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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 – Spring Food & Wine Weekend – May 31 – June 2, 2024

For the fun and fancy of it, join us for Grand Hotel’s Spring Food & Wine Weekend! Experience incredible meals throughout the weekend and discover your love for food, wine, and travel with this special wine tasting and hotel package. On Saturday evening prepare yourself for an incredible pairing dinner, with a menu curated by our Grand Hotel Executive Chef. Each course is paired perfectly with a wine selection chosen by Elizabeth Schweitzer, Grand Hotel’s Master Sommelier.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Welcome amenity
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Friday evening welcome reception
  • Saturday wine tasting & cooking demonstration event
  • Saturday evening wine pairing dinner
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

Spring Food & Wine Weekend can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

Combine your love for travel with a dining experience you’ll never forget at America’s Summer Place.

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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $15.00 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. A 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 Lilac Festival Week Package – June 5 – 15, 2026

Grand Hotel Lilac Festival Package

Friday, June 5, 2026 – Monday, June 15, 2026

Experience Mackinac Island at its most magical during the annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, a ten-day celebration bursting with color, fragrance, and island charm. Since 1948, this cherished tradition has honored the island’s world-famous lilacs, some dating back more than 200 years, with events that capture the spirit of summer and the beauty of nature in full bloom. Stroll through streets lined with fragrant blossoms, enjoy lively parades and concerts, and take in lilac-themed art exhibits, garden tours, and horse-drawn carriage rides beneath canopies of purple and white. From family-friendly fun to elegant island traditions, the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a joyful celebration of history, community, and the timeless beauty that makes Mackinac Island unforgettable.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Grand Hotel Garden Tours daily, excludes Sundays
  • Morning tour with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz on June 9th
  • Lilac Festival Grand Parade on Sunday, June 14th
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

This Lilac Festival package is also available to book 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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Lilac Festival Run & Walk – June 6, 2026

Lilac 10K Run & Walk

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to kick off the 78th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race you don’t want to miss!

Lil’ Lilac Kid’s Race!

There will be a special event for young children starting at 11:45, at the school. Children will run on the lawn outside the school (either 150 or 300 yards, depending on age and ability), and receive a medal at the finish. Race registration includes a shirt.

Race Start and Distance!

Location

The Lilac Festival Run & Walk will start in front of Wyndamere Park on Main Street and finish in the Mackinac Island School yard. (The start is 5 Minutes from the school, so please allow enough time).

The Lil’ Lilac Kids Run will begin and end at the Mackinac Island Public School. Children will run either 150 or 300 yards on the lawn outside the school.

Starting Times

10K race start is 9:30 a.m.

Lil’ Lilac Kids Run start is 11:45 a.m.

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Grand Hotel – On the Case with Jane Seymour – June 10 – 13, 2024

Grand Hotel - On the Case with Jane Seymour

Embark on a Hollywood-style adventure with Jane Seymour at Grand Hotel where mystery, excitement, and intrigue await as you immerse yourself in the captivating world of her hit Acorn TV detective series, “Harry Wild” (watch the series trailer). The third season of the fan-favorite Irish mystery series will debut on Monday, May 13 on Acorn TV, with a co-premiere on AMC Networks’ linear platform, BBC America.

Package Includes:

  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner
  • Special Screenings of the hit Acorn TV series Harry Wild
  • Harry Wild Q & A sessions
  • Meet & Greet with Jane Seymour and surprises from Harry Wild cast & crew members
  • Autograph Session with Jane Seymour herself, take home a cherished memento and learn more about the Open Hearts Foundation
  • Harry Wild Mystery themed 1920’s Cocktail Reception
  • “Movies on Mackinac” lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz

Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable experience getting up close and personal with Jane Seymour. Get ready to walk the red carpet and uncover the mysteries that lie ahead, guided by the streamer that is home to an abundance of brilliant international detective series, dramas and thrillers, Acorn TV.

Learn more about the Open Hearts Foundation:

Co-Founded by Jane Seymour, the Open Hearts Foundation has been shoulder to shoulder with those experiencing adversity, providing many forms of support and inspiration. At the heart of the Foundation’s mission is the Open Hearts Philosophy that in times of great challenge, one must accept it and reach out to do what they can to help others. In doing this, they can find purpose and live with an open heart. The Foundation fulfills its mission and has a deep commitment to serve through its two programs: a grant making program and the Young Hearts Volunteerism program. The Foundation has provided more than $1.4 million to emerging charities throughout the United States in its grantmaking history and has engaged thousands of volunteers across the globe to do what they can to help and find their unique purpose. The Foundation is a small, public, 501(c)(3) foundation with an enormous mission, supported by creative, like-minded people working together for the greater good. Everyone is invited to join the Open Hearts movement! www.OpenHeartsFoundation.org

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