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May 2008
10 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St, Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
17 Benzie County Democrats Annual Honoree Dinner
Crystal Mountain
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
17 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St, Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
22 Elberta Farmers Market
Elberta Marina Pavilion Park
7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862
22 - 26Community Garage Sales
Benzie County
Across Benzie County, 231-352-7251
22 Thursday Night Summer Comedy Series
Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort, MI
Join us in the Algonquin room for some of the hottest comedy acts around. Tickets $10, starts at 8:30pm. Call 231-352-8090 for more information.
24 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
24 Perennial Plant Sale
Shop 'N Save Parking Lot, Benzonia
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 & 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
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Opening day at Point Betsie Lighthouse - Tours & Gift Shop!
24 Michigan Beer & Brat Festival
Crystal Mountain
This annual kick-off to summer features some of the best microbreweries from across the state as well as a variety of specialty brats from the area, plus live entertainment – summer couldn’t get off to a better start. Festival runs from 4-8pm under the big tent on Crystal’s back lawn. $20 entry includes beer and brat tickets and a commemorative mug. Call 231-378-2000 for more information.
29 Elberta Farmers Market
Elberta Marina Pavilion Park
7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862
31 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
June 2008
01 - 7Waterside Resort Season Opening
Waterside Resort - Hamlin Lake
Come stay at Beautiful Hamlin Lake and rent a pontoon or fishing boat. Visit www.watersideresort.com
05 Watervale Walk
Benzie Area Historical Museum
Watervale Walk - This year the annual walk and fundraiser returns to Watervale. Benzie Area Historical Museum . 231-882-5539
05 Elberta Farmers Market
Elberta Marine Pavilion Park
7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862
07 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
07 - 08Michigan 's Free Fishing Weekend
All Michigan Lakes
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.
12 Elberta Farmers Market
Elberta Marine Pavilion Park
7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862
12 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI
"Idlewild and Lake County" presented by the Benzie Area Historical Museum at the Mills Community House, 7:00pm.
14 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
14 Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Beulah Village Park
12PM - 4PM
15 - 17Point Betsie Art Exhibition entries due in
Point Betsie Lighthouse
1-4pm. 231-352-4915
19 Elberta Farmers Market
Elberta Marina Pavilion Park
7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862
19 Benzie County Chamber After Hours
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Hosted by the Friends of Point Betsie & the Benzonia Historical Museum
21 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
21 12th Annual Spring Craft Fair
Market Square Park, Frankfort
Market Square Park, Frankfort, Michigan, 10am -5pm. For More Information Call 231-352-7251
21 Antique Vehicle & Muscle Car Show
Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort
Mineral Springs Park , Frankfort, Michigan. For More Information Call 231-352-7251
24 2nd Annual Betsie Valley Garden Tour
Crystal Mountain Area
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.
26 Elberta Farmers Market
Elberta Marina Pavilion Park
7:30a.m.– noon. Elberta Marina Pavilion Park , M-22 and M-168. : 231-352-7862
28 Frankfort Farmers Market
Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort
8am -1pm Frankfort Boat Launch Sidewalk, Main St. Frankfort . 231-352-9600
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 Day
Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort, MI
29 Benzie Area Symphony Orcestra Concert
Benzie Central High School
Concert Starts at 7:00pm
July 2008
04 Frankfort Art in the Park
Frankfort, MI
05 Beulah Art Fair
Downtown Beulah Park.
Juried Art Fair, 10am to 5pm. Contact Anne Ritchards at 231-325-6642 for more information.
10 Music In The Park
Downtown Beulah Park
7pm each Thursday from July 10th - August 14th, Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association
11 - 12Annual Used Book Sale
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI
The Benzonia Public Library Annual Used Book Sale, during library hours, at the Mills Community House in Benzonia.
11 Point Betsie Lighthouse Art Exhibition Gala Recept
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Announcement of winners, call 231-352-4915 for more information.
16 Crystal Lake Art Show
16 CSA Art & Craft Show
Congregational Summer Assembly
17 Music In The Park
Downtown Beulah Park
Takes place every Thursday from July 10 - August 14th at 7pm, Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association
17 Point Betsie hosts "Reflections by the Bay"
Benzie Shores District Library, Frankfort, MI
Featuring series speaker, Wayne Supulaski, presenting "Lake Michigan Lighthouses" at 7pm. Call 231-352-4915 for more information.
19 Elberta Art/Craft Fair
Elberta, MI
20 Chamber Music
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI
Chamber Music North presents a group form the Grand Rapids Symphony at the Mills Community House in Benzonia, starting at 7:00pm.
23 Brown Bag Lunch Talks
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI
Interesting discussions of local interest, 12:00 noon.
24 Music In The Park
Downtown Beulah Park
Takes place every Thursday from July 10 - August 14th at 7pm, Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association
25 - 26Bendon Heritage Festival
Bendon Township Hall
Friday evening - music at the township hall. Saturday - breakfast, flag raising, lunch, parade 2pm, kids games, kids tractor pull, crafts, flea market, cake walk, farm market, silent auction! Call 231-275-6824 for more information.
26 - 27Model Train Show
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI
Mills Community House in Benzonia presents the Northern Michigan Railroad Club in a benefit show of RR Lines in 0 Gage. Low adult, school and family rates, runs between 10am and 4pm each day.
30 Brown Bag Lunch Talks
Mills Community House, Benzonia, MI
Interesting discussions of local interest, 12:00 noon.
31 Music In The park
Downtown Beulah Park
Takes place every Thursday from July 10 - August 14th at 7pm, Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

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