardens.

Ranger-led Snowshoe Hikes
2020-01-11 13:00 - 15:00, 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 and 2 more dates | 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.

Kick off event: Hibernation Celebration
2020-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 | MI
“50 year anniversary of the Sleeping Bear Dunes” Kick-off Event: Hibernation Celebration
There’s a park party and you are invited.
The National Lakeshore’s 50th anniversary activities start with a kick-off celebration on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dune Climb. Join park rangers and volunteers from the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Historic Sleeping Bear for a “Hibernation Celebration” full of fun winter activities. Build a snow sculpture, sled down the dunes (remember to BYOS (Bring Your Own Sled)), try snowball target practice, borrow snowshoes to enjoy the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, sip hot chocolate by a fire, and MORE. There will be a warming station with craft activities in the Dune Center. Ranger-led snowshoe hikes will be offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to join in the celebration. The event is free with a park pass.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is commemorating its first 50 years by sharing a year-long celebration in 2020. During this year, the National Lakeshore hopes to thank those who have played a pivotal role in making the park what it is today, invite new connections and support to shape its future, and showcase the magnificence of what makes the park so special.
As the new year approaches, there is a lot in store from the release of the National Lakeshore’s first mobile app to monthly special events, incredible social media content, and a 50th anniversary park pass, just to name a few. The National Lakeshore is planning a year of honoring the past, celebrating today, and planning for the future.
“The story of Sleeping Bear Dunes is not finished. We are excited to engage with the community as we look forward to the next 50 years,” said superintendent Scott Tucker.
Mobile App
Planning a trip to the National Lakeshore and need some help? The National Lakeshore has released its first mobile app. Visit this website https://apps.apple.com/app/id1488513204 and download it for free today. The app is currently available for download to Apple devices, with an Android version coming soon. Discover new information about popular sites, find park services, see new photos while learning more about favorite historic places, and explore little known natural features. This app has all you need to visit the National Lakeshore and discover all of its hidden treasures right from your phone.
Park Pass
Purchase a commemorative 50th anniversary park pass for only $45. Starting on Friday, December 20, stop by the park’s Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire to get your very own 50th anniversary pass. They also make great gifts. Every year, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sells more than 11,000 annual park entrance passes. With a regular seven-day entrance pass ringing up for $25, the annual pass pays for itself in only two visits! Passes are valid for 12 months and provide free entry for the holder and occupants in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. If entry is by foot, bicycle, or organized group not part of a commercial tour, the pass admits the pass holder and three adults (16 years of age or older). Children under 16 have free admission to the National Lakeshore.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is gearing up to have a great year in 2020. Check out their calendar of events to discover anniversary programs and activities happening each month at https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm and follow the National Lakeshore on social media.
Stay tuned as more events are announced and for ways that you can join in the commemoration. From time capsules, to social media engagement, to panel discussions about the creation of the National Lakeshore, there will be something for everyone. For more in-depth information about Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, please visit www.nps.gov/slbe

Glen Lake Winterfest 2020
2020-02-15 07:00 - 15:00 | MI
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

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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2020 Plein Air Weekend: Thursday Sundowner
2020-07-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
This challenging painting event features artists capturing the beauty and awe of the sunset over Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. Artists work quickly to capture the setting sun (Weather permitting). These paintings will be on view and for purchase on Friday evening sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. Admission is Free.
The 12th year of Northern Michigan’s premier painting weekend featuring artists from throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Highlights include three painting events for Artists culminating in two art exhibits and the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s largest fundraiser. The event attracts hundreds of art collectors eager to purchase the original artworks. Almost half of all proceeds go to the Glen Arbor Arts Center.

Workshop: Personal Power Tools
2020-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Personal Power Tools
Karen Anderson returns to the GAAC to explore how the arts give us tools for expressing our power in “Personal Power Tools” October 14, 10 am – noon. In this workshop, students will engage in discussion and visit the “Power Tools” exhibition to discover how it enlarges one’s vision of personal power. Workshop cost is $25 GAAC members and $35 nonmembers.
For more information about these workshops go to GlenArborArt.org, and click on CLASSES. The Glen Arbor Arts Center is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

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.

Perch Fishing Contest
2021-02-20 06:30 - 14:00 | The Sportsman Shop, 5914 S Ray St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
This year’s Perch Fishing Contest will take place on Saturday, Feb 20th from from 7am-1pm.
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. Bring your catches back to weigh in, at the Sportsman Shop at 1pm.

$10 entry fee – 100% payout.
Call Bob at 231-883-5638 for more information.

Please note, the Chili Cook-off fundraiser takes place the weekend before, Feb. 13th & 14th in Glen Arbor & Empire locations. Click for details.

ESTATE SALE - Rich and Bonnie Quick Estate
2021-05-29 09:00 - 2021-05-30 21:00, 2021-05-30 09:00 - 2021-05-31 21:00 | MI, United States
Estate Sale- Sat May 29, Sun May 30, 9 am to 9 pm.
8317 West Skyline Drive, Empire, Mi
Featuring
Tools
Fine Furnishings
Collectibles
Outdoor furniture
Household goods
Art and more!
Please bring truck for large furniture pieces. No delivery available.
5 groups allowed in every 45 minutes.
Please bring your own bags for smaller items. We look forward to seeing your there! All major credit cards and cash accepted.

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.

4th of July Parade
2021-07-04 10:30 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Yes! The 59th Fourth of July Parade, from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor will happen on Sunday, July 4th!
10:30am and after on the 4th, all will be welcomed to Glen Haven to line up and get ready to go. Vehicle line-up is organized into “groups” in Glen Haven by our volunteers in RED SHIRTS, and Stan Brubaker in his usual YELLOW. If you’re a walker joining the parade, enter the parade via Forest Haven.
12pm the line up will roar slowly out of Glen Haven to make their way into Glen Arbor.
Note: This we the community relied on our Governor’s decision. On may 20th 2021, she announced “Michigan will fully lift outdoor capacity limits on June 1 and starting July 1, end indoor gathering caps that were put in place to curb Covid-19.” We take that to mean, since we are “outdoors” and “gathering” we can therefore have our parade! We hope you agree. Parade attendees/watchers should stay on the sidewalks and out of the street. Please be respectful, safe.

carrying the American flag

military vehicles in the parade

mom and child watching the parade

sleeping bear dunesmobile

camp kohana

GLFD in the parade

Remember: No organization is in charge of this parade. It’s simply a bunch of Americans showing their gratitude and patriotism in an old-fashions, small town way. This parade celebration would not work without our volunteers, sweepers. We always could use more. Thank you America, paraders, volunteers, Glen Lake Fire Department, Sheriff’s Dept. and supporters.

Glen Arbor Parade photos by Raquel Jackson, Rockwell Art & Design
