East Jordan Chamber

Quilt the Boardwalk
2025-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail/Boardwalk, 101 Union Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come see the beautiful quilts and meet the local quilters on the Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail/Boardwalk.
Start at Friends of the Jordan River Watershed Center (101 Union Street, East Jordan)
Noon – 4:00 PM (rain date October 11)

Book Signing on the Boardwalk
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail/Boardwalk, 101 Union Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Straddle Books – Suzanne Malpass will be signing her new book and selling all of her books (or signing any pre-purchased books) at the Friends of the Jordan River Watershed Building from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ebenezer Christian School Garage Sale
2025-10-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Ebenezer Christian Preschool, 9541 White Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Garage/Bake Sale with proceeds to benefit Ebenezer Christian School.
Thursday & Friday, October 2 & 3 – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ebenezer Christian School Garage/Bake Sale
2025-10-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Ebenezer Christian Preschool, 9541 White Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States

Breezeway Fall Color Cruises
2025-10-04, 2025-10-11 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Cruise the C-48 Breezeway at your own pace stopping along the way to visit wineries, pumpkin patches, orchards, shops, restaurants, art centers and more. Pick up your “goodie bags” with trip tips, and goodies at Royal Farms in Atwood from 10:00 AM – Noon or while supplies last.

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
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

Ebenezer Christian School Garage/Bake Sale
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Ebenezer Christian School, 9541 White Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States

Walk-In BINGO - American Legion
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Auxiliary Unit 227, 305 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Rebec-Hosler-Sweet Post #227 will host Walk-In BINGO from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
303 Main Street, East Jordan

GLCO presents Fall Color Tour – Exploring Color in Music and Painting
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) presents Fall Color Tour – Exploring Color in Music and Painting – on Saturday October 11th at 7 pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.
Featuring the works of Debussy, Mussorgsky, Haydn, Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn, this concert, conducted by GLCO Maestro Libor Ondras, explores how composers and visual artists alike use color, texture, and contrast to evoke emotion and tell stories.
Heidi A. Marshall, an award-winning Master Pastellist, will offer reflections on the shared language of art and music, alongside her works of art.
Also featured is violinist Blaise Sytsma-Reed, 2025 winner of GLCO’s annual Young Artist Competition, performing Lalo’s Movement 1, Symphonie Espagnole, with the orchestra.
Tickets ($35, $45, $65) are available at glcorchestra.org or at 231-487-0010.

Protecting our Planet Together
2025-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 | FOJ Watershed Center, 101 Union Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States

East Jordan State of the Community
2025-10-21 11:15 - 13:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce as we invite local leaders to update the community on what’s happening in our area.
Boxed lunch will be available for eat-in or take out after the event.
Reservations are required – please contact the Chamber Office to register for the event: 231-536-7351 or info@ejcahmber.org.
Chamber Members: $20, Not-Yet-Members: $25. There is no charge if you will not be eating lunch, but we would like to have you pre-register for the event.
Doors open at 11:15 AM – Presentations will be from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Grand Wedding Expo
2025-11-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
​The Grand Wedding Expo at Castle Farms
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025
🕐 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Castle Farms, Charlevoix, MI
Plan your perfect day at The Grand Wedding Expo at Castle Farms! Meet over 45 of Northern Michigan’s top wedding vendors, featuring everything from photographers and florists to stylists, caterers, and décor experts. Explore creative wedding vignettes in the King’s Great Hall, enjoy exclusive giveaways, and gather endless inspiration inside the historic Castle.
💍 Plus—one lucky couple will win a FREE wedding at Castle Farms!
Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing the finishing touches, this is the bridal event you won’t want to miss.
🎟 Admission: $5 in advance | $10 at the door
Learn more at castlefarms.com

GLCO presents Noteable Chamber Choir in free Sunday Series recital
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine, 7078 M-68, Indian River, MI, 49749, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Noteable Chamber in a free concert at 4 pm on Sunday November 9th at the Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine in Indian River. Based in Northern Michigan, Noteable consists of 18 skilled and versatile singers showcasing a diverse repertoire ranging from sacred and classical pieces to contemporary works. This program’s theme is Sing For Joy!
The recital is part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO)’s Sunday Series, bringing small ensembles to venues in Emmet and Charlevoix counties.
The free of charge Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.
For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Business After Hours
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 | The Depot, Jordan Valley Teen Center, 214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Business After Hours – Networking, fun, great food, drawings and more.
Join us at The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center – Business Owners/Manager, Community Members, Clubs & Organizations – Everyone Welcome
EJ Chamber Members FREE, Not-Yet-Members $10

Kris Kringle Craft Show
2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Mill Street Campus, 951 Mill Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Kris Kringle Craft Show. Vendors of all kinds will be on hand with great gift ideas for everyone on your list.
Location will be the Mill Street Campus (EJ Senior Center Bld.)

Member Gift Market
2025-11-16 12:30 - 2025-12-20 16:30 | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The members of the Jordan River Arts Council will have many handmade items for sale at JRAC daily from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM for your holiday shopping. Find some great unique items to fill your shopping list.

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket application acceptance dates.

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket application acceptance.

Ladies Shopping Night
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | East Jordan, MI, 49727
Local participation businesses will be open late for your shopping needs. Get started on your holiday list and support our local small businesses. Each location will have great deal, fun events and much more. Grab your girlfriends and head out for a great night of shopping.
Jordan River Art Council
Iron Goat Coffee
Jordan Valley Glassworks
The Inner Structure
Violet Pear
Jordan Valley Outfitters
Billie’s Floral
Monday’s
E.J. Shoppe
Books & Things
Nerdy Nomads

A Celtic Holiday – Featuring Switchback
2025-11-22 06:00 - 21:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
A Celtic Holiday with Switchback at Castle Farms
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM | 🎶 Show: 7:00–9:00 PM
Celebrate the season with the award-winning duo Switchback as they bring their signature blend of Celtic melodies and holiday favorites to the magical setting of Castle Farms. Experience an evening of lively tunes, heartfelt ballads, and festive cheer inside the historic stone walls, beautifully decorated for Christmas.
✨ Tickets:

General Admission – $25: Open seating for an unforgettable holiday concert.
VIP Experience – $45: Enjoy reserved close-up seating, exclusive access to the VIP Lounge featuring a grazing board and private bar service, plus one complimentary drink ticket.

Let the music of Ireland and the warmth of the holidays fill your heart at this special Castle Farms event.

Family Bazaar
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join Us at the Family Bazaar at Castle Farms!
📅 Date: Sunday, November 23rd
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Free Admission for All Guests!!
Join us at Castle Farms for the Family Bazaar, an expanded version of our beloved Parent-to-Parent Sale — now bigger and better than ever! Shop from a variety of parent sellers, crafters, local businesses, and family-focused vendors, all offering great finds just in time for the holidays.
🎅 Visit with Santa!
Capture a festive family photo early this year — take your own pictures with Santa for just $5 per family, perfect for holiday cards.
📚 Free Book Swap for Kids & Adults!
Bring up to 5 books per person between 12–1 PM, then return after 1 PM to pick out new reads.

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket Application Acceptance

Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Josephs Catholic Church, 207 Nicholls Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Open to everyone – Community Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings. Great fellowship and wonderful food. Come early for fun and games stay for dinner.
Games and Snacks at 1:00 PM
Dinner served at 2:00 PM

Shop Small Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan, MI, 49727
Support your local Small Businesses by shopping local on Shop Small Saturday. Many businesses will be open with extended hours and instore specials.

Holiday Business After Hours
2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing Restaurant, 10231 Ferry Rd., Ironton, MI, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for this fun, festive Holiday Business After Hours event. Great Food, Festive Fun and Networking will all be part of this annual holiday event.
The Landing Restaurant will open up for this special Business After Hours. Entry for this event will be cash donations to benefit our two local food pantries in East Jordan and Ellsworth.
Proudly Sponsored by EJ
Cash Bar available.

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 Concert
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Jordan Valley Community Band is proud to bring you the sounds of the Christmas Season.
No entry fee, donations greatly appreciated.

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.
