The 2012 Benzie Water Festival will be held on Saturday, April 14 at the Frankfort High School.  The theme of this year’s festival is “Come softly, stand firmly:  Understanding the responsibilities of being the most beautiful place in America.”  This year’s festival will feature watershed and entrepreneurial business panel discussions, a state of the watershed address, speakers James Olson and Keith Schneider, local foods, exhibits, and children’s activities including water art and science activities from SEEDS and a live reptile and amphibian display sponsored by the Benzie Conservation District. Musical guests will include the Faux Grass Quartet, Song of the Lakes, and Lindsey Lou and the Flatbellies.  Visit the Festival’s website at www.water-festival.org for more details and an up-to-date event schedule.