LIGHT UP MANCELONA 2024 - PARADE, SANTA, DECORATING AND MORE

Light Up Mancelona! December 14, 2024 has been set (the second Saturday in December) for the festivities. Santa is coming to town, and there are plenty of activities for kids and their families!

Start the day at Mancelona High School with a pancake breakfast with Santa. There will be a bounce house and more fun for the kids. Breakfast with Santa runs from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

In the afternoon, join us downtown at Antrim Outfitters from 12:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. for more craft projects with Santa.

Then, at 5:00 p.m., Santa makes yet another visit,

D.A.R.E. CORNHOLE FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT IN MANCELONA

There will be a D.A.R.E. Cornhole Fundraiser Tournament on January 11, 2025 in Mancelona, at Mancelona Lanes. The cost is $50 per two person team and there is a limit of 64 teams. Prizes, challenge games, and cash prizes to the top 3 team scores. 

Registration can be done online. Questions directed to Deputy John Morris, Antrim County Sheriff's Office.

Please see flyer for details.

MANCELONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2024 SUMMER CELEBRATION CONCERTS

Concert location: Triangle Park (by the clock, traffic light) downtown Mancelona
* Petoskey Steel Drum Band will be under the Farmers Market Pavilion next to the Buck Pole * 
Time:  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets.  If light rain, concert may be moved over to the farmers market pavilion. We will re-schedule if weather is harsh. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
There is no charge - thank you to our sponsors!

Tuesday, July 9 - Yankee Station
Tuesday, July 16 - Petoskey Steel Drum Band (under Farmers Market Pavilion next to Buck Pole)
Tuesday, July 23 - The Miracles
Tuesday, July 30 - Kenny Thompson
Tuesday, August 6 - RPM
Tuesday, August 13 - Neon Crows

THANK YOU to our Sponsors!  Click Read More to see concert flyer

2024 MANCELONA TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAY

Mancelona Township has announced May 18, 2024 as the clean-up day. Some of the rules, such as what is acceptable and what is not acceptable, have been updated. 

Please review the rules, here. For more information contact Mancelona Township, 231-587-8651.

CHAMBER BUCKS PROMO LAUNCHES DEC. 2023

Any time of year, anyone may purchase Chamber Bucks to gift to friends and family. Chamber Bucks

LIGHT UP MANCELONA 2023 A SUCCESS

The annual Light Up Mancelona, held December 9, 2023, was a wonderful success! Many businesses and homes participated in the window

PAINTBALL ISN'T JUST A GAME

Paintball is a full-blown obsession. Playing paintball is one of the most fun and exciting ways to spend time with family and friends, and it can be a great way to stay in shape. Area 51

McDONNELL INSURANCE JOINS CHAMBER

McDonnell Insurance, based out of Traverse City, has joined Mancelona Chamber of Commerce.

Jennifer McDonnell is a local, licensed and trained independent insurance agent. Says Jennifer, "I am certified with many top Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Medicare Supplement insurance plan carriers. I represent most major companies with a Medicare contract and am qualified to answer any questions you may have.

At no cost, I will help you find a

2023 WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST - PRIZES

It's time to register for the 2023 Window Decorating contest! The contest is open to businesses and residents within a 5-mile radius of downtown.  SEE Full Size event flyer, here

Registration deadline: December 5, at 5:00 p.m. Judging will be Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. and winners announced December 9 during the downtown Light Up Mancelona activities.

PRIZES: Residential - 1st place

LIGHT UP MANCELONA 2023 PARADE, EVENT
Light Up Mancelona will be held annually on the 2nd Saturday of December. This year's activities fall on December 9, 2023. Agenda will include a Holly Jolly Breakfast at Mancelona High School from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with hats and mittens distributed. Then, join us downtown Mancelona at Day's Designs and Antrim Outfitters for kids activities, some craft projects, and more visits with Santa from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The famous guy will take a break in the afternoon, then arrive downtown by fire truck