You'll find a selection of photos from the print edition of the 2008 Charlevoix County Compass below.

Fun and games on Beaver Island during the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration held each March.

The Venetian Festival boat parade brought out these fans of the University of Michigan.

The Thursdsay before Memorial Day finds the community of Charlevoix coming out to plant petunias along U.S. 31.

Sailors head for Boyne City during the annual Red Fox Regatta, which goes from Charlevoix to Boyne City and then back over two days.

A pint size version of the rodeo, all for fun at Venetian Festival.

Crafts that are usable around the house are the goal of the craft area at the Charlevoix Venetian Festival.

Left:  A climbing wall is part of Venetian Festival in Charlevoix each year.
Right: Making bubbles by the dozens is one goal at Kids Day during the Charlevoix Venetian Festival.
Below: Navitve American dancers join the parade during the week-long Charlevoix Venetian Festival.