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The Horse Festival on Mackinac Island, Michigan is a fun-filled and educational four-day celebration. Known as the Festival of the Horse, it will be held July 21 through July 24, 2010. 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.
7:00 p.m. – Saddle Parade on Front Street – This parade features 4-H Horse Club riders, private as well as stable horses, and riders of Mackinac Island.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Kid’s Day at the Burough Lot located below the Grand Hotel – Horsey fun and games for kids of all ages.
Horses, Hoofbeats & Hors d’ourves Party at the Gate House
Friday, July 23, 2010
Horse Culture Lecture – 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Hotel
Historic Stables Guided Tours – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This tour includes the West Bluff Private Stables and the Grand Hotel Stable.
Antique Carriage Display at the Borough Lot below the Grand Hotel
Riding, Driving and Jumping Demonstrations at the Borough Lot below the Grand Hotel – These demonstrations include cross country jumping, musical freestyle, driving and much more.
Evening Carriage Parade – in front of the Grand Hotel and through downtown Mackinac Island
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Horse Culture Lecture at the Grand Hotel
Historic Stables Guided Tours – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This tour includes the West Bluff Private Stables and the Grand Hotel Stable.
Riding, Driving and Jumping Demonstrations at the Borough Lot below the Grand Hotel – These demonstrations include cross country jumping, musical freestyle, driving and much more.
Breeds of Mackinac Presentation at the Borough Lot below the Grand Hotel
Old Fashioned Barn Raising Party – This fundraiser for the Mackinac Community Stable is a great party! There will be food, drinks, live entertainment and a live auction. Bring the entire family and enjoy an old-fashioned Island get-together.
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 horse 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 festival events.
