Sleeping Bear Forever

Port Oneida Fair
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-08 | Port Oneida Rural Histoic District, 4 miles N. of Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
﻿Step back in time at the two-day Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A family-friendly event showcasing the traditional skills and crafts of by-gone days at historic farms and a one-room schoolhouse.

Window Restoration Workshops at Faust Log Cabin
2026-08-11 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at our weekly group window preservation project and be a part of preserving a treasured park resource! The Faust Log Cabin is an iconic historic structure located at the beautiful Inspiration Point overlooking Big Glen Lake. Beginning in 2025, volunteers began restoring the building’s 72 windows. Join our great, friendly volunteer crew that welcomes new volunteers any time. We will provide training. If you love our incredible heritage that honors those who built these structures, you can make a difference!
Make the connection! For more information, or to let us know you’re coming, email volunteer@sleepingbearforever.org

Window Restoration Workshops at Faust Log Cabin
2026-08-18 09:30 - 15:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Help preserve the cultural treasures of Sleeping Bear Dunes! Join us at our weekly group window preservation project and be a part of preserving the iconic Faust Cabin, a historic structure located at the beautiful Inspiration Point overlooking Big Glen Lake. Our volunteers are in the second year of restoring the cabin’s 72 windows! Meet our friendly volunteer crew that welcomes new volunteers any time. We will provide training. If you want to see this cabin preserved, come out for whatever time you have available, or donate to the project. You can make a difference!
Make the connection! For more information, or to let us know you’re coming, email volunteer@sleepingbearforever.org

Project: Katie Shepard Hotel on NMI
2026-08-21 | MI
August 21-28, 2026
Volunteers should expect to spend 3-7 days on North Manitou Island. Transportation will be provided by boat from Leland. Multiple painting and carpentry projects will be completed.
For more information, email volunteer@sleepingbearforever.org

Farm To Table Dinners
2026-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Burfiend Farm, 2046 South Port Oneida Road, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Set in the open fields of the historic Burfiend Farm, guests will gather to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal by a local chef, featuring seasonal ingredients and regional flair. Surrounded by an historical landscape, the intimate dining experience celebrates the connection between farmers and food, inviting you to slow down, savor, and hear stories of the past.
