BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:The Mackinac Blog BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Hotel –\; Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebrat ion –\; July 2 –\; 6\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=143 SEQUENCE:7 UID:195-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=143 DESCRIPTION:Available Thursday\, July 2\, 2026 –\; Monday\, July 6\, 2 026 In honor of America’s 250th anniversary\, we invite you to Grand Hote l for a Fourth of July celebration unlike any other! This year’s celebra tion promises endless fun for the entire family\, from lively poolside part ies and kid-friendly movies to festive cookouts and a spectacular fireworks display [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=143 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Addison Agen wsg/ Katherine Ryan –\; Music In The Park – \; July 2\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=646 SEQUENCE:6 UID:197-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=646 DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Addison Agen to Music in the Park t his season! ADDISON AGEN // SHORT BIO Addison Agen is an Indie-Folk and Ame ricana singer-songwriter best known as Season 13’s first runner-up on NBC ’s The Voice. Based out of Nashville\, TN\, Addison’s powerful and hear t-wrenching voice welcomes listeners of all kinds to be [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp ://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=646 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260702T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260702T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament –\; July 4\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=86 SEQUENCE:4 UID:222-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=86 DESCRIPTION:The annual 4th of July tournament on Mackinac Island is sure to be another crowd pleaser. Everyone is eligible to compete in the tournamen t. The more the merrier. The tournament is open to all ages and always occu rs at Windermere Pointe Beach (Located next to Hotel Iroquois) every year a t 10:00 am on the 4th [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=86 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Star Spangled Fourth of July –\; Fort Mackinac –\; July 4\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=466 SEQUENCE:5 UID:223-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=466 DESCRIPTION:July 4 @ 9:30 am –\; 7:00 pm An America250 event! The hist oric island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners\, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day\, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period and children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.co m/?p=466 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grace West Wsg/ NDNSummer –\; Music In The Park –\; July 9\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=647 SEQUENCE:10 UID:198-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=647 DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Park and experience an amazing concert featuring Grace West a modern country artist with a timeless twang\, whose unique so und blends her northern roots with southern influences. FREE Admission. Gra ce West is a modern country artist with a timeless twang\, blending her nor thern roots with southern influences. A Detroit native\, she [&hellip\;]\n \nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=647 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260709T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260709T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Yacht Club –\; Race to Mackinac –\; July 10 ̵ 1\; 14\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=87 SEQUENCE:8 UID:220-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=87 DESCRIPTION:Sailors from 15 different U.S. states as well as Ontario\, Swit zerland\, and as far off as Hong Kong\, are preparing for the race of a lif etime – the 333 mile Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac\, presented by W intrust. The Mac\, as it is affectionately known\, kicks off Friday\, July 10\, 2026 (cruising division) and [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.co m/?p=87 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Railcar Graffiti wsg Pete Kehoe –\; Music In The Park –\; July 13\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=649 SEQUENCE:4 UID:227-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=649 DESCRIPTION:Michigan’\;s own Railcar Graffiti brings American old-time string bands and Celtic roots to Marquette Park for a special Monday ̵ 1\; Music in the Park. Railcar Graffiti has been putting on an energetic\, engaging and entertaining good time for crowds in Michigan since 2014. Spec ial Monday Concert! Bringing their own captivating brand of Alternative old time\, [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=649 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260713T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260713T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nathan Graham wsg/ CowBot –\; Music In The Park –\; July 16\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=644 SEQUENCE:14 UID:147-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=644 DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Arts Council welcomes Nathan Graham back to Music in t he Park! Born and raised in Chicago\, Graham meshes South Side Blues with N ashville Americana\, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous h aunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before picking up a mic to tell [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www. mackinacblog.com/?p=644 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260716T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260716T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Bayview Mackinac Race –\; July 18 –\; 21\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=88 SEQUENCE:10 UID:221-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=88 DESCRIPTION:The Bayview Mackinac Race –\; which will begin on Saturd ay\, July 18\, 2026 – is recognized as one of the most challenging fresh water boat races in the world. Join the excitement of the Port Huron to Ma ckinac Race as boat racers sail Michigan’\;s Great Lakes to reach th eir final destination\, Mackinac Island. It’s all Pure Michigan from star t to finish! Bayview [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=88 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Graham Young –\; Music In The Park –\; July 23\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=648 SEQUENCE:4 UID:228-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=648 DESCRIPTION:Graham Young is a songwriter and musician from Petoskey\, Michi gan\, now based in Los Angeles. After more than a decade as the frontman of beloved Northern Michigan band Michigan Rattlers\, Graham is stepping into a new chapter with his first journey as a solo artist. Rooted in the great American songwriting tradition\, Graham’s music is [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp:/ /www.mackinacblog.com/?p=648 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260723T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260723T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Whiskey Charmers wsg Nancy Kelel –\; Music In The Park  211\; July 30\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=742 SEQUENCE:4 UID:230-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=742 DESCRIPTION:Recently voted Detroit’s Best Americana Band by Detroit Metro Times\, The Whiskey Charmers craft a haunting\, Dusty Americana sound—me lancholy guitars and heart-tugging vocals that feel like a slow drive down a desert road. Former Country Music Hall of Fame &\; Museum deputy dire ctor Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum praised them as “remind[ing] m e [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=742 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260730T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260730T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rebel Eves wsg/ Mary Kenyon –\; Music In The Park –\; August 6\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=496 SEQUENCE:6 UID:101-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=496 DESCRIPTION:The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront and Pink Pony presents the 1st An nual Michigan Wine Weekend. Join us for a weekend of wonderful food\, fine wine\, and great friends.\n\nhttp://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=496 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260806T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260806T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boiled in Lead –\; Music In The Park –\; August 13\, 202 6 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=627 SEQUENCE:3 UID:132-http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=627 DESCRIPTION:Enthusiastic\, powerful\, technically brilliant\, playing a wea lth of instruments with extreme dynamics\, Boiled In Lead routinely demolis hes genres with its highly-identifiable sound. An Onion A&\;E quote des cribes the band’s approach well: “…the prime purveyor of a style of C eltic music infused with punk-rock attitude\, developing over the years wit h a hard-driving swirl that combined Irish [&hellip\;]\n\nhttp://www.mackin acblog.com/?p=627 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260813T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260813T223000Z END:VEVENT 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