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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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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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SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/mackinac-island-lilac-festival/
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T230000
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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:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T203503Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T204808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T013757Z
UID:3232-1686384000-1686438000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 10th 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\nJune 10th Events \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac at 6:30 pm. Sign up for the drawing before 4:00 pm at the Tourism Booth on Main Street for a chance to fire the cannon! \n\n\n\n9:30 am: Lilac Festival 10K Run & Walk. Starts in front of Windermere Point and finishes at the Mackinac Island School Yard. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family Fun Bounce House Playground at Windermere Point. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n11:00 am: Vintage Bicycle Rally on the Rock. Meet & Greet\, Best of Show\, Ride around the Island\, and more. Meet at Marquette Park. Sign up here! https://forms.gle/rCcbpSGXf1ctJiocA \n\n\n\n11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Annual Used Book Sale at the Mackinac Island Public Library. \n\n\n\n11:15 am: Lil’ Lilac Kids Run. Begins and ends at Mackinac Island Public School \n\n\n\n12:00 am – 3:00 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n12:30 pm: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet at the west side of Marquette Park. Free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Book signing at Little Luxuries with local author Sue Allen\, author of Lilacs: A Fortnight of Fragrance on Mackinac Island \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Book signing at Island Bookstore. Katy Klimczuk will be available to sign her book M is for Mackinac: A Nature Alphabet Book. Free event. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm: Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. 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. \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Line Dancing in the Street with West Michigan Bootscooters. Located on Market Street between Fort Street and Astor Street. Free event. \n\n\n\n9:00 pm – 11:30 pm:  Movie in the Fort: The Wizard of Oz. Located in Fort Mackinac. Free admission\, bring a chair or blanket and your favorite snack
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-june-10th-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230611T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T205103Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 11th 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\nJune 11th Events \n\n\n\n10:00 pm – 12:00 pm: Book signing at Mission Point Resort lobby. Author Katy Klimczuk will be signing her book\, M is for Mackinac: A Nature Alphabet Book. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family Fun Bounce House Playground at Windermere Point. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n12:00 am – 3:00 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n12:30 pm:  Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet at the west side of Marquette Park. Free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Book signing at Watercolor Café. Author Katy Klimczuk and Illustrator Kate Dupre will be signing their book\, M is for Mackinac: A Nature Alphabet Book. Free event. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm: Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \n\n\n\n3:30 pm: Mackinac: Our Famous Island movie at Mission Point Theatre. Free event. \n\n\n\n4:30 pm: This Time for Keeps movie at Mission Point Theatre. Free event. \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Lighthouse & Lilacs Painting at Watercolor Café. All supplies provided. Fee is $48. Space is limited\, register on their website ahead of time. \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Lilac Festival Puzzle Challenge! Fastest teams to complete the 500 piece Lilac Festival puzzle win prizes! Limited space\, 6 people per team\, sign up on the Tourism Bureau website. Free event at Community Hall. 
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-june-11th-events/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T205250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T205353Z
UID:3238-1686556800-1686610800@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 12th 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\nJune 12th Events \n\n\n\n10:00 am: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Meet local jewelry artist\, Cayenne & Cake at Little Luxuries \n\n\n\n1:00 pm:  Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm:  Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \n\n\n\n5:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Intro to Polymer Clay Jewelry (Lilac Themed) at Watercolor Café. All supplies provided. Fee is $48. Space is limited\, register on their website ahead of time. \n\n\n\n5:30 pm: Creating the Village of Mackinac Island. Walking Tour with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator\, Jack Swartzinski. Meet at Windermere Point. 1 hour walk. Free event\, donations welcome \n\n\n\n6:00 pm: Bynoe Street Hockey at Windermere Point. Free event \n\n\n\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Polymer Clay Jewelry (Lilacs) at Watercolor Café. All supplies provided. Fee is $58. Space is limited\, register on their website ahead of time.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-june-12th-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230606T024737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T024801Z
UID:3241-1686643200-1686697200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 13th 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\nJune 13th Events \n\n\n\n10:00 am: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am: Grand Hotel History Lecture with Bob Tagatz at Grand Hotel. Free tour included in $10 admission fee. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Nature Tour with Trish Martin\, starts at Bogan Lane Inn. Free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Meet the Author! Cynthia Birk will sign her novel\, Finding Lilacs. Free event at the Island Bookstore \n\n\n\n3:00 pm: Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \n\n\n\n5:30 pm: Historic Downtown Walking Tour with Mackinac State Historic Parks. Meet in front of The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Free event. \n\n\n\n6:00 pm: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n7:30 pm: Somewhere in Time movie playing at Mission Point Theatre. Free event.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230606T024942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T030443Z
UID:3244-1686729600-1686783600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 14th 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\nJune 14th Events \n\n\n\n9:00 am: Free Lilac Festival flag giveaway at Flagship. While supplies last. \n\n\n\n9:30 am – 11:30 am: Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tour. Free\, 15 minute guided tour. \n\n\n\n10:00 am: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Windermere Point. Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm: Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \n\n\n\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Meet Michigan watercolor artist\, 37 Prime at Little Luxuries \n\n\n\n7:00 pm: Artist-in-Residence Program. Station 256 Conference Room above the State Park Visitor Center. Free event.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-june-14th-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230606T025102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T025258Z
UID:3246-1686816000-1686870000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 15th 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\nJuly 15th Events \n\n\n\n10:00 am:  Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Meet the Author! Nancy Coco will sign her newest Mackinac based\, candy coated mystery\, Give Fudge a Chance. Free event at the Island Bookstore. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm: Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \n\n\n\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Happy Hour Michigan beer sampling at Little Luxuries \n\n\n\n5:00 pm: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Live music in Marquette Park with Don Middlebrook – Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert! Free event
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230606T025734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T025844Z
UID:3249-1686902400-1686956400@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 16th 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\nJune 16th Daily Events \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac at 6:30 pm. Sign up for the drawing before 4:00 pm at the Tourism Booth on Main Street for a chance to fire the cannon! \n\n\n\n10:00 am: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family Fun Bounce House Playground at Windermere Point. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Meet Michigan handbag designer Jenna Kator at Little Luxuries for a chance to win a Jenna Kator handbag!  \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet outside of the Post Office. Free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Meet the Author! Nancy Coco will sign her newest Mackinac based\, candy coated mystery\, Give Fudge a Chance. Free event at the Island Bookstore \n\n\n\n3:00 pm:  Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \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\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: Mackinac Island Sky Watercolor Painting class at Watercolor Café. All supplies provided. Space is limited\, register on their website ahead of time. \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Live music with Empty Canvas in Marquette Park! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind combination of art and music. Free event
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-july-16th-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230606T030133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T030550Z
UID:3254-1686988800-1687042800@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 17th 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\nJune 17th Events \n\n\n\n9:00 am: Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure! A guided tour of Mackinac Island’s birds and flowers. Meet in Marquette Park. Free event. \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac at 6:30 pm. Sign up for the drawing before 4:00 pm at the Tourism Booth on Main Street for a chance to fire the cannon! \n\n\n\n10:00 am: Michigan Cornhole Tournament at Windermere Point. Bags fly at 11:00 am \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 11:30 am: Meet local artist and author Jennifer Wohletz for a book signing at Little Luxuries \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family Fun Bounce House Playground at Windermere Point. Free event \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Smart Gardener program for everyone and planting activity for kids at Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Come and go\, free event. \n\n\n\n12:00 am – 4:00 pm: Great Lakes Pirate Festival. Star Line – now known as Mackinac Island Ferry Company Dock #1 \n\n\n\n12:30 pm: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet at the west side of Marquette Park. Free event. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Hardwood Nature Hike with Mackinac State Historic Park naturalist\, Kyle Bagnall. Explore Mackinac Island State Park’s newest interpretive pathway\, the Hardwood Nature Trail. Meet at the Avenue of Flags\, behind Fort Mackinac.  ¾ mile loop. Free event\, donations welcome. \n\n\n\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Live music at Cannonball Oasis featuring Myk Rise. Free event\, food & drink available for purchase. \n\n\n\n3:00 pm:  Lilac Planting Seminar with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Ste. Anne Catholic Church grounds. Free event. \n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Mandala Rock Painting at Watercolor Café. All supplies provided. Fee is $55. Space is limited\, register on their website ahead of time.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-june-17th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T200539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T200540Z
UID:3181-1687003200-1687017600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Pirate Festival
DESCRIPTION:A day of food & drinks\, live music\, and pirate contests on the island. The festival will take place on our Mackinac Island Main Dock #1. \n\n\n\nThe Mackinac Pirate Adventure Tour with the Good Fortune pirate ship will feature water cannons for the kids as well as a bar for adults. The pirate ship will be ferrying passengers from our Mackinaw City Dock to the Festival on our Historic Mackinac Island Dock #1\, in the morning\, with a ticket purchase. The Pirate Ship will end the day by offering evening and Nauti (21+) cruises at 5:45 pm and 7:15 pm\, departing from the Mackinac Island dock #1 with a ticket purchase. \n\n\n\nFestival admission is FREE and is taking place on Mackinac Island. \n\n\n\nPirate Ferry or Cruise tickets are available for purchase. \n\n\n\nBuy your tickets to ride the pirate ship from Mackinaw City at these times: \n\n\n\n9:15 am \n\n\n\n11:00 am \n\n\n\n12:30 pm \n\n\n\nFestival admission is FREE and is taking place on Mackinac Island. \n\n\n\nThings to do: \n\n\n\n\nBlack Murray Band\n\n\n\nPirate Contest\n\nDress like a pirate\n\n\n\nTalk like a pirate\n\n\n\nWalk the Plank\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor an added adventure\, you can purchase tickets to the Good Fortune Pirate Ship evening cruises. The night cruises leave Mackinac Island at 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. and will sail under the Mackinac Bridge. It includes pirate music and dancing\, crew members dressed and talking like pirates\, water cannons for kids on board\, and the cruise will culminate with the firing off the Good Fortune’s cannon. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase during the cruise. Book tickets here!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/great-lakes-pirate-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230606T030233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T030709Z
UID:3256-1687075200-1687129200@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:2023 Lilac Festival - June 18th 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\nJune 18th Events \n\n\n\n8:30 am: Lilac Walking Tour with Lilac Docent\, Anne Borowicz. Meet at the west side of Marquette Park. Free event. \n\n\n\n10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. \n\n\n\n10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Sip N’ Sail Cruise: Easy Like Sunday Morning Lilac Festival Special with DJ Mike Williford. $53\, purchase tickets on their website \n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Special Tour at Fort Mackinac following the cannon firing. Included with admission to Fort Mackinac \n\n\n\n1:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Concerts in Marquette Park\, face painting & temporary tattoos\, Rosco the Clown with balloon animals\, and more fun! Free event \n\n\n\n3:30 pm: Mackinac: Our Famous Island movie at Mission Point Theatre. Free event. \n\n\n\n4:00 pm: Special cannon firing from Fort Mackinac to kick-off the 2023 Lilac Festival Parade \n\n\n\n4:00 pm: Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade. Begins at Mission Point Resort\, through Main Street\, and ends at Windermere Point. Grand Parade sponsored by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling. \n\n\n\n4:30 pm: This Time for Keeps movie at Mission Point Theatre. Free event. \n\n\n\n5:30 pm: Raffle Ticket Party at Mary’s Bistro. Tickets are $100. First place is $3\,000 and 2nd-8th place is $1\,000 each. Drawing is at 6:30 pm
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/2023-lilac-festival-june-18th-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T200801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T200802Z
UID:3183-1687089600-1687089600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Lilac Festival Grand Parade
DESCRIPTION:Considered a Local Legacy Event by the United States Library of Congress\, this festival finale has marching bands\, horse-drawn floats\, the Lilac Queen and Court\, clowns\, various groups and other parade participants to help wrap up the end of our fabulous festival week! Come and join the fun!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/lilac-festival-grand-parade-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T200851Z
UID:3185-1688472000-1688472000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:4th of July on Mackinac Island
DESCRIPTION:4th of July festivities on the island begin with a Stoneskipping Competition at Windermere Point\, followed by fun family games in the afternoon\, and two fireworks displays that will go off simultaneously at dusk. There is a lot of fun to be had throughout the day at island attractions and businesses. Join in the Independence Day celebrations!
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/4th-of-july-on-mackinac-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T200934Z
UID:3187-1688472000-1688472000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun annual event held on the 4th of July! Professional stone skippers will bring their best skipping skills and compete for the much coveted trophy! There will also be a Gerplunking Division (ages 5 & under)\, a Pebbles Division (ages 6-12)\, and an Open Division (ages 13 & up). Professionals register prior to the event by contacting Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. All other divisions can register on the day of the event. \n\n\n\n9:00 am: Registration begins \n\n\n\n10:00 am:  Gerplunkers\, Pebbles and Open divisions simultaneously start \n\n\n\n12:00 pm: Pro division starts
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/w-t-rabe-stone-skipping-competition-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T201008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T201009Z
UID:3189-1688472000-1688472000@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:July 4th Fireworks Display
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day in a big way with two sparkling fireworks displays going off simultaneously! Fireworks start at dusk – about 10:00 pm.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/july-4th-fireworks-display/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191903
CREATED:20230605T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T201108Z
UID:3191-1689422400-1689681600@mackinac.com
SUMMARY:Bayview Mackinac Race
DESCRIPTION:Since the first Mackinac Race in 1925\, Bayview Yacht Club has hosted this spectacular annual fresh water event which has attracted intrepid sailors from around the globe. The first fleet of only nine boats was battered by strong winds and only three finished. Today\, Bayview hosts more than two hundred fifty racing yachts for the annual trek from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Whether sailing the traditional shore course or the longer Cove Island or South Hampton course\, it is an exciting and challenging adventure and sailors must face every conceivable type of challenge Mother Nature can present. From big waves and high wind to black flies and intolerable heat\, the sailors press on to finish yet another Mackinac Race.
URL:https://mackinac.com/event/bayview-mackinac-race-3/
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