» Benzie CountyThe fall color is getting a great start in the inland regions of Benzie County. Look for near-peak to peak conditions inland for this weekend with early color along the roads closer to Lake Michigan. Fall color should be very good for the next two to three weeks – maybe longer.
Haunted hikes, fall colors from the Crystal Clipper chairlift, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch and even the soulful sounds of Motown should make for a fun October at Crystal Mountain.
Haunted Forest, October 15, 22, 29
Countless thrill seekers will once again summon the courage for the frightful forested frolic where ghouls and goblins wait at every turn and the Headless Horseman approaches. The Haunted Forest is open from 6:30-9:30pm (Saturday-only), costs $8 per person and is suggested for those ages nine and up.
Crystal Harvest Days, October 22 & 29
A celebration of all that makes fall in northern Michigan such a spectacular time of year, Harvest Days includes chairlift rides ($5 per person; 8 and under, FREE) with beautiful views of fall colors, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, bonfires, petting zoo, scarecrow building, costume parades and more. On October 29 several locations within the resort village will be open for Trick or Treating (FREE and open to the public).
Triple the Thrills Pass
This special pass includes one admission to the Haunted Forest, one chairlift ride and two climbs on the Vertical Edge Climbing Wall for $15 ($6 value). Plus, add a one-hour session of paintball for $10.
Motown on the Mountain, October 29
A celebration of the style and music of the Motown era, the event is a fundraiser for Mrs. Mullen’s Closet, a project providing clothes to Benzie and Frankfort elementary students in need. The evening includes dancing, food and a live/silent auction. Tickets, $25 per person, must be purchased in advance (call 800.968.7686, ext. 3355).
Ski Swap, October 29
With ski season less than a month away, Crystal Mountain’s Ski Swap (9am-4pm) on October 29 will be a chance to unload old equipment and get a deal on some new gear. Even better, 25% of the proceeds benefit ski teams in Benzie, Manistee, Frankfort and Glen Lake. Equipment can be dropped off in the lower level of Crystal Mountain’s conference center on Friday, October 28 from 5-7pm and picked up on Saturday from 4-5pm.
Our Farm-to-Table dining series brings the fresh flavors of northern Michigan to the Thistle Pub & Grille the third weekend of each month, May through October.
Our chefs work with local farms, making personal visits to many of them, to build a custom three-course menu.
Our Farm-to-Table series is a clear example of Crystal Mountain’s commitment to the sustainability of the local food movement and the role that our restaurants play in it.
When: October 16-18, 2015, 5pm-close
Where: Thistle Pub & Grille
Cost: Starting at $29 per person
Menu: October Farm-to-Table Menu
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Saturday – March 26, 2011
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Celebrate sunshine and spring skiing with a weekend filled with music, art, food and fun! In honor of our favorite sticky, sweet delicacy… maple syrup, Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa presents the 3rd Annual Maple Syrup Festival.
Tree tapping demonstrations, maple syrup vendors, cooking demos, chainsaw wood carving demonstration, and pancakes drenched in delicious northern Michigan maple syrup are just a few of the highlights.
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Live Entertainment! w The vintage country music band Sister Wilene performs noon-3pm in the Vista Lounge. Read more at sisterwilene.com. |
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| 11a–4p | wMaple Syrup Sugar Tent – sample syrup from local vendors, slopeside tent wChainsaw Wood Carving Demonstration with award-winning carver, Scott Kuefler, Crystal Center Parking Lot wMaple Leaf Scavenger Hunt, pick up info at the slopeside tent or Park at Water’s Edge |
| 12pm | w Tree-Tapping Demonstration – meet at the slopeside tent |
| 12-4pm | w Kids Crawl About/Fire Truck & Tractor, Crystal Center Parking Lot |
| w Maple Syrup BBQ, Crystal Center deck | |
| wHourly Prize Drawings, slopeside tent | |
| w Art Fair, Kids Games, Cartoon Classes, Bake Sale & Face Painting, indoors at the Crystal Center. Bake sale & face painting benefits Benzie Central Softball. | |
| wPetting Zoo, near slopeside tent | |
| 1pm | w Cooking Demonstration, indoors at the Crystal Center |
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wSurrey Rides with Maple Syrup History |
| 2pm | wLive Birds of Prey with Wings of Wonder, indoors at the Crystal Center |
| 2-4pm | w Vertical Edge Climbing Wall, 2-4pm |
| 3pm | w Tree-Tapping Demonstration – meet at the slopeside tent |
| w Cooking Demonstration, indoors at the Crystal Center |
| Sunday Morning Pancakes… All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning, Wild Tomato Restaurant |
| For more information, call the Park at Water’s Edge at 800.968.7686 ext. 7000. |
| Schedule is subject to change. |
Pinecroft Golf Course is open for the season as of March 16, 2010.
During the early Spring it will be open on a day-to-day basis depending on the weather.
We are running an opening special right now, $25 for 18 holes and a cart.
Champion Hill will be opening for the season sometime in May.
Overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake with Benzie County’s rolling hills tumbling to the shoreline, Pinecroft Golf Course treats golfers to 18 lush and divergent challenges.
From its opening day, Pinecroft has been a favorite of northern Michigan golfers and Pinecroft’s reputation is quickly reaching beyond the region with GOLF DIGEST readers giving Pinecroft a 4 STAR RATING in the latest edition of “PLACES TO PLAY”.
For information and pricing for 2010 Season Golf Memberships, call 231-882-9100 or e-mail info@pinecroftgolf.com. Memberships are good at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill Golf Courses..
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Join Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa for the 3rd Annual TuckFest! Named in honor of Tucker Byl, proceeds from the day’s events benefit Northern Michigan Adaptive Sports. |
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11am – RAIL JAM King of the Mountain Jam & Open Jam. Tuck’s Terrain Park. |
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| 2pm – SUPER-CROSS Multiple head to head format! Super-Cross Course on the North Face |
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SNOW SNAKE – All day open skate. |
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| AWARDS Great prizes! Ceremony held on Lodge Deck about one hour after Super-Cross competition. |
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| Discounted event lift tickets available with proof of registration: Adult (16+) – $40, Junior (9-15) – $25. | ||
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For more info or to register, contact the Snowsports Desk at 800.968.7686 ext. 5100. |
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Fall Color in Benzie County – October 5, 2011
