

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Take Me To Mackinac 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us April 11, 2026 for our 5th Annual Fundraiser - TAKE ME TO MACKINAC 2026
Celebrate the arts on the Chicago River | A Fundraiser to Support the Mackinac Arts Council

Time &amp; Location
Apr 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Odyssey | Chicago River, 455 Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

About
We’re trading palm trees for skyscrapers! After four wonderful years of hosting our annual fundraiser in Naples, Florida, we’re thrilled to announce a brand-new setting for 2026 — Chicago!

Come aboard the Odyssey | Chicago River for a memorable brunch cruise! Enjoy the Chicago skyline with breathtaking 270° architectural views, connect with friends, and celebrate the arts on Mackinac Island while making a difference! This elegant afternoon features first-class service, a delicious brunch, a premium bar, as well as a fabulous online silent auction.


Event Schedule
11:00 AM – Boarding &amp; Welcome
11:30 AM – Departure for the River Cruise
1:30 PM – Return to Dock


Tickets 
Members: $300 per person
Non-Members: $350 per person
Seating is limited. Tickets are expected to sell quickly.

Co- Chairs 
Suze Oostendorp &amp; Liz Ware

Attire
Dressy Casual  (the vessel is glass-enclosed and temperature controlled)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/take-me-to-mackinac-2026/200029755737751
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business, workshops, brunch, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.mackinacartscouncil.org/events/take-me-to-mackinac-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chicago-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5500, United States
- **lat**: 41.88967
- **long**: -87.62226
- **full address**: 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5500, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mackinac Arts Council (https://allevents.in/org/mackinac-arts-council/24091484)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4fa4588595b9c9cb7b566f65286b7cf61759b4300130c9e368b6d32bd8a7f358-rimg-w851-h315-dcbbd6ec-gmir?v=1773940801
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8423efe5fa1a038df5aca31debb11dbb55bd8614a2b8a41e55007f2ca582f52c-rimg-w300-h300-dcbbd5ec-gmir?v=1773940801

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5500, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mackinac Arts Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, business, workshops, brunch, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Take Me To Mackinac 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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