# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Prepare the Grand
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We invite guests to experience Grand Hotel as  we prepare to open for the 2026 season. The pre-opening offer, allows guests a chance to enjoy the tranquility of Mackinac Island and a casual stay as the staff gets ready to officially open Grand Hotel for our 140th season. Enjoy exclusive guided tours, meet the designers from Dorothy Draper & Company, Sebastian Varney and Rudy Saunders to experience a sneak peek of the incredible transformations that are taking place throughout the winter.

Prepare the Grand guests also have exclusive access to explore a variety of guest rooms as they are prepared for the upcoming season, each showcasing its own unique design. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of our beautiful restorations and everything that makes springtime on Mackinac Island so magical!

Please note: This unique Grand Hotel package provides accommodations only. We will have limited services and amenities during this time, as the staff finishes preparation for the 2026 season. Casual attire is permitted at all times. 

Please call Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263 for specifics regarding the limited services available during this time.

Package Includes:

• Grand Hotel accommodations (up to 4 people per room)
• Casual attire is permitted at all times
T• ours and Q&A sessions with Dorothy Draper & Company on select dates
• History Lectures and Behind the Scene Tours available with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz over select dates

Prepare the Grand reservations can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information to learn more about our 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/prepare-the-grand/200029563693753
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Prepare the Grand being held?
  - **A:** Prepare the Grand takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am at 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI, United States, Michigan 49757.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Prepare the Grand?
  - **A:** Prepare the Grand is organized by Grand Hotel.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Prepare the Grand is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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. If Prepare the Grand sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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