Blue Pelican Inn Restaurant in Central Lake has announced these upcoming specials:

Thursdays  Chinese Night - takeouts available

Fridays - Prime Rib or Fish Fry - prices vary, starting at $10.95

Saturday's - Strip and Shrimp - New York steak and 1/2 pound shrimp, $21, plus one side

Sunday, December 16, 2018 - Chrimstas Buffet Community Dinner Free for All - starting at 11:30 a.m. (see our community calendar of events for details or call 231-544-BLUE).  There is no charge; reservations recommended; not open for regular menu on Dec 16, 2018.  Please bring food donation to support the Central Lake Food Pantry.

Blue Pelican is not booking Christmas parties - call 231-544-BLUE to make your holiday reservations!

Vendor Opportunities and Shopping - at Traders Outpost, 209 E. Calhoun (located on the east side of U.S. 131 just south of Danforth Street in the village of Mancelona).  Vendors will be set up in the Open Space outdoors, weather permitting, on the following dates:

May 26, 2018

June 30, 2018

August 18, 2018

September 22, 2018

Vendors are always invited and welcomed to join in.  Coordinators say they have evertyhing from jewelry, to bathbombs, to cosmetics and more.  

For more information please email Heidi Mull:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her, 989-255-7206. 

Antrim County Launches the M88 Outdoor Market Tour 
When:  Saturday, June 16^th, 2018 9am-5pm

Bellaire, MI. Antrim County communities have come together to organize a M88 Outdoor Market Tour on Saturday June 16. A 26 mile county wide community outdoor market sale featuring the villages of Mancelona, Bellaire, Central Lake and Eastport as well as homes along the M88 route.

Participants will offer sidewalk sales, garage sales, arts & crafts, antiques and more. Various locations will offer pop-up booth venues for local vendors to setup for the day. Market shoppers can drive M88 from any direction to shop, eat and explore Antrim County. Market maps will be available at designated locations in each village and a grand prize drawing will be held for those completing the entry form.

A M88 Outdoor Market Tour map will be printed and distributed to visitors.  Participants are encouraged to add their businesses and/or sale locations for only 10.00.  Please contact Shelly Dayton at 231-313-1517 for more details.  Deadline for entries in 5/14/18.

Calling all vendors.  M88 Market 10x10 booth space is available for $25.00.
Deadline for space rental is 5/14/18.  
Mancelona: contact Deb Newland @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applesauce Inn B&B~Bellaire: contact Jamie Creason This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chain O Lakes Campground~Bellaire: contact Deb Rutledge at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mancelona Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the line-up for our 2018 Summer Celebration concerts!

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Petoskey Steel Drum Band

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Trending Classic

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - The Miracles

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Kenny Thompson

(We have a tentative 4th concert; will announce if it becomes confirmed)

Concerts are held downtown Mancelona at Triangle Park near the clock.  Please, bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.  In case of rain, concert will be moved to the Farmers Market pavilion on the east side of U.S. 131 near the Buck Pole.

For more information call Mancelona Chamber of Commerce, 231-587-5500

There is no charge to attend!