http://www.mackinacblog.com News and Specials From Mackinac Island, Michigan Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:14:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [flickr]set:72157621896006394(thumb, 6)[/flickr] Mackinac Island Outdoor Dining - Click on photos for slideshow view [feedsnap]http://feeds.feedburner.com/MackinacBlogFeaturedEvents[/feedsnap] http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=131 Mission Point Resort Fall Days Special - $89 per night with a free certificate to return in 2011. Online Reservations only. You have 3 days to book this deal - Book now before they are gone! Promo Code: MPR Fall Days Click Here to Book Online! Mission Point Resort offers a true resort experience ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=6 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=105 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=106 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=102 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=141 We are happy in announce that we have just launched our Mackinac Island iPhone App - "Mackinac". The "Mackinac" iPhone offers you a convenient way to keep yourself updated on all the information that we post on the Mackinac Blog. Find the latest events, lodging news and specials along with links ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=170 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=140 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=107 Join us October 1-3, 2010 for the Detective Reily Mystery "Death Casts a Vote" It is 1928... America will soon elect a new president. Unhappy with the choices persented by the Democrats and Republicans, a new political party has been formed. The Moderate Action party is about to select ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=108 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, ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=99 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=109 The funniest comedy show on Mackinac Island! (Never mind, it's the only one.) Stu Stuart's mass-appeal style of comedy is clever, witty and unpredictable with an unexpected edge. He presents his comedy in a comfortable and witty manner causing you to think, then laugh, all while continually pulling the rug ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=162 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=121 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=110 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=122 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. ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=146 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.) [flickr]set:72157624310661159(small, ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=161   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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=86 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, ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=159 As we enter the month of August all three ferry lines to Mackinac Island are running full schedules to the Island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Below is information and links to the ferry schedules. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Shepler's ferries are running a full summer schedule from Mackinaw City - ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=33 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=157 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=156 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=152   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 >>>> http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=154 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=158 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 ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=129 RUN THE MIGHTY MAC 7th Annual Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race - Saturday May 29, 2010 STARTING TIME 6:00 a.m. official race begins with staggered starts (based on transportation time). CHECK-IN Check-in and packet pick-up is at Mackinaw City Recreation Center (race headquarters) located at 507 W. Central Avenue in Mackinaw City ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=150 See the flower Mackinac Island is known for in bloom while you enjoy the Grand Hotel experience. Includes a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily, free golf on The Jewel (cart fee required), and tours of Grand Hotel’s lush gardens. Guests can also enjoy the crowning of the Lilac Queen, ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=137 Arrive: Sunday, June 20, 2010 Depart: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Radio and television show host Bill Hobson of Michigan Golf Live, the state’s leading golf program, coordinates Monday’s golf event complete with prize giveaways and a boxed lunch. Also includes unlimited golf on The Jewel, and private receptions on Sunday ... http://www.mackinacblog.com/?p=138