Lilac Festival Mackinac Island
An Island tradition since 1949, the ten-day Lilac Festival Mackinac Island runs from June 11 through June 20, 2010. There is a mixture of events, entertainment, tours, art, music, and contests that culminates with the Grand Parade on the 20th.
Click for highlights of the 2010 Grand Parade Day, and read about the "HOT TIP" for the 2011 Parade!
Throughout the ten-day festival you can experience such things as artists painting, wine and beer tastings, afternoon teas at the
Grand Hotel,
and walking tours related to nature, architecture or lilacs. There is nightly entertainment from Stu Stuart’s comedy show to music at Gate House, Horns Bar, Mustang Lounge, Patrick Sinclair’s Irish Pub,
Pink Pony,
and
Lilac Tree Hotel.
Many Lilac Festival scheduled events are listed below.
The Lilac Festival 10-K race starts at 9:30 in the morning on June 12 at the Mackinac Island Public School. It is followed by the Lil Lilac Run/Walk which starts at 11:00.
Click here to find out more about this fantastic 10K Race.
Later that day, 7:30 pm, watch Country Line Dancing on Market Street performed by the West Michigan Bootscooters.
There are two tournaments on June 14. The Lilac Festival Golf Tournament takes place at the Grand Hotel’s Jewel Course and the Jamie Bynoe Lilac Festival Street Hockey Tournament goes from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Market Street.
Take a free tour of the Governor’s Summer Residence between 9:30 and 11:30 on the morning of June 16. It is a great chance to enjoy the fabulous one of a kind view from the large porch.
The Taste of Mackinac is a showcase for Island chefs on June 17. It is at the Harborview Inn starting at 11:30 a.m. This features great food, beer, wine, and soft-drinks. Don’t miss it!
The Sixth Annual Mackinac Island Dog and Pony Show is at Windermere Point at 1:30 pm on the 19th. It features D.E. Wallens Wild West Show and is great fun for young and old alike.
Sunday, the 20th, features the Tittawabasse Fife and Drum Band at Windermere Point beginning at 2:00 pm. The excitement continues to build as more and more music fills the Island. At 3:30 pm, three area pipe bands perform a Scottish Tattoo in Marquette Park.
The Horse-drawn Grand Parade starts at 5:00 pm and travels down Main Street from east to west.
The popularity of the Lilac Festival Mackinac Island increases yearly, and for good reason. It just keeps getting better and better. You too can be part of the fun by staying at one of the
Island Hotels,
Bed & Breakfasts,
or other
Mackinac Island lodgings.
Don't delay! Make your reservations early to get your first choice of accommodations.
Insider Tip: The Grand Parade is the highlight of the Lilac Festival. Find a place along the route early and catch all the action! You’ll be glad you did. Marcia and Kathy join friends and family at the same spot every year. We love the parade!
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