Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2025-09-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
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 10 – September 16, 2025

Live Music at French Valley: Jesse Jefferson
2025-09-01 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Jesse Jefferson.
Jesse is a one man band with a guitar and loop pedal who loves engaging with the audience and taking requests.

Ice cream social
2025-09-01 12:30 - 14:00 | MI
Ice cream at glen Lake manor on Labor Day following the bridge walk. Enjoy the end of summer with a treat

Labor Day Bridge Walk
2025-09-01 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
The Empire Area Community Center will help celebrate Labor Day with the 30th Annual Glen Lake Narrows Bridge Walk.
It will start at 12 p.m. on the Glen Arbor side of the Carl Olson Bridge. Meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge, 8137 S. Glen Lake Road.
Participants will enjoy the 0.3 mile walk over the Narrows Bridge and will get certificates on the Empire side.

Jeff, Jerry and the Electric Sax
2025-08-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Sundays | 7–9 PM (5–7 PM through October 12)
Sit back and chill at Glen Arbor Wines to emjoy a sip and the greatest soft rock/jazz you’ll hear anywhere in Northern Michigan!

Live Music at Bel Lago: Larry Perkins
2025-08-31 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Larry Perkins.
Larry Perkins is a seasoned musician with over 40 years of experience, bringing his earthy originals and raspy renditions of classic rock to the Northern Michigan and Gulf Coast music scenes. Known for his heartfelt vocals and twisty guitar licks, Larry’s unique style and high-energy performances are sure to get you on your feet.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Chris Smith
2025-08-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Chris Smith.

Eric Dane Jaqua One Man Band @ Glen Arbor Wines
2025-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
His gravelly voice reminds of Chris Stapleton, his music skills are unmatched—right down to his feet where he keeps the beat on a foot drum!

Live Music at Bel Lago: Dominic Fortuna
2025-08-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Dominic Fortuna.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Swingbone North
2025-08-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Hard bop, swinging jazz standards and cool blues grooves are the calling cards for Swingbone North. Classics by Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Withers, Van Morrison and so many more. Songs that you know, vibes that you love. Come swing with us!

Bike Tour: DH Day's Kindgom and Beyond
2025-08-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-22 09:30 - 12:00 | MI
Fridays, 9:45 am – 11:45 am
Miles: 8
There’s more history than you can imagine tucked in and around the dunes and Glen Haven! Join us by bike to get the behind-the-scenes look at secrets and unfamiliar facts about the baron of Glen Haven – D.H. Day – and the surrounding dunes area: the railroad, the “ovens”, alligator hill, riparian rights, a sawmill, the historic Great Lakes Picnic area, dune formations, lumberjacks, and Pierce Stocking and D.H. Day’s grand vision for the area. From a spectacular bird’s eye view imagine the interpreted activities of the town and water that hummed with 1800s tourists, a fruit cannery, and maritime activities. Good balance of stops along the way with narration while riding. and fabulous photo opportunities.
PLEASE NOTE: Start and end in Glen Arbor (not downtown) at the Heritage Trail entrance on Forest Haven road just west of town shops. The Heritage Trailhead is just north of the Alligator Hill HIKING trailhead (on the same road), and south of the church parking lot. Look for our guides in reflective light green vests. Trailhead map
Bike Type: Best for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid, e-bikes and fat tire. Not suitable for bikes with very skinny tires.
NOTE: E-bikes allowed in the national park must be Class Type 1 pedal-assist only, with no throttle.
Difficulty: This is all level with the exception of one hill that many of us will walk together while still interpreting. One 300 ft. section of dirt road.
Ages: Not suitable for children under 4. Ages 4-7 must be in a trailer/carrier. Ages 8 yrs. old can be on their own bike.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmets are required.If renting a bike from Crystal River Outfitters, please allow 15 minutes to bike from there to the start point.
To safeguard against invasive species, being brought into National Lakeshore’s trails the park recommends you spray, scrape, or brush soils, seeds, plant parts, and invertebrates from exterior surfaces to the extent practical.
Brought to you by Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Please book your tour directly with them,
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Live Music at French Valley: Rob Coonrod
2025-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 | MI
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Rob Coonrod.
Rob Coonrod is an eclectic singer/songwriter/guitarist from Interlochen, Michigan. His diverse style ranges from Jazz and soul to rock, folk and guitar led blues with a colorful psychedelic lyricism.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Luke Woltanski
2025-08-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Luke Woltanski.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Zeke Clemons
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Zeke Clemons is a versatile solo artist and singer-songwriter, effortlessly blending genres and decades with crowd-pleasing favorites. From 1950s classics to modern hits, his mix of covers and originals promises something for everyone.

Port Oneida Horse and Wagon Tours
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Tuesdays, 10:00 am and 11:15 am
1.25 hour tour
Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
Meet at Port Oneida Heritage Center/Olsen Farm.
Our Horses: The stars of the tours are our two Belgium horses. You will learn more about the horses on the tour!
Group Rental also available by appointment. Call 231-334-6103

Live Music at French Valley: Larz Cabot
2025-08-25 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Larz Cabot.
Larz Cabot is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter known for his energetic performances and unique sound. With a playful spirit and a knack for captivating audiences, his music is sure to leave a lasting impression—like a rock that skips.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Jedi Clampetts
2025-08-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us for live music at Bel Lago. Enjoy a performance by the talented Jedi Clampetts while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Dennis Palmer
2025-08-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Dennis Palmer.

Coffee with the Authors
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231 / 334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s third season of Coffee With The Authors is about building. And the next interview in the 2025 series is about building the history of a place, in this case Glen Arbor Township: A History to 1920, a new, hardcover book edited by Andrew White; and written by Paul Dechow, Mary Severson Tris, Barbara Siepker, and John Tris. The interview takes place August 24, 11 am in the GAAC Main Gallery.
Published by Leelanau Press, Glen Arbor Township surveys the geological, social, and human history of what became Glen Arbor Township, a municipal designation encompassing 87.6 square miles of land and water. Over the course of 368 pages, and drawing on original documents, the five collaborating writers present a picture of this place, starting with the glacial activities that lay the groundwork for the Land of Delight; the lifeway of the original inhabitants; followed by the commercial timbering era, fruit orchards, Glen Arbor’s early resorts, and the accompanying population shifts. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will explore the mechanics of how a group of writers build a cohesive history, and what current day residents can glean from the past.
Coffee With The Authors is a series of conversational interviews with local, regional, and state authors about the art, craft, and process of writing. In these interviews, Bearup-Neal talks with writers – poets, essayists, memoirists, fiction writers, historical fiction writers, writers of creative non-fiction – and explores how writers work and think. There is no charge.
Coffee With The Authors enjoys the support of the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library.

Rhett and John
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Think smoked whiskey on the rocks and you’ll get a taste of what this dynamic duo sounds like! We are always so glad to have these two play Glen Arbor Wines!

River Club, Glen Arbor - Live Music on the River
2025-08-23 18:00 - 2025-08-31 21:00 | River Club Glen Arbor, 5963 S. Oak Street, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
Live Music nightly on the Crystal River, 6-9 PM and 5-8 PM on Sundays. Featuring Empire Highway on 8/23, Chris Smith 8/24, Drew Hale 8/25, Ben Richey 8/26, Loose Change 8/27, Andre Villoch 8/28, Surprise Guest 8/29, Jessie Jefferson 8/30 from 1.30-4.30, and Kevin Paul 6-9 pm and Ben Richey 8/31.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Larz Cabot
2025-08-23 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Larz Cabot is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter known for his energetic performances and unique sound. With a playful spirit and a knack for captivating audiences, his music is sure to leave a lasting impression—like a rock that skips.

Rebekah Jon @ Glen Arbor Wines
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Stevie Nicks? Norah Jones? You tell us who reminds you of this young vocalist who looks like a tiny angel but opens up like a superstar! Rebekah recently headed to Nashville with fellow musician Luke Woltanski performing at Writers Rounds, taking meetings on Music Row and making new friends in the music community!

Live Music at Bel Lago: Luke Woltanski
2025-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Luke Woltanski.
Luke Woltanski is known for his high-energy, captivating performances that keep audiences of all ages engaged. Backed by a talented group of handpicked musicians, Luke delivers an exciting mix of songs from every generation, making each family-friendly show a unique musical experience.

Late Night Fridays and Manitou Music
2025-08-22 17:00 - 2025-09-05 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231/334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer on Friday nights. Late Night Fridays and Manitou Music bring the B-Side Growlers back to the GAAC Front Porch on June 27, 5-7 pm. This “tradition-inspired, toe-tapping fired” acoustic trio from Grand Rapids plays a plein air concert of blues, jazz and country. Bring a chair and refreshments.
As part of Late Night Fridays, both GAAC galleries are open June 13, 20, and 27. In the GAAC Main Gallery is the 2025 Members Create, an exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. In the Lobby Gallery: Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile by Leelanau County painter Mark Mehaffey. Read more about the exhibit here: GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.
All Late Friday Nights events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Artist in Residence Talk: Lynn Heasley
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231 2334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
Kalamazoo, Michigan writer Lynne Heasley’s residency with the Glen Arbor Arts Center is bat-centric, and a springboard for writing about the natural world and how it intersects with the human world. Heasley will talk about her essay-in-progress at a public presentation on August 21, 10 am. The program is open to the public at no charge.
During her residency, Heasley will “develop a creative nonfiction environmental essay titled ‘I Remember the Bat Room’ ,” she said. The piece is the prologue for “reconsidering my grandparents’ dilapidated, never-painted, 1900 farm house in the 1960s and ‘70s — what its smells taught and might still teach about our relationships within more-than-human worlds; about transcendent meanings of ‘home’; about biodiversity in even humble places.”
The GAAC has been hosting visiting artmakers as part of its residency program since the 1990s. For more information about the GAAC’s AIR Program go to GlenArborArt.org / ARTISTS.
