Available Friday, May 22, 2026 -Monday, May 25, 2026
Start your summer with a Memorial Day Weekend getaway to Grand Hotel, where timeless tradition meets a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary and Grand Hotel’s 140th season, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in history, heritage, and the spirit of summer on Mackinac Island.
This three-night package includes accommodations, daily dining, and all summer holiday festivities, including a Friday night Family Game Night, a chance to meet the Grand Hotel horses from Grand Hotel’s iconic Front Porch, a Sunday Ice Cream Social, and more! Be one of the first to enjoy a refreshing dip in the Esther Williams Swimming Pool and take time to enjoy Grand Hotel amenities, including access to the Secret Garden, Afternoon Tea in the Parlor, and nightly live musical entertainment.
Memorial Day weekend at Grand Hotel is more than an escape. It’s the perfect start to a once-in-a-lifetime 2026 season, honoring generations, tradition, and the enduring spirit of America.
Package Includes:
Grand Hotel accommodations
Breakfast and dinner daily
All resort amenities
Friday afternoon 2026 Esther Williams Swimming Pool Opening Ceremony
Friday night Family Game Night Bingo in the Terrace Room
Saturday morning History Lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz
Saturday Duck Races at the Esther Williams Swimming Pool
Saturday Meet the Horses of Grand Hotel
Sunday afternoon Ice Cream Social
Admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Memorial Day Weekend reservations are also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
Available Friday, May 29, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026
Step back in time to 1912 and embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the legendary Titanic, reimagined with all the elegance and grandeur that only Grand Hotel can provide.
Throughout the weekend, immerse yourself in the splendor of a bygone era with live music, elegant ballroom dancing, and lavish first-class dining inspired by the ship’s historic menus. Discover the true stories behind the “Unsinkable Ship” during captivating presentations and enjoy a special screening of the Oscar-winning film that brought its legacy to life.
Authentic period costumes, immersive performances, and stunning surroundings will transport you to another time for a weekend of beauty, nostalgia, and timeless romance you’ll never forget.
Extend your stay with additional nights at a special rate.
Package Includes:
Grand Hotel accommodations
Breakfast and dinner daily
All resort amenities
Friday evening Bon Voyage party and reception
Friday evening themed entertainment
Saturday morning History Lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz
Saturday afternoon presentation
Saturday dinner inspired by the last meal served on the Titanic
Sunday morning wrap-up
Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Titanic Weekend is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
Experience Mackinac Island at its most magical during the annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, a ten-day celebration bursting with color, fragrance, and island charm. Since 1948, this cherished tradition has honored the island’s world-famous lilacs, some dating back more than 200 years, with events that capture the spirit of summer and the beauty of nature in full bloom. Stroll through streets lined with fragrant blossoms, enjoy lively parades and concerts, and take in lilac-themed art exhibits, garden tours, and horse-drawn carriage rides beneath canopies of purple and white. From family-friendly fun to elegant island traditions, the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a joyful celebration of history, community, and the timeless beauty that makes Mackinac Island unforgettable.
Package Includes:
Grand Hotel accommodations
Breakfast and dinner daily
All resort amenities
Grand Hotel Garden Tours daily, excludes Sundays
Morning tour with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz on June 9th
Lilac Festival Grand Parade on Sunday, June 14th
Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
This Lilac Festival package is also available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration, June 5 through 14, 2026.
It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors. Festivities for the 2026 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk, horse drawn carriage tours, the Lilac Festival Grand Parade and much more.
More details to come! Be sure to check back with us!
While you wait for the 2026 Lilac Festival, here’s a view of some of the early summer flowers adding their color and beauty to the month of June on Mackinac Island.
Lilacs in bloom on Mackinac Island – Click photos for slideshow view.
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RECAP OF ALL THE EVENTS AND FUN FROM THE 2021 LILAC FESTIVAL
Available Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Monday, July 6, 2026
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, we invite you to Grand Hotel for a Fourth of July celebration unlike any other! This year’s celebration promises endless fun for the entire family, from lively poolside parties and kid-friendly movies to festive cookouts and a spectacular fireworks display over the Straits of Mackinac. Special touches like themed receptions and ice cream socials will make this milestone celebration one you’ll treasure for years to come.
This four-night experience includes two adults and one child (ages 6–12) and includes accommodations, dining, and all holiday festivities plus 40% savings on select package nights.
Package Includes:
Grand Hotel accommodations
Breakfast and dinner daily with a casual family dining option
All resort amenities
Two-Day Children’s Carnival
July 2nd, 3rd, and 5th – Glow sticks and evening family movies at the Esther Williams Swimming Pool
July 2nd and 5th – Pool Party with DJ
Thursday, July 2nd Evening Reception
Friday, July 3rd casual BBQ luncheon
Friday, July 3rd Seersucker-themed Evening Reception
Saturday, July 4th Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 4th Grand Fireworks Display
Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.
The annual 4th of July tournament on Mackinac Island is sure to be another crowd pleaser.
Everyone is eligible to compete in the tournament. The more the merrier.
The tournament is open to all ages and always occurs at Windermere Pointe Beach (Located next to Hotel Iroquois) every year at 10:00 am on the 4th of July. Professional skippers compete at high noon, often skipping 20+ skips.
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Schedule:
09:30am: Registration & check-in begins
10:00am: Gerplunkers, Pebbles and Open divisions
11:00am: Check-in closes
11:30am: Amateur Award Ceremony
12:00pm: Professional Tournament Begins
1:00pm: Professional Tournament Award Ceremony
All are welcome to participate in some family fun. No one is too young or too old to compete.
The weather was perfect on Mackinac Island for the 5oth annual tournament open to all. Check out the final results on the 2018 Scorecard to see this years winners.
The Pro division was quite exciting with a tie for first place. Traditionally when there is a tie the win goes to the to skippers second best stone. This year Bugsy and Lefty tied for 19 as their best skip and tied again with 17 for their second best skip. After deliberating with the judges Acting High Commissioner Paul H. Toepp, III announced that the winner would be determined by a sudden death 1 stone skip off. The crowd audibly signed when Bugsy threw a 5 and wonder if Left would go for the easy win. Lefty wound up and through for a 20+ but ended up with a 10 to take this years pro title.
Photos and Video from the 2010 Stone Skipping Tournament
Former 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.)
Photos from the Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament – July 4, 2010
