2012

Chase the Chill Winter Food Drive

Help feed our neighbors this winter! BACN will help fill a semi with food from you to help feed our neighbors in need this winter. During the month of January this community will be collecting non perishable food items to stock the pantry. Give what you can to help fight hunger in our community. Bring your donations to any of the collection boxes thruout the area or to the Shop N Save parking lot Feb 3 & 4.

Eden Salon & Day Spa - 2nd Annual Head To Toe Spring Expo

Demonstrations (Hair, Nails, Facial, Make Up, Massage), Shopping, Food, Wine, 50/50, Door Prizes. 10am-3pm, at the Best Western 1400 US 31 Beulah. Ph: 231-882-9178

$10 to enter. ($5 coupon given at the door for the Eden Salon and Day Spa). Sponsors; 31 Gifts, Pampered Chef, Stapletons, Silpada, Lindt chocolates, Pure Romance, Becky's Cake Design, Miche, Beading Frenzy, Sharon Russ Water Aerobics, Shaklee, Save A Lot, Lia Sophia,                  Uppercase Living, Tastefully Simple, Victoria’s Flowers, JewelKade, Simply Pink, PartyLite, Tame the Clutter,      Northern Decor, Northern Natural Winery, Papa J’s Pizzeria

4, 11,

18, 25

Frankfort Farmers Market - Indoors at the Betsie Bay Inn!

Michigan Legacy Art Park - Snowshoe d'Art

MLAP is a sculpture park featuring over 40 works of art located at Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The public is encouraged to explore the Park in the winter to view the sculptures from a new perspective, enjoy the snow, and get a great workout. 11a.m. – 1p.m. The fifth annual Snowshoe d'Art is part of the Women’s Winter Tour weekend at Crystal Mountain and is a fundraiser for Michigan Legacy Art Park. Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe hike with your friends  and a bon-fire and hot food at the warming station by the trailhead. Create a collaborative art project with Art Park artists – Bill Allen, Pam Ayres, and Kaz McCue.
Register online before February 2 for a special early-bird price of $10

Women's Winter Tour Weekend - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa -

The ultimate weekend celebration of women, winter and chocolate returns to Crystal Mountain for a sixth year. Exhilarating outdoor activities, spa services, grand food, wine, and more. The Super Bowl of women’s winter events will once again be held on Super Bowl Sunday when the ladies of the Women's Winter Tour snowshoe & cross-country ski along Crystal's wooded trails. This year’s theme is Picnic in the Park, dress accordingly. 800-968-7686

Winter Events Fundraiser

Hosted by Villa Marine Bar & Grill, Frankfort. Starts at 6pm. $10 entrance fee covers admission to buffet and silent auction

with numerous items donated by area businesses. All profits from this event will fund Frankfort - Elberta Chamber of Commerce Winter activities, such as Shiver by the River, SnoCross event, and Winter Recreation Committee. To donate an item for the silent auction, please bring it to the Chamber office at 517 Main Street before February 7 or call Joanne Bartley at 231-352-7251.

9th annual Chocolate & Champagne Fundraiser for the Darcy Library of Beulah

Evening of fun, tasty treats and champagne, all for a good cause! 7pm at the Darcy Library, downtown Beulah. $20 tickets in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets available at The Darcy Library, Crystal Crate & Cargo, The Bookstore in Frankfort, & The Benzie Chamber of Commerce.

Winterfest 2012

Downtown Beulah. Fun filled day of winter activities that begin with a pancake breakfast, snowmobile poker run, co-ed softball tournament (yes, we mean 'softball' in the snow, horse drawn hay rides, frozen fish toss, frozen turkey bowl, rubber duck race, chili cook off, parade, bonfire on the beach and fireworks, plus lots more! Click here for the schedule of events for the day!

Sponsored by Crystal Lake Community Business Association

GTASFA Frozen Shoot Out - Ice Fishing Derby on Crystal Lake

Cash & prizes for the 15 largest fish. Largest Lake Trout & Perch prizes, Kids Fishing Tournament also. Registraion 5:30am at Five Corners Store, Beulah. Fish from 6am - 2pm. 10% of total entry fees will be contributed to GTASFA for local fishery programs. Backup date Saturday February 25

Winter Activities at Michigan Legacy Art Park

MLAP is a sculpture park featuring over 40 works of art, at Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The public is encouraged to explore MLAP in the winter to view sculptures from a new perspective, enjoy the snow, and get a great workout. Winter Art Park Tours Saturdays 10:30 am. $5 donation. Tour guides will lead snowshoers through the woods along a single-track, hilly trail to view 15 major works of art. This tour is not recommended for beginners and will last about one hour. Bring your own snowshoes. Limited rentals available at Crystal Mountain. Call 231- 378-2000 ext7000 for snowshoe rental info. Meet at the Art Park trailhead, no registration needed. Be prepared for current winter conditions.

Twisted Trails 31st Annual Dog Party

Wheelin fun! Food Concessions, Fireworks, weather permitting. 1000 Tickets available in advance $10. $15 at gate. Tickets available at the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce in Benzonia, Pantry Shelf, Grawn, Napa , Manistee, Auto Value, Cadillac, Lakes & Trails, Kalkaska. 231-651-9548 or www.twistedtrailsoffroadpark.com

Winter Activities at Michigan Legacy Art Park

MLAP is a sculpture park featuring over 40 works of art, at Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The public is encouraged to explore MLAP in the winter to view sculptures from a new perspective, enjoy the snow, and get a great workout. Winter Art Park Tours Saturdays 10:30 am. $5 donation. Tour guides will lead snowshoers through the woods along a single-track, hilly trail to view 15 major works of art. This tour is not recommended for beginners and will last about one hour. Bring your own snowshoes. Limited rentals available at Crystal Mountain. Call 231- 378-2000 ext7000 for snowshoe rental info. Meet at the Art Park trailhead, no registration needed. Be prepared for current winter conditions.

Shiver by the River

A wintery event in downtown Frankfort & Elberta. Parade, Betsie Bay Bonanza Fishing Contest, Kids SnoWorld, Betsie Bay Frozen 5K, Games, Coloring Contest, Ice Carvings, Warming Stations & more! If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring this Event, contact Joanne Bartley at 231-352-7251 or fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com

Michigan Winter Free Fishing Weekend

Both residents and non-residents can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Michigan celebrates Free Fishing Weekends several times annually since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the state's vast aquatic resources. Activities are scheduled in communities across the state. For info, visit www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Winter Activities at Michigan Legacy Art Park

MLAP is a sculpture park featuring over 40 works of art, at Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The public is encouraged to explore MLAP in the winter to view sculptures from a new perspective, enjoy the snow, and get a great workout. Winter Art Park Tours Saturdays 10:30 am. $5 donation. Tour guides will lead snowshoers through the woods along a single-track, hilly trail to view 15 major works of art. This tour is not recommended for beginners and will last about one hour. Bring your own snowshoes. Limited rentals available at Crystal Mountain. Call 231- 378-2000 ext7000 for snowshoe rental info. Meet at the Art Park trailhead, no registration needed. Be prepared for current winter conditions.

MARCH

3, 10, 17,

24, 31

Frankfort Farmers Market - Indoors at the Betsie Bay Inn!

Benzie Central High School Drama - Spring Musical Return to the Forbidden Planet, by Bob Carlton

Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates; and an uncontrollable monster whose tentacles penetrate the space craft. Adults $10 Seniors/students $5

Benzie Central High School Drama - Spring Musical Return to the Forbidden Planet, by Bob Carlton

Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates; and an uncontrollable monster whose tentacles penetrate the space craft. Adults $10 Seniors/students $5

Twisted Trails 5 Annual Dog Party 2

For more info call 231-651-9548  or visit www.twistedtrailsoffroadpark.com

Spring Fling, Cardboard Classic, On-slope Kayak Race & Slush Cup  - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

800-968-7686

4th Annual Maple Syrup Festival - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa -

800-968-7686

Bunny Egg Hunt

Memorial Park behind Watson Benzie. Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered concert

at the Mills Community House, 7:30pm. Sponsored by the Benzie Area Zonta Club. For more info 231-882-4193.

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce EXPO 2012

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa Conference Center

Job Fair

at the Mills Community House, 12 noon till 4pm.

Sponsored by the Benzie Area Zonta Club. For more info 231-882-4193.

Michigan Beer & Brat Festival - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

800-968-7686

Frankfort Craft Fair & Classic Car Show

231-352-7251

Michigan PGA Women's Pro AM - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

800-968-7686

Michigan PGA Women's Open Championship - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa 

800-968-7686

Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa 

800-968-7686

Beulah - 4th of July - Firecracker Race, Parade, Games Food.

Downtown Beulah. Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Art in the Park

Frankfort. 231-352-7251

Beulah Art Fair

Downtown Beulah Park. 231-325-6642

Elberta Art & Craft Fair

231-352-7251

Port City Run

5K Run, 5KWalk, 1 Mile Fun Run. Frankfort

Beulah Sidewalk Days

Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Grow Benzie Annual Event

More info to follow soon! Visit www.growbenzie.org

Benzonia Art & Craft Fair

231-325-6642. Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Crystal Lake Team Marathon

Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Benzie County Relay for Life

10am -10am at Homestead Park, Honor.
Celebrate - The Survivors Lap, Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony, Fight Back - The Fight Back Ceremony.

Frankfort Art Fair

Market Square Park, Frankfort. 231-352-7251

Collector Car Show

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. 231-352-7251

Bike Benzie

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Sponsored by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary and hosted by the Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in Thompsonville. Proceeds from the Tour benefit the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Foundation and the Rotary International Foundation. All routes feature great food stops and picturesque rides that challenge riders of all ages and abilities. Benzie County's forests, 57 lakes, rolling orchards, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Betsie Valley Trail and our one traffic light welcome riders

Benzie Fishing Frenzy

Frankfort. 231-352-7251

Coho Festival

Honor. This annual festival is a two-day event in Honor, that began in 1967, celebrating the 'salmon run' up the Benzie County rivers. Honor is considered the 'birthplace' of salmon in the state of Michigan, as the first salmon were planted in the Platte River. Activities include a parade, state fish hatchery tours, lawn tractor races, a 5K-walk/run, an arts & crafts fair combined with a flea market, games and fun for the entire family, softball & horseshow tournaments, smoked fish contest & more for the young, a beer tent with live entertainment and more. Phone: 231-325-2894 or 231-325-4551

Archibald Jones Day

Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Pure Michigan Labor Days - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa 

800-968-7686

Taste of Benzie

Betsie Valley Run - Half-Marathon • 10K Run/Walk • 5K Run/Walk

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library invite you to participate in the 7th Annual Betsie Valley Run. Whether a serious distance runner or looking for a scenic walk through the rolling hills of northern Michigan, you'll feel right at home. Professionally timed with ChronoTrack, race begins at Crystal Mountain and includes some of the beautiful trails in Benzie County. Proceeds benefit the Betsie Valley District Library.

Fall Festival - Beulah

Soup Contest, Petting Zoo, Chalk Art, Games and more! Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association and Benzie Area Visitors Bureau

Frankfort Film Festival

Garden Theater

2-2-12