Make it Mackinac!

Mackinac Island...An All American Summer
Celebrate 4th of July on Mackinac Island!

 


Celebrate America's Independence on Mackinac Island.
Patriotic fun for any age!

Visit Fort Mackinac for the 38 Gun Salute,
Soldier demonstrations, dancing,
canon firing and more, from one of  the only two remaining all original Revolutionary War Forts in America.

Feast at the All American Picnic, Grand Hotel's all-you-can-eat tangy BBQ baby back ribs, grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey burgers, corn on the cob, and a slew of salads, fixings and desserts.


Join us at dusk for a firework display like you've never seen before! Not only will you enjoy the Mackinac Island Firework Display, you also have the opportunity to view two other firework displays, Mackinaw City and St. Ignace!
4th of July Fireworks Cruise

Shepler's Ferry and Star Line Ferry are offering a one of a kind 4th of July experience. View three different firework displays in the Straights of Mackinac, where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet.

Cruises leave from Mackinac Island around 9pm. Purchase tickets in advance as space as limited.

 
Shepler's Ferry 4th of July Cruise
 
Sail Mackinac!
Join us in July for two of the longest freshwater sailboat races in the world 
 
Watch over 200 boats sail into the Mackinac Island Harbor (Haldimand Bay) after completing 290 miles sailing from Port Huron in the Bell's Bayview to Mackinac. Can't make it to the finish line? Watch the boats progress with the official race tracker!


The 106th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is a 289.4 nautical mile race from the Navy Pier in Chicago to Mackinac Island. Join us July 20 and  21 to watch 333 boats sail into the harbor.

Mackinac Island Water Adventures

Great Turtle Kayaks: Learn to paddle on the calm waters in the bay & marina, or explore natural rock formations, wildlife, & lighthouses
Ugly Anne: a former lobster boat from Maine offers shipwreck tours and under the bridge tours in the Straits of Mackinac. Private charter cruises also available.
Dreamseaker Charters: Experience the excitement of catching monster Salmon, Lake Trout, Sky-rocketing Steel-head Trout and Brown Trout.
EUP Fishing Charters: Join them for a relaxing and exciting day of fishing on the gin clear waters of the Straits of Mackinac.  Fish in calm waters within view of Mackinac Island and the world famous Mackinac Bridge.
Mackinaw Parasailing: An exciting watersport for all ages. View the Straights of Mackinac from a new perspective from their custom boat that allows you to take off and land without entering the water.
Book your own sailing adventure!

Charter your own sailboat and explore Lake Huron with a professional captain at the helm, a premier on-the-water experience in Northern Michigan. Feel free to help the crew sail and get behind the 60" wheel to experience the thrill of steering a 50 foot sailboat!

Book your adventure today!
Upcoming Events:

Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse                    August 8th and 9th
Mackinac Island Fudge Festival                               August 22nd and 23rd
Mackinac Island 8 Mile Run/Walk                          September 6
 
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