May 18th 2008
19th 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.
May 24th-26th 2008
Colonial Michilimackinac Pageant
Mackinaw City, MI: Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British and Indian tribes, on June 2, 1763. This historically rich event will take place for the 45rd consecutive year. The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant is the longest running, free historical Memorial Day performance in the Nation. Visitors will meet famous Indian Chiefs: Minavavans and Matchekewis of the Ojibwa tribe and Wawatam who becomes a blood brother to Alexander Henry and later saves his life.