4th Annual Jubilee of Trees for 501C3's & Holiday Business After Hours
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the holidays and support our local 501 C3’s at the same time. Decorated Christmas Trees & Holiday Baskets will be on display and up for auction at the silent auction. All proceeds to benefit the winning bidders choice of Chamber Member 501 C3’s.
We will also celebrate the season with our Holiday Business After Hours proudly sponsored by EJ. Come and enjoy hors devours, drinks and networking.
Everyone welcome to attend

Held at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix

Light Up East Jordan For Christmas Parade
2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The East Jordan Helping Hearts invite you to downtown East Jordan for a night of fun for the whole family. Lighted Christmas Parade down Main Street, Visit with Mrs. Claus & Santa, live Reindeer, Treats, Crafts and more.

Santa’s Workshop
2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Santa’s coming…and he’s bringing the GRINCH!
It’s time to build and craft with Santa in his Workshop at Castle Farms! Our Santa’s Workshop sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2024 at pre-scheduled times throughout the day. Participate in an age-appropriate craft (chosen at time of online registration), enjoy hot cocoa and a treat. Chat with Santa himself and get a special gift. Professional photos with Santa are also included and will be available for download after the event!
Ticket Cost: $30 per child
Santa Sessions Available: 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, & 2pm each day
Limit of 25 children per session.
Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 PM EST on December 13, 2024. Each child ticket includes 2 adults. You may purchase extra adult tickets for $5 each.

Live Nativity Scene
2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Experience the wonder of the season with a live Nativity Scene at Castle Farms! Join us on December 4th and December 18th, from 5 PM to 7 PM, in the enchanting Queen’s Courtyard. Watch as the story of the first Christmas comes to life amidst the beautiful castle setting, featuring live animals provided by Hungry Ducks.

Gather your family and friends for this festive and heartfelt event, perfect for all ages. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to come and share in the spirit of the holidays. Don’t miss this unique and memorable holiday experience!

Bring in the New Year – Virtual Game Show
2025-01-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
🎉 Kick Off the New Year at Castle Farms – FREE Admission! 🎉
Join us on January 4th for a day of fun, shopping, sipping, and savings at our historic venue! Whether you’re a trivia buff, a savvy shopper, or a cocktail enthusiast, there’s something for everyone, and it’s all completely FREE to attend.

🕹️ Virtual Game Show – Survey Says
⏰ Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Test your trivia skills and compete for one of four $50 gift cards! Play on your own device and enjoy:
🎟️ Raffle tickets for every round you join, with BONUS PRIZE DRAWINGS at the end.
📝 Trivia sheets and quick games in the Tavern.
🍷 Extra raffle ticket for BONUS PRIZES when you pre-register.
🛍️ Gift Shop Moving Sale
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Shop amazing deals as we clear out inventory! Discounts on:
✨ Jewelry, 🌱 Garden items, 🎁 Toys, books, mugs, and more!
💼 Spend $50 and receive a special gift!

🍷 Cocktails in the Tavern + Wine Bottle Discounts
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Sip wine-based cocktails and ciders in our cozy Tavern. While you relax, enjoy exclusive discounts on wine bottle purchases to take home your favorite flavors.

📸 Social Media Challenge
Post your event photos using #SurveySaysCastle for a chance to win two free memberships to Castle Farms for the whole year!

📅 Date: January 4th

📍 Location: Castle Farms

🎉 Don’t miss this FREE event filled with entertainment, deals, wine discounts, and good vibes. Mark your calendar and invite your friends for a fantastic day!

Bring in the New Year – Virtual Game Show
2025-01-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
🎉 Kick Off the New Year at Castle Farms! 🎉
Join us on January 4th for an unforgettable day filled with fun, shopping, and sipping at our historic venue. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast, a bargain hunter, or a cocktail connoisseur, there’s something for everyone, plus exciting perks and prizes to enjoy:
🕹️ Virtual Game Show – Survey Says
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Think you know the top answers? Test your trivia skills in our fast-paced Virtual Game Show! Compete for one of four $50 gift cards awarded to the top players. Play on your own device and rack up the perks:
🎟️ Participation Perks:

Receive a raffle ticket for every round you join, with BONUS PRIZE DRAWINGS at the end of the game!
Enjoy trivia sheets or quick games in the Tavern tied to the game show theme.
🍷 Entry Incentive:
Pre-register for the game show and get an extra raffle ticket for the BONUS PRIZE DRAWINGS

🛍️ Gift Shop Moving Sale
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Shop incredible deals as we prepare to move! Explore discounts on:
✨ Jewelry
🌱 Garden items
🎁 Toys, books, coffee mugs, bags, and more!
💼 Special Package Deal:

Spend $50 in the Gift Shop and get a Special Gift!

🍷 Cocktails in the Tavern
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Sip and savor wine-based cocktails and warm ciders in our cozy Tavern. Enjoy free entry to relax, socialize, and shop. It’s the perfect pairing to your day of fun!
📸 Social Media Challenge:

Snap a photo during the event and post it using #SurveySaysCastle for a chance to win two free memberships to Castle Farms for the whole year!

📅 Date: January 4th
📍 Location: Castle Farms
Don’t miss this one-day-only event packed with entertainment, deals, and good vibes. Mark your calendar and bring your friends!

East Jordan Freedom Festival
2025-06-18 18:00 - 2025-06-21 12:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Parades, live music, block party, drawings, outdoor movie and the best fireworks display in Northern Michigan.

Ellsworth Pig Roast
2025-06-20 16:00 - 2025-06-21 17:00 | Ellsworth Community Park, Ellsworth, Michigan, 49729
Family fun and games. Something for everyone. Parade, Food, Games, events for the whole family.

11 Annual Sweaty Yeti Run
2025-07-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Boswell Stadium, 101 North Maple St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Sweaty Yeti 5K & Make a Memory Mile Fun Run are celebrating their 11th year in 2025. This amazing event is held to benefit the Barber-Galvin Memorial Scholarship Fund. This is a timed event. The event also has so many other family fun activities.
Always the 2nd Saturday in July.

South Arm Classic Car Show
2025-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
Beautiful downtown East Jordan comes alive with the beautiful automobiles from the past. Memorial Park & Spring Street will be lined with the bright, colorful cars of days gone by for all to view. Sponsored by East Jordan Lion’s Club. Food, music and fun will also be part of this fantastic day in East Jordan.
Registration: Starting at 7:00 AM, Memorial Park
Show starts at: 10:00 AM
Awards: 2:00 PM

Kanin Wren Concert – Featuring Shortstop!
2025-07-16 16:30 - 20:30 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
🎤 Kanin Wren in Concert – Featuring Shortstop
📅 Wednesday, July 16, 2025
📍 Castle Farms – Queen’s Court & Serenity Garden, Charlevoix, MI
Join us for a magical summer evening at Castle Farms as rising country-pop star Kanin Wren takes the stage with her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt originals, and the fan-favorite Taylor Swift Experience—a dynamic tribute packed with the hits you love, from “Love Story” to “Cruel Summer.”
The night kicks off with Shortstop, an exciting young trio featured as part of Kanin’s new platform to uplift and mentor aspiring musicians. These rising stars will open the show with a performance full of talent, energy, and inspiration.
$30 General Admission
$65 VIP + Meet & Greet
$280 VIP + Meet & Greet + Reserved Table for FOUR People + 4 drink tickets
VIP options include early entry for prime seating options, 3 acoustic songs performed by Kanin Wren, Poster of Kanin Wren, and early autograph session.
Itinerary

• 4:30 PM: VIP Doors Open
• 5:00 PM: VIP Meet and Greet
• 5:45 PM: Shortstop Performance (Opening Act)
• 6:30 PM: Kanin Wren Live
• 8:30: Encore + Additional Meet and Greets (if time allows)

Up North Busker Fest
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-19 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
What’s a Busker you ask? A Busker is a person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations. This one of a kind festival has something for everyone. You will be kept busy with performances taking place on two stages, kids activities, visits by live Mermaids, musicians, jugglers, craft show, beer tent and much more.

Enchanted Art Market
2025-07-21 10:00 - 2025-07-24 17:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
This event is hosted by Blue Ribbon Events Group AT Castle Farms!
Enchanted Art Market at Castle Farms
📅 July 21-24, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM
🎟️ $5 per person (Includes access to the market, live music, scavenger hunt, make & take project, and a self-guided tour of Castle Farms!)
Step into a world of creativity and magic at the Enchanted Art Market, a boutique-style market filled with handcrafted treasures, live music, and enchanting experiences!
✨ Explore the Market – Browse a unique selection of artisan goods and artwork from talented creators.
🎶 Live Music Daily – Enjoy the sounds of local musicians from 12 PM – 5 PM as you stroll through the market.
🌲 Enchanted Forest Scavenger Hunt – Embark on a whimsical adventure throughout Castle Farms’ scenic grounds.
🎨 Make & Take: Enchanted Rock Project – Unleash your creativity!
🗓️ Tuesday & Thursday | 11 AM – 3 PM
💰 Free for kids | $5 for adults (includes two rocks – one to keep, one to share)
📍 Choose where your enchanted rock goes! Hide it around Castle Farms for future visitors or let us place it in a local community.
🏰 Self-Guided Tour – Your admission includes a self-guided tour of the castle’s historic buildings and breathtaking grounds.
🍷 Castle Pub Open Daily – From 11 AM – 11 PM, enjoy refreshing drinks and tasty snacks.
Don’t miss this magical celebration of art and imagination at Castle Farms! ✨

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2025-09-27, 2025-10-04 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Travel at your own pace across C-48 The Breezeway stopping at the local farm markets, corn mazes, shops, restaurants, events and much more! Pick up your “goodie bags” at Royal Farms in Atwood from 10:00 AM – Noon

Light Up EJ for Christmas
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Downtown East Jordan will come alive with the joy of Christmas. A lighted parade, live reindeer, soup cook-off, Community Christmas Tree lighting, Santa visit and much more.
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the front of City Hall following the Lighted Parade down Main Street to hear the Christmas Lists.
Soup Cook-Off will be at The Depot Teen Center
Reindeer will be in the parking lot near Charlevoix State Bank

The Little Christmas Corner in the Village
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
The Village of Ellsworth will be full of excitement for a fun Christmas Celebration. The Ellsworth Community Square and the Good Samaritan Furniture Store will be where all the fun is.
Soup Cook-off, Family picture, crafts, caroling and much more.

Jordan Valley Community Band Winter Concert
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Jordan Valley Community Band will hold their Annual Winter Concert at the East Jordan Community Auditorium (EJMHS). The concert is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Ellsworth Pig Roast
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-20 16:00 | Ellsworth Community Park, Ellsworth, Michigan, 49729
Good ole family fun. Food, games, water slide, and much more. Fun for the whole family.

East Jordan Freedom Festival
2026-06-24 17:00 - 2026-06-27 23:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Something for the whole family. 4 days of events, parades, carnival, live music, outdoor movie, food and fun.
What a great way to kick-off your summer of fun. Join us in East Jordan on the beautiful South Arm of Lake Charlevoix

South Arm Classics Car Show
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Downtown East Jordan will be filled with beautiful cars & trucks from days gone by.

Up North Busker Fest - East Jordan
2026-07-18 15:00 - 2026-07-19 23:00 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
One of the area’s most unique events. Buskers (street performers) from all over gather in East Jordan to put on one of the coolest shows around. Kids events, Shows, Beer Tent and much more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/upnorthbuskerfest for full details and show schedules. Downtown East Jordan is the place to be

Fall Festival
2026-09-25 07:00 - 2026-09-26 23:00 | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 N. Lake St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Activities for the whole family. Live music, kids activities & shows, softball tournament, beer tent, food, small rides, early Trick-or-Treat and much more.
