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!

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!

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.

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

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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!!!

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!!!

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.

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!!!.

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!!!

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.

Free Band Concert in Conkling Hertiage Park in Mackinaw City.

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!!!

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

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

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.

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!!!

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

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

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!!!

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!!!

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.

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.