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Grand Hotel – Memorial Day Weekend Package – May 22 – 25, 2026

Grand Hotel - Memorial Day Weekend Package

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.

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Grand Hotel – Titanic Weekend – May 29 – 31 , 2026

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.

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Grand Hotel – Mother’s Day Weekend Package – May 8 – 10, 2026

Grand Hotel - Mother's Day Weekend Package

Available Friday, May 8, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day in unforgettable style at Grand Hotel, where elegance, fine dining, and timeless charm come together for a weekend to remember. On Sunday, delight in the Grand Luncheon Experience, a bountiful showcase of locally-inspired cuisine thoughtfully prepared by our chefs, all highlighted by a Champagne Toast in honor of mom.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Saturday History Lecture with Grand Hotel Resident Historian Bob Tagatz
  • Sunday Grand Luncheon Experience in the Main Dining Room with a Mother’s Day champagne toast
  • Rose at check-in for mom
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

This Mother’s Day hotel special 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 Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge – May 9, 2026

Mackinac Island Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge
The 2026 Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning with the sound of the musket at 9:00 am. Runners and walkers will start inside Fort Mackinac, then through the Sally Port gate to the racecourse ahead. All proceeds help support the Mackinac Historic State Parks!

There will also be a Virtual Race, which can be run or walked anytime at participant’s convenience. All virtual times can be logged by the participant in a separate Virtual Race category (no awards).

The Fort2Fort Five Mile is part of the Mackinac Island Trio Series! Register and complete either the Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge or the Lilac Festival 10K, plus both the Mackinac Island Eight Mile and Great Turtle Trail Run, and you will receive a special Mackinac Island Trio Series medal. This will be a separate medal from the other finisher’s medal and will be awarded following the Great Turtle Half Marathon. (Note, Virtual events count as participation in the Trio).

STARTING TIME

The start of both the 5 Mile Run and Walk will begin inside Fort Mackinac at 9:00 am with the sound of the musket firing. Runners and walkers will go through the Sally Port gates to the course ahead on Huron Road

Fort doors will be open and rest rooms available inside. Restrooms are also available outside at the Huron Road Pavilion.

LOCATION

The race will finish on the lawn behind and east of Fort Mackinac (next to start line).

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