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The Jewel Classic with Golf Pro Grant DeMoss – August 30 – 31, 2026

Grand Hotel - The Jewel Classic with Golf Pro Grant DeMoss

Available Sunday, August 30, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026

Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Jewel Golf Course at Grand Hotel. Golf Pro Grant DeMoss invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind golf experience featuring Michigan PGA Pro Ryan Lenahan. This package will include clinics, seminars, and activities for golfers of all skill levels and ages.

The Jewel Classic with Golf Pro Grant DeMoss invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind golf experience set against the breathtaking beauty of The Jewel, one of the most iconic courses in the Midwest.

Spend your days on the fairways with unlimited golf and partake in a spirited Monday morning Golf Scramble led by DeMoss. Tournament will be followed by an awards reception with special prizes for skills challenges and tournament winners.

Between rounds, savor Grand Hotel’s renowned hospitality with breakfast and dinner daily, relax with complimentary lawn games in the Tea Garden, or explore island culture with admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Evenings bring refined Grand Hotel traditions, including nightly entertainment and dancing in the Terrace Room.

This exclusive package blends exceptional golf, gracious dining, and classic Grand Hotel charm, creating the perfect setting for a golf getaway unlike any other.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities  
  • Monday Short Game Seminar with Grant DeMoss at 9:00 AM
  • Monday 18-Hole Scramble at 11:00 AM
  • Boxed lunch for Monday Scramble
  • Monday Awards reception
  • Unlimited golf, golf carts included, clubs are not included
  • Prizes at The Jewel Pro Shop at the end of the tournament
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

*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.

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Grand Hotel – Labor Day Weekend Experience – September 4 – 7, 2026

Grand Hotel's Labor Day Weekend

Available Friday, September 4, 2026 – Monday, September 7, 2026

Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Weekend Experience invites you to a dazzling celebration of summer’s final days filled with laughter and cherished family moments. Splash into fun at Saturday’s Pool Party at the iconic Esther Williams Swimming Pool, enjoy live music throughout the weekend at multiple Grand Hotel venues, take in a magical Drive-In Movie under the stars on The Jewel Golf Course, savor exquisite dinners at Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room, and so many other family-friendly activities!

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities  
  • Friday Welcome Reception
  • Friday Glow Stick Movie Party at the Esther Williams Swimming Pool
  • Jam Sessions in The Parlor on Saturday & Sunday
  • Saturday Day Time Pool Party at the Esther Williams Swimming Pool with Bell’s Beer activations
  • Saturday reception
  • Morning history lectures and evening tours with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
  • Recreation activities
  • Saturday live music in the Lantern Lounge
  • Saturday Drive-In Movie on Grand Nine at The Jewel Golf Course
  • Sunday afternoon music at the Lantern Lounge
  • Live music at Afternoon Tea, Demitasse, the Cupola Bar, and Terrace Room with dancing
  • Two musical workshops with musicians
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

The Labor Day Weekend package can also be booked 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.  

Jazz Up Your Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day Weekend, Grand Hotel invites you to experience an extraordinary blend of timeless elegance and world-class music during its annual Labor Day Weekend Jazz Concert Series, Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. Set against the stunning backdrop of Mackinac Island, this beloved tradition offers guests an unforgettable holiday escape. Grand Hotel guests and visitors can now purchase the bundle of three weekend performances Friday through Sunday by clicking here.

 

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Grand Hotel – Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend – September 18 – 20, 2026

Grand Hotel - Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend

Available Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026

This September, immerse yourself in the grandeur of fine wine at our Fall Wine Weekend. Experience the expertise of Grand Hotel Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer and celebrated vineyards through a collection of exquisite events, including a Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday afternoon wine tastings with food pairings, culinary demonstrations, and a Saturday evening special Wine Pairing Dinner.

About Elizabeth Schweitzer, Master Sommelier at Grand Hotel
The eighth woman Sommelier in the world, Elizabeth enjoys sharing her vast knowledge every season with our guests during this special themed weekend. You can also find her in our Main Dining Room helping you choose the perfect wine with your meal.

Grand Hotel’s Salle à Manger was recently awarded an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for the third consecutive year. It recognizes Grand Hotel’s well-chosen assortment of quality wines that will satisfy discerning wine lovers.

Learn More about Elizabeth Schweitzer.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Welcome amenity
  • Friday Welcome Reception
  • Saturday afternoon wine tastings with food pairings and a culinary demonstration
  • Saturday evening special Wine Pairing Dinner (adults only)
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

The Fall Wine Weekend package can also be booked 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.

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Grand Hotel – Somewhere in Time Weekend – October 2 – 4, 2026

Somewhere In Time

Available Friday, October 2, 2026 – Sunday, October 4, 2026

Step back in time and relive the romance of the classic film “Somewhere in Time” where it was originally filmed, right here at Grand Hotel. This beloved annual weekend invites fans to celebrate the movie’s magic through themed events, period attire, and special gatherings that bring the story to life. Join fellow fans for a weekend filled with nostalgia, elegance, and timeless romance. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience that can only happen at Grand Hotel.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Thursday movie showing for those arriving early
  • Friday Welcome Reception
  • Friday morning movie site walks
  • Exclusive Friday programming
  • Special Friday evening showing of “Somewhere in Time”
  • Saturday morning location walking tour
  • Exclusive Saturday programming
  • Saturday evening reception
  • Saturday after-dinner Vintage Dress Promenade in The Parlor
  • Saturday evening Closing Session with a group photo in the Theatre

The Somewhere in Time Weekend package can also be booked 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.

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Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – October 2 – 4, 2025

Calling all Fudgies!!!

Experience the magic of autumn at the newly re-imagined Fall Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island, taking place October 2-4.

This year’s festival blends the island’s iconic fudge with fall-themed festivities sure to delight the biggest fall and fudge fanatics. Wander the charming streets lined with fall decor, enjoy scenic bike rides through vibrant foliage, and savor the sweet flavors that make Mackinac Island famous.

Whether you’re a fudge foodie or simply looking for a cozy fall getaway, this weekend promises unforgettable memories.

For more than a century, Mackinac Island’s fudge has been an institution that’s become famous worldwide. Fudge devotees are known as “fudgies” – a term that is also synonymous with Northern Michigan tourists. Most people don’t need an excuse to indulge in a piece or two of creamy, decadent fudge.

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Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Fudge, heated in a copper kettle is poured onto the marble slab and allowed to cool and thicken at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Carnel uses a long paddle to stir and smooth the fudge as it cools on the marble slab at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Aaron works the mixture around the table with a large paddle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island
Carnel shapes the fudge into a long loaf to the delight of mesmerized audience inside the shop and outside the window at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Another pour of a fresh batch of Mackinac Island Fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Aaron heats the fudge in the large copper kettle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Fudge begins to cool at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
This a a batch of penuche pecan fudge that Aaron is slicing in front of a audience of onlookers at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A sign displaying the variety of flavors of fudge at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
The loaf of fudge is cut into slices ready to place in the display window at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A wide variety of slices of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop.
Slabs of fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Pouring a fresh batch of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Pink Pony Fudge Martini - Stop in the Pink Pony from 3-5pm Friday &amp; Saturday for a specialty Pink Pony Fudge Martini! Serving this specialty beverage with Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge and Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival this weekend!
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Mackinac Island Wedding Show – Mission Point Resort – October 5, 2025

Join us on Sunday, October 5 for the 2025 Mackinac Island Wedding Show at Mission Point Resort to discover what your dream wedding looks like!

This popular wedding event is the perfect time to find everything you need to plan your special day at Mission Point!

At the Mackinac Island Wedding Show, you, your fiancé and your families can meet face-to-face with local vendors and island experts who will guide you through the logistics and details of planning an island wedding. This includes florists, DJs, photographers, ferries, fudge companies, officiants, etc. All vendors attending the show are local and familiar with Mackinac Island.

You cannot afford to miss this unique destination wedding experience on your journey to one of the most fabulous days of your life!

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