Lilac Festival Queen’s Coronation & Lilac Poster Reveal

Marquette Park

Join us in beautiful Marquette Park to celebrate the crowning of the 2023 Lilac Festival Queen and Lilac Festival Princess. The 2023 Mackinac Island Lilac poster will be revealed as well. The poster will be available for purchase in select shops immediately following the event. Live music by Grand Hotel Trio. Rain backup location is …

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Vintage Bicycle Rally on the Rock

Marquette Park

Bring your vintage bicycle to the island for a meet & greet in Marquette Park, Best of Show award, casual ride around the Island, and a delicious box lunch. Meet at Marquette Park. Bicycle transportion details coming soon. It is recommended to bring a moving blanket or something similar to drape over your bike for …

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Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert with Don Middlebrook

Marquette Park

Live music in Marquette Park with tropical singer-songwriter Don Middlebrook. Bring a chair, blanket or sit in the grass and enjoy a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffett! Free event.

Live Music with Empty Canvas

Marquette Park

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind combination of art and music in Marquette Park! Free event.

Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure

Marquette Park

Birders of all ages will enjoy this unique guided adventure, searching for spring songbirds during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in Marquette Park at the statue of Father Marquette. Amidst thousands of fragrant lilac blossoms, we’ll stroll through the park, then up the hill, looking for migrating warblers, raptors overhead, and …

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Concerts in Marquette Park

Marquette Park

Enjoy band performances Sunday afternoon in Marquette Park before the Grand Parade at 4:00 pm. There will be face painting, temporary tattoos, Rosco the Clown with balloon animals and more! Free event.

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