While the U.P. can't claim Mackinac Island entirely for its own, the Island is close and has enough U.P. ties to be considered part of the Yooper family. If you've been there, you know the Island's charms of horses, the Grand Hotel and the world-famous fudge shops. This time of year though, the Island's biggest attraction is one that is more fragrant than the horses, a lot less expensive than the Grand Hotel and doesn't pack on the pounds like the fudge- it is the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Mackinac's lilac collection begin in 1949 to co-incide with a great horse drawn parade. What began as a one-day event now spans 10 days and it starts this Friday. From June 7- 16, the festival draws visitors from all around the world for island tours, art exhibitions by local painters, buffets and afternoon teas at the Grand Hotel, wine tasting, musical entertainment, hayrides, a 10K run, shoreline cruises, the Lilac Festival Grande Parade and much more.
If you are a foodie, perhaps you'd be interested in the 27th Annual A Taste of Mackinac for only $15. It runs on Sat., June 15 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Harbor View Inn.
Or perhaps Dad would like to spend Sunday, June 16, Father's Day as a Captain for a Day. Shepler's will teach what it itakes to be a Captain on the Great Lakes with hands-on activities, such as, knot tying, navigation through charting and tours of the Pilot House and Engine room. You will also be treated to a short cruise of the harbor. The best part is that it is free! It will be held on the Sacre Bleu, docked at the end of Shepler's Mackinac Island Main Dock.
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