Benzie County, Michigan Fall Festival 2013 Weekends in October! For a complete schedule of events go to visitbenzie.com Jack-o-lantern by world famous master carver Ed Moody. Benzie County Visitors Bureau 800-882-5801 www.visitbenzie.com
Saturday, october 5 FOOD Fall Soup Contest Featuring the talents of local soup makers. Fee. THINGS to DO Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Enjoy a fun wagon ride with a great scenic view of Crystal Lake and downtown Myers Granary Antique Market Historic grain mill & warehouse filled with quality antiques and cool collectibles. Fine wine tasting and food sampling. 10am-5pm. Craft Projects for Kids Pumpkin decorating. Benzie Area Historical Museum Step through the Museum doors into another era bringing Benzie County and area history to life. Free Admission. Benzonia. Mills Community House - Benzonia Public Library Free all you can eat pancake breakfast, 8-10:30am, and flea market. Children s activities, watch for details. Benzonia. Sidewalk Art Contest Express your inner artist with sidewalk chalk. Artwork judged and prizes awarded by age. Lord of the Gourd Come watch Pat Harrison, Lord of the Gourd carver. He will amaze you with his wild gourd creations. Hula Hoop Contest Win prizes and shake your booty. Find more Fall Fest activities
Scenic Chair Lift Ride Get a bird s eye view of fall colors at Crystal Mountain, 11am-1:30pm. Fee. Thompsonville. Point Betsie Lighthouse Tours Open October 5-6 & 12-13. Fee. Bounce House Provides hours of fun and will put a smile on any child s face! Petting Zoo and Face Painting All things friendly and furry will be featured along with artful faces. Car, Truck & Motorcycle Park & Shine Show Classic vehicles will be on display on the shores of Crystal Lake. Noon-3pm. Climbing Wall Test your climbing skills! Smokey the Bear Meet Smokey and learn about fire safety. Sunday, october 6 FOOD Honor Lions Club - Hillbilly Breakfast Hot breakfast for a good cause! 8:00am- Noon. Free will donation. Honor. THINGS to DO Betsie Valley Run Features a half marathon, 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk and Child s Mile. Sponsored by the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library. Fee. Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. OCTOBER 5-6 at www.visitbenzie.com
M-22 Fall Colors Drive along M-22 for great fall color, through Benzie, Manistee and Leelanau All Autumn Long counties. www.m22colortour.com Lodging, Golf & Restaurant Specials Check out the salmon jumping at the Homestead Dam Hiking & Biking Canoeing and Kayaking Fall Fishing Lake Michigan Charters, River & Lake Guide Service also available Scenic Drives Bird Watching Maps & Guides are available. Request yours at info@visitbenzie.com 800-882-5801 Find times and locations for Fall Fest activities and Benzie County Calendar of Events at www.visitbenzie.com
Saturday, october 12 things to do in frankfort For more information on events this weekend, contact the Frankfort- Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce 231-352-7251, www.frankfort-elberta.com Fall Fest Parade featuring the Scottville Clown Band The Band will also provide entertainment after the parade. Music, floats, pet parade and more! Pie Eating Contest Prizes will awarded for first place only-the fastest person to eat the pie. Fee. Fall Baking Contest Ribbons and cash prizes awarded for these categories: pie, cake, bread, and cookies. Entries will be auctioned off immediately after judging! Fee. Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Take a wonderful horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown Frankfort! Free movie at the Garden Theater Movie time fun for the whole family! Win a Bike! Kids, guess the weight of a giant pumpkin and you could win a girl s bike or boy s bike. One of each to be given away!
Pumpkin Chunkin Contest Watch the giant catapults do their stuff! Pumpkins fly through air with the greatest of ease on Saturday. Pumpkin Carving Techniques Learn from the master carver and famous jack-o-lantern creator, Ed Moody. Kids Halloween Maze Straw bales arranged to be mystifying but fun for especially young children. Pumpkin Patch, Activities & Games Pumpkin decorating, cake walk, tattoos, games and activities for kids. Fee. Pumpkin Drop Watch what happens when a 500+ lb pumpkin is dropped on a vehicle from over 100 feet in the air! Juried Mutt March Prizes awarded for Look Alike, Best Dressed and more! Dunk Tank Take your best shot at local officials! Fee. at other locations nearby Benzie Area Historical Museum Step through the Museum doors into another era bringing Benzie County and area history to life. Free admission. Benzonia. october 12 & 13 THINGS to DO Point Betsie Lighthouse Tours Tour the lighthouse and visit the gift shop Saturday and Sunday. Fee.
Giant Pumpkin & Squash Weigh Off Contest on October 12 The biggest pumpkins you ll ever see, some more than 500 lbs! more fall events October 12, 19 & 26 Crystal Mountain Scenic chair lift rides with panoramic views of three counties, 11am-1:30pm, weather permitting. Fee. Thompsonville. October 19 & 26 Crystal Mountain Let a ghoulish guide lead you through the Haunted Forest where chills and surprises are at every turn. Fee. Thompsonville. October 19 8th Annual Peak 2 Peak Mountain Bike Classic Held in and around Crystal Mountain, this course is fast and challenging yet not so difficult that racers new to the sport won t have a great time! October 24-27 5th Annual Frankfort Film Festival The newly restored Garden Theater will be featuring the best films from prestigious festivals worldwide. Frankfort. FOR MORE FAMILY FUN PASSPORT to PASSPORT to FUN is your ticket to FUN family fun in Benzie County! Go to our website to register at www.visitbenzie.com for more information. Promotion ends October 31, 2013. OCTOBER 12-13, 19 & 24-27