Mackinaw City Area Event Schedule
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2025-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Monday Dec 1st-Dec 31st 2025
Christmas in Mackinaw City
Welcome to Christmas in Mackinaw! Everyone knows that Christmas and the Holiday season is a great time to visit Mackinaw City.
Christmas in Mackinaw activities include: The annual tree lighting procession line up at the Marina parking lot Parade - This is a go regardless of weather. The parade of caroler wagons, walkers, decorated vehicles and City Trucks will honk and sing to the community Christmas tree at Indian Pathways Park. Santa has candy canes for all. Parade will go north on Huron to Central Ave, west on Central Ave to Nicolet Street and Indian Pathways Park.
Price: FREE Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2025-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Wednesday Dec 31st 2025
New Year's Eve Party at the Dixie Saloon
Location: Dixie Saloon
Mackinaw City, MI
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2026-02-12T08:00:00-05:00
Thursday Feb 12th-Feb 15th 2026
The Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Championship
5 minutes from Mackinaw City. 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.
Price: see registration website Location: Moran Bay
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Website: https://stignace.com/event/labatt-blue-up-pond-hockey-championship/ Event details Email: info@stignace.com Phone: 1-800-338-6660 -
2026-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Wednesday Apr 1st-Apr 15th 2026
Annual Mackinac Meltdown Celebration
Come Join us in Mackinaw City Celebrate for the 10th Annual Mackinac Meltdown Celebration! This celebration includes several coinciding events the same week with Michigan Spring Break including:
Annual Mackinaw Spring Meltdown Gala,
Annual Spring Break Splash at Pirate’s Adventure Waterpark,
Annual Taste of Mackinac
$89.00 Overnight Specials with events! Call 1-800-410-5302 to make a reservation.Location: Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Email: info@mackinaw-city.com Phone: 866-651-5474 -
2026-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Friday May 15th-May 17th 2026
35th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac - Harbor Springs & Mackinaw City, MI
The Zoo-De-Mackinac is a weekend of fun with two huge parties and 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! This event attracts around 2,000 participants every year. Book your hotel accommodations early at Mackinaw City Hotels. www.mackinawreservations.com
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 Star Line boats have been chartered for the ride over to Mackinac Island.
Price: $65 (early registration) - $85 Location: Boyne Highlands Resort - Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Website: http://www.zoo-de-mack.com Event details Email: ride@zoo-de-mack.com Phone: (248) 543-1000 -
2026-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Friday May 22nd-May 25th 2026
Memorial Weekend Pageant & Michigan's Largest Parade
During this weekend in Mackinaw City: Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British and Indian tribes, on June 2, 1763. The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant is the longest running, free historical Memorial Day performance in the Nation. Visitors will meet famous Indian Chiefs: Miniavavan and Matchekewis of the Ojibwa tribe, and Wawatam who becomes a blood brother to Alexander Henry and later saves his life. Mackinaw City’s Grand Memorial Parade is on Saturday.
Come watch and see! Schedule of events for memorial weekend in Mackinaw City, MI there is no admission charge for the historical reenactment pageant or related events.
Saturday 1:00 pm - Grand Parade - Begins at Conkling Heritage Park and ends at Colonial Fort Michilimackinac. This is the largest Memorial Parade in the State of Michigan.
2:30 pm - Historical Reenactment Pageant - Colonial Fort Michilimackinac
Sunday 2:30pm - Historical Reenactment - Colonial Fort Michilimackinac
Monday 2:30pm - Historical Reenactment - Colonial Fort MichilimackinacPrice: FREE Location: Colonial Michilimackinac
102 West Straits Ave.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Monday May 25th 2026
Memorial Day Observance
A brief and informal Memorial Day observance at Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery on Mackinac Island, 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.
Price: FREE Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2026-05-30T21:00:00-04:00
Saturday May 30th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Jun 5th-Jun 14th 2026
2025 Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island
The 10-day celebration is the first and largest summer event on the Island. A celebration that blends the Island’s historic varieties of lilacs – many of which were brought here during the Colonial era; distinctive equestrian culture; fine food and drink. Plus a range of other activities, the festival is one of the Island’s biggest attractions.
Festival features days of activities and ends with one of the largest festival parades in Michigan. The lilac parade will be held on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at 4:00pm.
Price: FREE Location: Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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2026-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Jun 5th-Jun 7th 2026
Mackinaw Steel Car Show
Location: Mackinaw Crossings
248 South Huron Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-06-06T21:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 6th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-06-13T21:30:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 13th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-06-20T21:30:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 20th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Jun 26th-Jun 28th 2026
50th Annual St. Ignace Car Show
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. Parades, cruises, awards, and more! Upwards of 700 entries are expected in 2025; including Hot Rods, Custom vehicles, trucks, and more. Contests, Exhibits, Vendor booths and more make this a fun, family event.
Price: FREE for spectators ($20-25 to enter) Location: Downtown St. Ignace
North State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-6950 -
2026-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 27th-Jun 28th 2026
Mackinaw City Arts and Crafts Show
Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau will host 2 Premier Arts & Craft Shows on the weekends of June 27th & 28th and August 29th & 30th, 2026. Located in Conkling Heritage 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 Décor and much more!
Location: Conkling Heritage Park
Mackinaw City, MI
Website: https://www.mackinawcity.com/events/mackinaw-city-arts-craft-show/ Event details Email: events@mackinawcity.com Phone: 231-436-5664 -
2026-06-27T21:30:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 27th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 4th 2026
Mackinaw City Fourth of July
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
Price: FREE Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2026-07-04T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 4th 2026
July 4th Fireworks & Mackinaw Waterfront Events
Fireworks display gets underway at dusk. Celebrate an all American 4th of July in Mackinaw City. Enjoyan evening concert at Conkling Heritage Park and the largest fireworks display in Northern Michigan. Parking available throughout Mackinac Bay Trading Company. Accommodations available at mackinaw city hotels for weekend festivities.
Price: FREE Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2026-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 11th-Jul 13th 2026
Chicago Yacht Club to Mackinac Race - Mackinaw City
The Chicago Yacht Club is proud to have a longstanding tradition of yachting excellence. The Club's most famous event is the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, which is the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world. 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.
Price: FREE to spectators Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2026-07-11T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 11th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 18th-Jul 20th 2026
Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat 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
Price: FREE to spectators Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2026-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 18th 2026
11th Annual Mustang Stampede
Celebration of the Ford Mustang since 1964! Family fun, food, and topped off with a parade of Mustangs across the Mackinac Bridge.
Location: Downtown Mackinaw City , MI
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2026-07-18T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 18th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-07-25T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 25th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-08-01T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 1st 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Aug 7th-Aug 9th 2026
International Ironworkers Festival
The International Ironworker Festival is an annual event held each summer in 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. Come join us for a fun filled weekend!
Price: FREE Location: Mackinaw City High School
W. Central Avenue
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Website: http://www.ironfest.com Event details -
2026-08-08T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 8th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-08-15T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 15th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-08-22T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 22nd 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 29th-Aug 30th 2026
Corvette Crossroads Auto Show
An American automotive classic, the Corvette, will be celebrated the weekend before Labor Day weekend during the Annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show. Beginning Friday, Corvettes of various vintages will begin arriving in the area, cruising and getting registered for Saturday’s festivities. On Saturday, hundreds of Corvettes will be on display in Mackinaw City from 10am to 2 pm. A poker walk for show participants will also be offered during the day.
Peoples choice style of judging will determine winners in several different award classes. Winners will be announced at an awards presentation at 3 pm. Saturday’s festivities will culminate with a parade of Corvettes across the Mackinac Bridge, beginning at 7 pm. All Corvettes are welcome and there is a nominal fee for non show registered vettes.Price: FREE for spectators ($25-$35 for participants) Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
Phone: 231-436-5574 -
2026-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 29th-Aug 30th 2026
Mackinaw City Arts and Crafts Show
Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau will host 2 Premier Arts & Craft Shows on the weekends of June 27th & 28th and August 29th & 30th, 2026. Located in Conkling Heritage 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 Décor and much more!
Location: Conkling Heritage Park
Mackinaw City, MI
Website: https://www.mackinawcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Mackinaw-City-Craft-Show-Application.pdf Event details Email: events@mackinawcity.com Phone: 231-436-5664 -
2026-08-29T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 29th 2026
Mackinaw City Fireworks
Come celebrate summer with a Spectacular Fireworks Display in Mackinaw City during the summer season! Show starts at dusk. (9:00-9:30 May-June, 10:00-10:30 July-Aug-Sept)
Price: Free Location: Downtown Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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2026-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Monday Sep 7th 2026
2026 Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk
Join thousands of pedestrians as they participate in a long standing tradition, the LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK. This event has been held every year since 1958. The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. on Labor Day and concludes at 11:00 a.m. This is the only day of the year that walking the "Mighty Mac" is allowed
The Labor Day Bridge walk is recognized as "The World's Greatest Walking Event"! The walk brings over 70,000 people to the area. Make the LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK a new tradition and join us in Mackinaw City this year.
Price: FREE Location: Mackinac Bridge
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Website: http://www.mackinacbridge.org Event details Phone: 906-643-7600 -
2026-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Sep 12th-Sep 13th 2026
Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing & Show
Come watch HUNDREDS of unique tractors in this year's Owosso Tractor Parts Antique Tractor Parade starting in Mackinaw City and crossing over the Mighty Mackinac Bridge to St. Ignace.
Price: FREE to spectators Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
Website: http://www.bobstractorpartscorner.com/ Event details -
2026-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Sep 18th-Sep 19th 2026
Annual Richard Crane Big Truck Show
Annual Richard Crane Memorial Big Rig Truck Show See these awesome semi-trucks with customized cabs, extraordinary paint/art work and neon light displays. Come see the spectacular view of the lighted big trucks on Saturday night.
Price: FREE Location: Downtown Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, MI49701
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2026-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Sep 19th-Oct 19th 2026
Fall Color Tour
Location: Downtown Mackinaw City , MI
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2026-10-02T18:30:00-04:00
Friday Oct 2nd-Oct 3rd 2026
Fort Fright
Price: Adult – $16; Child (5-12) – $10; Free for children 4 Location: Colonial Michilimackinac
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Website: https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/fort-fright-2/2025-10-03/ Event details -
2026-10-24T11:30:00-04:00
Saturday Oct 24th 2026
Great Turtle Trail Run
This year marks the 30th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season. All who register will enjoy special race features – commemorative medals, race apparel in Great Turtle fashion, special Halloween events for adults and kids!
Price: $50.00 Location: Mackinac Island - Mackinaw City
Location The Great Turtle Half Marathon will start directly in front of the Mission Point Resort. The 5.7 Mile Run and Walk will start directly in front of the Straights Lodge of the Mission Point Resort, at the corner of Wendall St. and Mission St.
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Website: http://www.runmackinac.com/turtle.htm Event details -
2026-10-31T20:00:00-04:00
Saturday Oct 31st 2026
Northern Michigan's Biggest Halloween Bash!
Location: Dixie Saloon Brewery
401 East Central Avenue
, MI
