Annual Holiday Open House planned throughout Bavarian Inn shops, stores and more

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. - Oct. 16, 2025 - PRLog -- Supporting Make-A-Wish Michigan is at the heart of this year's annual Bavarian Inn (http://www.bavarianinn.com/) Holiday Open House to be held all day on Friday, Nov. 7 throughout Frankenmuth.

The Bavarian Inn Restaurant's Castle Shops, Frankenmuth Cheese Haus, Covered Bridge Shop, Frank's Muth and select stores at Frankenmuth River Place Shops will all be participating. Also, check out the Frankenmuth Cluck Truck that day.

Other activities – all located at the Restaurant – will include festive holiday music as well as candy making demonstrations, Bavarian Inn signature product tastings, wine samples and plenty of other kids activities. All this will help get visitors in the Christmas spirit during the Open House along with hourly prize drawings at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and a free gift with a $25 purchase (cumulative) at participating locations.

Shoppers can help by giving a cash donation to the Make-A-Wish Michigan program, and in return will receive a 20 percent discount card to be used at participating locations. Shoppers can also earn the discount card by bringing canned food items, which will be donated to a local food pantry.

"The Frankenmuth community and our family business are always honored to support worthy organizations that are trying to help people in need," said Amy Zehnder Grossi, president of the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.

Shoppers should arrive early on Nov. 7 and begin their day by making the cash or non-perishable food donation at any of the locations listed below. Shoppers will then receive a 20 percent discount card valid for use while shopping at the following locations during store hours that day:

• Bavarian Inn Restaurant Castle Shops: Royal Gift Shop, Souvenirs & Cheers, Chocolate Shop, Candy Corner, Castle Shop Bakery, Doll & Toy Shop, Wine & Beer Shop
• Covered Bridge Shop
• Frankenmuth Cheese Haus
• Frank's Muth
• Frankenmuth River Place Shops: Emilie B's, Hello Cats and Dogs, Funky Skunk, Jerky Joint, Enchanted Forest and Woody's

The Cluck Truck will be parked by the Glockenspiel and collecting gently used or new coats, hats, scarves and gloves/mittens for all ages. Each donation comes with a free hot cocoa.

About Bavarian Inn Resort:  The Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn is a Midwest Resort destination for families and groups alike, who seek enjoyable experiences in lodging, dining, shopping, special events, and conference/meeting services. The resort experience includes Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Bavarian Inn Lodge (with the newly expanded Bavarian Blast Waterpark), Frankenmuth River Place Shops, and the ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn.