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W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition
2021-07-04 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Windermere Point, 7498 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
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!

Unfortunately, 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.

Lilac Festival Cornhole Tournament
2021-06-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Mission Point Resort, One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
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.

This event offers a tournament for all skill levels. Whether you’re a “Social” or “Competitive” player, this event is for you!

Lilac Festival Run & Walk
2021-06-05 08:00
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!

73rd Annual Lilac Festival
2021-06-04 09:00 - 2021-06-13 22:00
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.

Zoo-De-Mack
2021-05-21 20:00 - 2021-05-23 23:59
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.

The 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.

Please see website for all information on the 31st Zoo-De-Mackinac weekend!

Fort2Fort 5 Mile Challenge
2021-05-15 08:00 | Fort Mackinac, 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
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!

Somewhere in Time
2020-10-27 19:30, 2020-10-20 19:30, 2020-10-13 19:30, 2020-10-06 19:30, 2020-09-29 19:30 | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel. Filmed on Mackinac Island.

Free events. Visit: www.mackinacartscouncil.org/movies

Halloween Trick-or-Treating
2020-10-24 15:30 - 17:00
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED FOR 2020.

Kid’s can dress up in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat through the downtown island shops.

Mackinac island great turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 mile Run/Walk
2020-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
Race Status Pending

This year marks the 25th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. 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.

All who register will enjoy special race features – commemorative medals, unique, high quality Great Turtle swag (garment), special Halloween events for adults and kids, great end-of-season sales – plus the beauty of late fall on the Island.

Visit www.runmackinac.com for more information and updates.

Halloween Weekend
2020-10-23 17:00 - 2020-10-25 17:00
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND EVENTS ARE CANCELED FOR 2020.

The last weekend in October closes out the season on Mackinac Island. On Saturday, join us to celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishment in the evening.

Halloween Weekend
2020-10-23 08:00 - 2020-10-24 22:00
The last weekend in October closes out the season on Mackinac Island. On Saturday, join us to celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishment in the evening.

Movie: Mackinac – Our Famous Island
2020-10-18 15:30, 2020-10-11 15:30, 2020-10-04 15:30, 2020-09-27 15:30 | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Enjoy an exquisitely produced film by Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks as it takes viewers along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There is far more to this sacred island than horses and fudge, and DPTV cameras capture the landscape and beauty while connecting us to the diverse communities and people who have been stewards of Mackinac Island throughout its history.

Presented in the Center for the Arts, located at Mission Point Resort. This is a free event. Make sure to visit the Mackinac Arts Council to check out its 2020 event schedule!

This Time for Keeps
2020-10-11 16:30, 2020-10-04 16:30, 2020-09-27 16:30 | Mission Point Theater, 6366 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
Expected to follow his opera star father into the business, but discontent with his life; a young man pursues a career in popular music and romances the aquatic-ballet dancer he met during his time in the service. Some of the scenes were filmed on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel!

Presented in the Center for the Arts, located at Mission Point Resort. This is a free event. Make sure to visit the Mackinac Arts Council to check out its 2020 event schedule!

Chateau Laframboise Bicentennial Party
2020-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Harbour View Inn will be hosting Chateau Laframboise Bicentennial Parties with Champagne, cake and a brief presentation from the Mackinac State Historic Parks on Magdelaine Laframboise and her role on Mackinac Island. This is a free event, open to all.

There will be several parties throughout the summer: July 6, August 2, September 6, October 4, 2020

Fort 2 Fort 5-Mile Challenge
2020-10-03 09:00 | Fort Mackinac, 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, 49757, United States
NOW A VIRTUAL RACE

SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE THE MACKINAC HISTORIC PARKS!Run or Walk the Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge on a scenic course of your choosing or come to Mackinac Island to run the course at your leisure (course will be marked)! Register online at: www.runmackinac.com

Fort 2 Fort 5-Mile Challenge
2020-10-03 09:00 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Pete Kehoe
2020-10-02 18:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Pete Kehoe. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Paul Bedour
2020-10-01 18:30, 2020-09-26 18:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Paul Bedour. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Wixie Harrington
2020-09-30 18:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Wixie Harrington. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com

Sip n’ Sail Sunset Cruise with Charlie Reager
2020-09-28 18:30 | Sip n’ Sail Cruise, 7325 Main Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 49757, United States
Enjoy an evening on the water with live music performed by Charlie Reager. Purchase tickets online only at: www.sipnsailcruises.com
