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Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar – December 1 – 3, 2023

Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar

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 will be December 1 – 3, 2023.

There will be a Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday evening at 5:30 pm on Main Street, followed by a silent auction, live auction, 50/50 raffle, snowmobile raffle, crafts, bake sale, balsam pillows, ice cream and more throughout the weekend at Community Hall!

Friday December 2 :

Tree lighting at 5:30 pm

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Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau On Facebook.

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Great Turtle Drop – Mackinac Island – December 31, 2023

Great Turtle Drop
Great Turtle Drop

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 with the Great Turtle Drop! It’s a uniquely Mackinac celebration! Cheers!

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2020 / 2021 Great Turtle Drop

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More Information on New Year’s Eve on Mackinac Island

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Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – January 13, 2024

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.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – February 3, 2024

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.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Lilacs and Early Summer Flowers on Mackinac Island – June 5, 2014

The 2014 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival starts on Friday, June 6, and goes through June 15. Some early lilacs are blooming, but look for the majority to blossom starting next week. In the meantime, here’s a view of some of the early summer flowers adding their color and beauty to June on Mackinac Island.

Lilacs and Early Summer Flowers Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – March 2, 2024

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.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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