Welcome To Mackinac Island!
Categories: General
MackiTAC_2010 TWEET-UP and TEACH-IN - July 31, 2010
[ July 31, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] YOU ARE INVITED to Mackinac Island’s MackiTAC_2010.
Click Here to RSVP!
July 24 Update:
SHEPLER’S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY AND THE ISLAND BOOKSTORE ARE CO-HOSTS OF TWEET-UP & TEACH-IN ON MACKINAC ISLAND... As requested by Facebook fans and Twitter followers of Shepler’s and The Island Bookstore, the first annual tweet-up & teach-in will take place July 31 from 4 [...]
Mackinac Island Music Festival - August 17 - 19, 2010
[ August 17, 2010 to August 19, 2010. ] The Mackinac Island Music Festival was created to celebrate the musicians living and working on Mackinac Island as well as regional and national touring musicians. Genres have included folk, country, rock, blues, bluegrass, classical, jazz and country.What started as a one day event began has now expanded to a three-day festival and has become one [...]
Mackinac Island Fudge Festival - August 20-21, 2010
[ August 20, 2010 to August 21, 2010. ] Calling all Fudgies!!!
Most people don't need an excuse to indulge in a piece or two of creamy, decadent fudge. But, for those who do, the Fudge Festival offers Island dwellers and tourists a terrific reason to celebrate fudge -- made fresh each day at Mackinac's [...]
Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Jazz Festival - September 3 - 6, 2010
[ September 3, 2010 to September 6, 2010. ] Arrive: Friday, September 3, 2010
Depart: Monday, September 6, 2010
Please Call 1-800-334-7263 for availability
Jazz and Grand Hotel: Two American classics. Scheduled to perform: The Manhattan Transfer, The Four Freshmen, The Sun Messengers and Marion [...]
Mackinac Island Ferry Schedules
It’s June, finally, and all three ferry lines to Mackinac Island are now making trips to the Island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Below is information and links to the ferry schedules.
Star Line
Star Line is now running ferries from the Main Dock - St. Ignace and the Mackinaw City Dock - Click Here For [...]
Mission Point Resort
Mission Point Resort offers a true resort experience with four dining options ranging from fine dining to carry out picnic baskets. Enjoy tennis, bocce ball, croquet, The Greens of Mackinac 18-hole executive putting course, a Tower Museum with spellbinding views and historical exhibits about the Straits of Mackinac, our Kids Club to give you adult [...]
Metivier Inn
A small lovely boutique country inn, the Metivier Inn offers 22 charming guest rooms for your stay on Mackinac Island, each including air conditioning and private baths. The rooms are uniquely and tastefully decorated in a blend of English and French country style. Most of our rooms are ideal for couples or solo travelers, as [...]
YOU ARE INVITED to Mackinac Island’s MackiTAC_2010.
July 24 Update:
SHEPLER’S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY AND THE ISLAND BOOKSTORE ARE CO-HOSTS OF TWEET-UP & TEACH-IN ON MACKINAC ISLAND… As requested by Facebook fans and Twitter followers of Shepler’s and The Island Bookstore, the first annual tweet-up & teach-in will take place July 31 from 4 ~ 6:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time at the Lilac Tree Hotel conference room on Mackinac Island.
MackiTAC_2010 will feature Michigan guest speakers to discuss leading-edge aspects and strategies of social media. Keynoters will include: Jon Petersen, a certified eMarketer from Grand Rapids, Dan McDonough, 9-time world champion log roller from Mackinaw City, Lori Libka from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Misty Martinchek, representing Shepler’s, Allan Coyle, social media aficionado from Lansing and Brenda Horton, author and photog of Bree’s Mackinac Island Blog.
MackiTAC_2010 will go worldwide. Participants who are unable to get to Mackinac Island will enjoy a live Twitter feed and real-time video. For those that are in attendance free wireless Internet will be available.
For more information and to RSVP go to The RSVP Page!.
MackiTAC_2010
We the Tweeple of the Twittersphere, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Camaraderie, insure a Party, provide for our common Fun, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Tweeps, do ordain and establish this TWEET-UP on Mackinac Island, Michigan … for Saturday July 31 … between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
What is a tweet-up? Well, it is a get-together of followers and fans where they can meet the faces behind Twitter & Facebook!
YOU have a one-of-its-kind opportunity to ENGAGE with on-line friends and be ENLIGHTENED & ENTERTAINED at the same time — Mackinac-style. You may CHOOSE to participate at your own home computer or enjoy Michigan’s magical island in-person. It’s your call.
For More Information and to RSVP Click Here!
Check back here for updates on MackiTAC_2010 TWEET-UP PARTY or follow The Island Bookstore on twitter: http://twitter.com/IslandBOOKstore
The Mackinac Island Music Festival was created to celebrate the musicians living and working on Mackinac Island as well as regional and national touring musicians. Genres have included folk, country, rock, blues, bluegrass, classical, jazz and country.What started as a one day event began has now expanded to a three-day festival and has become one of Mackinac Island’s most exciting festivals of the season.
We hope you will join us on Mackinac Island this season as we celebrate the surroundings with many fine musicians who have dedicated their lives to the art of music.
About the Mackinac Island Music Festival:
The Mackinac Music Festival began as a one-day event, and in 2006, expanded to a three-day festival, as an outcome of past popularity and success. The festival has found considerable recognition since its beginnings, and has become one of Mackinac Island’s most exciting festivals of the season.
The Mackinac Island Music Festival was created to bring a wide variety of musical opportunities to Mackinac Island, Michigan. Since starting in the summer of 2004, the Mackinac Arts Council has presented concerts at various Island locations that have included prestigious local, statewide, and nationally acclaimed music artists. These artists have covered a wide range of musical genres including folk, bluegrass, classical, Broadway, jazz and country, to name a few. The festival has been handed over to the Island’s newest non-profit organization Great Turtle Festivals.
Visit Mackinac Island Music Festival Website >>>>
Calling all Fudgies!!!
Most people don’t need an excuse to indulge in a piece or two of creamy, decadent fudge. But, for those who do, the Fudge Festival offers Island dwellers and tourists a terrific reason to celebrate fudge — made fresh each day at Mackinac’s 17 fudge shops. Events featuring the culinary creations of the Island’s chefs and bartenders abound amidst music and dance performances.
Island fudge shops will host the “Daddy, I want the Golden Ticket & I want it Now!” fudge vacation contest. Much like in the movie, six Golden Tickets will be placed in special packages of fudge for purchase at designated Island Fudge Shops (odds are one in forty) and all may register to win the sixth Golden Ticket from the Tourism Bureau to be drawn by Miss Michigan Sugar at the Children’s Ballet Theatre of Michigan performance at Mission Point Resort.
Visit Mackinac Island Fudge Festival Website >>>>
Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Jazz Festival - September 3 - 6, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Featured, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, September 3, 2010
Depart: Monday, September 6, 2010
Please Call 1-800-334-7263 for availability
Jazz and Grand Hotel: Two American classics. Scheduled to perform: The Manhattan Transfer, The Four Freshmen, The Sun Messengers and Marion Hayden. Package includes receptions, cookout luncheon in the Tea Garden Saturday and Sunday afternoons, musical performances and a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily. Stay a fourth night free.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations (fourth night free)
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday evening reception
- Sunday evening reception
- All entertainment
- Cookout luncheon in Tea Garden Saturday and Sunday afternoons
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping withing Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $1,775 per couple
- $1,485 single
- $599 per additional adult
Stay the fourth night free, Thursday, September 2, or Monday, September 6, 2010*.
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply. *Dates subject to availability.
For Grand Hotel Lodging Packages Click Here!
THE 53rd ANNUAL MACKINAC BRIDGE WALK - September 6, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Recreation
The Mackinac Bridge Authority, the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce would like to make your BRIDGE WALK as pleasant as possible and offer the following information:
Bridge walk starts at 7:00 a.m.
The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. You may START walking anytime after the Governor’s party starts the walk at approximately 7:00 a.m. NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO START AFTER 11:00 a.m., so ARRIVE EARLY.
Walk Route, Transportation and Parking
The walk begins in St. Ignace, at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the UPPER PENINSULA, and ends in Mackinaw City at the south end in the LOWER PENINSULA. To begin the walk you may:
Drive to St. Ignace, park your vehicle, walk the bridge and then return to St. Ignace on school buses provided by the Mackinac Bridge Authority. There is limited parking space available west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority plaza area. Parking is also available at Little Bear East Arena with shuttle service provided. The bus loading area is located at Conkling Park and the State Dock on South Huron Avenue in Mackinaw City, or
Buy your tickets in Mackinaw City at the bus loading area, board a bus to St. Ignace, walk the bridge and then return to your vehicle. The buses are hired for your convenience by the Mackinac Bridge Authority. The Authority strongly advises walkers to arrange for their own transportation to the starting point because of the increasing demand on the buses. Tickets go on sale and buses begin transporting walkers at 5:30 a.m. from Mackinaw City. Bus service from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace will end at 2:30 p.m. Handicap buses will be available. A limit of two people may accompany the handicapped person on the handicap bus.
Visit Mackinac Bridge Walk Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend - September 10 - 12, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, September 10, 2010
Depart: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Includes fine wines, exceptional cuisine, and lively entertainment. Includes Friday Welcome Reception (charitable donation required) followed by dinner in the Main Dining Room. On Saturday, enjoy a wine tasting and a special dinner with wine and cordials.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception**
- Saturday afternoon wine tasting/seminar
- Saturday evening Grand Cocktail Reception
- Saturday evening special group dinner
- Wine at Saturday group dinner
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $985 per couple
- $835 single
- $299 per additional adult
Stay Thursday, September 9 and/or Sunday, September 12, 2010 for $139 per room, per night with dinner at Woods at no extra charge (based on availability)
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability. **A charitable donation will be required to attend the reception on Friday as part of the Carleton Varney’s Antique Show & Design Fall Festival.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Carleton Varney’s Antique & Design Fall Festival - September 10 - 12, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, September 10, 2010
Depart: Sunday, September 12, 2010
World-renowned designer and Grand Hotel Decorator Carleton Varney, President of Dorothy Draper & Company, will share his insights and expert advice. Premier antique dealers from across the country will showcase and sell their pieces. Includes Gala Preview Party (charitable donation required), receptions, Grand Luncheon Buffet, free golf green fees (cart fee required) on The Jewel and full breakfast and five-course dinner daily.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Gala Preview Party (charitable donation required)
- Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet
- Saturday cocktail reception
- Admission to Antique Showcase
- Free golf green fees (cart fee required)
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $920 per couple
- $820 single
- $299 per additional adult
Stay Thursday, September 9 and/or Sunday, September 12, 2010 for $139 per room, per room, per night*.
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
40th Annual Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk - September 11, 2010
Categories: Events, Recreation
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Start Time: 8 Mile Run & Walk - 9:30 AM
Join us for the 40th running of this exciting, summer-ending event. You will experience Mackinac Island in one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan.
The Island is a unique destination that can only be reached by ferry. Step back in time to a bygone era where travel is done by foot, bicycle, carriage or horse.
With over 2,000 runners and walkers, this is definitely a race you and your family will never forget!
Visit Website For More Information >>>>
Grand Hotel Fall Michigan Golf Live - September 17 - 19, 2010
Categories: Events, Fall, Golf, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, September 17, 2010
Depart: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Radio and television show host Bill Hobson of Michigan Golf Live, the state’s leading golf program, coordinates Saturday’s golf event complete with prize giveaways and a boxed lunch. Also includes unlimited golf on The Jewel, and private receptions on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday evening reception
- Unlimited golf on The Jewel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Box lunch Saturday
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $819 per couple
- $719 single
Stay Thursday, September 16 and/or Sunday, September 19, 2010 for $139* per room, per night.
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Grand Hotel History Weekend Package - September 17 - 19, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, September 17, 2010
Depart: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Bob Tagatz, Grand Hotel’s historian and concierge, will take you through the history of Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel, complete with tidbits about the hotel’s celebrity guests, milestones and history. Includes accommodations, full breakfast and five-course dinner daily, Friday evening Welcome Reception, Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet, Architectural Cottage Tour and more.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday morning lecture by Grand Hotel Historian
- Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet
- Saturday afternoon Architectural Cottage Tour
- Admission to Fort Mackinac
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $809 per couple
- $709 single
Stay Thursday, September 16 and/or Sunday, September 19, 2010 for $139 per room, per night.
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and children’s rates apply *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Girlfriends Getaway Weekend - September 24 - 26, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, September 24, 2010
Depart: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Designed especially for women. Includes Friday’s Wine and Champagne Welcome Reception, Saturday morning’s work out with a professional instructor, Saturday afternoon wine tasting, specials at all Grand Hotel shops, free golf green fees (cart fee required) on The Jewel, and a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Wine and Champagne Welcome Reception
- Morning workout session with professional instructor
- Saturday afternoon wine tasting
- Free golf green fees (cart fee required)
- 20% discount at Grand Hotel shops
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $459 per person, double occupancy
- $818 single
- Add 3rd or 4th person - just $199 each
Stay Thursday, September 23 and/or Sunday, September 26, 2010 for $139 per room, per night.*
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Murder Mystery Weekend - October 1 - 3, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, October 1, 2010
Depart, Sunday, October 3, 2010
It’s 1928. America is about to elect a new president. A new political party has been formed and you’ll be in the middle of the madness and mayhem during our Murder Mystery Weekend. Package includes receptions, Grand Luncheon Buffet, Murder Mystery activities and entertainment, free golf green fees on The Jewel (cart fee required), and a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet
- Saturday evening reception
- Murder Mystery activities and entertainment
- Free golf green fees (cart fee required)
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $915 per couple
- $815 single
- $299 per additional adult
Stay Thursday, September 30 and/or Sunday, October 3, 2010 for $139 per room, per night*
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Somewhere in Time 30th Anniversary Weekend - October 15 - 17, 2010
Categories: Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, October 15, 2010
Depart: Sunday, October 17, 2010
Somewhere In Time was filmed at Grand Hotel and on Mackinac Island in 1979 and released in 1980. This special anniversary edition of the weekend includes a screening of the film, discussions of the movie’s production process, visit with cast and crew that are invited back, and hotel guests are invited to make a cameo appearance in costume at the cocktail receptions, costume promenade, and Grand Luncheon Buffet. A full breakfast and five-course dinner are included daily.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Thursday evening Welcome Reception
- Friday evening reception
- Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet
- Saturday evening reception
- Special showing of Somewhere in Time Thursday and Friday evenings
- Free golf green fees (cart fee required)
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $975 per couple
- $875 single
- $299 per additional adult
Stay Thursday, October 14; Sunday, October 17; and/or Monday, October 18, 2010 for $139 per room, per night.*
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Ballroom Dancing Weekend - October 22 - 24, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Friday, October 22, 2010
Depart: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Features dancing in two rooms to The Grand Hotel Orchestra and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. Dance instructors will be on hand to help refine your moves. Includes a full breakfast, Grand Luncheon Buffet, and five-course dinner daily, two receptions and free golf (cart fee required) on The Jewel.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet
- Saturday evening reception
- All entertainment and dance instruction
- Free golf green fees (cart fee required)
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $899 per couple
- $799 single
- $299 per additional adult
Stay Sunday, October 24, 2010 for $139 per room, per night.*
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
This year marks the 15th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. Join over 1,500 participants to run and walk the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
Come enjoy special race features - commemorative medals, a high performance long sleeve embroidered race shirt, special Halloween events for adults and kids, great end-of-season sales - plus the beauty of late fall on the Island. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Start Time: Half Marathon - 11:30 AM, 5.7 Mile Run & Walk - 11:30 AM
Visit Mackinac Island Great Turtle Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Close the Grand for the Season - October 25 - 26, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fall, Grand Hotel
Arrive: Monday, October 25, 2010
Depart: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Another grand season ends with this special package, which includes a casual dinner on Monday evening and continental breakfast Tuesday morning. Enjoy yourself as we clean out our pantries and wine cellar. Feel free to roam the hotel and watch the staff prepare the hotel for winter. And attend a lecture on the process by Grand Hotel historian Bob Tagatz.
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Casual buffet dinner Monday evening
- Continental breakfast Tuesday morning
- Monday afternoon hotel tour
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets: The Arnold Line will run a special schedule to Mackinaw City on Tuesday at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.
- 10:00 am check out time
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Package Price:
- $199 per couple
- $150 single
Subject to 19.5% added hotel charge, Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
In the celtic world, Samhain marks the end of summer and the beginning of the new year or winter and a time to commemorate the souls of the blessed dead. With the rise of Christianity, it was changed to Halloween and remains a joyous time of family reunion.
Celebrate Samhain on Mackinac Island the weekend of October 23 - 25. Meet Miss Michigan USA at the Wishing Stone Toss, Trick or Treating and great grown up Halloween parties at the pubs.
For more event info, click here
Weekend Activities Include:
Grand Hotel - Ballroom Dancing Weekend
Featuring The Jan Garber Orchestra
Package Includes:
- Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday Grand Luncheon Buffet
- Saturday evening reception
- All entertainment and dance instruction
- Half-off golf greens fees on The Jewel
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run - October 24
This year marks the 14th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. Join over 1,300 participants to run and walk the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
Come enjoy special race features - commemorative medals, a high performance long sleeve embroidered race shirt, a post-race pasta party, special Halloween events for adults and kids, great end-of-season sales - plus the beauty of late fall on the Island. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Start Time: Half Marathon - 11:30 AM, 5.7 Mile Run & Walk - 11:30 AM
Visit Mackinac Island Great Turtle Website >>>>
For more weekend event info, click here.
The days are warming up and spring flowers are beginning to bloom — the month May is a great time to plan a getaway on Mackinac Island. Not only can you enjoy the spring splendor on the island, you can also get some of the best deals of the year. It’s a great time to treat yourself to an overnight stay at one of the many great hotels and bed and breakfasts on the island. Here are a few of the deals for the month of May:
Hotel Iroquois Great Escape
Conde Nast Award winning hotel on the waterfront. Package includes 50% off of our off season room rates, complimentary baggage service and special ferry discounts.
Dates: May 7-20
Minimum two night stay required, limited number of getaways available. Sales tax and hotel surcharge additional.
Rates start at $105
Reservations: (906) 847-3321
Visit Hotel Iroquois Website >>>>
Market Street Inn May Special
Queen Rooms: $89.00/night Sunday through Thursday with a two night minimum
King Jacuzzi Suites: $145.00/night Sunday through Thursday with a two night minimum.
The Garden Suite is not included in this offer.
The May special runs through the end of May.
Visit Market Street Inn Website >>>>
Cloghaun Bed & Breakfast Mother’s Day
May 7-8-9, 2010
Spend Mother’s Day weekend amidst the charm and loveliness of Cloghaun Bed & Breakfast. The eleven guest rooms are individually designed and decorated with antiques from the late 1800’s to evoke a feeling of elegance and nostalgia.
The package is just $240 for three nights in a standard room and includes breakfast and afternoon tea daily as well as a half pound of delicious Mackinac Island Fudge.
Stay One Night, Get One Night Free - May 9 -13 & May 16 -20
Birthday Special - $126/night all weekends in May
Reservations: (888) 442-5929
Visit Cloghaun Bed and Breakfast Website >>>>
Grand Hotel - Mother’s Day Weekend Package - May 7 - 9, 2010
Treat Mom to a truly special weekend while we handle all the details. Includes a Friday evening Welcome Reception, Saturday evening Grand Cocktail Reception, the Grand Luncheon Buffet on Mother’s Day, a Grand Hotel History Lecture and free golf green fees (cart fee required).
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
.
For more specials visit the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Website
2010 Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament - Photos and Video
Categories: Mackinac Island Photos 2, Recreation
Guinness Book Record holder Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars won the 2010 Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament with a throw of 30 skips. Second place went to Todd “Mussels” Callewaert with 26 skips & rounding out 3rd was Glenn “Hard Luck” Loy with a 22 skips.
(Click on photos for slideshow view.)
(Note: Video is the third round throw and is not the tournament winning 30 skip throw.)
Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament - July 4, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fourth of July, Recreation
Guinness Book Record holder Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars won the 2010 Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament with a throw of 30 skips. Second place went to Todd “Mussels” Callewaert with 26 skips & rounding out 3rd was Glenn “Hard Luck” Loy with a 22 skips. (Note: Video is the third round throw and is not the tournament winning 30 skip throw.)
The tournament is open to all ages and always occurs at Windermere Pointe Beach (Located next to Iroquois Hotel) every year at 10:00 am on the 4th of July. Professional skippers compete at high noon, often skipping 20+ skips.
The Honorable Judge Glen Allen Open Tournament (July 4th)
-
Judges Tribunal - Windemere (8:30ish am)
-
Stone Skipping Clinic - 10ish on the beach hosted by several
world champion skippers -
Opening Ceremonies - Fudge Canoe arrives (10:00 am)
-
Amateur Tournament - 13 years old and up (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
committee may ask for credentials -
Pebbles Tournament - 12 year olds and under (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
-
Awards Ceremony for Amateurs (12:00 pm)+
Wilmer T. Rabe International Stone Skipping Tournament
-
Professional Tournament (12:00 noon to 1:00 pm)
-
Awards Ceremony for Professionals (1:30 pm)
Visit Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Website >>>>
Mackinac Island Fourth of July Weekend - 2010
Categories: General
Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend on Mackinac Island with historical displays and re-enactments and good old-fashioned family fun! Visit Fort Mackinac for a Star Spangled Fourth of July. The historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery, with banners, flags and bunting. It is a 1880s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period, performances of patriotic music, and Victorian children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in Victorian dances and games on the fort parade ground. No additional admission charge for this special event above standard Fort Mackinac admission rates.
The Annual Stone skipping Tournament is also scheduled for the Fourth with the pro tournament starting at noon. Here’s a list of a few of the great activities set for the Fourth of July Weekend on Mackinac Island:
Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament - July 4, 2010
[ July 4, 2010; 10:00 am; ]
Guinness Book Record holder Russ "Rock Bottom" Byars won the 2010 Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament with a throw of 30 skips. Second place went to Todd "Mussels" Callewaert with 26 skips & rounding out 3rd was Glenn "Hard Luck" Loy with a 22 skips. (Note: Video is the third round throw and is not [...]
Fort Mackinac - An American Picnic - July 4, 2010
[ July 2, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] 6:30 p.m. - dusk
“An American Picnic”, held at the Fort Mackinac parade ground, is a tasty way to celebrate Independence Day. With Grand Hotel’s all-you-can-eat baby back ribs, grilled chicken breast, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, salads, and desserts, patriots will satisfy their hunger while celebrating the nation’s [...]
Mission Point Resort - 4th of July Weekend Events
[ July 2, 2010 9:00 am to July 4, 2010 9:00 am. ] Friday- July 2
· Prince of Persia 8pm
· Grand Opening of the Walking Stick 9am-9pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a premium bike!
· The Point 7am -10pm
All weekend long [...]
Chris Brantley at Bistro on the Greens - July 2 - 5, 2010
[ July 2, 2010 5:00 pm to July 5, 2010 5:00 pm. ]
Join Chris Brantley for an outdoor acoustic concert from 5:00 to 9:00 daily on July 2-5 at Bistro on the Greens located on the Mission Point Resort grounds.
There is no cover and this event is open to the public.
Click Here For More Information >>>>
Grand Hotel - Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration - July 1 – July 5
In addition to Fourth of July fireworks, exciting activities for the entire family include a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon and evening receptions, free golf for ages 17 and younger and half off golf for adults (cart fee required). Package also includes a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily. Select any [...]
For More Information On Fourth of July Events on Mackinac Island Click Here >>>>
Mackinac Island Ferry Schedules
Categories: Featured, Ferries, Ferry Information, Ferry News
It’s June, finally, and all three ferry lines to Mackinac Island are now making trips to the Island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Below is information and links to the ferry schedules.
Star Line
Star Line is now running ferries from the Main Dock - St. Ignace and the Mackinaw City Dock - Click Here For Schedules
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
Shepler’s ferries began running from Mackinaw City on April 30 - Click Here For Schedule
Shepler’s St. Ignace ferry service begins on May 7 - Click Here For Schedule
Arnold Transit Co.
Arnold Transit Co. is now running ferries from both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. - Click Here For St. Ignace Schedule — Click Here For Mackinaw City Schedule
6:30 p.m. - dusk
“An American Picnic”, held at the Fort Mackinac parade ground, is a tasty way to celebrate Independence Day. With Grand Hotel’s all-you-can-eat baby back ribs, grilled chicken breast, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, salads, and desserts, patriots will satisfy their hunger while celebrating the nation’s birthday. Stay for the fireworks!
Advance tickets purchased before 6:00 p.m. on July 4 include picnic and Fort Mackinac admission:
Adults $42.00, Youth (5-17) $21.00, Children 4 and under free
Tickets purchased after 6:00 p.m. on July 4 include picnic and Fort Mackinac admission:
Adults $52.50, Youth (5-17) $27.50, Children 4 and under free
Mackinac Associates tickets purchased anytime include picnic and Fort Mackinac admission:
Adults $31.50, Youth (5-17) $14.50, Children 4 and under free
Visit Fort Mackinac Website >>>>
Friday- July 2
· Prince of Persia 8pm
· Grand Opening of the Walking Stick 9am-9pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a premium bike!
· The Point 7am -10pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a iPad!
· Lakeside open 7am -11pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win an Xbox 360!
· Lobby Bar 11am-9pm
· Glow Golf starting at dusk
· Round Island Bar & Grill Dinner Special- Prime Rib!
Saturday- July 3
· Prince of Persia 8pm
· Beer Tent on the front lawn 2pm-5pm $5 Beer Tasting fee
· Grand Opening of the Walking Stick 9am-9pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a premium bike!
· The Point 7am -10pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a iPad!
· Lakeside open 7am -11pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win an Xbox 360!
· Glow Golf starting at dusk
· Story time with Mac the Moose at 830pm in the Lobby
· Family Game Night 7pm-10pm in Johnson Hall
· Rock’n’Roll Pool Party 2pm-4pm
· Street Party 11pm-2pm at Lakeside Marketplace
Sunday- July 4th
· Lakeside Summer Grillade- Steaks, Brats, Hot Dogs and more from 12pm-5pm
· Old Fashioned Independence Day Buffet in Round Island Bar & Grill 5:30pm- 9pm
· Grand Opening of the Walking Stick 9am-9pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a premium bike!
· The Point 7am -10pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win a iPad!
· Lakeside open 7am -11pm
All weekend long stop by to register to win an Xbox 360!
· Glow Golf starting at dusk
· Rock’n’Roll Pool Party 2pm-4pm
· Ice-cream Social 12pm-5pm in the Lakeside Marketplace
Visit Mission Point Resort Website >>>>
Mackinac Island Memorial Day Weekend 2010
Categories: General
Looks like fantastic weather for Memorial Day Weekend on Mackinac Island… sunshine and highs in the 70s… still splashes of color from the tulips and the lilacs are starting to bloom… here’s the view you’ll be treated to on your visit to Mackinac Island this weekend….
(Note: Photo is from June 2009)
If you can’t make it this weekend the lilacs should be blooming strong for the weekend of June 5 & 6 and the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is June 11 - 20, 2010…
Chris Brantley at Bistro on the Greens - July 2 - 5, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Fourth of July
Join Chris Brantley for an outdoor acoustic concert from 5:00 to 9:00 daily on July 2-5 at Bistro on the Greens located on the Mission Point Resort grounds.
There is no cover and this event is open to the public.
Click Here For More Information >>>>
Grand Hotel - Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration - July 1 – July 5
Categories: Fourth of July, Grand Hotel
In addition to Fourth of July fireworks, exciting activities for the entire family include a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon and evening receptions, free golf for ages 17 and younger and half off golf for adults (cart fee required). Package also includes a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily. Select any three nights from July 1 – July 5. Please call 1-800-334-7263 for availability.
Package Includes:
- Standard room accommodations for 3 nights
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Complimentary afternoon and evening children’s programs
- Free golf for ages 17 and younger
- Half-off golf for adults
- Special discount on ferry boat tickets
- No tipping within Grand Hotel
Friday Activities:
- Welcome Reception
Saturday Activities:
- Children’s Carnival
- Cookout Luncheon
- Cocktail Reception
Sunday Activities:
- Children’s Carnival
- Ice Cream Social
- Fireworks
Package Price:
- $1,890 per family, per room,(max 5 people per room)
- $1,590 single
Add June 30, July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2010 to this package for $219 per family, per room, per night.*
Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax and a $7.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.
Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>
Zoo-de-Mackinac - May 21 - 23, 2010
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Recreation
The Zoo-de-Mack 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.
THIS IS NOT A RACE!!! The Zoo-de-Mack is a gathering of outdoor enthusiasts (2,500+ last year) 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. Riders pedal through rolling countryside and trillium covered forests, along sandy beaches, and are surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from 400′ high bluffs. We stop approximately half way, at a unique place called the Legs Inn for a leisurely lunch and to swap stories. The ride continues on to Mackinaw City for a finish line party and where Arnold Ferry boats have been chartered for the ride over to Mackinac Island. Once on the magical island, check into your hotel and stroll into town to forget the aches and pains from the day’s ride. As the evening wears on, the island comes alive with The Gatehouse, Pink Pony, and Horns hosting post-ride parties with incredible live bands! New for 2010- a huge post ride party at The Crossings in Mackinaw City!
ENTRY FEE:
$50.00 through May 8th, 2010; $65.00 from May 9th, 2010 through May 22nd, 2010. Entry fee includes the pre-ride party Friday night at the Zoo Bar at Boyne Highlands, luggage transportation to Mackinaw City on Saturday, lunch at the Legs Inn on Saturday, finish line party in Mackinaw City, round trip ferry transportation to and from Mackinac Island on Arnold Ferry and post-ride parties on Saturday afternoon at The Crossings and evening on the Island.
Visit the Zoo-De-Mackinac Website >>>>
RUN THE MIGHTY MAC
7th Annual Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race - Saturday May 29, 2010
STARTING TIME
.
Visit Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race Website >>>>
