🌱 Which international films are coming to Frankfort’s Garden Theater this month?
Frankfort, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Frankfort! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which international films are coming to Frankfort’s Garden Theater this month?
- How did Frankfort’s Panthers power to a statement homecoming win?
- How hot is the salmon bite off Frankfort right now?
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 62, low: 50.
- Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Michigan film festival features international movies with award-winning performances (mlive.com) — Frankfort’s historic Garden Theater is gearing up to host the 18th annual Frankfort Film Festival from October 15–18, bringing 15 acclaimed international films right to Main Street. You’ll find everything from Oscar-winning performances to local 48‑hour film contest winners, plus trivia nights, sponsorship passes, and individual tickets available online for a full weekend of cinema in town. 
• Frankfort football rolls to homecoming victory (manisteenews.com) — Frankfort football fans just watched the Panthers dominate Tawas 46–16 at homecoming, pushing the team to an impressive 5–1 start. With a stingy defense allowing about eight points per game and multiple big plays from local standouts, the squad now turns its focus to a key road matchup at Glen Lake on October 9.
• Lake Michigan coastal towns show mixed results for salmon run (recordpatriot.com) — Anglers in Frankfort are seeing cooler Lake Michigan water bringing in Chinook and coho salmon, with strong action reported offshore and at the Betsie River. The DNR’s latest report and local tackle shop updates highlight when and where fish are hitting, plus tips on gear care as salmon season continues along the Benzie and Manistee county shoreline.
📸 Around Frankfort
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Upcoming Events in
Frankfort
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★ Featured events ★
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Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Fall 2026 Pub Trivia Tournament | practice round →
Downtown Pub, 303 Main Street, Frankfort
7:00 pm -
Fall 2026 Pub Trivia Tournament →
Downtown Pub, 303 Main Street, Frankfort
7:00 pm -
Port City Run 5K →
Open Space Park, 800 Main Street, Frankfort
9:00 am -
Fall Festival Craft Fair →
Open Space Park, 800 Main Street, Frankfort
10:00 am -
Frankfort Fall Festival Craft Fair →
Open Space Park, 800 Main St, Frankfort
10:00 am -
Frankfort Fall Festival Parade →
Frankfort MI
11:00 am -
Fall Festival →
Open Space Park, 800 Main Street, Frankfort
11:00 am -
Chili Cookoff Fundraiser →
Frankfort Crystal Lake RV Resort, 2060 Frankfort Hwy M-115, Frankfort
5:00 pm -
Fall 2026 Pub Trivia Tournament →
Downtown Pub, 303 Main Street, Frankfort
7:00 pm -
Fall 2026 Pub Trivia Tournament | week 1 →
Downtown Pub, 303 Main Street, Frankfort
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Apples and Art →
Crowded Table Orchards, 2753 N. Rogers Rd., Beulah
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Beulah Fall Festival →
Cognition, 232 North Michigan Avenue, Beulah
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
If they’ve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
- SpartanNash posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Frankfort. Apply here.
- Stormcloud Brewing Company posted a job opening for Storm Server in Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankfort here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beulah
- Fall color hike among local October outdoor events (manisteenews.com)
Benzonia
- Looking back in Benzie: Husbandry teacher to give poultry culling demonstration (recordpatriot.com)
- Butterfly Foundation brings resilience lessons to Benzie Central (recordpatriot.com)
Bear Lake
- Senior Spotlight: Dominic Hodson marks 3rd year on gridiron (manisteenews.com)
- 9 ways to spend time in nature with others this month (recordpatriot.com)
- Manistee County recreation 2027-2031 plan hearings scheduled (ourmidland.com)
Ok Frankfort! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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