Leelanau News and Events

How A Poster Contest Is Helping Revitalize The Glen Lake Chamber Of Commerce

By Craig Manning | July 25, 2025

A revival of a dormant local tradition, a shot in the arm for the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce, a fundraiser for major town initiatives, and a tip of the hat to Leelanau County’s robust art scene: According to Raquel Jackson, the newly-rebooted Glen Arbor Area Poster Contest is all of these things and more.

Jackson is a board member and the longtime marketing director for the Glen Lake Chamber. She’s also the person spearheading the chamber’s newly relaunched poster contest, which is “inviting artists of all backgrounds and mediums to submit original artwork that captures the iconic beauty and spirit of the Glen Lake area.” Winning designs will be …

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Jacob’s Farm Shares Sneak Peek Of Grateful Dead-Inspired Corn Maze

Autumn is closer than you think, and Jacob’s Farm is here to serve up the reminder. The …

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Northport Council Incentivizes Workforce Housing

The village of Northport is laying the groundwork for attainable/workforce housing within village limits.

The village council …

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls …

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80 Years, 80 Cheers for Michigan's Third Oldest Community Foundation

In eight decades of operation, the Leelanau Township Community Foundation has pumped more than $6 million total …

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Today Saturday, July 26, 2025

8:00 AM

Alden Days

Featuring the Alden Run: 5K, 10K, 2 Mile Fun Run; Quilt Show, live music, kids activities, & much … More Info >>

8:00 AM

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

Held on Wednesdays from June to Oct. from 8am-noon, & Saturdays from May to Oct. from 7:30am-noon. More Info >>

9:00 AM

64th Annual Crooked Tree Art Fair

Featuring 100+ juried artists from across the country who are selected through a competitive application process, & represent a variety … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Empire Farmers Market

Held every Sat., June 7 - Aug. 30. More Info >>

9:00 AM

Frankfort Farmers Market

Held Saturdays, May 3 - Oct. 25. More Info >>

9:00 AM

Inaugural Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K

Help raise awareness, funds, & hope for those affected by cancer. More Info >>

9:00 AM

Random Exhibition

"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous compositions by Leelanau County artist Mark Mehaffey. Random … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Suttons Bay Farmers Market

Held every Sat., May 24 - Oct. 18. More Info >>

9:00 AM

The Quilt As Archive

A solo exhibition of new textile work by artist & writer Cody Cook-Parrott. The show explores the quilt … More Info >>

10:00 AM

"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer

Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center's commitment to fostering awareness … More Info >>

10:00 AM

3rd Annual Coastal Caravan Art Fair

Held on the shores of Betsie Bay, this juried fair will feature painting, ceramics, photography, woodworking, fiber art, … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Let’s Get Lost

Join the Leelanau Conservancy for a guided hike through the tranquil & primeval forest surrounding Kehl Lake. This … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Oliver Art Center Annual Summer Member's Exhibition

An opening reception will be held on Fri., June 27 from 5-7pm. The exhibit continues through July 26. … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Sailing Life: The Adventure of Michigan's Waterways

This exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan's rivers & lakes, & celebrates the adventurous heart of the … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Torch Area Artisans Guild Show

Featuring a boutique & huge quilt display, showcasing members' talents. Find on Facebook. More Info >>

11:00 AM

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists

Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Docent Led Tours of Dougherty Mission House Museum

Ongoing docent led tours of the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa & … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Great Bodies - Annual Group Show

Featuring 23 Artists from across Michigan, "Great Bodies" is a visual love letter to the abundance of fresh … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Joan Fitzsimmons: Into What World?

Runs June 20 through Aug. This is a solo exhibition by Joan Fitzsimmons & a personal investigation into … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Matt Shlian: Every Line is a Circle if You Make it Long Enough

Runs June 20 - Aug. See a world where art, science & engineering converge. Renowned for his intricate … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Michigan Brewery Running Series: 7K Fun Run

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11:00 AM

Paint Grand Traverse 2025 - Extended Exhibit

Runs June 24 - Aug. 22. Features a selection of available artwork created during Paint Grand Traverse 2025, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Reclaimed: The Art of Recology

Runs June 20 - Aug. San Francisco's waste management service Recology believes that art plays a unique role … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Saturday Family Concerts

Featuring Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. This educational programming series is designed for children 5-12 & their … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Say NO to Israel's Genocide

Join in showing solidarity with the people of Palestine who are being killed by Israel while our communities … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Turning - TC

An exhibit of wooden artworks by members of the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club whose motto is "Dedicated to … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Wooden & Earthen: A Celebration of Art Rooted in Nature

An exhibit featuring Nik Burkhart & Nick Preneta & multi-juried artists celebrating artworks created from natural wood & … More Info >>

12:00 PM

Gene Rantz Memorial Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit

Runs July 20 - Aug. 2. The NAA welcomes many returning artists along with new artists to share … More Info >>

12:00 PM

Members Create

This exhibit opens June 6 with a 5pm public reception featuring the work of 55 current GAAC members. … More Info >>

1:00 PM

Series Novelist & Magazine Columnist Debby Buck DeJonge

Debby will personalize her third in the “Lead Horse” series, “Safe Saddle.” No one is safe, & the … More Info >>

1:00 PM

We are ONE People - A Mural Creation

In partnership with the Biennial of Indigenous Artists International, the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City welcomes you to … More Info >>

1:00 PM

Women's March Traverse City

March for Justice. Gather at F&M Park & march peacefully through downtown TC (on sidewalks) & then return … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Beetlejuice JR

Presented by the OTP Young Company. More Info >>

4:30 PM

Ranked Choice Voting Presentation

Join your fellow citizens at a Town Hall for a presentation of the problems with our current voting … More Info >>

5:00 PM

CSI3* Grand Prix

Fast-paced show jumping, food, boutique shopping, & open-air fun. Gates open early, & the main competition begins at … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Beetlejuice JR

Presented by the OTP Young Company. More Info >>

7:00 PM

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

This musical is based on the Roald Dahl book. Call 231-386-2009 or go online for tickets. More Info >>

7:00 PM

Saturdays in the Park

Enjoy live music by The Steepwater Band. More Info >>

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