Photos courtesy of The Tin Soldier and Jill McFarlane Search Leelanau.com for Leland Information: Leland blends the heritage of a 140 year old fishing village with the subtle sophistication of modern life. The striking natural beauty and easy, relaxed atmosphere has drawn artists, writers, heads of government and industry and countless others to the area and continues to be a powerful lure to those seeking something unique. The village boasts excellent lodging, fine restaurants and a wide variety of shops, from historic Fishtown shanties to the clothing, book, antique and gift shops along Main Street. Many shops and galleries feature works by local artists and treasures from around the world. Charter fishing trips and excursions to the Manitou Islands are available in the fine Leland Harbor. Nearby visitors can find farm markets, award-winning vineyards and wineries, golf courses, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Leelanau's other quaint villages. (Text courtesy of the Leland Business Association) Leland Events in the Leelanau Calendar Open Art Studio 05/16/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/17/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/18/08 - Leelanau Church of the Vine - Launch of Weekly Services! 05/18/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/21/08 - Annual Golf Scramble - Leelanau Children's Center 05/23/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/24/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/24/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/24/08 - Reception for Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman 05/25/08 - "Annie" - presented by Leland Public School Drama 05/27/08 - (Green Garden Series) “No-Til” Gardening 06/06/08 - Artist in Residence Reception & Exhibition 06/14/08 - Leland Wine & Food Festival 07/03/08 - Leland Fireworks 07/04/08 - Leland Fourth of July Parade 07/12/08 - Artists' Market 07/25/08 - Art Leelanau Benefit Opening Night Gala 07/26/08 - Art Leelanau Benefit & Exhibition 08/08/08 - Melanie Parke/Richard Kooyman Summer Art Exhibition 08/14/08 - Leland Sidewalk Sales 09/20/08 - Leland Heritage Celebration 10/10/08 - Fiber Festival 10/25/08 - Leland Fall Frenzy Go Fish! Weekend Culinary Retreat 12/06/08 - Merry Marketplace

For more information visit the Leland Business Association website at: lelandmi.com

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