Events
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
THIS IS NOT A RACE!! The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (2,200+ last year) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved road with very little automobile traffic. Riders pedal through rolling countryside and trillium covered forests, along sandy beaches, and are surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from 400' high bluffs. We stop approximately half way, at a unique place called the Legs Inn for a leisurely lunch and to swap stories. The ride continues on to Mackinaw City, where Arnold Ferry boats have been chartered for the ride over to Mackinac Island. As the evening wears on, the island comes alive with The Gatehouse (formerly The French Outpost), Pink Pony, and Horns hosting post ride parties with incredible live bands!
Event: Biking
Location: Harbor Springs to Mackinaw City
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Gear Up for an Active Summer with the 9th
Annual Mackinaw Memorial Day Bridge Race! Being one of the only two
unique opportunities of the year runners are allowed to run the
"Mighty Mac" will be this year on May 26, 2012. The
other possibility, being the Fall Colors Bridge Run held October 6,
2012. Runners must register in advance and be able to run a
minimum of 12 minutes per mile to race in the event.
For more information and to sign up
Event: Memorial Weekend
Time: 6:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Mackinaw City
Contact Information: Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 231-436-5664
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Event: Memorial Weekend
Time: Saturday, May 26, 2012 & May 27th, & May 28th, 2012
Location: Colonial Michilimackinac
Contact Information: Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant
E-Mail: info@mackinawchamber.com
Phone: 231-436-5574 or 1-888-455-8100
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A brief and informal Memorial Day observance at Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery, to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Mackinac. They will march to the cemetery, perform a short ceremony and salute, and return to the fort. Open to the public.
Event: Observance
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery on Mackinac Island
Contact Information: MSHP
Phone: 1-231-436-4100
This festival features days of activities and ends with
one of the largest festival parades in Michigan.
See over 100 different species of lilacs throughout the splendor of Mackinac
Island. A day on Mackinac Island during the Lilac Festival is the
perfect Spring getaway.
Event: Lilac Festival
Time: Various Times
Location: Various Places On Mackinac Island
Contact Information: Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 1-800-454-5227
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Join us for a one of a kind bike tour, that has become a tradition for many bikers in Michigan and in surrounding states. On Saturday, June 11th; over 400 participants celebrate a 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile bike tour along the shores of Lake Michigan. The routes are clearly marked and a number of rest areas dot the course. SAG Safety Wagons also circle the route to ensure safety for riders.
Event: Biking
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Mackinaw City Recreation Center
Contact Information: Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
E-Mail: kelly@mackinawchamber.com
Phone: 231-436-5574 or 888-455-8100
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One of Michigans Largest Festival Parades.
Event: Parade
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Main Street - Mackinac Island
Contact Information: Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 1-800-454-5227
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The first of three auto-related events, this show features
original and restored Classic & Antique vehicles on display along
the downtown waterfront. Period clothing, entertainment and a Mackinac
Bridge Rally all add to the festivities.
Bridge Rally
held on Friday - June 22. Staging at the Welcome Center in Mackinaw City
at 4:30 pm. Vehicles are on display at the St. Ignace Public Marina on
Saturday, June 23 from 9am to 4pm
Event: Auto Show
Time: Various
Location: St.Ignace
Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau to host the Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show at Conkling Heritage Park on South Huron Avenue. Dates are June 23-24 & August 25-26, 2012.
For Registration CLICK HERE!
The Show is Juried and will feature many artists from around the country. Exhibits to include paintings, woodwork, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-designed clothing, self published books, nature photography, gourmet dips and salsa, seasonal decor and much more.
Event: Art Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00a.m. till 3:00p.m. on Sunday
Location: Conkling Heritage Park
Contact Information: Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 1-800-750-0160
Music in Mackinaw at Conkling Heritage Park.
Tuesdays- Straits Area Concert Band 28th year.
Saturdays- A variety of musical groups.
Most concerts begin at 8:00 P.M.
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park
Contact Information: Kelly
E-Mail: kelly@mackinawchamber.com
Phone: 1-231-436-5574
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One of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country! Over 3,000 antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in this internationally acclaimed event.
Event: Auto Show
Time: Friday June 29th, 2012 - 7:00pm - Parade; Car Show Saturday - throughout the day
Location: Downtown St.Ignace
Contact Information: St.Ignace Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 800-970-8717
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Celebrate an all American 4th of July in Mackinaw City.
Scheduled Events
- 1pm to 3pm - Enjoy games on the Marina Lawn (Fun for all ages)
- 9pm to Dusk - Straits Area Concert Band to perform at Conkling Heritage Park
- At Dusk - the largest fireworks display in Northern Michigan (Shot off over the bay)
Event: July 4th
Time: - Fireworks at Dusk
Location: Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw Crossings, Marina Lawn
Contact Information: Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 231-436-5664 or 1-800-666-0160
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THIS EVENT IS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSICAL
TALENT, FEATURING LOCAL BANDS & INVITING OUR VISITORS TO SHOWCASE
THEIR OWN TALENTS BY INTERACTING WITH THE MUSIC THROUGH KAROAKE.
VISITORS OF ALL AGES, BRIDGING THE GAP OF TIME THROUGH THE BEAUTY OF
MUSIC IN AN AREA OVERLOOKING THE BRIDGE & THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC,
WHICH CAN BEST BE APPRECIATED IN MACKINAW CITY, MI.
day festival pass (bands and karaoke contestants are free)
LOCAL & REGIONAL BANDS WISHING TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR OUR NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, PLEASE SEND CONTACT INFORMATION
& A CD TO MACKINAW AREA VISITORS BUREAU 10800 W. US 23 HWY,
MACKINAW CITY, MI 49701
ATTENTION: ROBB DERHAMMER-EVENTS
COORDINATOR
IF YOU HAVE A YOU-TUBE VIDEO YOU WOULD LIKE US
TO CONSIDER RATHER THAN SUBMITTING A CD, PLEASE LET US KNOW EMAIL:
robb@mackinawcity.com
SOME BANDS WILL BE FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT, BUT THERE IS ROOM FOR NEW
MUSICIANS WHO WISH TO SHOWCASE THEIR BANDS IN A VENUE FOR ALL AGES AND
MUSIC TYPES.
LOCATION OF EVENT – CONKLING HERITAGE PARK
TWO DAY EVENT: BANDS BEGIN AT 1:00 PM & PLAY to 10:00 PM KAROAKE
EVERY TWO HOURS BETWEEN BAND PERFORMANCES
$10.00
karoke fee-winner takes half of all entry fees as grand prize
$25.00 for two day festival pass (bands and karaoke contestants are
free)
LOCATION CONKLING:
HERITAGE PARK, MACKINAW CITY,
MI
BRING YOU FRIENDS, FAMILY, CHAIRS OR BLANKETS TO ENJOY A
WEEKEND FULL OF TALENT & FUN!
NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES CAN BE
BROUGHT ONTO THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS-NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING ON THE FESTIVAL
GROUNDS.
Event: Music
Time: 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Conkling Heritage Park
Contact Information: Robb Derhammer - Events Coordinator
E-Mail: robb@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 231-436-5664 or 1-800-750-0160
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Skippers may choose to race north on Lake Huron from Port Huron, race the 235-mile Shore Line Course up the Michigan coastline, or the 290-mile Southampton Course, which directs sailors toward Southampton Ontario, and then to the finish line at Mackinac Island.
The fastest boats will usually finish Sunday evening.
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Boats will pass under the Mackinac Bridge heading East
Contact Information: Greg Miarecki
E-Mail: racecoordinator@chicagoyachtclub.org
RENDEZVOUS IN MACKINAW AND 18TH CENTURY TRADE FAIR
AUGUST 4th, 5th & 6th, 2012
CONKLING HERITAGE PARK
MACKINAW CITY, MICHIGAN
EXPERIENCE 18TH & 19TH CENTURY LIFE IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN, MILITARY AND CIVILIAN ENCAMPMENT
OUTSTANDING TRADE COMPANIES WITH 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY CRAFTS, CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
CANNON AND MUSKET FIRING DEMONSTRATIONS WITH HAWK & KNIFE, ARCHERY AND OTHER COMPETITIONS
Event: Celebration
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Location: Mackinac Bay Trading Company, Mackinaw City
Contact Information: Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 231-436-5664
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The Mackinaw Area Historical Society invites everyone to an old-fashioned celebration of summer, 1880's style, on Saturday - August 4th, 2012 at their historical village site on Wilderness Park Drive. The event will feature: fun, food, music, vintage baseball, and tours of our restored one-roomed, Freedom School and Pest House Infirmary.
Event: Celebration
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Historical Village
E-Mail: mail@mackinawhistory.org
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Area Antique Shops display and sell antiques.
Event: Antique Show
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Location: Mackinaw City High School
Contact Information: Nancy Campbell
E-Mail: riccamp@sbcglobal.com
Phone: 231-436-5504
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Mackinaw
City's
"Bull of the Woods"
Lumberjack Tournament
August 10th
– 12th 2012
Hosted by Dan McDonough
See Real Lumberjack
Competitions as seen on ESPN:
Event: Lumberjack Tournament
Contact Information: Robert DerHammer
E-Mail: robb@mackinawcity.com
Phone: (231) 436-5664 or (800) 750-0160
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The International Ironworker Festival is an annual event held each summer Mackinaw City. It attracts Ironworkers from across the United States and Canada to compete in friendly competition. It is open to the General Public, although only Ironworkers and Retirees can compete in the skilled events. These events include knot tying, rod tying, rivet toss, spud throw, column climb (Field Event), and the World Championship Column Climb.
Event: Ironworkers
Time: Various Times Throughout the Weekend
Location: Mackinaw City High School
Contact Information: Dallas Campeau
Phone: 989-737-5518
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Mackinaw City, Michigan is the site for the annual Corvette Crossroads event held August 26th and what a fun place to be. This event hosted by the Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce and supported by the area businesses, is definitely a must for Corvette vacationers. The Corvette Parade across the Mackinac Bridge is Saturday evening at 7:00pm.
Event: Auto Show
Time: Auto Show starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday
Location: Mackinaw Crossings Parking Lot
Contact Information: Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
E-Mail: kelly@mackinawchamber.com
Phone: 231-436-5574 or 1-888-455-8100
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Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau to host the
Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show on August 25-26, 2012 at the
Conkling Heritage Waterfront Park on South Huron Avenue.
The Show will feature many artists from around the country.
Exhibits to include: paintings, woodwork, hand-crafted jewelry,
hand-designed clothing, self published books, nature photography,
gourmet dips and salsa, seasonal decor and much,
much more.
Event: Art Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Conkling Heritage Waterfront Park
Contact Information: Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 800-750-0160
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Monday, September 3rd: 55th Labor Day Bridge Walk
Join thousands of pedestrians as they participate in a long standing tradition, the LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK. The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. on Labor Day and concludes at 11:00a.m. This is the only day of the year that walking the "Mighty Mac" is allowed.
Event: Bridge Walk
Location: Mackinac City and Mackinac Bridge
Contact Information: Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 800-666-0160
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On September 7th & 8th, 2012 Mackinaw Crossings
will host “Historic Depot Happy Hour Hopps of Fun". This unique
event will feature as extensive sampling of 50+ award winning
Michigan’s four internationally recognized wine regions. Plenty of
food, wine, beer, entertainment and fun!
Festival grounds are located at Mackinaw Crossings in Downtown Mackinaw City.
Event: Beer & Wine Festival
Time: 5:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. on Friday, and 1:00p.m. till 11:00 p.m. on Saturday
Location: Mackinaw Crossings
E-Mail: sarah@mackinawcrossings.com
Phone: 231-436-5030
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Join us for a one of a kind bike tour, that has become a tradition for many bikers in Michigan and in surrounding states. On Saturday, September 15th, over 300 participants celebrate a 25, 50, 75, or 100 mile bike tour along the shores of Lake Michigan. The routes are clearly marked and a number of rest areas dot the course. SAG Safety Wagons also circle the route to ensure safety for riders.
Event: Biking
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Mackinaw City Recreation Center
Contact Information: Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
E-Mail: kelly@mackinawchamber.com
Phone: 231-436-5574 or 1-888-455-8100
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Michilimackinac to Turn into "Fort Fright" October 5th & 6th.
On October 5th and 6th, Colonial Michilimackinac will be transformed into a haunted habitat where werewolves, witches, and other legendary characters roam. Operating under the name “ Fort Fright ” for these two nights, the 18th-century fort and fur trading village will be open from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., with admission set at $18 for families, $6 for adults, $3 for youth (5-17), and free for children 4 and under.
The characters that will be seen and talked about throughout the evening are drawn from a book called Were-Wolves and Will-o-the-Wisps: French Tales of Mackinac Retold, which was authored by Dirk Gringhuis and published by Mackinac State Historic Parks in 1974. “The book describes the best-known legends in French-Canadian folklore,” explained Brisson, “like the man who can change into a wolf, the ghostly light known as ‘will o’ the wisp,’ and the good and bad goblins called ‘lutins.’” Many of these legends spread to other countries, Brisson noted, and some are still believed in today—with a twist. “For instance, Gringuis’ book tells us that black cats—now thought of as bringing bad luck—were originally considered the best of the good lutins.”
Priced at $6 a copy, the softbound Were-Wolves and Will-o-the-Wisps will be available for purchase at the Visitor’s Center on the nights of the event.
Information is available at 231-436-4100 or on the web at www.MackinacParks.com.
Event: Celebration
Time: 06:30PM to 09:00PM
Location: Colonial Michilimackinac
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Enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the Mackinaw Bridge and Michigan in all its Fall splendor! This race, in it's third year, promises to be one you won't forget - it's a unique opportunity to run the Mighty Mac! The event will take Place on October 6, 2012.
For more information and to sign up
CLICK HERE FOR 2011 RACE RESULTS:
CLICK HERE FOR 2011 FALL BRIDGE RUN PHOTOS:
Event: Foot Race
Time: 7:00 am
Location: Headquarters at Mackinaw Recreation Center
E-Mail: info@mackinawcity.com
Phone: 231-436-5664
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