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Mackinac Island Winter Festival – February 1 – 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.

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12pm
* Bonfire and Hot Dogs
* Cardboard Sled Contest
* Kids Sledding and Games
* Boom Hockey
* Snow Bowling and Snow Golf
* Snowmobile Egg and Spoon Obstacle Course

Saturday – Evening Turtle Trek Sponsored by MSHP
5:30-7pm

Sunday – (Mackinac Island Public School)
10am Brunch
* Bake Sale
* Silent Auction
* Photo Contest
* Kids Activities
* Snow Biathlon
* Poker Run
* Cupcake Walk

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Great Turtle Chili Cookoff – February 17 – 20, 2017

chili170101800Hit the cross-country ski trails surrounded by snow falling on cedars then make your way to the event of the winter.

The 23rd annual Mackinac Island Chili Cook-off is slated for Noon on February 18th at Cawthorne’s Village Inn.

Participants wishing to enter need to bring 5 gallons of their best chili to the event. There is no fee to enter, however to be a judge, adults are charged $10 dollars, children $5 with the proceeds benefiting the local American Legion Post. Judging will begin at noon and conclude at 4pm. Each judge will sample the various chili’s and place their votes.

Prizes will be awarded for all entrants, however the number one chili as voted by the judges will receive $300, second place $200 and 3rd place along with most unusual chili will receive a gift certificate.

Any questions, contact Travis at 906.847.3542

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Cawthorne’s Village Inn On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Cawthorne’s Village Inn On Facebook.

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Photos From 2017 and Previous Great Turtle Chili Cookoffs

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Pre-season Experience at Mission Point – April 30 – May 13, 2021

Pre-season Experience at Mission Point
Experience Mission Point in springtime with our exclusive early season special. Mackinac Island is waking up after the winter and flowers are peeking out – this package shows the island in a light not seen to most. Rates start at $174.00 per night; this is a pre-season experience so while the resort is open and ready for guests, there may be limited hours at certain outlets.

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Daily breakfast in Round Island Bar & Grill
  • Round trip ferry tickets on Shepler’s
  • Luggage transfer & handling fees to and from the resort

Offer valid from April 30 – May 13, 2021. Package inclusions for the number of adults and children stated on the reservation. Gratuity included in the package, taxes and fess additional.

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Mission Point Resort On Facebook

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Grand Hotel – Open The Grand – May 2 – 3, 2019

Grand Hotel - Open The Grand

We invite you to be one of the first guests of Grand Hotel’s 133rd season as we Open the Grand.  We will be offering this very special one night package that includes accommodations, a casual dinner buffet on Thursday evening in the Main Dining Room and breakfast on Friday morning. Come experience this special one night package before the hotel officially opens on Friday, May 3rd.

We hope to see you in May to Open the Grand!

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Buffet dinner Thursday evening
  • Breakfast Friday morning
  • Special discount on ferry boat tickets
  • No tipping within Grand Hotel

Subject to 19.5% added hotel charge, 2% Mackinac Island assessment, Michigan 6% sales tax and a $8.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and child rates apply.

Open the Grand

Arrive: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Depart: Friday, May 3, 2019

Package Price:

$319.00 per couple, $269 single

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Pink Pony Opening Day! – May 4, 2017


Join us for our opening day of the Pink Pony Bar & Grill!

It’s sure to be Yachts and Yachts of fun for all!

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Pink Pony On Facebook

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The Tweed Ride – Mission Point Resort – May 13, 2017

The Tweed Ride
Mission Point Tweed Ride, a ‘Lakeside Ride with a Bit of Style’

Celebrate National Bicycle Month and Mackinac Island’s primary mode of transportation with the Mission Point Tweed Ride, a ‘Lakeside Ride with a Bit of Style.

Antique bikes and vintage or traditional British cycling attire, particularly tweed are encouraged. Display your antique bicycle on Mission Point’s spectacular lakefront lawn prior to the ride. Dubarry of Ireland, a Mission Point, Mackinac Island exclusive vendor will present awards for best bike and attire.

The two mile ride includes a parade through downtown historic Mackinac Island and a quick jaunt to beautiful Arch Rock in Mackinac Island Historic State Park. Following the ride cyclists and fans are invited to Mission Point’s Round Island Bar and Grill for awards presented by Dubarry of Ireland.

The event is free and open to all. Bicycles can be rented onsite.

Mission Point Tweed Ride Lodging Package

A Tweed Ride Experience package is available for a two-night stay arriving on May 12th. Rates start at $139 per night (plus tax and resort fees) and include breakfast each morning, plus a complimentary bicycle rental for a half-day on Saturday afternoon to join in on the Second Annual Tweed Ride.

Reservations can be booked online or by calling Mission Point at 800-833-7711.

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Breakfast each morning in Round Island Bar & Grill
  • Half Day Bicycle Rental to participate in the Second Annual Tweed Ride

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Need Tweed? You can find Dubarry of Ireland at The Boutique at Mission Point.

Saturday, May 13
1:00 PM
The Lawn at Mission Point

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Photos From Tweed Ride 2016

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Mission Point Resort On Facebook

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