Q: When is the 4th of July and its associated activities,
like the parade and fireworks?
A: The 4th of July events take place on the 4th itself. If the parade
cannot be held due to inclement weather, it's canceled. If the 4th falls on a Sunday, the Parade will be held on July 3rd at 10 am. If the fireworks cannot
be held due to inclement weather, they will take place the next night; past that,
they are canceled. See our Calendar of Events page for
all that takes place on the 4th, and throughout the year.
Q: What accommodations, lodging, camping, and
rental opportunities are available in the area?
A: Please our Accommodations page for all of
those.
Q: What other services, such as restaurants, art galleries,
antique shops, gift shops marinas, boating supplies, and fishing supplies, are available
in the area?
A: Please see our Member Listing page for a
list of all our members organized by category, which provides a view all the many
businesses, organizations, and services available.
Q: Is camping allowed on Crystal Lake or Lake Michigan?
A: Sorry. not in the immediate Frankfort-Elberta area. But nearby Platte
River Campground and DH Day Campground
in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
both put you within easy walking distance of Lake Michigan. And see the
Campgrounds section of our Accommodations page for a list of local campgrounds.
Q: What golf courses are available in the area?
A: There are over 19 fun and challenging golf courses nearby.
Q: When is the Frankfort Craft Fair, the
Elberta Art & Craft Fair, and/or the Frankfort August Art Fair?
A: The Frankfort Craft Fair is always the 3rd Saturday in
June, the Elberta Art & Craft Fair is always the 3rd Saturday in July,
and the Frankfort August Art Fair is always the 3rd Saturday in August. Please
our Calendar of Events page for specific dates for these
and other local events throughout the year.
Q: What activities are there for younger
children?
A: We have many playgrounds and parks scattered throughout the area. We
have literally miles of beach on Lake Michigan at both Elberta and Frankfort, as
well as Frankfort's public beach on Crystal Lake. There's a historical museum in
nearby Benzonia. Gwen Frostic Prints is
fun to visit with its nature theme inside and out. And nearby Sleeping
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, (the world's largest moving sand dunes) has the
biggest "sand box" anyone could ever dream of! And see our Calendar
of Events page for local events throughout the year, some of which apply for
younger kids.
Also see our Recreation page for a general idea of
all the recreational opportunities in the area.
Q: How do I find out about all the events and
activities going on in the area?
A: Please our Calendar of Events page for local
events throughout the year.
Also see our Recreation page for a general idea of
all the recreational opportunities in the area.
Q: I hear there's great fishing of all kinds in your
area; how can I find out more information?
A: Contact the folks at the Frankfort
Tackle Box, and see the Benzie
County Area Fishing Report, offered by them.
Q: What bike trails do you have in the area?
A: We have the Frankfort-Elberta Beach-to-Beach Trail and the Betsie
Valley Trail. The Beach-to-Beach Trail is 4.2 miles long trail connecting the
beaches of Elberta and Frankfort and paved from the Lake Michigan Beach in Frankfort
to the town of Elberta. In Elberta, the Beach-to-Beach Trail it connects to the 18
mile long Betsie Valley Trail which goes past Railroad Point on Crystal Lake, then
to Beulah, and on into Thompsonville.
In fact, the Beach-to-Beach Trail could use your help now! Click
here to learn more.
Q: Everyone tells us we need to take the family and visit
the Sleeping Bear Dunes; can you give me more information?
A: The Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore, (which happens to be the world's largest moving sand dunes) begins
just a few miles north of Frankfort. It has stretches 35 miles along Lake Michigan
and includes the North and South Manitou Islands. It contains many outstanding natural
features, such as forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena.
There are museums, hiking/cross country ski trails, beaches, a huge dune climb, a
lighthouse from 1871, three former Lifesaving Service/Coast Guard Stations, and an
extensive rural historic farm district.
Q: Can you tell me anything about what weather to expect?
A: Yes. At our climate page, you can see the
details about our rarely unpleasant local weather. And here are links to the current
weather and forecast, and marine
forecasts.
Q: What time is the sunset at Frankfort on Lake Michigan?
A: Catch the "perfect" sunset (or sunrise) using this handy sunset chart.
Q: Can you give us an idea of all there is to do in
the area?
A: Yes, see our Recreation page for a general
idea of all the recreational opportunities in the area.
All other questions...
Please be sure to Contact Us if these did not
answer your specific question(s).
