September

September 1

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.

September 2

• Wine Tasting Cruise – Traverse Tall Ship Co. Visit www.tallshipsailing.com for more information.

September 3

• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.
• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Petoskey Farmers Market - from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm on the 400 block of Howard St between Mitchell and Michigan Streets.
• Chain O’ Lakes Campground Music Festival – Bellaire. Visit www.chainolakescamp.com for more information.

September 4

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.
• Saturday Bazaar – Downtown Central Lake from 10am – 3pm.
• Grass River 5k Trail Run – Visit www.grassriver.org for more information.
• Chain O’ Lakes Campground Music Festival – Bellaire. Visit www.chainolakescamp.com for more information.

September 5

• Microbrew and Pizza Cruise – Traverse Tall Ship Co. Visit www.tallshipsailing.com for more information.
• Chain O’ Lakes Campground Music Festival – Bellaire. Visit www.chainolakescamp.com for more information.

September 6

• Mackinac Bridge Walk – Visit www.mackinacbridge.org for more information.
• Chain O’ Lakes Campground Music Festival – Bellaire. Visit www.chainolakescamp.com for more information.

September 8

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.

September 10

• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.
• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Petoskey Farmers Market - from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm on the 400 block of Howard St between Mitchell and Michigan Streets.
• Dinner at The Dockside for Breast Cancer Prevention – From 5pm – 10pm. Visit www.antrimcountyhightea.org for more information.

September 11

• Parkside Fine Arts Festival – From 10am – 4pm at the Bridge Walk Bed and Breakfast in Central Lake
• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.
• Antiques & Collectibles Outdoor Market – From 9am – 4pm under the Pavilion in downtown Gaylord.
• Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk – Visit www.runmackinac.com for more information.
• Saturday Bazaar – Downtown Central Lake from 10am – 3pm.
• Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show – From 6pm – 7pm at the Northwestern Michigan College Automotive Technology Building & grounds.

September 15

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.

September 17

• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.
• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Petoskey Farmers Market - from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm on the 400 block of Howard St between Mitchell and Michigan Streets

September 18

• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.
• Detroit Red Wings Training Camp – At Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City. Visit www.centreice.org for more information.
• Harvest Dinner and Live Auction – Located at the Helena Township Community Center in Alden at 6pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Bill Bockstaller at 231-377-6216.

September 19-21

• Detroit Red Wings Training Camp – At Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City. Visit www.centreice.org for more information.

September 21

• Autumn Equinox Celebration at Raven Hill Discovery Center – From 12pm–4pm. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.
• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Petoskey Farmers Market - from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm on the 400 block of Howard St between Mitchell and Michigan Streets.

September 25

• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.
• Saturday Bazaar – Downtown Central Lake from 10am – 3pm.
• Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Extravaganza – Located on Broad Street in downtown Bellaire from 10am – 4pm: Arts & Crafts, Demonstrations, Farmer's Market, Family Fun, Children (10 and under) Best Dressed Child in a Scarecrow Costume - Judging at 1pm.

September 29

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - Located between Cass and Union Streets across from Clinch Park in Traverse City. Open 8am – 12pm.

October

October 1

• Oktoberfest – Join the Celebration at Gaylord's First Annual Oktoberfest! From 3pm to 11pm under the Pavilion, enjoy music, authentic Bavarian food and a Die Bierhalle (Beer Tent).
• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.

October 2

• Oktoberfest – Join the Celebration at Gaylord's First Annual Oktoberfest! From 3pm to 11pm under the Pavilion, enjoy music, authentic Bavarian food and a Die Bierhalle (Beer Tent).
• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Harvestfest – Uptown Grayling will close its main street to host an antique Tractor Show, tractor powered displays, Farmer’s Market and other activities. Kick-off begins with an Antique Tractor Parade. An Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the Grayling Elementary School on Saturday, October 2. Antique passenger train cars pulled by a diesel engine are scheduled to arrive in Grayling both Saturday and Sunday, offering tickets for sale to ride to and from Standish. There is no fee to enter an antique tractor in the show. For entry information, please call the Grayling City Hall 989-348-2131.
• Saturday Bazaar – Downtown Central Lake from 10am – 3pm.
• Family Fun Festival – Central Lake. The annual October Family Fun Festival held from 10-3 at the Chamber Cabin. Join in all the fun including cake walks, apple bobbing, games and prizes for best costumes for kids and their pets.

October 3

• The Legend, Summit and Schuss Mountain Golf Courses close for the season.
• Harvestfest – Uptown Grayling will close its main street to host an antique Tractor Show, tractor powered displays, Farmer’s Market and other activities. Kick-off begins with an Antique Tractor Parade. An Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the Grayling Elementary School on Saturday, October 2. Antique passenger train cars pulled by a diesel engine are scheduled to arrive in Grayling both Saturday and Sunday, offering tickets for sale to ride to and from Standish. There is no fee to enter an antique tractor in the show. For entry information, please call the Grayling City Hall 989-348-2131.

October 6

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.

October 7

• MyNorth Wine & Dine with a View – From 7pm to 9pm, an exclusive dining experience with Leelanau Cellars Winery on Omena Bay. You and your friends can enjoy rich warm hues of peak season fall color against the sparkling sapphire blue of Omena Bay while you dine on a sumptuous dinner and Leelanau Cellars' fine wines. Your experience includes wine and appetizers on the deck or down by the water, dinner in the Leelanau Cellars Tasting Room with windows overlooking Omena Bay, dessert and coffee. Tickets will be available on MyNorth.com/store in mid-August.

October 8

• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.

October 8-10

• Charlevoix Apple Festival – 10am to 4pm; enjoy fall harvest items such as apples & apple products, pumpkins, squash, jam, honey, maple syrup, and cider. Still hungry? Local organizations will warm you up with hot food items including chili, hot dogs, kielbasa, French fries and more! Activities include a holiday art & craft show, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Visit www.charlevoix.org for more information.

October 9

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Turkey Trot – Central Lake. Annual Turkey Trot 5K race, plus the mashed potato mile and the second annual Mutt Strutt! Bring the entire family and the dogs, and enjoy the beauty of the Central Lake countryside in the fall. This popular event draws runners of varying skills and age. The races begin at 9 am at Central Lake High School.

October 13

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.

October 15

• Farmers Market - From 8:00am - Noon in Elk Rapids.
• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.

October 16

• Shanty Creek Oktoberfest - See Shanty Creek and it's Fabulous Fall Splendor featuring chair lift rides, beer tastings, a farmer's market and live entertainment from 3-6pm.
• Pumpkin’ Chunkin’ – Wellington Farm, Grayling. Take a trip back in time to Wellington Farm and catapult pumpkins! Using a farm-style trebuchet, pumpkins are thrown across a field – how far can you chunk your punkin’? (Pumpkins available at Wellington). Admission to the farm is $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for students and seniors. For a map, or more information, call 888 653 3276 or visit the farm’s website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.
• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Critters in the Moonlight - Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling from 4:30pm - 8:30 pm. While this program is especially focused for families with young children, all who come out will enjoy the Jack-O-Lantern lit walk through a portion of the Old Growth Forest and meet several of Michigan’s forest animals. These animals portrayed by costumed volunteers will tell you a little about themselves to dispel some common misconceptions about them. There is no admission for this program, however a State Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required for park entry.

October 17

• Cedar River Golf Course closes for the season.
• Pumpkin’ Chunkin’ – Wellington Farm, Grayling. Take a trip back in time to Wellington Farm and catapult pumpkins! Using a farm-style trebuchet, pumpkins are thrown across a field – how far can you chunk your punkin’? (Pumpkins available at Wellington). Admission to the farm is $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for students and seniors. For a map, or more information, call 888 653 3276 or visit the farm’s website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.

October 20

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.

October 22

• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.

October 22 & 23

• Haunted Farm - Wellington Farm, Grayling from 8pm to 10pm. Wellington Farm, USA is a 60-acre living history museum depicting life as it was lived in a rural, mid-western farming community during the Great Depression. After dark, visitors will be led through the park where dioramas will be set up. Ticket cost is $7.50 adult, $5.50 student/senior. Reservations can be made by calling 888-653-3276 or visiting www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.

October 23

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.
• Samhain Weekend – Mackinac Island from 6pm to 10pm. Mackinac Island kicks out a great Halloween celebration with trick or treating downtown for the kids preceded by a traditional Irish wishing stone toss at Windermere Point. In the evening, the downtown pubs put on some great costume parties so come on out and see or be seen. Entertainment all over town with prizes for best costumes at Horn's Bar, Mustang Lounge and the Pink Pony. Visit www.mackinacisland.org for more information.

October 27

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.

October 28-30

• Haunted Farm - Wellington Farm, Grayling from 8pm to 10pm. Wellington Farm, USA is a 60-acre living history museum depicting life as it was lived in a rural, mid-western farming community during the Great Depression. After dark, visitors will be led through the park where dioramas will be set up. Ticket cost is $7.50 adult, $5.50 student/senior. Reservations can be made by calling 888-653-3276 or visiting www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.

October 29

• Farmers Market - Located at the Senior Center Pavillion in Bellaire from 8:00am - Noon. Visit www.bellairechamber.org for more information.

October 30

• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market – Under the downtown pavilion. Open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May through October. And every Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, July through October.