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 Year.”
While mandolinist Brian Oberlin notes the band’s music “is new and fresh to the ears of seasoned bluegrass fans,” the bluegrass traditions in Full Cord have deep roots. The group’s members – Oberlin, guitarist Eric Langejans, bassist Todd Kirchner – boast decades of musical artistry, with experience in popular performing bands from Michigan to Oregon. The group brings along top players to fill in fiddle and banjo to round out that rich bluegrass tone. The band’s debut album on Nashville’s Dark Shadow Recording released in Nov. of 2023 and has maintained charting positions through spring of ’24. Full Cord’s songwriting has reached a new “tipping point,” Manager Katie Kirchner suggests, enhanced by the group’s vast repertoire and robust experience in numerous band projects over the years. And Oberlin insists the band is “just hitting its stride” – ready to follow in the footsteps of fellow Michigan bluegrass icons Billy Strings and Greensky Bluegrass as yet another star in the making.
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6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island – Free
With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.
Music In The Park
EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pm
MARQUETTE PARK
Rain location: Mission Point Theater
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.
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6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island – Free
With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.
Music In The Park
EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pm
MARQUETTE PARK
Rain location: Mission Point Theater
Get ready for another epic, fun-filled Halloween celebration this Saturday, October 27, 2018, on Mackinac Island. Enjoy all of the Halloween decorations throughout the island. Dress the kids up in their favorite costumes and take them downtown for trick-or-treating from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Saturday. And then put on your favorite costume for some adult Halloween fun Saturday night at the Pink Pony and other bars and restaurants on the island. Here are some photos from this Halloween and Halloweens Past to get you in the mood.
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Mackinac Island Halloween Celebrations – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
Many island specialty shops are prepping for winter and bringing out the sale racks. Shop local and enjoy great deals throughout the island!
Trick-or-Treating
Children’s Trick-or-Treating down Main Street and Market Street. Businesses will be handing out candy Saturday the 27th, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
Live Entertainment
Nighttime entertainment at downtown bars
Costume Contests
You’re going to want to bring your Halloween costume and hit the town! Costume contests will be held at several establishments, including the Pink Pony and Gate House.
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Pink Pony – Halloween 2015 Photos
Another “Spooktacular” ending to an incredible season on Mackinac Island!
This year marks the 23rd running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
Photos from the Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run of 2018
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Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run – Photos From Instagram
Here are the latest photos of the Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your visit to a Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run, tag it with #greatturtlerace and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
Such a good weekend! #bffs #goals #turtlerace #weekendsareforfun #mackinacislandgreatturtle #mackinacisland #mackinacislandrace #greatturtlerun #greatturtletrailrun #mackinawisland #mackinawislandrunning
Such a good weekend! #bffs #goals #turtlerace #wee...
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I feel like a million bucks!! I went to runningfit_tcsouth today and got some new Brooks! I’m an Asics girl but they were so comfortable!! The kids went biking and I pegged in a 2.5 mile run. Running is something I used to do everyday but I let it slip away. I’m setting my goals on a fall half marathon. #beyou #bayshoremarathon #runner #pageant #runner #msmichigan #bikes #mom #maketime #fitfam #greatturtle #greatturtlerun #endorphins #sohappy
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Happy #RaceDay Saturday #Runners #Ran the #runmackinac #greatturtlerun #greatturtletrailrun #halfmarathon today. Came in 7th overall and 1st in my AG This was an awesome #run and I highly recommend it Yes it was a bit cool (low 40s) with off and on but the course was VERY scenic and soo much fun to run through. Now to rest up ... I have another #race next week #runhappy #runnersofinstagram #runmichigan
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Another awesome race on #mackinacisland. It was carey86c and my second run on the island this year. After taking quite a break to nurse a hamstring injury, I was very pleased with the time I was able to put down. Naturally, carey86c finished ahead of me. One more run on the island this year to complete the tri-fecta. We will be back at the end of October for the #greatturtlerun
#mackinacisle #bestrunteamever
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Today I was able to check something off my bucket list. Run a race on the island
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It was rainy, windy and cold but I completed it! It felt good to! What is something on your bucket list?
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#bucketlist #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #goals #goalsmasher #energizedinspiredfitness
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What an amazing day! The weather held out for the race... no rain until I was all finished. Probably the toughest course I've ever run, so I'm super happy with my time... I'll take a 14 minute pace when the race director starts with 'there's a really steep hill right at the beginning, but don't let it scare you, there are lots more after that one'. Such a beautiful course! Oh, and that medal! I'm in love with that medal ♡
#Michiganrunner #GreatTurtleRun #runmackinac #islandgirl #islandvacation #islandrun #thisgrandmaruns #itsabeautifullife
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Results from yesterday’s Great Turtle! A road washout meant shorter course but more hills. The “dangerous hill” sign is actually at the start of the race. Nothing like torched quads in the first half mile. Lol! So much fun. My favorite race. Great medals, cool swag (fleece blankets this year). And a beautiful course. If you’re ever in northern Michigan in the fall, put this race on your radar. #greatturtletrailrun #greatturtlerun #runmackinacisland #runhappy #runmichigan #michiganrunner #mackinacisland #fallrunning
I already did my long run for the week but it was so beautiful today I couldn’t pass up the first chance to enjoy highway 185 around the island. Nothing but the sound of the lake lapping the rocks on the shoreline the whole way around! Felt good most of the run and finished strong. #runmackinac #greatturtlerun #running #runhappy #islandrunner #riseandrun #getoutside #hikertrash #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity
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Just finished my first half marathon. It was definitely not the easiest course (so many hills), but probably one of the most beautiful courses I'll ever run. #thegreatturtletrailrun #halfmarathon #mackinacisland #irun4lola
JUST A REMINDER: While you are waiting for the fall color season to arrive, the late-summer color is spectacular on Mackinac Island. Here’s a late-summer glimpse of the walkway garden at the Hotel Iroquois on the Beach. (Bonus: the weather forecast for this weekend is looking great for a late-summer color tour of Mackinac Island.)
Walkway Garden at Hotel Iroquois – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
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 community together to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Can’t make it in person? Join the celebration virtually via our live stream! Tune in to experience the joy and watch the tree illuminate in real-time.
Ring in the holidays at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting!
There will be carols and cocoa and plenty of holiday cheer!
December 6 @ 5:30 pm
Downtown on Main Street, across from Star Line Dock #1.
