Horse Festival

The Horse Festival on Mackinac Island, Michigan is a fun-filled and educational multi-day celebration.

Known as the Festival of the Horse, it will be held July 20 through July 24, 2011. Whether you are an avid rider or someone who appreciates the beauty and strength of these great animals from a distance, this festival will entertain and inform you. The festival always starts with the Blessing of the Horses. This will be held at Mission Point this year at 6:45 pm. This will be followed by the Saddle Horse Parade at 7:00 pm which starts at Mission Point and proceeds west on Main Street.

Below is a list of all the events. If you want to see a detailed Festival of the Horse Event Schedule with Times, Ticket Prices and Locations click here.

Other festival events include:

Thursday, July 21

• Pony Rides – Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Equine Lecture –Mackinac Island Public School
• Vendors featuring Horse related gifts - Borough Lot below the Grand Hotel
• Kid’s Day – Borough Lot below the Grand Hotel
• Clinic with Clay Meier – Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Clinic with Richard Shrake – Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Friesian Extravaganza - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Horses, Hoofbeats & Hors d’oeuvres – Fundraiser at the Gatehouse Restaurant

Friday, July 22

• Equine Lectures – Grand Hotel Conference Room
• Pony Rides – Borough Lot – 10:00am – 2:00pm
• Display & Information Booths – Borough Lot
• Richard Shrake – demonstrations – Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Guided Tours of Historic Stables – Grand Hotel & West Bluff
• Friesian Force & Clay Meier – Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Carriage Parade – 7:00pm – Main Street

Saturday, July 23

• Pony Rides - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Mackinac Horse Culture Lecture – Grand Hotel Conference Room
• Clay Meier Clinic - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Historic Guided Stable Tours – Grand Hotel & West Bluff
• Richard Shrake - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Equine Lectures – Grand Hotel Conference Room
• Equine Massage - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Mackinac Island Breed Presentation - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Friesian Force & Clay Meier - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Musical Kur - Michigan Horse Council Arena
• Vintage Ball Game – behind Fort Mackinac 7:00pm

Sunday, July 24

• Driving Competition - Michigan Horse Council Arena

Click here for 2010 Festival Photos

There is something for everyone at this festival. Whether you like parades, historic stable tours, riding and driving demonstrations, or a presentation of horse breeds, this annual event is for you!

Insider Tip:

Festival of the Horse is gaining in popularity because it is so well organized and offers unique and interesting activities and events. Islanders truly love horses! This festival is a great reason for making Mackinac Island your vacation destination so make your hotel reservations now. Choose a lodging downtown if you want to be near most of the horse festival events.

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