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Mackinaw City Calendar of Events

Mackinaw City has much to offer travelers and residents throughout the year. Local events combined with the natural beauty of the Great Lakes and a rich area history give Mackinaw City it's unique flavor. To view scheduled local events, choose the month you would like to view below.

Saturday Feb 4th-Feb 5th 2012
Mackinaw Mush - Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City Mackinaw Mush - Mackinaw City

This years "MUSH" should prove to be as exciting for the fans as it will be for the Mushers & their teams! We invite you to join us for a grand weekend of unique entertainment and fun for the entire family!
in downtown Mackinaw City Hotel accommodations available for all at these mackinaw city hotels


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Friday Feb 17th-Feb 20th 2012
Pond Hockey - 5 minutes from downtown Mackinaw City

Saint. Ignace Pond Hockey. 5 minutes from Mackinaw City. Hotels are Available in Mackinaw City. St. Ignace Pond Hockey TournamentThe Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Championship will be played on the Wild Ice of Moran Bay, Lake Huron, downtown St. Ignace, Michigan! We hope to have 160 teams competing for prizes! This is a MAHA sanctioned event - Sanction # MIT100277.

Hotels are Available in Mackinaw City. The Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Championship will be played on the Wild Ice of Moran Bay, Lake Huron, downtown St. Ignace, Michigan! We hope to have 160 teams competing for prizes! This is a MAHA sanctioned event - Sanction # MIT100277.


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Saturday May 19th-May 21st 2012
22th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac - Harbor Springs & Mackinaw City, MI

Mackinaw City 22th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac - Harbor Springs & Mackinaw City, MI

The Zoo-De-Mackinac is a weekend of two huge parties, with two great bands, a lot of sunshine, one awesome island, a boat ride under the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, thrown in for good measure. This event attracts around 2,000 participants every year. Book your hotel accommodations early at Mackinaw City Hotels.

The Zoo-De-Mackinac is a weekend of two huge parties, with two great bands, a lot of sunshine, one awesome island, a boat ride under the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, thrown in for good measure. This event attracts around 2,000 participants every year.

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!


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Saturday Jun 9th-Jun 18th 2012
59th Annual Lilac Festival - Mackinac Island

Mackinaw City 59th Annual Lilac Festival - Mackinac Island

Since 1949, Mackinac Island celebrates the arrival of summer with her annual Lilac Festival. This most fragrant time of year celebrates hundreds of lilacs in bloom island wide. Excitement fills the air and days filled with great activities Mackinac Island style. See over 100 different species of lilacs throughout the splendor of Mackinac Island. A day trip to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City during the Lilac Festival is the perfect Spring getaway, hotel lodging fills up fast for this event so be sure to make your advance reservations!. Stay at a hotel in mackinaw city and take a day trip to the island to enjoy the festival!


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Saturday Jun 9th-Jun 11th 2012
Red Hat Extravaganza in Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City Red Hat Extravaganza in Mackinaw City

Ladies don't miss out on this spectacular weekend in Mackinaw City during "Red Hat Extravaganza" on June 11th-13th. There is a party going on just for you featuring Live Entertainment, Food, Fun, Candlelight Splendor, SHOPPING, Bingo, Dancing, Prizes, Lunch at the Grand and did we mention SHOPPING??!! Come visit with your friends and have some Red Hat Fun! Ladies, book your hotel rooms early at these mackinaw city hotels.


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Sunday Jun 10th-Jun 11th 2012
Mackinaw Maritime Festival - Mackinaw City

Join us to celebrate the rich maritime heritage of the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinaw City.

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Saturday Jun 16th-Jun 17th 2012
Antiques On The Bay Auto Show-5 mile from Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City Antiques On The Bay Auto Show-5 mile from Mackinaw City

The first of three auto-related events, this show features original and restored classic and antique vehicles on display along the downtown waterfront only minutes from Mackinaw City. Period clothing, entertainment, and a Mackinac Bridge rally all add to the festivities.
18th - Registration, Mackinac Bridge Rally
19th - Vehicles on Display
Book your accommodations early at a mackinaw city hotel and enjoy the show!


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Monday Jun 18th 2012
Lilac Parade - Mackinaw Island, 15 min from Downton Mackinaw

Mackinaw City Lilac Parade - Mackinaw Island, 15 min from Downton Mackinaw

Lilac Parade - Mackinaw Island, Michigan, 15 minutes from Downtown Mackinaw City. Make sure to book your room early at a mackinaw city hotel and enjoy one of Michigan's largest festival parades.

One of Michigan's Largest Festival Parades. For Lilac Parade - Mackinaw Island, Michigan, 15 minutes from Downtown Mackinaw City. Make sure to book your room early at a mackinaw city hotel and enjoy one of Michigan's largest festival parades.


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Monday Jun 25th-Jun 26th 2012
35th Annual St. Ignace Car Show - 5 miles from Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City 35th Annual St. Ignace Car Show - 5 miles from Mackinaw City

5 miles from Mackinaw City, this well known St. Ignace Car Show was formed in 1975 and the first show was held the last Saturday of June 1976. 134 vehicles were on display that year. The show continued to grow each and every year and by 2004, 2500 collector vehicles were on display with 100,000 spectators observing. Short trip from mackinaw city hotels.

5 miles from Mackinaw City,this well known St. Ignace Car Show was formed in 1975 and the first show was held the last Saturday of June 1976. 134 vehicles were on display that year. The show continued to grow each and every year and by 2004, 2500 collector vehicles were on display with 100,000 spectators observing. Short trip from mackinaw city hotels.


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Tuesday Jun 26th-Jun 27th 2012
Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show

Mackinaw City Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show

Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show on June 26th and June 27th at Conkling Heritage Park on South Huron Avenue next to Best Western Dockside Waterfront. The Show is Juried and will feature many artists from around the country. Exhibits to include paintings, woodwork, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-designed clothing, and much more. Close to mackinaw city hotels.

Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau to host the Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show on June 26 & 27, 2010 and August 29th and 29th at the Conkling Heritage Waterfront Park on South Huron Avenue. 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.


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Wednesday Jul 4th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Thursday Jul 5th 2012
Tall Ships set anchor in Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City Tall Ships set anchor in Mackinaw City

Straits of Mackinac Day Sails - Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island. Come aboard when we set anchor in Mackinaw City for a day sail on the 65' APPLEDORE V or the 85' APPLEDORE IV as we sail the Straits of Mackinac. Help the crew sail the ship or relax and enjoy the sights surrounding Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. You will have a breathtaking view of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island, while experiencing some of the best freshwater sailing in the world on Lake Huron.

Straits of Mackinac Day Sails Come aboard for a day sail on the 65' APPLEDORE V or the 85' APPLEDORE IV as we sail the Straits of Mackinac. Help the crew sail the ship or relax and enjoy the sights. You will have a breathtaking view of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island, while experiencing some of the best freshwater sailing in the world.


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Tuesday Jul 10th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next to the Mackinaw City Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Friday Jul 13th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Tuesday Jul 17th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Tuesday Jul 17th-Jul 18th 2012
Chicago to Mackinac Island Yacht Race - Mackinaw City

The fastest boat on record came in at 23 hours, 30 minutes, and 34 seconds in 2002. Boats will pass under the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City heading East. Perfect view from area hotels like Best Western Dockside, Hamilton Inn Select and Clarion Hotels in Mackinaw City.

Boats will pass under the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City heading East. Perfect view from area hotels like Best Western Dockside, Hamilton Inn Select and Clarion Hotels in Mackinaw City.


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Friday Jul 20th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!.


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Sunday Jul 22nd 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Sunday Jul 22nd-Jul 24th 2012
Port Huron to Mackinac Island Yacht Race - Mackinaw City

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 race is viewable from Mackinaw City. The fastest boats will usually finish Sunday evening.

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 race is viewable from Mackinaw City. The fastest boats will usually finish Sunday evening.


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Wednesday Jul 25th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Free Band Concert in Conkling Hertiage Park in Mackinaw City.


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Wednesday Aug 1st 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Wednesday Aug 1st 2012
Mackinaw City Antique Show

Mackinaw City Mackinaw City Antique Show

Area Antique Shops display and sell antiques in Mackinaw City.

Event: Antique Show Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Location: Mackinaw City High School


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Saturday Aug 4th-Aug 5th 2012
Historical Reenactment weekend in Mackinaw City

Historical Reenactment weekend in Mackinaw City & 18th Century Market Fair- Mackinaw City at Mackinac Bay Trading Company.


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Sunday Aug 5th 2012
Mackinaw Area Historical Festival - Mackinaw City Hotels

The Mackinaw Area Historical Society invites everyone to an old-fashioned celebration of summer in Mackinaw City, 1880's style, on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at their historical village site on Wilderness Park Drive in Mackinaw City. The event will feature fun, food, music, vintage baseball, and tours of our restored one-room Freedom School and Pest House Infirmary in Mackinaw City.


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Wednesday Aug 8th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Saturday Aug 11th-Aug 13th 2012
International Ironworkers Festival

Mackinaw City International Ironworkers Festival

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


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Sunday Aug 12th 2012
Appledore Tall Ships Free Sail

Mackinaw City Appledore Tall Ships Free Sail

Free sail August 13, 2011 9 a.m. - 12 noon Reservations only call (989)895-5193


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Wednesday Aug 15th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The musics good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Wednesday Aug 22nd 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The music is good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!!


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Sunday Aug 26th 2012
Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show

Mackinaw City Arts and Craft Show on August 27-28, 2011 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.


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Wednesday Aug 29th 2012
Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Mackinaw City Music in Mackinaw - Adjacent Mackinaw City Hotels

Concerts in Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City right next Best Western Dockside Waterfront Inn. All Concerts are Free and located right next to Lake Huron and the new State of Michigan Marina in Mackinaw City. The music is good and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!!! in Mackinaw City.


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