Village of Elberta

Village of Elberta The Village of Elberta is a quaint little community in Northwest Michigan, located at the western most edge of Benzie County on the southern rim of Betsie Bay.

The Village of Elberta is a small village located on the western shore of Benzie County. The Village was first inhabited by settlers in the 1850s and soon became a center for the commercial shipping industry, specifically lumber. In 1866, the federal government constructed the first navigational channel in the area. This channel acted as the catalyst for the economic growth of the Village and the

region. The channel served as the means for the development of sawmills, an iron foundry, a Lake Michigan car ferry, and other port-based businesses until the early 1980s when the Ann Arbor Railroad ceased its operation. Recreation and associated leisure activities have become a significant part of the economic activity in the area. The type of activities preferred by a community’s residents often reflects the specific characteristics of the community. Such characteristics include a community’s population growth rate, the age structure of the population, the social-economic composition of the population, land development patterns, available natural resources, climate, and geographical location.

Opening day for the Elberta Community Farmers Market. Hope to see you there!
05/21/2026

Opening day for the Elberta Community Farmers Market. Hope to see you there!

🍑 Grab your reusable shopping bags and make your lists…the Elberta Community Farmers Market begins TOMORROW, May 21st at 8 a.m. on Beautiful Betsie Bay in Penfold Park.

We’ll have live music with the incredible Brown Bear King and all sorts of goods to shop—maple syrup, rhubarb, plant starts, baked goods, skin care, and so much more!

🍑 Tomorrow’s vendors include:
+ Z&N Farm
+ PyneDoerr Garden
+ Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards
+ Great Full Farms
+ Lost Lake Farm
+ Bear Lake Soap Co.
+ Red Bush Breads
+ Tara Farm
+ Kats Meow Dog Treats
+ Sievert’s Maple Syrup
+ Up North Emu
+ Jared Lutz Farms
+ Leanne Grace Skin Care
+ Ol’ Geezer LLC
+ Owl Ridge Maple Sugar
+ Platte River Lavender
+ The Spinning Mug coffee truck

Join the Friends of the Elberta Dunes Natural Area (EDNA) on Sunday, May 17th at 10am to help remove garlic mustard and...
05/15/2026

Join the Friends of the Elberta Dunes Natural Area (EDNA) on Sunday, May 17th at 10am to help remove garlic mustard and some other debris. Wear closed shoes and bring gloves. Meet at the entrance at the end of Lincoln Road. We'll do it again the following Sunday too! Sign up here to let us know you plan to come: volunteersignup.org/KFARF

05/01/2026
04/27/2026

Elberta neighbors: we need your help. Returning the Median Household Income (MHI) Survey strengthens our ability to seek grants/loans for critical sewer upgrades. The more surveys returned, the better our chances to secure funding and avoid unnecessary rate increases. It only takes a few minutes—thank you!

04/24/2026

Can’t wait!

You'll find a link to the Historical Home Survey on the right hand side of the Village of Elberta website. If you have ...
02/18/2026

You'll find a link to the Historical Home Survey on the right hand side of the Village of Elberta website. If you have a home in Elberta, please download and complete to help the Elberta Historic District Study Committee complete an inventory of historic resources. https://villageofelberta.com

Great news!
12/13/2025

Great news!

Village of Elberta November Council Meeting & Special Meeting date, times and locations
11/18/2025

Village of Elberta November Council Meeting & Special Meeting date, times and locations

The Village Council meets tonight at 7pm at the Community Building - 401 First Street. Check the website for the agenda ...
09/18/2025

The Village Council meets tonight at 7pm at the Community Building - 401 First Street. Check the website for the agenda - http://villageofelberta.com.

Address

151 Pearson Street
Elberta, MI
49628

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12313527201

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Village of Elberta posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Village of Elberta:

Shortcuts

Share

Category