BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:The Mackinac Blog BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Summer Wine Appreciation Weekend –\; Augu st 14 –\; 16\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=142 SEQUENCE:20 UID:51-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=142 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, August 14\, 2026 –\; Sunday\, August 16 \, 2026 Join Grand Hotel’s Master Sommelier\, Elizabeth Schweitzer and Or egon-based Et Fille Wines for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to the art of wine. Celebrate summer at America’s Summer Place with expertly curate d wine tastings\, exceptional cuisine\, and immersive experiences designed for wine enthusiasts and curious learners [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackina cblog.com/?p=142 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chastity Brown –\; Music In The Park –\; August 20\, 20 26 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=538 SEQUENCE:6 UID:110-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=538 DESCRIPTION:Come hear a rocking\, rolling encyclopedia of roots music. FREE ADMISSION Based in Minnesota with roots in Tennessee\, Chastity Brown grew up immersed in country and soul. In the full gospel church of her childhoo d\, she played saxophone and drums\, discovered her voice\, and found a lif elong passion for music. From her first show in [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.m ackinacblog.com/?p=538 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260820T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260820T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mackinac’s Got Talent! Finale –\; Music In The Park –\; August 27\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=650 SEQUENCE:4 UID:229-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=650 DESCRIPTION:Don’\;t miss the unforgettable finale of this Island-wide talent showcase and award ceremony. The grand finale of the Fifth annual Ma ckinac Island talent showcase\, featuring island residents and employees fr om all over the world. <\;>\; 6:30pm\, Marquette Park\, Mackinac Island –\; Free With a spectacular backdrop\, our summer concert series take s place on the lawn [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=650 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260827T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260827T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Distiller’\;s Weekend –\; August 28 –\; 30\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=707 SEQUENCE:5 UID:191-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=707 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, August 28\, 2026 –\; Sunday\, August 30 \, 2026 Join us this fall at Grand Hotel for a memorable celebration of cra ft spirits. The Grand Distillers Weekend features Richard Anderson of Iron Fish Distillery\, bringing his signature\, regionally inspired spirits to M ackinac Island for an experience filled with flavor and tradition\, and Dr. Blake [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=707 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Jewel Classic with Golf Pro Grant DeMoss –\; August 30  211\; 31\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=141 SEQUENCE:8 UID:193-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=141 DESCRIPTION:Available Sunday\, August 30\, 2026\, to Monday\, August 31\, 2 026 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 expe rience featuring Michigan PGA Pro Ryan Lenahan. This package will include c linics\, seminars\, and activities for golfers of all skill levels [&hellip \;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=141 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Labor Day Weekend Experience –\; Septembe r 4 –\; 7\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=112 SEQUENCE:44 UID:49-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=112 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, September 4\, 2026 –\; Monday\, Septemb er 7\, 2026 Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Weekend Experience invites you to a d azzling celebration of summer’s final days filled with laughter and cheri shed family moments. Splash into fun at Saturday’s Pool Party at the icon ic Esther Williams Swimming Pool\, enjoy live music throughout the weekend at multiple [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=112 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend –\; Septem ber 18 –\; 20\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=105 SEQUENCE:3 UID:231-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=105 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, September 18\, 2026 –\; Sunday\, Septem ber 20\, 2026 This September\, immerse yourself in the grandeur of fine win e at our Fall Wine Weekend. Experience the expertise of Grand Hotel Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer and celebrated vineyards through a collectio n of exquisite events\, including a Friday Welcome Reception\, Saturday aft ernoon wine tastings with food [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/? p=105 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Somewhere in Time Weekend –\; October 2 & #8211\; 4\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=99 SEQUENCE:16 UID:161-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=99 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, October 2\, 2026 –\; Sunday\, October 4 \, 2026 Step back in time and relive the romance of the classic film “Som ewhere in Time” where it was originally filmed\, right here at Grand Hote l. This beloved annual weekend invites fans to celebrate the movie’s magi c through themed events\, period attire\, and special gatherings that [&hel lip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=99 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel History Weekend –\; October 9 –\; 11\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=140 SEQUENCE:8 UID:180-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=140 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, October 9\, 2026 –\; Sunday\, October 1 1\, 2026 You’re invited to journey through time at Grand Hotel’s 17th a nnual History Weekend and learn the story behind the hotel’s iconic woode n structure built in 1887. Enjoy engaging presentations\, guided tours\, an d special activities that highlight the people\, moments\, and milestones t hat have shaped Grand [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=140 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Legacy Five at Grand Hotel –\; October 11 –\; 13\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=499 SEQUENCE:13 UID:106-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=499 DESCRIPTION:Available Sunday\, October 11\, 2026 –\; Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 Celebrate two days of uplifting music at Grand Hotel with the dy namic and acclaimed Legacy Five. Renowned for their rich harmonies\, heartf elt lyrics\, and vibrant stage presence\, Legacy Five has become one of the leading voices in Southern Gospel and Christian music. Their sound blends [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=499 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Cork &\; Fork Culinary Weekend –\; Oc tober 16 -18\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=723 SEQUENCE:7 UID:216-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=723 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, October 16\, 2026 –\; Sunday\, October 18\, 2026 We invite you to experience the 2026 Cork &\; Fork Culinary We ekend. This year will bring an extraordinary culinary journey celebrating T he Flavors That Built America in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. This celebrated weekend shines a spotlight on the creativity and talent of [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=723 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Fall Murder Mystery Weekend –\; October 23 –\; 25\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=108 SEQUENCE:12 UID:181-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=108 DESCRIPTION:Available Friday\, October 23\, 2026 to Sunday\, October 25\, 2 026 As autumn settles over Mackinac Island\, Grand Hotel becomes the settin g for an immersive mystery. Fall Murder Mystery Weekend invites guests to s tep into an unfolding story\, beginning with a welcome reception and contin uing through a weekend of hidden clues\, intriguing encounters\, and collab orative investigation. [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=108 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Close the Grand for the Season –\; Octobe r 25 –\; 26\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=110 SEQUENCE:16 UID:162-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=110 DESCRIPTION:Available Sunday\, Oct. 25\, 2026 –\; Monday\, Oct. 26\, 2 026 Something delightfully different and time-honored\, this special experi ence invites you to join us as Grand Hotel closes its doors for the winter season. The package includes a casual dinner on Sunday evening and breakfas t on Monday morning. Enjoy a relaxed\, informal atmosphere with casual atti re [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=110 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR