The eighth annual Devils Lake Arts Festival will kick off at 10 a.m. sas-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, at Manitou Beach Village. This event features over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, a children’s art tent, petting zoo, live demonstrations and more. There is a shuttle available from the parking areas from 10 a.m. sas-6 p.m. Go to devilslakefestivalofthearts.com for more details.
Michelle McLemore will be seen in the healing tent at the Divine Pine Society from 11 a.m. sas-1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. For more information about the event, go to divinepinegathering.com/theevent.
Walker Tavern Historic Site is offering short two-hour history experiences for elementary school children ages 6 to 11, starting at 10 a.m. until noon from Wednesday 27 July to Friday. Children ages 9 to 11 will have the same opportunity from 1 to 3 p.m. each of the three noon. Each session is limited to 15 individuals, and each family group must be accompanied by an adult (which is free). Pre-registration is required by calling 517-930-3806.
Cherry Creek Cellars is holding a W.I.N.O.S. (Women in Need of Shopping) from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Pick up your girlfriend and head to Cherry Creek for vendor pop-ups, live acoustic music and a food truck. For more information go to cherrycreekwine.com.
The Great American Crab Races are back at the Beach Bar on Clark Lake from Thursday, through Saturday. The children’s races are at 1 p.m. Saturday and adult races begin each night at 6 p.m. The races start by buying a ticket and naming a crab. The winning crab is the one who makes the fastest trek from the center of the table to the outside of a painted circle. Crab races are an event by the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation.
Shady’s Tap Room in downtown Brooklyn is hosting a Faster Horses pre-party starting at 7 p.m. On Wednesday. There will be live music from Smokey Bears. For more information go to shadystaproom.com.
The Jackson District Library – Brooklyn Branch is hosting a teen painting program with the Jackson School of the Arts at 3 p.m. Friday, July 29. This is a free event funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Tweens and teens can learn to draw a scene with JSA staff members. Space is limited so register by calling 517-905-1369.
The Irish Hills Eagles have the following specials: On Wednesday, they are offering $ 1 pony dogs for members only, starting at 11 a.m. On Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., they will have steak dinners for $ 14 and the public is welcome. They are also making an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. by noon Sunday,. Adults are $ 7 and children under 10 are only $ 3. The public is welcome. On Tuesday, July 26, they will have grilled pepperoni cheese or ham with tater tots for $ 8 for members only. The Irish Hills Eagles are located at 9500 Wamplers Lake Road in Brooklyn.
For more events and happenings in the Irish Hills area, please visit IrishHills.com.
Cindy Hubbell is the president and CEO of the Irish Hills Regional Chamber of Commerce. She can be contacted at www.IrishHills.com or by calling 517-592-8907.
