Grand Hotel News and Specials
Grand Hotel On Facebook Below are the latest postings from the Grand Hotel Page On Facebook. Grand Hotel Visit the Grand Hotel Facebook Page >>> Here are some of the upcoming specials at Grand Hotel. For a complete list, visit Grand Hotel Website. Grand Hotel – Memorial Day Weekend Package – May 23 – 26, 2025[ May 23, 2025 to [...] more...

Hotel Iroquois News and Specials
Hotel Iroquois On Facebook Below are the latest postings from the Hotel Iroquois On Facebook. Hotel Iroquois Visit Hotel Iroquois On Facebook >>> Visit Hotel Iroquois Website >>>> Hotel Iroquois chosen #10 in the Top 15 Hotels in the Midwest by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons more...

Mission Point Resort News and Specials
Here are some of the latest lodging specials at Mission Point Resort. For a complete list, visit Mission Point Resort Website. Mission Point Resort – Wawashkamo Golf Package Package Includes: Accommodations for two nights Food & Beverage (F&B) credits in the following amounts: – $150.00 F&B credit per adult for first two nights; $50.00 per day additional – $75.00 F&B credit per [...] more...

Chippewa Hotel News and Specials
Check out the latest from the Chippewa Hotel in the Chippewa’s facebook feed to the right or click through to the Chippewa Hotel on Facebook. Live entertainment nightly during the summer of the Pink Pony Bar & Grill. Keep up with the latest entertainment news at the Pink Pony on Facebook. Chippewa Hotel News and Specials Chippewa Hotel [...] more...

Lilac Tree Suites News and Specials
Check out the latest from the Lilac Tree Suites and Spa in the Lilac Tree’s facebook feed to the right or click through to the Lilac Tree Suites and Spa on Facebook. Lilac Tree Suites & Spa News and Specials   Lilac Tree Suites & Spa – Wawashkamo Golf Package One Night Package Includes: • 18-holes of golf at Wawashkamo [...] more...

Main Street Inn and Suites News and Specials
Main Street Inn and Suites On Facebook Below are the latest postings from the Main Street Inn and Suites On Facebook. Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons This message is only visible to admins. Problem displaying Facebook posts. Error: Server configuration issue Visit [...] more...

Lakebluff Condos and Suites News and Specials
Mackinac Island Lakebluff Condos at Stonecliffe are situated high atop the West Bluff on beautiful Mackinac Island. There are acres of bike trails, walking trails and roads throughout and around Mackinac Island. Our accommodations have panoramic views of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge with awesome sunsets on the grounds of of Stonecliffe [...] more...

The Inn at Stonecliffe News and Specials
Discretely situated high atop the west bluff of Mackinac Island, The Inn at Stonecliffe welcomes you to experience the historic charm and unparalleled beauty of this one-of-a-kind Mackinac Island summer estate hotel. The Inn at Stonecliffe – Boat, Buggy & Breakfast Package We want to help make your summer vacation as easy as possible. Our Boat, Buggy [...] more...

Harbour View Inn News and Specials
Immerse yourself in the ​historic​ charm that has made Mackinac Island famous when you stay at the Harbour View Inn – a hotel with a fascinating history of its own. Harbour View Inn On Facebook Below are the latest postings from the Harbour View Inn Page On Facebook. Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and [...] more...

Island House Hotel News and Specials
Mackinac Island’s oldest hotel, Island House Hotel offers sweeping harbor views and a full complement of amenities. In addition to stunning waterfront views, guests choose the Island House Hotel for its convenient location. Island House Hotel On Facebook Below are the latest postings from the Island House Hotel Page On Facebook. <> Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, [...] more...

Metivier Inn News and Specials
Metivier Inn opens for the 2021 season on May 13, 2021 and closes on October 23, 2021. • Rates based on single or double occupancy, up to quad occupancy for the suite and two-queen room • Subject to state tax, hotel service charge and tourism assessment fee • Call (906) 847-6234 or Visit Metivier Inn’s [...] more...

Entertainment Events on Mackinac Island

Grand Hotel – Memorial Day Weekend Package – May 23 – 26, 2025
[ May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025. ] For something different, something fun, come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at America’s Summer Place! Explore the historic landmarks and natural beauty of Mackinac Island, enjoy the tradition of Afternoon Tea in the Parlor and nightly live musical entertainment, kick back and relax in a rocking chair on the World’s Longest Porch, and be one of [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Titanic Weekend – May 30 – June 1 , 2025
[ May 30, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ] The Year is 1912 and you have a First-Class Ticket on the Titanic. Experience a weekend of glamour and decadence in a way that only Grand Hotel could offer. Be whisked away each night with live bands, dancing, and authentic cuisine in the ballroom. Learn what it was really like to be on the “Unsinkable [...] more...

Grand Hotel Lilac Festival Week Package – June 6 – 8 & June 12 -17, 2025
[ June 6, 2025 to June 8, 2025. June 12, 2025 to June 17, 2025. ] Available Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8, 2025 & Thursday, June 12 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Description Join us for Mackinac Island’s annual Lilac Festival, where we celebrate the island’s beloved fragrant blooms! Since its inception in 1948, this 10-day festival has honored the lilac, a stunning flower with a rich history—some of which are over [...] more...

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival – June 6 – 15, 2025
[ June 6, 2025 to June 15, 2025. ] The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration, June 6 through 15, 2025. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors. Festivities for the 2025 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K Run/Walk, horse drawn carriage tours, the Lilac [...] more...

Mackinac’s Got Talent Auditions! – Music In The Park – June 26, 2025
[ June 26, 2025; 6:00 pm; ] Time & Location Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PM Marquette Park, Missionary Bark Chapel, 7200 Huron St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA About Round 1 of Mackinac's Got Talent. Experience the boundless creativity of Mackinac Island! Open to all island residents and summer employees. AUDITIONS! Who can enter? - Anyone who Lives or Works on Mackinac Island, and who is not [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Summer Wine Appreciation Weekend – June 27 – 29, 2025
[ June 27, 2025 to June 29, 2025. ] Join Trinchero Family Estates, Blue Rock Vineyard, and Grand Hotel’s Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer for this special wine and culinary package weekend: The Summer Wine Appreciation Weekend at Grand Hotel. 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 [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Old Fashioned Mackinac Fourth of July Celebration – July 3 – 6, 2025
[ July 3, 2025 to July 6, 2025. ] Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration from July 3 – 6, 2025. Enjoy iconic Grand traditions with our special three-day package, featuring a children’s carnival, ice cream social, cookout luncheon, evening cocktail receptions, and our spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display! The package includes three nights of activities. Extended [...] more...

Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament – July 4, 2025
[ July 4, 2025; ] The annual 4th of July tournament on Mackinac Island is sure to be another crowd pleaser. Everyone is eligible to compete in the tournament. The more the merrier. The tournament is open to all ages and always occurs at Windermere Pointe Beach (Located next to Hotel Iroquois) every year at 10:00 am on the 4th of July. [...] more...

Star Spangled Fourth of July – Fort Mackinac – July 4, 2025
[ July 4, 2025; ] The historic 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 parade ground. Don’t miss out on this all 1880s Independence Day as [...] more...

Nathan Graham wsg/Mary Kenyon – Music In The Park – July 10, 2025
[ July 10, 2025; 6:30 pm; ] Mixing South Side Blues with Nashville Americana! Mackinac Arts Council welcomes Nathan Graham to Music in the park! Born and raised in Chicago, Graham meshes South Side Blues with Nashville Americana, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous haunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before [...] more...

Grand Hotel – July Grand Princess and Superhero Package – July 13 – 15, 2025
[ July 13, 2025 to July 15, 2025. ] For the fun of it, for the escape of it: Join the magic of the Grand Princess and Superhero Package at America’s Summer Place. Your own princess or superhero will have a Grand time dressing up as their favorite princess or superhero for two days filled with fun activities and entertainment. Create lasting memories and family traditions [...] more...

Jill Jack Band – Music In The Park – July 17, 2025
[ July 17, 2025; 6:30 pm; ] Detroit based singer-songwriter captures audiences with her soulful voice and dynamic storytelling. Following her dream and passion to create art to share with the world, Jill has written and produced 12 albums and toured the country. She has toured across the country, appearing as a headliner at venues and festivals such as SXSW (South by Southwest), [...] more...

Luke Winslow-King Band – Music In The Park – July 31, 2025
[ July 31, 2025; ] “Seamlessly melds delta blues, gospel, and jazz themes with personal, simplified lyrics that speak to his personal and artistic evolution.”– New York Times. Luke Winslow-King, originally from Cadillac, Michigan, is a career rock & roll guitarist, singer, producer, songwriter. Having spent more than 15 years in New Orleans, and recording his 2008 album (Old/New Baby) at [...] more...

Ben Daniels Band – Music In The Park – August 7, 2025
[ August 7, 2025; 6:30 pm; ] Ben Daniels Band - While in Arizona studying audio engineering, Ben Daniels decided to be a musician. A natural poet, he soon became a young songwriter schooled on Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, J.J. Cale, and John Prine, among others. Since 2006, Ben has written songs that speak directly to the things we all see, recognize, and [...] more...

Bourbon Revival – Music In The Park – August 14, 2025
[ August 14, 2025; 6:30 pm; ] The Bourbon Revival Story Kentucky's #1 Rockin' Bluegrass Band comes to Mackinac Island. Bourbon Revival formed in 2018, when a few of Kentucky’s top bluegrass musicians began their mission to fuse bluegrass instruments with Classic Rock, Pop and Country. Their core objective was to preserve the original nuances and dynamics of their popular song selections [...] more...

Grand Hotel – The Grand Ball Package – August 17 – 19, 2025
[ August 17, 2025 to August 19, 2025. ] Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Regency Era in this elegant event inspired by your favorite romantic dramas like Bridgerton! It’s the final ball of the season, and the Queen has invited everyone in the ton to her estate for a grand celebration. Romance is in full bloom, with eligible lords and ladies seeking their [...] more...

Full Cord – Music In The Park – August 21, 2025
[ August 21, 2025; 6:30 pm; ] When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super- group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan-based group followed that with another much-coveted honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the [...] more...

Mackinac’s Got Talent! Finale – Music In The Park – August 28, 2025
[ August 28, 2025; 6:30 pm; ] Don't miss the unforgettable finale of this city-wide talent showcase and award ceremony. The grand finale of the third annual Mackinac-Island talent showcase, featuring island residents and employees from all over the world. <> 6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island - Free With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic [...] more...

Mackinac Island Christmas Tree Lighting – December 6, 2024
[ December 6, 2024; 5:30 pm; ] The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Mackinac Island is a cherished holiday tradition that kicks off the season with warmth and cheer. Set against the backdrop of the island’s historic charm, the event features caroling, festive decorations, and the lighting of a magnificent Christmas tree in the heart of downtown. This magical evening brings the [...] more...

Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar – December 6 – 8, 2024
[ December 6, 2024 to December 8, 2024. ] The Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar is a fundraiser for the Mackinac Island Medical Center as well as St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Little Stone Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and the Mackinac Island Bible Church. The annual Christmas Bazaar weekend will be December 6 - 8, 2024. The weekend kicks off with the Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday [...] more...

Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – January 11, 2025
[ January 11, 2025; 5:30 pm; ] Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. more...

Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – February 1, 2025
[ February 1, 2025; 5:30 pm; ] Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is a free [...] more...

Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – March 1, 2025
[ March 1, 2025; 5:30 pm; ] Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is a free [...] more...

Grand Hotel – Halloween at the Grand – October 28 – 30, 2022
[ October 28, 2022 to October 30, 2022. ] Arrive Friday, October 28 • Depart Sunday, October 30, 2022 For activities for young-in-age and young-at-heart, join us for Halloween Weekend at Grand Hotel! Experience fall on Mackinac Island and enjoy all the spooktacular activities and ghoulish excitement Grand Hotel offers for the whole family. Package Includes: Grand Hotel Accommodations Breakfast and dinner daily* All resort amenities [...] more...

Great Turtle Drop – Mackinac Island – December 31, 2024
[ December 31, 2024; 11:30 pm; ] The Great Turtle Drop - a festive celebration of the arrival of the New Year on Mackinac Island - will take place once again this year on Main Street. The Great Turtle will be lowered from top of the Lilac Tree Hotel at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Ring in the New Year [...] more...

Mackinac Island Winter Festival – February 1 – 3, 2019
[ February 1, 2019 to February 3, 2019. ] Join Mackinac Island’s winter community at Great Turtle Park for a bonfire cook out, sledding, snow golf, archery, snow volleyball and broom hockey. Mackinac Island School hosts food and Photo Contest to select pictures for the 2020 Mackinac Island Calendar. >>>> Information Below if from Last Year's Winter Festival Check Back For Updates more...

A Taste of Mackinac – June 14, 2018
[ June 14, 2018; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Don't miss the culinary event of the summer! Island chefs come together to meet and greet while sharing their creations. Tickets include buffet styled food, drinks by Coca Cola and Starbucks as well as craft beers, Michigan wines (must be 21) and sweets by the Island Fudge Shops. more...

Mackinac Island – Where The Butterflies Dance
by Michael Wetzel (Editors Note: In 1992, Michael Wetzel interviewed Doug Beardsley, founder of the Original Butterfly House, and wrote this article which he used it for his Masters thesis. It wonderfully captures the spirit of the Butterfly House. Reprinted with permission of the author.) As I linger among the multiple pastels of historic homes and guesthouses, [...] more...

Tulips Blooming on Mackinac Island – May 17 & 18, 2009
Summer continues to come to Mackinac Island… it’s the tulips now that are blooming and they are putting on a colorful show… if you are arriving this week or this weekend you’ll have lots and lots of brilliant red and orange and yellow tulips to brighten your day… . For More Photos From Mackinac Island Click Here! . more...

Mackinac State Historic Parks Celebrate 50th Anniversary
This summer, Mackinac State Historic Parks will celebrate its 50th anniversary and you’re invited to come and enjoy this enchanting destination with its canopies of cedars and birches, limestone bluffs, wildflowers, Victorian charm and fascinating history. These are the natural wonders and captivating features that make this area one of the scenic places that [...] more...

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