Greetings from Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island Music Festival
August 18-20, 2009

Mackinac Island Music Festival
Each season, the Mackinac Arts Council hosts the annual music festival which culminates with a wonderful afternoon of music. Modeled after Wagon Shows of days gone by, this concert series is reminiscent of the old traveling minstrel shows where musicians would set up stages on flat bed wagons...way before concerts became huge productions. In true Mackinac Island style. While many events are ticketed or in clubs, the hoedown is free, so bring a blanket and sprawl out on the lawn and enjoy the music and the spectacular view of the straits of Mackinac.

The Rock Art of Mark Arminski
Celebrated Detroit artist Mark Arminski creates the poster for the Mackinac Island Music Festival each season. Arminski's influences include Warhol and fellow Detroit Artists Grimshaw and Mouse. His work may be found in the permanent collection at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, USA, the fur Kunst und Gerwerbe Museum, Germany and galleries worldwide. Horn's Bar will showcase his work throughout the festival. An artist reception will take place on Wednesday, August 20th and Mitch Ryder scheduled to appear.

Hotel Packages
Island Hotels offer great packages throughout the season and during the festival, but it is always best to book early. To find a place to lay your head, click on accommodations. Because Mackinac Island State Park's forest is protected, there is no camping on Mackinac Island.