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SUMMARY:Fort2Fort 5 Mile Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the races this year for the 2021 Fort2Fort 5 Mile Challenge! Races will be held both in-person on this date and as a virtual race which can be completed at the participants convenience.  Proceeds from both events help support the Mackinac Historic State Parks!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/fort2fort-5-mile-challenge/
LOCATION:Fort Mackinac\, 7125 Huron Road\, Mackinac Island\, 49757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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SUMMARY:Zoo-De-Mack
DESCRIPTION:The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands\, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country\, a lot of sunshine\, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge\, and one magical island. \n\n\n\nThe Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (4\,000 in 2014-16) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved road with very little automobile traffic.  \n\n\n\nPlease see website for all information on the 31st Zoo-De-Mackinac weekend!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/zoo-de-mack/
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoo-de-Mackinac%2C Inc.":MAILTO:ZooDeMack@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210604T090000
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UID:2913-1622797200-1623621600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:73rd Annual Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Island is celebrating our 73rd Annual Lilac Festival\, June 4 -13\, 2021. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island\, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. 
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/73rd-annual-lilac-festival/
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UID:2893-1622880000-1622880000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Lilac Festival Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Run Mackinac and kick off the 71st Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island\, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-run-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210605T100000
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UID:2918-1622887200-1622908800@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Lilac Festival Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Island Tourism and Michigan Cornhole are partnering up again for a fun day filled with cornhole\, beverages and an all around great time at the 2021 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. \n\n\n\nThis event offers a tournament for all skill levels. Whether you’re a “Social” or “Competitive” player\, this event is for you!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:Mission Point Resort\, One Lakeshore Drive\, Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, 49757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Cornhole":MAILTO:michigancornhole@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210704T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20210531T213343Z
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UID:2922-1625389200-1625389200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition
DESCRIPTION:Competing for this years trophy are some of the areas best stone skippers. These professionals will not only be bringing their skills but their best skipping rocks to the competition as well!  \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, due to Covid protocols\, this years competition may not be a spectator event. Please contact the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau prior to the event for more details.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/w-t-rabe-stone-skipping-competition/
LOCATION:Windermere Point\, 7498 Main Street\, Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, 49757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210704T220000
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UID:2928-1625436000-1625436000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:July 4th Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a beautiful fireworks display!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/july-4th-fireworks/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island Public School\, 7846 Main Street\, Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, 49757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210716T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210721T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T215541Z
UID:2932-1626393600-1626911940@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Yacht Club’s most famous event is the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac\, which is the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world. With approximately 330 boats and more than 3\,000 sailors in the annual race\, it’s something you definitely don’t want to miss! The race starts just past Navy Pier in Chicago and finishes between the lighthouse on Round Island and the race committee trailer on Mackinac Island.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/chicago-yacht-club-race-to-mackinac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210727T120000
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UID:2943-1627128000-1627387200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Bayview Mackinac Race
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club\, this annual freshwater race attracts spectators and sailors from around the globe. The race begins in Port Huron sailing all the way to Mackinac Island battling everything Mother Nature wants to throw their way.  Join in on the adventure or watch as they come sailing in to the island this summer!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/bayview-mackinac-race/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayview Yacht Club":MAILTO:frontdesk@byc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210827T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210829T235959
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UID:3104-1630022400-1630281599@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Fudge Festival
DESCRIPTION:This annual event is fun for the whole family! Celebrating the island’s most famous treat with fudge-making demonstrations\, fudge inspired dinners and cocktails\, outdoor movie\, family concert\, and more! Don’t miss it!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-fudge-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210911T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
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UID:2900-1631352600-1631352600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island 8 Mile Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 50th anniversary of this exciting\, summer-ending event. You will experience Mackinac Island in one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan. 
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-8-mile-road-race/
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T235959
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20210727T155013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T155015Z
UID:3107-1632096000-1632441599@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2021 Mackinac Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2021-mackinac-policy-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210926T235959
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20210727T155129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T155132Z
UID:3109-1632355200-1632700799@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Republican Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-republican-leadership-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20210727T160323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T160325Z
UID:3111-1634860800-1635119999@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Halloween Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This weekend ends the season on Mackinac Island so why not join in on some Halloween festivities! Join us on Saturday with the Great Turtle Trail Run\, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops\, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-halloween-weekend/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20210531T204354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T204355Z
UID:2904-1634988600-1634988600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Great Turtle Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 25th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. Join us on the anniversary of the Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Run/Walk! We have a capacity of 3\,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season. Registration will open mid-February. Thank you for your patience as we work through race details in these uncertain times.  \n\n\n\nThe 5.7 Mile Run & Walk will start at 11:30 AMThe Half Marathon will start at 11:45 AM
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/great-turtle-trail-run/
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220414T132738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T191013Z
UID:3129-1652515200-1652515200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Fort-2-Fort 5 Mile Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This annual race will begin with a “rolling start” from 8-9:30am allowing for a safe and socially distanced race. All proceeds help support the Mackinac Historic State Parks.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/fort-2-fort-5-mile-challenge-3/
LOCATION:Fort Mackinac\, 7125 Huron Road\, Mackinac Island\, 49757\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220414T133619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T191130Z
UID:3133-1653984000-1654275600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2022 Mackinac Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:This annual conference will feature nationally recognized speakers from all over the country to discuss driving Michigan’s economy and growth.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2022-mackinac-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Hotel\, 286 Grand Ave\, Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, 49757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220414T134032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T134046Z
UID:3138-1654243200-1655053200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-lilac-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220414T134134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T192442Z
UID:3141-1654335000-1654335000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Lilac 10km Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join in on the fun and help kick off the start of the 74th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! This course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island\, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. Register today!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-10km-run-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T154429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154430Z
UID:3147-1655031600-1655031600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Lilac Festival Grand Parade
DESCRIPTION:This parade will be featuring marching bands\, horse-drawn floats\, the Lilac Queen and Court\, clowns\, and other various participants to end a beautiful week of the Lilac Festival.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-grand-parade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T155014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T155016Z
UID:3149-1656925200-1656939600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Contest
DESCRIPTION:Join in or watch this fun annual event! Professional stone skippers or children of all ages are welcome. Registration begins at 9am for children and professionals need to register prior to the event by contacting the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/w-t-rabe-stone-skipping-contest/
LOCATION:Windermere Point\, 7498 Main Street\, Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, 49757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220704T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T155750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T155751Z
UID:3151-1656954000-1656954000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Independence Day with a wonderful fireworks display! Fireworks will begin at dusk – approximately around 10:00pm.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-fireworks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T162710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T192855Z
UID:3153-1657872000-1658250000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Bayview Mackinac Race
DESCRIPTION:This annual race features more than two hundred fifty racing yachts travelling from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. With many challenges from waves to wind to intolerable heat\, the sailors have another exhilarating race for 2022!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/bayview-mackinac-race-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayview Yacht Club":MAILTO:frontdesk@byc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T171108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T193105Z
UID:3155-1658480400-1658826000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
DESCRIPTION:This is known as the world’s longest freshwater sailing event with sailors all the way from Maine to California participating.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/chicago-yacht-club-race-to-mackinac-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T174747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T174747Z
UID:3159-1661504400-1661724000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Fudge Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate this weekend with activities including fudge-making demonstrations\, fudge inspired food and cocktails\, an outdoor movie\, family games\, and more! Additional details coming soon!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-fudge-festival-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20220426T180700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T180702Z
UID:3161-1662800400-1662800400@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:8 Mile Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come say goodbye to summer with this annual road race! This race is one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan with over 2500 runners and walkers. See the website below for race details!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/8-mile-run-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20230605T203742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T203743Z
UID:3222-1685448000-1685707200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Held at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island\, the Conference will bring nationally recognized speakers and statewide thought leaders together to discuss driving Michigan’s economy and growth. \n\n\n\nYou can find more information and register for the Mackinac Policy Conference by clicking here.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-mackinac-policy-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20230605T203636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T203637Z
UID:3220-1685957400-1685984400@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Lilac Festival 10K Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Run Mackinac Saturday\, June 10\, 2023\, to kick off the 74th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!  This is a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island.   The course will provide you with  the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island\, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nThe race begins at 9:30 am at Windermere Point. \n\n\n\nThe Lil Lilac Kids race begins at 11:15 at the Mackinac Island Public School. \n\n\n\nFor more information and registration please visit: www.runmackinac.com.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-10k-run-walk/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20230605T204256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T025601Z
UID:3227-1686297600-1686351600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 9th Events
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 75th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! It is the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island. It’s 10 days celebrating the lilacs and their uniqueness and history to Mackinac Island. Join us for the Lilac Queen coronation\, official poster reveal\, 10K Run/Walk\, lilac walking tours\, lilac planting seminars\, bounce houses\, Michigan Cornhole tournament\, live music\, the Grand Parade\, and more! \n\n\n\nDaily Events \n\n\n\nTimes Vary: FREE Family Fun Playground at Windermere Point. Bounce houses on weekends. 15-foot customized coloring mural for the entire event. \n\n\n\nTimes Vary: Kayaking\, paddle boarding\, and snorkeling excursions with Great Turtle Kayak Tours. Visit their website for pricing and schedule. \n\n\n\nTimes Vary: Morning\, Historic\, and Sunset cruises with Sip N’ Sail cruises. Visit their website for pricing and schedule. \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 8:00 pm: Collection of all the Lilac Festival posters on display at the Center for the Arts at the Mission Point Theatre lobby. Free \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 8:00 pm: The Top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display at the Center for the Arts at the Mission Point Theatre lobby. Free \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 8:00 pm: View local artists\, Nicki Griffith and Pat Pulte\, new works in the Murray Hotel Lower Gallery \n\n\n\nEvenings: Downtown entertainment. Listen to live music and local musicians downtown Mackinac Island. \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 9th \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Family Fun Bounce House Playground at Windermere Point. Free event. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Lilac Festival Poster Contest artist reception at the Center for the Arts at the Mission Point Theatre lobby. Free event\, open to the public \n\n\n\n4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Music & Meditation with Pianist John Kissane at Ste. Anne Catholic Church. Free\, come and go event\, donations accepted. No applause please. \n\n\n\n5:00 pm: Coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and unveiling of the 2023 Lilac Festival Poster. Free event at Marquette Park. \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Market Street Art Walk. Galleries and shops on Market Street open for viewing. Free event. \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Lilac Resin Jewelry Workshop at Watercolor Café. All supplies provided. Fee is $54. Space is limited\, register on their website ahead of time.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-june-9th-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191332
CREATED:20230605T203503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T030003Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 9 to June 18
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 75th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! It is the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island. It’s 10 days celebrating the lilacs and their uniqueness and history to Mackinac Island. Join us for the Lilac Queen coronation\, official poster reveal\, 10K Run/Walk\, lilac walking tours\, lilac planting seminars\, bounce houses\, Michigan Cornhole tournament\, live music\, the Grand Parade\, and more! \n\n\n\nDaily Events \n\n\n\nTimes Vary: FREE Family Fun Playground at Windermere Point. Bounce houses on weekends. 15-foot customized coloring mural for the entire event. \n\n\n\nTimes Vary: Kayaking\, paddle boarding\, and snorkeling excursions with Great Turtle Kayak Tours. Visit their website for pricing and schedule. \n\n\n\nTimes Vary: Morning\, Historic\, and Sunset cruises with Sip N’ Sail cruises. Visit their website for pricing and schedule. \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 8:00 pm: Collection of all the Lilac Festival posters on display at the Center for the Arts at the Mission Point Theatre lobby. Free \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 8:00 pm: The Top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display at the Center for the Arts at the Mission Point Theatre lobby. Free \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 8:00 pm: View local artists\, Nicki Griffith and Pat Pulte\, new works in the Murray Hotel Lower Gallery \n\n\n\nEvenings: Downtown entertainment. Listen to live music and local musicians downtown Mackinac Island.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival/
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