East Jordan Chamber

FARMER’S MARKET
2024-07-16 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Discover the Castle Farmers Market, where artisans and growers unite to showcase their homemade and homegrown delights. Join us at Birch Lake, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, every Tuesday from May 21st to October 15th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Nestled against the scenic Birch Lake, our market offers a prime location for your crafts and produce. Engage with a diverse audience of locals and tourists, fostering community connections and support for your talents. We celebrate craftsmanship, emphasizing the artistry of handmade goods and locally sourced produce. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine in a vibrant marketplace that honors your unique skills and passions.

Yoga at Castle Farms
2024-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Experience tranquility and self-discovery through Yoga at Castle Farms, set amidst the serene beauty of gardens and architectural wonders. Led by a certified instructor, engage in mindful asanas, connecting breath with movement to dissolve daily stresses and foster balance. Against the backdrop of Castle Farms’ history, this experience transcends, inviting spiritual awakening and inner peace. Join us in Northern Michigan for a transformative journey of healing and growth. Classes cost $30, run for an hour, and require bringing your yoga mat. Limited to 20 participants, with a minimum of 5 required. Tickets are nonrefundable, except if the class is canceled. Rain plan is inside Castle Farms.

South Arm Classics Car Show
2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
On the beautiful South Arm of Lake Charlevoix the South Arm Classics Car Show is the place to be.
For information on the show or to register a car email. southarmclassics@gmail.com

Sweaty Yeti 5K & Fun Run
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan High School, 101 North Maple, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Sweaty Yeti 5K and Make a Memory Mile – Fun Run benefits the Barber-Galvin Memorial Scholarship.
Always the 2nd Saturday in July
Visit https://www.sweatyyetirun.com/

East Jordan Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
2024-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Two Beats

Bring a chair or blanket, grab some dinner or ice cream and come down to Memorial Park for some great music. All bands are family friendly.

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Cyndel Thompson

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy some fabulous music in the beautiful Ellsworth Community Square. Concerts are free of charge and to be enjoyed by all.

FAIRY/GNOME GARDEN MAKE & TAKE
2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Create your very own miniature garden to lure in fairies, dragons, and garden gnomes.
Our Fairy Garden Classes include soil and 1 miniature plant to get you started. Our gardener will begin with a brief history of how miniature gardens began and move on to instructing the class on the key aspects of creating a fairy garden. Perfect for all ages! Bring your own container or purchase one with your ticket. Hurry- a limited number are available! Fairy homes, decor, and accessories are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
NOTE: When purchasing your ticket, you MUST select the number of ATTENDEES that will be participating in the class. The baskets are optional add on’s. Only those who are building a garden need to purchase a ticket. If you are only observing or supervising a child you do not need to purchase a ticket.

Castle Farmers Market
2024-07-09 08:00 - 13:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States

YOGA AT THE CASTLE
2024-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States

East Jordan Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Pine River Jazz

Bring a chair or blanket, grab some dinner or ice cream and come down to Memorial Park for some great music. All bands are family friendly.

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square
2024-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Country Thunder
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy some fabulous music in the beautiful Ellsworth Community Square. Concerts are free of charge and to be enjoyed by all.

Fish & Fowl Exhibit, Jordan River Arts Council
2024-06-30 12:30 - 2024-07-27 16:30 | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
From fins to feathers, this exhibit at the Jordan River Art Center features the work of over 40 artists working in a variety of media. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, June 30 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. The Gallery is open daily from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Featured artwork: “Foraging Sandhill Crane” by Elizabeth Armbruster.

East Jordan Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Crosscut Kings

Bring a chair or blanket, grab some dinner or ice cream and come down to Memorial Park for some great music. All bands are family friendly.

Impact100 Little Traverse Bay Launch Celebration
2024-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Bay Harbor Yacht Club, 4300 Vista Dr, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Impact100 Little Traverse Bay is a new women’s member giving collective awarding $100,000 grants in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties. A Launch Celebration will be held on Friday, June 28 from 4-6pm for new members and potential members who want to meet the board of directors and learn more about Impact100 Little Traverse Bay. Impact100’s global founder, Wendy Steele, will be at the Launch Celebration to give the keynote speech and sign her 2023 book, Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation.
The Impact100 model awards high-impact, sustainable grants. Members pool their $1,000 annual dues and award $100,000 grant(s) to area nonprofits in five Focus Areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment. Founding membership closes December 31. In October, workshops for nonprofits will be held in Charlevoix and Petoskey. Grant applications open January 2025.
Members and prospective members interested in learning more can register for the Launch Celebration by June 14 at Impact100LTB.org

Central Lake Community Paddle
2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Central Lake Community Paddle – Thursday, June 27 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square
2024-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Lou Thumser
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy some fabulous music in the beautiful Ellsworth Community Square. Concerts are free of charge and to be enjoyed by all.

Kids Kayaking
2024-06-26 12:00 - 14:00 | MI
Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks.
All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. Maximum student: teacher ratio is 4:1. Ages: 7-13
$30/person for two hours. Need-based, limited partial scholarships are available, please contact us prior to registration for more information.
Kids will always be wearing life jackets while on the water but must be comfortable on the water with a life jacket on. Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements. Extra thanks to the West Michigan Coastal Kayaking Association for sharing their youth-sized kayaks with us for these classes (check out their website for a great family friendly kayaking symposium hosted every Memorial Day weekend).

Summer Solstice Celebration at Raven Hill
2024-06-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join us at the Obelisk in the Ancient World on Friday, June 21 at 6 PM for an unforgettable evening. We will celebrate the longest day of the year and share in the excitement of creating a grander, more walkable labyrinth. Bring a 10” – 12” diameter rock and join Raven Hill’s elite Labyrinth Builders Club. Be a part of this lasting legacy at Raven Hill, and leave your mark for future generations to admire. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to an extraordinary and enduring exhibit!

East Jordan Freedom Festival
2024-06-19 16:00 - 2024-06-23 16:00 | Downtown East Jorda, East Jordan, MI, 49727
Family fun for all to enjoy! – Great live music, carnival, food trucks, block party, parades, kids events and more. Join us in downtown East Jordan for a fabulous family festival.

40th Anniversary Party at Challenge Mountain Resale Store
2024-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Challenge Mountain Resale Store, 1100 Boyne Ave, Boyne City, MI, 49712, United States
Everyone is Invited to Celebrate Challenge Mountain’s 40th Anniversary next Tuesday, June 18 from 4 – 7pm!
Challenge Mountain continues its 40th-year celebration with an Anniversary Party at the Challenge Mountain Resale Store on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 4 – 7pm. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 4:30pm.
Open to all, guests at the Resale Store will enjoy refreshments and hot dogs outdoors with surprise shopping deals inside. “We’re excited to celebrate this monumental year,” shares Staci Payton, Resale Store Manager.
While fundraising comes from a combination of individual donations, grants and special events, the bulk of revenue — and a major funding source overall — comes from the Challenge Mountain Resale Store with sales covering 60% of organization’s expenses. (Of significant note: 100% of all monetary donations to the organization are applied directly to programming.)
READ the full story ONLINE at https://challengemtn.org/celebrating-40-years-with-resale-store-party

Father/Son Banquet
2024-06-15 18:00 - 21:00 | East Jordan High School, 101 Maple Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The East Jordan Rotary is proud to bring you the annual Father/Son Banquet.
East Jordan Middle/High School
Tickets will be available at the door or from Rotary Members

GLCO presents Carmina Burana and Saint-Säens' Organ Symphony with Kelly Hale
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) will present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and Camille Saint-Säens’ Organ Symphony on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7 PM in Bay View.

The performance of these two masterworks and audience favorites is a true community masterpiece, presenting over 120 local artists spanning four generations, and features guest virtuoso organist Kelly Hale. The GLCO Orchestra, guest vocalists Amy Cross and Thomas Gunther, GLCO Chorus, the Little Traverse Choral Society led by André Strydom, and the Great Lakes Children’s Choir led by Amy Cross will join forces to create this special night at the historic John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View.

Tickets from $35 to $65 are available at glcorchestra.org. The concert is free for veterans, active service members, and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.

East Jordan Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Bernadette Kathryn and the Lonely Days Band

Bring a chair or blanket, grab some dinner or ice cream and come down to Memorial Park for some great music. All bands are family friendly.

Ellsworth Pig Roast
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-15 | Ellsworth, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
A celebration of food, family and fun. Join Ellsworth for a great meal, fun and games, a parade and something for everyone.

Jordan Art Walk Ribbon Cutting
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
The ribbons will be cut for the new pieces of art added to the Jordan Art Walk. Meet in Memorial Park at 10:00 AM to walk the JAW.

East Jordan Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Soul Xpress

Bring a chair or blanket, grab some dinner or ice cream and come down to Memorial Park for some great music. All bands are family friendly.

East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
2024-06-07 11:30 - 16:00 | The Mallard Golf Club, 9569 Bailey Rd., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Are you ready for a great day on the golf course? The East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual Golf Outing is just that! 9 holes of golf (foursome), lunch, snacks, prizes, golfer gifts, games and networking with fellow business owners, managers, community members.
Pre-Registration before May 22 – $260 per team

11:30 AM Check in
Noon Lunch
1:00 Start

Sponsorships available – Contact the Chamber Office 231-536-7351

Memorial Day Open House at The Depot
2024-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The Depot, Jordan Valley Teen Center, 214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come check out The Depot Teen Center immediately following the Gar Park dedication on May 27th. Grab a brat or hotdog, see what’s happening at The Depot, and enjoy music from the band First Friday!
See you on Memorial Day! We will be open from 1 pm to 3 pm.
214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI 49727
