| stic adventure is awaiting you at the Lilac Festival on | | | | spectators from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. when the Jamie Bynoe |
| Mackinac Island, Michigan. This celebration is an annual | | | | Lilac Festival Street Hockey Tournament is scheduled. |
| event that is growing in popularity. You don't want to | | | | The fun and excitement continues throughout the |
| miss out on even one moment of the fun. | | | | week. On the 16th of June there will be a public tour of |
| Delightful Mackinac Island is located in the Straits of | | | | the Governor's Summer Residence that is absolutely |
| Mackinac in northern Michigan. It offers an opportunity | | | | free. The tour is scheduled from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Many |
| to take a step back in time to the days when life was | | | | people are already looking forward to a personal look |
| more relaxed, and the pace was a bit more peaceful | | | | inside this magnificent home. You can enjoy the |
| and easy. You can reach Mackinac Island by ferry | | | | panoramic view from the spacious porch which will |
| from either Mackinaw City in the Lower Peninsula or | | | | also provide you with a perfect "photo-op" moment. |
| St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. | | | | Of course no festival is complete without food, and on |
| Although there are nearly a million vacationers who | | | | June 17th the Harborview Inn will be hosting "The |
| visit the Island each year, there are less than 500 full | | | | Taste of Mackinac". This is the Lilac Festival's premiere |
| time residents. Over 80% of the island has officially | | | | showcase that allows top Island chefs to demonstrate |
| been listed as a Michigan State Park, so there are | | | | their talents and skills. If you enjoy superb food and |
| plenty of trails for biking and hiking. | | | | tasty, one of a kind dishes then this is an event that |
| Transportation on the Island itself is accomplished by | | | | you cannot afford to miss. You will also have the |
| foot, bicycle or horse-drawn carriage. There are no | | | | opportunity to sample some great wine and beer with |
| automobiles allowed, so you should prepare yourself | | | | the food, or enjoy a soft drink or other non-alcoholic |
| for a truly unique stay while you attend the Lilac | | | | beverage. |
| Festival on Mackinac Island which runs from June 11th | | | | Animal lovers will have reason to celebrate on June |
| through June 20th. | | | | 19th. This is when the 6th Annual Mackinac Island Dog |
| The activities begin with a 10-K race that will start at | | | | and Pony Show will be held. The show will open at 1:30 |
| 9:30 in the morning on June 12th. This racing event | | | | p.m. at Windermere Point. Also, the troupe from the D |
| starts promptly in front of the Mackinac Island Public | | | | E Wallens Wild West Show will be giving a special |
| School. There is also a children’s event called | | | | performance at the Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island. |
| the Lil Lilac Run/Walk that is scheduled to start about | | | | The Island will be filled with the incredible sound of |
| 90 minutes later. Even those people who cannot be | | | | musical pipes and drums on June 20th. The |
| part of these two sporting events can still participate | | | | Tittawabasse Fife and Drum Band will open the |
| by cheering on the large number of runners and | | | | afternoon festivities starting at 2:00 p.m. on the |
| walkers that will be lined up at the starting line. There is | | | | grounds of Windermere Point. There will also be a |
| no better way to kick off the Lilac Festival on | | | | Scottish Tattoo played by a trio of regional pipe bands |
| Mackinac Island or to jump start your summer | | | | at Marquette Park starting at 3:30 p.m. |
| vacation then by participating in this fun for one and | | | | Following this special musical event you can watch the |
| all event. | | | | horse-drawn Grand Parade which begins at 5:00 p.m. |
| In the evening you should be sure to head for Market | | | | Festival goers have quickly made this parade one of |
| Street because at 7:30 p.m. the West Michigan | | | | the favorite events for spectators. You will want to |
| Bootscooters will be performing. This is your chance to | | | | stake out your viewing spot as early as possible for |
| see the Texas-2-Step performed by one of the | | | | this very popular procession. A folding chair will give |
| region's elite country line dancing teams. The energy | | | | you a comfortable perch for watching the action. This |
| and music is guaranteed to have many in the audience | | | | unique and much loved parade will begin along the |
| moving their feet in time with the beat. | | | | eastern section of Main Street and proceed in a |
| Tournaments take center stage on the 14th of June. | | | | westerly direction through the heart of the town. |
| This is when the Jewel Course at the 5 star Grand | | | | Your week at the Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island is |
| Hotel will host the Lilac Festival Golf tournament. In the | | | | sure to be a delightful one that you and your family will |
| evening Market Street will be filled with fans and | | | | enjoy. |