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The Elk Rapids Farmers Market is brought to you by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. This Friday morning market offers a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods, cheese, meats and fish, jams, maple syrup, local honey, coffee and tea, lavender products and so much more! In 2025, the Market is open every Friday from 8:00am to Noon from May 30th through October 3rd.

USHJA International Hunter Derby
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Friday afternoon of premier international hunter competition, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 5:30 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center-- because every child deserves to grow up in a safe and caring community.

Tickets begin at $15 and are available online or at the gate. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

A unique shopping experience on the shores of Betsie Bay, this juried fair will feature painting, ceramics, photography, woodworking, fiber art, toys and more, created by 30+ regional artisans. The fair will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Oliver Art Center. Admission is free.

Live music, an art center open house, ceramic studio demos and food and drink will round out the fun.

 A fundraiser “Bloody Mary Bar” will open at 10:00 am, with wine and beer also available for those over 21. Frankfort favorite Red Top Gourmet Hot Dogs food truck will be on site throughout the day selling their famous hot dogs, ice cream, chips, Bavarian pretzels and soda.  

Singer-songwriter Chris Skellenger will share his original songs alongside classic covers in performance from 11:00 – 1:00 PM.

Local favorites, The Nephews will play a wide variety of music that appeals to all kinds of people, including folk, old time country, rock and roll, jazz, and country & blues songs from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

CSI3* Grand Prix
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Saturday afternoon of fast-paced show jumping, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 5 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports Hospice of Michigan, providing expert, compassionate care and support for patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

Tickets begin at $15 and are available online or at the gate. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

This fun and immersive exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan’s rivers and lakes, and celebrates the adventurous heart of our harbor community.

Artwork in all media highlighting all kinds of water travel – from tug boats to kayaks, canoes to freighters, and everything in between – it’s all hands on deck!

Exhibit hours:
Sundays 12-4
Mon-Thur 10-4

National Grand Prix
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Sunday afternoon of fast-paced show jumping, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 2 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports Hospice of Michigan, providing expert, compassionate care and support for patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

Tickets begin at $15 and are available online or at the gate. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

The popular Bayside Concert Series returns this summer to the Petoskey waterfront! This free, family-friendly series of outdoor concerts will take place Sunday evenings from 5–7 PM, July 6 through August 31, on the Promenade near the waterfront clock tower.

The series, co-sponsored by Big Water Creative Arts and the City of Petoskey, features an exciting lineup of local musicians performing a variety of styles — all with a stunning view of Little Traverse Bay.

2025 lineup:
July 6 – Two Track Mind
July 13 – Eric Dane Jaqua
July 20 – Steel & Wood
July 27 – The Real Ingredients
August 3 – Michelle Chenard
August 10 – Kevin Johnson
August 17 – Lara Fulford
August 24 – Laura Crowe
August 31 – Continuous Imposition

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great music on the bay. No tickets or registration required.

For more information, visit: www.bigwatercreativearts.org or petoskey.recdesk.com.

We are here for you! Every Tuesday 5 Loaves 2 Fish, a 501c3 non profit, provides a community meal at the Leland Community United Methodist Church from 4-6 PM. All of our meals are homemade with a lotta love mixed in. Everyone is welcome. We Feed People!

Leland Community United Methodist Church is located at 106 4th Street, Leland, MI

Come and enjoy the final, and free, concert of the Benzie Community Band, presented indoors at the Lake Ann United Methodist Church Community Center, just north of the Village of Lake Ann, Michigan.

The concert, under the direction of Bandmaster Tim Willson, starts at 7:00 PM, and will feature our own local famed bagpiper, Pete Deneen, as well as rousing band music, sure to set your feet tapping.

Benzie County Community Band, a fixture of the local music scene since 1988, is proud to feature our many talented local musicians every summer in a series of 5 free concerts. This is our final concert of the summer.

Story Time – Ice Cream Cone Theme (baby-age 5) and Kids’ Crafts: Recycled Rubber Band Car (ages 6-12).

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.