Run or walk in this fun 5k in the midst of February in Frankfort! For crazy runners who are willing to face 10-degree temperatures and 30-mph gusts off Lake Michigan. Can you handle it?
All ages are welcome at this family friendly event. Race happens snow or shine!
Registration
Race day registration will take place Saturday, February 18, from 8:30am-9:30am at the American Legion Hall(VFW), 206 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635. Restrooms, coffee, and heat will be available for runners during registration and also after the race during an award ceremony.
Cost: $20 per person. All entries receive a t-shirt and medal. Register Online » Day of Registration: $25 per person.
Proceeds from the 7th Annual Betsie Bay Frozen 5K will focus on supporting local and global water projects.
Awards
There will be awards for 1st Place Overall and Age Group winners!
Course Details
The course starts at the top of Elberta’s beautiful lookout of Lake Michigan and continues down the hill through Elberta, around the bend, along Betsie Bay via scenic M-22, then heads into Frankfort at Main Street with a finish at the other end of downtown, just before you reach the lighthouse.
Bussing will be provided to the start line, following the 5k route (backwards of course – sorry no dogs allowed on bus). If you can find a ride to the start please do, as bus space is VERY limited. There is parking at the start line.
A hearty paella is the ideal festive dish for a gathering of friends and family.
Join Nonna’s award-winning Chef John Piombo for a cooking demonstration where you’ll learn how to prepare the perfect paella…and you’ll get to try some!
An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 25th from 7pm to 10pm.
This concert features Robin Connell on keyboards, Kathy Lamar as vocalist, Laurie Sears on saxaphone and flute, Neil Gordon on guitar and Mark Weymouth on drums. It’s a fun, lively group that’s is sure to be entertaining and enjoyable for all.
Tickets are sold in advance for $15 per person by calling 231.334.5100. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 per person. Cash bar available.
For samples of the music, click on the Robin Connell link and Kathy Lamar link.<>
The Great Indoor Folk Festival will be held in the Mercato from 12-5:30pm. This is a Free, Family Friendly Event. Food Merchants will be offering grab and go items and great prices!
Visit the Great Indoor Folk Festival’s community page to join in on updates and general celebration of folk and acoustic music. www.facebook.com/greatindoorfolkfestival
As many as 1,000 festival-goers attend each year, enjoying free music at this family-oriented event. More than 100 musicians from Northern Michigan’s folk, bluegrass and acoustic music scene will perform at the festival. Folk and acoustic musicians from across northern Michigan and beyond will be playing at seven stages, including those dedicated to “New Folk” and “Kids Music.” In addition to the ‘stages’ spread throughout the ground floor Mercado corridor of Building 50 and Kirkbride Hall, there is also a satellite stage at the Left Foot Charley winery, just west across the parking lot in the Village. Storefronts will be open and performing artists will have CDs for sale at a CD table.
“This is one of the top events of the year for many local musicians and a way to beat the winter blues” says Adair Correll, co-founder of the Northern Michigan Songwriters in the Round, the singer-songwriter association which hosts the event. “As in the past, we’ve added a number of new acts this year to showcase young talent,” he adds.
The event is made possible by volunteers and donations, including the musicians. Come have a great time, listen to wonderful music, and celebrate community.
The Great Indoor Folk Festival will be held in the Mercato from 12-5:30pm. This is a Free, Family Friendly Event. Food Merchants will be offering grab and go items and great prices!