Schedule:

Start Time - End Time - Event

Times Vary  - Sip N' Sail Cruises
Morning, specialty, and sunset cruises with Sip N 'Sail Cruises. Enjoy live music, a cash bar, and one of the best and a memorable experience on the water!
Prices Vary
Arnold Freight / Coal Dock

Times Vary
Tours: Kayaking, Snorkeling, and Paddle Boarding
Enjoy Mackinac Island from the water! Contact Great Turtle Kayak Tours for a variety of water experiences including sunrise/sunset kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding.
Prices Vary
Great Turtle Kayak Tours

9:00 AM 4:00 PM - Sign-up: Fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac
Sign up before 4:00 pm at the Tourism Bureau Information Booth on Main Street for a chance to fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac. Open for 13+
FREE
Tourism Bureau

10:00 AM 11:30 AM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

10:00 AM 6:00 PM - Lilac Festival Poster Exhibit
Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display.
FREE
Center for the Arts, Lobby of the Mission Point Resort Theatre

10:00 AM 5:30 PM - Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
FREE
Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

10:30 AM 4:30 PM - Family Fun Playground
Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural.
FREE
Windemere Point

11:00 AM 5:00 PM - Michigan Cornhole Tournament
This event offers a tournament for all skill levels. Whether you’re a social or competitive player make sure to sign up for cash prizes and a good time!
$10/Person
$20/Team
Windemere Point

11:30 AM 12:00 PM - Garden Tour: Island House Hotel
This tour unveils the rich history and timeless beauty of Victorian-style gardens. Meet at the Island House Hotel front porch.
FREE
Island House Hotel

Afternoons - Kite Flying with Great Turtle Toys
Weather and staff permitting
FREE
Windermere Point

12:00 PM 3:00 PM - Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program"
Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event.
FREE
Marquette Park

12:30 PM 2:00 PM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

1:00 PM 3:00 PM - Book Signing: Rita Mace Walston The Forager's Chef
The Forager's Chef When the enigmatic Forager Chefs Club accepts a contract to host a terroir cooking competition. Filled with heart and sprinkled throughout with foraging and cooking tips, The Forager Chefs Club shows that where food comes from matters, and what comes out of the kitchen can feed more than just the body.
FREE
Island Book Store

1:00 PM - Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac
A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac.
Included in Fort Mackinac Admission Fee
Fort Mackinac

1:00 PM 3:00 PM - Horse event at Grand Hotel Stables
Meet and greet with horse teams and Grand Hotel's Hackney Horses.
FREE
Grand Hotel Stables

2:00 PM 5:00 PM - LIve Music: Jerry Sprague
Free concert behind the Cannonball Oasis
FREE
Cannonbal Oasis

3:00 PM 4:00 PM - Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation
Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar.
FREE
Ste. Anne Catholic Church Grounds

4:00 PM 6:00 PM - Garden Tour: Mission Point Resort
Led by the Mission Point Grounds Manager, Garden Tours offer informative and fun opportunities to learn about what's in bloom and how their dynamic team provides seasonal and daily beauty for guests and visitors.
FREE
Mission Point Resort

5:00 PM 6:30 PM - Live Performance: The McCartney Years
This British invasion is the only one of its kind on Mackinac. Known as the 'best on the scene’, they have created a dynamic and mesmerizing show delivering an unforgettable musical journey
through the life of Paul McCartney and his timeless hits.
$27
Mission Point Resort

Evenings - Night life on Mackinac Island
Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can!
FREE
Downplatown Mackinac Island