# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lilac Festival Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a weekend getaway during the annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, a cherished tradition that celebrates the beauty, fragrance, and history of the island’s most iconic bloom.

Since its debut in 1948, this 10-day festival has blossomed into one of Michigan’s most anticipated summer events, honoring lilacs that have flourished on the island for more than two centuries. Each June, the island transforms into a living tapestry of color and scent, welcoming visitors to revel in the charm of lilac-inspired garden tours, art exhibits, live music, and the Lilac Festival Grand Parade on Sunday, featuring horse-drawn floats, marching bands, the Lilac Queen and Court, and more!

Package Includes:

• Grand Hotel accommodations
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• All resort amenities
• $25 Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor credit (one per reservation)
• $25 Woodlands Activity Center credit (one per reservation)
• Saturday morning Garden Tour with the Grand Hotel Grounds team
• Guests enjoy the Lilac Festival Parade on Sunday
• Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
• Option to add a Botanical Cocktail Class with two botanical cocktails for $30 per person on June 14th

The Lilac Festival Weekend package is available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.  

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackinac-island/lilac-festival-weekend/200029568624833
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, workshops, live-music, music-festivals, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23169

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mackinac Island
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI, United States, Michigan 49757
- **lat**: 45.85494
- **long**: -84.63643
- **full address**: 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI, United States, Michigan 49757

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Lilac Festival Weekend
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lilac Festival Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Lilac Festival Weekend takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI, United States, Michigan 49757.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lilac Festival Weekend?
  - **A:** Lilac Festival Weekend is organized by Grand Hotel.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lilac Festival Weekend is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mackinac Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 23,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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