CHOCOLATE-COVERED BOYNE * WINTERFEST schedule below

February 12-14, 2010 in downtown Boyne City

Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13

220 Lake Street - Chocolate fountain with fruit kabobs, chocolate steak chili, Grand Marnier mousse featured with dinner.

Ace Hardware - Samples of Benjamin Twiggs chocolate-cherry products

Beyond Borders - Chocolate-themed jewelry

The Bird’s Nest - Chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallows

Boyne Avenue Greenhouse - Sweet treats; drawing for basket of flowers

Boyne Co-op True Value - Pet treats

Boyne District Library - Chocolate hearts, display of books on chocolate (novels, cookbooks, etc.), book sale, children’s stories and treats on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.

Boyne Country Provisions - Chocovine (red wine with chocolate) sale - $9.49, free samples, “Death by Chocolate” cookies, $1 off chocolate-covered almonds, small hot chocolate or flavored coffee for $.50

Carey’s Shoes - 20% discount on chocolate-colored footwear

Cindi Franco’s Cool Stuff - Handmade caramel truffles

Country Now and Then/Up the Lazy River -Chocolate cheese balls, homemade chocolate cookies. 50% off selected items throughout store Friday and Saturday.

Eyes on Main - Chocolate chip cookies (Friday only)

Freshwater Studios - Hot chocolate

Harbor Wear - Valentine candy treats

Huff’s Pharmacy - Handmade chocolate truffles

inspired living (formerly Bali Living Imports) - Chocolate wine samples, peppermint-diffused chocolate candy

Kilwin’s of Boyne City - Fudge tidbits and chocolate treats

Lake Street Market - 20% off all chocolate

Local Flavor Book Store - Chocolate samples, discount on chocolate coffee drinks, book signing by Barbara Disborough, author of “Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region”

Logo Pros (formerly Dancing Threads) - Chocolate cupcakes; $3 off anything red or pink (Fri. 9-4,  Sat. 10-3)

Lynda’s Real Estate - Chocolate-covered houses

Mary’s of Boyne - Special indoor sidewalk sale

Parkside Grill and Treats (formerly Dairy Queen) - Chocolate-dipped strawberries

Pat O’Brien & Associates - Hot chocolate

Radio Shack - Chocolate treats

Red Mesa Grill – Half-price chocolate-covered cherry martinis with True North vodka, half-price on all chocolate desserts 

Sammich 'N' Sudz - Chocolate “mystery” treats (10-3 Saturday only)

Schraw & Associates - Chocolate treats (Friday only)

Studio One - discount on gift certificate

Subway - free chocolate chip cookie with purchase of sandwich, salad, pizza, or wrap

Sun for the Soul - Chocolate cappuccino, chocolate dessert

Thick ‘n Juicy - 2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 SPECIAL chocolate shakes for $14.

Upsy-Daisy Floral - Chocolate refreshments.

Water Street Café - Pink hot chocolate, our special Latte Il Bacio (“The Kiss”), and our newest latte, “The Polar Espresso”. Full-course dinners served (5 to 8 p.m.), beer and wine now served. Kristin Glasgow sings your favorite love songs.

Sunday, Feb. 14

Freshwater Studio - Special Valentine’s Day concert at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. RSVP to (231) 582-2588. Concert featuring: Robin Lee Berry, local singer-songwriter who is also co-owner of Freshwater Studio; Claudia Schmidt, Michigan native, with 14 albums of original songs (folk, blues, and jazz); Mary Sue Wilkinson, lead singer of Sister Wilene; Ruby Williams, daughter of Robin Lee Berry and Tony Williams, co-owners of Freshwater Studio. 5:30-7 P.M. - Complimentary pre-show wine reception by Mackinaw Trail Winery, and with chocolate fudge tasting by Kilwin's and complimentary hors d’oeuvres by 220 Lake Street. Ticket-holder perks – show your ticket for special offers from Red Mesa, 220 Lake Street, Lake Street Market, Mackinaw Trail Winery and inspired living.

> WINTERFEST returns to the 200 block of Water Street. Everything in the family-friendly Winterfest is free, including frozen turkey bowling, frozen fish toss, broom ball, smoosh racing, a Scavenger Hunt for teams of up to eight people at 6 p.m., and a Chili Cook-Off at 4:45. Chili Cook-Off contestants (businesses and individuals are welcome) should bring at least one gallon of prepared chili in a crock pot to Country Now & Then by 4:45 p.m. Chili will be judged by a panel of judges and a People's Choice vote.

To enter the Scavenger Hunt or Chili Cook-Off call the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222 or Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River at 582-2355. Prizes will be awarded for the games, Scavenger Hunt and Chili Cook-Off.

Also nearby:

1 p.m. Saturday - Snowshoe Nature Hike at Young State Park

12 to 5 p.m. Friday & 10 to 4 Saturday – Book Sale at the Boyne District Library