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Holding Hands Helps by Jim Sorbie

Annual Empire Winterfest this Saturday!

All Winterfest activities are free to attend, and the event is sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center.

It’s time for the annual Port Oneida Fair!

Step back in time this Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm at the Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was from the 1850s and early 1940s.
Asparagi for Peace - 2025 Empire Asparagus Festival

2025 Empire Asparagus Festival ~ Saturday, June 7th

The Asparagus Festival is one of Leelanau's most local & original festivals - you should definitely check it out!!

Celebrate Leelanau Surfing at Beryl Days!!

A weekend long celebration of surfing, food, music, Lake Michigan & having fun in honor of co-founder Beryl Skrocki.
Star Gazers at Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Star Party

Sleeping Bear Dunes Star Party this Saturday!

Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society at the Dune Climb parking lot for Star Parties. Click for schedule!
Gearing orchard in 1971

Where are Herman’s trees?

The Glen Arbor Sun debuts their new Leelanau Farming Family Series with the beautiful article "Where are Herman’s trees?" by Rebecca Carlson.
Ruby Ellen Farm Plow Day

Plow Day at Ruby Ellen Farm ~ Sunday May 21st

After a three-year hiatus, Ruby Ellen Farm will once again host Plow Day, in partnership with the Northwest Michigan Draft Horse and Mule Association.
Suttons Bay Yetifest

Suttons Bay Yetifest this Saturday, February 19th

The annual Suttons Bay Yeti Fest returns on Saturday, February…

Snowshoe or Ski on the Full Moon to Celebrate Sleeping Bear

he Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues its 50th anniversary activities with a snowshoe and/or cross-country ski on Saturday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm at the Dune Climb.

Kids + NYE @ the Leland Lodge!

The Leland Lodge on Jan 31 from 10 am - noon for the Kid’s NOON Year’s Eve Party They’ll have everyone’s favorite foods, festive N/A drinks, music, dancing and more!

Northport Dog Parade and Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday!

The annual Northport Dog Parade takes place tomorrow (Saturday,…

Free Fishtown Tug Building Workshops

The Friends of Fishtown are celebrating the 10th year of the…