25-27

Paddle/Ride Surf EXPO 2008

Presented by Crystal Lake Adventure Sports to be held at Harbor Lights Resort in Frankfort . Best Sale of the season. Plus Kayak, Canoe, & Surf On Water Demos, Kayak Fishing Clinics, Door Prizes, Bike Demos, and much more! For more info 231-352-4574.

26

Sixth annual Panther Parents Spring Fling

7pm-10pm at the Inn at Watervale. Featuring live & silent auctions, raffles, horsd'oeuvres, & cash bar. Proceeds fund K-12 enrichment programs in the Frankfort Elberta Area Schools. Advance ticket holders will receive a detailed pre-auction mailing. Tickets are $20 and are available by contacting Kerry or Steve Nugent at 231-352-5446.

26

Music in the Big Band Style featuring The Couriers from Ann Arbor

presented by Benzie Area Zonta. With guest performers True North from Benzie Central High School . 7pm at the Benzie Central H.S. Auditorium. Tickets $15 - Students 18 & under $10. Available at Hull 's of Frankfort , The Roadhouse, Nugent's Ace Hardware, Crystal Crate& Cargo, & Zonta members.

MAY 

10, 17,

24, 31

Frankfort Farmers Market

8am -1pm  Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600

17

Benzie County Democratic Party Annual Honoree Dinner

Crystal Mountain 5:30 PM reception & silent auction, 7PM Dinner. Join local Democratic Party Members & community leaders in honoring local people who have given back to the community. For info call Warren Call at 231-651-9174

22, 29

Elberta Farmers Market

7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862

22-26

Community Garage Sales - Benzie County . 231-352-7251

24

Perennial Plant Sale
Shop 'N Save Parking Lot in Benzonia, 9am - 1pm

Sponsored by Lake Shores Garden Club on Sat. May 24th from 9-1p.m. at Shop 'N Save parking lot in Benzonia. Contact Don & Sandee Greene at 325-3123

24

Museum Opening and new Indian Exhibit Dedication -

The exhibit “HISTORY Detective” opens and runs through July 5th. Can you guess what this was used for?  An interactive display of everyday items and clothing that are no longer used everyday. Benzie Area Historical Museum . 231-882-5539

24

Opening day at Point Betsie Lighthouse - Tours & gift shop!

JUNE 

5

Watervale Walk - This year the annual walk and fundraiser returns to Watervale.  Benzie Area Historical Museum . 231-882-5539

5, 12,

19, 26

Elberta Farmers Market - 7:30a.m.– noon.  Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862

7, 14,

21, 28

Frankfort Farmers Market

8am -1pm  Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600

7-8

Michigan 's Free Fishing Weekend

Michigan 's Free Fishing Weekends are two special days when all fishing license fees will be waived for residents and outstate visitors alike on both inland and Great Lakes waters. All fishing regulations will still apply.

14

Worldwide Knit in Public Day

At the Beulah Village Park, 12PM - 4PM

15-17

Point Betsie Art Exhibition entries due in.

1-4pm.   231-352-4915

19

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours
Point Betsie Lighthouse

Hosted by The Friends of Point Betsie & the Benzonia Historical Museum. 5-7pm.

21

12th Annual Spring Craft Fair
Market Square Park, Frankfort, Michigan, 10am -5pm.

For More Information Call 231-352-7251

21

Antique Vehicle & Muscle Car Show
Mineral Springs Park , Frankfort, Michigan.

For More Information Call 231-352-7251

24

2nd Annual Betsie Valley Garden Tour

Presented by the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library. Touring 5 Crystal Mountain Area Gardens . Noon -8pm. (no rain date) Tickets $6 in advance - $8 day of tour.  Tickets available at individual gardens day of tour.  For more info contact Elisabeth Smith at 231-378-4578 or esmith2024@netscape.net Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library.

28

Strawberry Social at the Drake School
Corner of Fowler Road & Valley Road, Platte Township

To celebrate its renovations, we hold our strawberry social at the Drake School. For more information contact the Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia, Michigan
231-882-5539

28

Take a Kid Fishing
Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort, Michigan

29

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Concert
Benzie Central High School, 7:00pm.