Mackinaw City Area Event Schedule
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2024-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Jun 7th-Jun 16th 2024
2024 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 13th, 2021 at 4:00pm. 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.
Price: FREE Location: Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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2024-06-15T21:30:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 15th 2024
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)
Location: Downtown Mackinaw City , MI
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2024-06-22T21:30:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 22nd 2024
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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2024-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Thursday Jun 27th-Jun 30th 2024
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 2023; 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 -
2024-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 29th-Jun 30th 2024
Mackinaw City Arts and Crafts Show
Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau will host 2 Premier Arts & Craft Shows on the weekends of June 29th & 30th and August 24th & 25th, 2024. 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 -
2024-06-29T21:30:00-04:00
Saturday Jun 29th 2024
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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2024-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Thursday Jul 4th 2024
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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2024-07-04T22:00:00-04:00
Thursday Jul 4th 2024
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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2024-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 13th-Jul 15th 2024
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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2024-07-13T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 13th 2024
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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2024-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 20th-Jul 22nd 2024
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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2024-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 20th 2024
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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2024-07-20T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 20th 2024
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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2024-07-27T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Jul 27th 2024
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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2024-08-03T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 3rd 2024
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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2024-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Aug 9th-Aug 11th 2024
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 -
2024-08-10T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 10th 2024
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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2024-08-17T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 17th 2024
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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2024-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Friday Aug 23rd-Aug 24th 2024
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 -
2024-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 24th-Aug 25th 2024
Mackinaw City Arts and Crafts Show
Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau will host 2 Premier Arts & Craft Shows on the weekends of June 29th & 30th and August 24th & 25th, 2024. 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 -
2024-08-24T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 24th 2024
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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2024-08-31T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Aug 31st 2024
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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2024-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Monday Sep 2nd 2024
65th 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 -
2024-09-07T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Sep 7th 2024
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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2024-09-14T22:00:00-04:00
Saturday Sep 14th 2024
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