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January
January 13, 2024 Paradise Lake Ice Fishing Tournament
Paradise Lake Marina Carp Lake Mi
The 24th annual ice fishing tournament sponsored by the PLA will be held on Paradise Lake on January 13. Headquarters for the contest will be at the Paradise Lake Marina on Paradise Trail. Registration will be available the day of the tournament at the PLA trailer at boat launch.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
January 20 - 21 2024 Winterfest 30th annual
Professional Snow Sculpting Competition. Professional Snow Sculptors create a variety of amazing sculptors from a mere block of snow.
Next to Traverse Bay Woolen Co. on Huron Ave. both daily and night.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce. 888-455-8100.
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February
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May
May 25 - 27, 2024 61st Annual Memorial Weekend Pageant
Features a re-enactment of the Indians capturing the Fort. Over 300 local residents participate.
It is the longest running, free historical Memorial Day performance in the nation.
Colonial Michilimackinac on Saturday 5/25 at 3:30pm on Sunday 5/26 and Mon 5/27 at 2:30 p.m.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
May 25, 2024 61st Annual Memorial Weekend Parade
A colorful parade featuring a variety of floats and bands.
Begins at the Mackinaw City Pier on South Huron at 1:00pm
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
May 26, 2024 Memorial Weekend Fireworks
Fireworks shot off over the bay.
Over the Bay At Dusk.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
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June
June 7- 16, 2024 Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island
76th annual festival features days of activities and ends with the largest festival parade in Michigan.
Various sites for each event.
Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce 800-454-5227
June 4, 2024 Mighty Mac Golf Outing
Golf outing at Mackinaw Club.
1:00 p.m.
Mackinac City Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
June 16, 2024 Lilac Festival Grand Parade
Begins at Mission Point Resort and travels through the downtown area.
From Mission Point through downtown 4:00pm
Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce 800-454-5227
June 7 - 9, 2024 Mackinaw City Motorcycle Rally
Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
June 14 - 15 2024 Antiques on the Bay Vintage & Antique Car Show
St. Ignace
25th annual show along the waterfront through downtown.
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce 800-338-6660
June 27- 30, 2024 Straits Area Antique Auto Show
46th annual show was formed in 1975 with the first show in June, 1976. Enjoy the largest car show in the nation including a parade of lights featuring cars of all years and makes.
On the Bay each day features different events and attractions.
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce 800-338-6660
June 22 - 23, 2024 Mackinaw City Fine Arts and Craft Show
Premier Arts & Crafts Show featuring artists from around the country.
Located on South Huron in Conkling Heritage Park. Saturday 6/24 from 10:00am-7:00pm. Sunday 6/25 10:00 am - 5:00pm.
Rainbow Promotions 517-548-5450.
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July
July 1 - August 31, 2024 Music in Mackinaw
This musical event features outstanding musicians Tuesday and Saturday July thru August.
In the Performance Shell located in Conkling Heritage Park 8:00pm
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100.
July 6, 2024 Carp Lake "Summer Day in Paradise"
Events scheduled for downtown Carp Lake as well as on the waterfront.
Bob Smith 231-537-2182
July 4, 2024 Mackinaw City Fourth of July Fireworks
Enjoy games on the Marina Lawn beginning at 1:00 pm and ending with fireworks at dusk.
The Mackinaw City Pier located on South Huron Ave. beginning at 1:00 pm and continuing til dark.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100.
July 6, 2024 Carp Lake "Summer Day in Paradise"
Events scheduled for downtown Carp Lake as well as on the waterfront.
Bob Smith 231-537-2182
July 05 - 8, 2024 42ndt Annual Blissfest
Music festival in Cross Village.
www.blissfest.org.
July 20 , 2024 Annual Mustang Stampede Car Show
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100.
July 13 - 15, 2024 114th Chicago to Mackinac Island Yacht Race - Mackinaw Island.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100.
July 20 -22 , 2024 Port Huron to Mackinac Island Yacht Race.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100.
July 21, 2024 Mighty Mac Golf Outing.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
July 25, 2024 St. Anthony Catholic Church Big Garage Sale.
Located at the church grounds on West Central Ave. 888-455-8100
July 27 - July 28 , 2024 Mackinaw Area Historical Festival.
At the Historical Village site on West Central Avenue.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
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August
Aug 1 - Aug 4 , 2024 Battle for Michigan Territory...War of 1812 & Spirits of the North Trade Fair & Rendezvous.
An 18th century encampment where goods, such as jewelry and tools, from that time period are for sale. Conlkling Park on the waterfront. Runs daily throughout the day and evening.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
August 5, 2024 Mackinaw City Antique Show.
Area Antique Shops display and sell antiques.
Mackinaw City High School on West Central Avenue. 9:00am -6:00pm
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
August 5, 2024 Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival - Hessel, MI.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
August 9 - 11 , 2024 International Ironworkers Festival
A festival where ironworkers from all over compete in various athletic competitions. Mackinaw City High School on West Central Avenue. Competition throughout the day.
Ken Dumas 616-962-8511
August 23 - 25 , 2024 Corvette Crossroads Auto Show
Features a parade of Corvettes on Friday night and visitor viewing and voting on Saturday.
The Mackinaw City Pier Parade begins at 7:00pm on Saturday.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
August 24 - 25 , 2024 Mackinaw City Fine Arts and Craft Show
This juried art fair has various unique items for sale.
Conkling Heritage Waterfront Park on South Huron Ave Saturday from 10:00am-7:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am - 3.00pm.
Rainbow Promotions 517-548-5450
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September
September 2 , 2024 65th Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk
Enjoy the one and only day that people are allowed to walk on the spectacular Mackinac Bridge.
Both ends of the Mackinac Bridge. Walkers are permitted to begin walking at 7:00am
Mackinac Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
September 6 - 7 , 2024 14th Annual Owosso Tractor Parts Antique Tractor Bridge Crossing 10 am.
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce. 800-338-6660.
September 9 , 2024 8 mile run/walk on Mackinac Island.
Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce 800-454-5227
September 20 - 21, 2024 28th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show.
Parade of Lights Bridge crossing on Saturday evening.
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce. 800-338-6660.
September 20 -23, 2024 Hopps of Fun. 26th annual Festival of Beer and Wine
Enjoy sampling a variety of Michigan beers and wines along with musical entertainment.
Mackinaw Crossings from 5:00-10:00 pm and Saturday from 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Mackinaw Area Tourist Bureau 800-666-0160.
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OCTOBER
Sept. 27 - 29 , 2024 Fort Fright. Colonial Michilimackinac
Colonial Michilimackinac will be transformed into a haunted habitat where werewolves, witches, and other legendary characters roam.
Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce. 888-455-8100.
October 1 - 31, 2024 Fall Fest, Color Tours, Fall Shoppers Festival and The Great Pumpkin Hunt.
Weekend specials at most stores including cash prizes and prize drawings.
Area retails stores throughout Mackinaw City. Time varies according to store hours. Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 888-455-8100
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