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4 | Friday, June 5 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Walking Tour: Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | A Guided tour of Mackinac Island's birds and flowers. | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | Friday, June 5 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Friday, June 5 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | Friday, June 5 | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Friday, June 5 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
9 | Friday, June 5 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Artist Reception for Lilac Festival Poster Contest | Arts and Culture, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Lilac Festival Poster Contest artist reception. See the Top 20 pieces of artwork and meet the artists! Open to the public. | |||||||||||||||||||
10 | Friday, June 5 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Festival Queen Coronation and Poster Celebration | Arts and Culture, Free | Marquette Park | Celebrate the crowning of this year’s Lilac Festival Queen, a long standing festival tradition and honor this year's poster winner. The Peoples' Choice poster will be revealed. | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | Friday, June 5 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Saturday, June 6 | 9:30 AM | Lilac Festival 10K Run & Walk | Active | Windermere Point | Kick off the 78th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island. The course Starts in front of Windermere Point and finishes at the Mackinac Island School Yard. | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | Saturday, June 6 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | Saturday, June 6 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | Saturday, June 6 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program" | Nature, Free | Marquette Park | Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event. | |||||||||||||||||||
18 | Saturday, June 6 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | Saturday, June 6 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | Saturday, June 6 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
21 | Saturday, June 6 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Street Dance w/ West Michigan Bootscooters | Arts and Culture, Free | Market Street | Have a blast line dancing, partner dance, and moving to the music with a performance by West Michigan Boot Scooters. | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
23 | Saturday, June 6 | 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Movie Screening: Live at the Fort, Wizard of Oz | Arts and Culture, Free | Fort Mackinac | Settle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy a complementary movie on the big screen. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. Begins at dusk. | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | Sunday, June 7 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | Sunday, June 7 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
26 | Sunday, June 7 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
27 | Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Vintage Bicycle Rally on the Rock | Active | Marquette Park | Meet & Greet, Best of Show prizes, ride around the Island, and reception to follow. | |||||||||||||||||||
29 | Sunday, June 7 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program" | Nature, Free | Marquette Park | Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event. | |||||||||||||||||||
30 | Sunday, June 7 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | Sunday, June 7 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | Sunday, June 7 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Lilac Festival Puzzle Competition | Arts and Culture, Free | Community Hall | Compete to win! Fastest teams to complete the puzzle wins prizes! Limited space, 6 people per team. | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | Sunday, June 7 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
34 | Monday, June 8 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | Monday, June 8 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | Monday, June 8 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a free 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
37 | Monday, June 8 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All about the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | Monday, June 8 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
39 | Monday, June 8 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
40 | Monday, June 8 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Free | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
41 | Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a free 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
44 | Tuesday, June 9 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All about the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
45 | Tuesday, June 9 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
46 | Tuesday, June 9 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Walking Tour: Creating the Village of Mackinac Island | Arts and Culture, Free | Windermere Point | Join Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator for an inside look at how the Village of Mackinac Island was created. | |||||||||||||||||||
48 | Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
51 | Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a free 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
52 | Wednesday, June 10 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Walking Tour: All about the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
53 | Wednesday, June 10 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
54 | Wednesday, June 10 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
55 | Wednesday, June 10 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Walking Tour: Mackinac in the 1830s | Arts and Culture, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Explore Mackinac Island in the 1830's with this guided walking tour hosted by Mackinac State Historic Parks. | |||||||||||||||||||
56 | Wednesday, June 10 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Open House: Artist-in-Residence Program | Arts and Culture, Free | Station 256 Conference Room | Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency. | |||||||||||||||||||
57 | Wednesday, June 10 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
58 | Thursday, June 11 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
59 | Thursday, June 11 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
60 | Thursday, June 11 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a free 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
61 | Thursday, June 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
62 | Thursday, June 11 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program" | Nature, Free | Marquette Park | Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event. | |||||||||||||||||||
63 | Thursday, June 11 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
64 | Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
65 | Thursday, June 11 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Walking Tour: Mackinaw Mission Walking Tour | Arts and Culture, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | This walking tour will discuss the rise, fall, and legacy of the Mackinaw Mission, and examine some of the physical reminders of the mission that remain today. | |||||||||||||||||||
66 | Thursday, June 11 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
67 | Thursday, June 11 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
68 | Friday, June 12 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
69 | Friday, June 12 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | Friday, June 12 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
71 | Friday, June 12 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
72 | Friday, June 12 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program" | Nature, Free | Marquette Park | Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event. | |||||||||||||||||||
73 | Friday, June 12 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
74 | Friday, June 12 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
75 | Friday, June 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
76 | Friday, June 12 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
77 | Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
78 | Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | Saturday, June 13 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
80 | Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
81 | Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Michigan Cornhole Tournament | Arts and Culture, Free | Windermere Point | This event offers a tournament for all skill levels. Whether you’re a social or competitive player make sure to sign up for cash prizes and a good time! | |||||||||||||||||||
82 | Saturday, June 13 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program" | Nature, Free | Marquette Park | Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event. | |||||||||||||||||||
83 | Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
84 | Saturday, June 13 | 2:00 PM | Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of Verve Pipe Live Performance | Live Music, Free | Cannonball Oasis Back Yard | Enjoy a live performance by Brian Vander Ark, the lead singer of Verve Pipe! Located at British Landing. | |||||||||||||||||||
85 | Saturday, June 13 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation | Nature, Free | St. Anne’s Catholic Church | Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||
86 | Saturday, June 13 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | Saturday, June 13 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum | Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum during the Lilac Festival! | |||||||||||||||||||
89 | Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Lilac Poster Exhibit | Arts and Culture, Daily, Free | Mission Point Resort Theater | Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display. | |||||||||||||||||||
90 | Sunday, June 14 | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Family Fun Playground | Daily, Free | Windermere Point | Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural. Mackinac Dog House, open 11-5, weather dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||
91 | Sunday, June 14 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs | Nature, Active, Free | Marquette Park | Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass. Meet at the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum | |||||||||||||||||||
92 | Sunday, June 14 | 1:00 PM | Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac; Special Lilac Festival Program | Daily | Fort Mackinac | A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac. | |||||||||||||||||||
93 | Sunday, June 14 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Grand Parade Pre-Party in the Park | Arts and Culture, Live Music, Free | Marquette Park | Musical performances, face painting, henna, clowns, balloon animals, and more fun. | |||||||||||||||||||
94 | Sunday, June 14 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade | Arts and Culture, Live Music, Free | Main Street | From Mission Point to Windermere Point this festival finale has marching bands, horse-drawn floats, the Lilac Queen and Court, clowns, and other parade participants to help wrap up the end of our fabulous festival week! | |||||||||||||||||||
95 | Sunday, June 14 | 5:30 PM | Lilac Festival Raffle Drawing | Arts and Culture | Mary's Bistro | Celebrate the end of the Lilac Festival! Drawing is at 6:30 pm. Don't need to be present to win. | |||||||||||||||||||
96 | Sunday, June 14 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Nightlife on Mackinac Island | Live Music, Daily | Downtown Mackinac Island | Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can! | |||||||||||||||||||