Schedule:

Start Time - End Time - Event

TimesVary - Sip N' Sail Cruises
Morning, specialty, and sunset cruises with Sip N 'Sail Cruises. Enjoy live music, a cash bar, and one of the best and a memorable experience on the water!
Prices Vary
Arnold Freight / Coal Dock

Times Vary - Tours: Kayaking, Snorkeling, and Paddle Boarding
Enjoy Mackinac Island from the water! Contact Great Turtle Kayak Tours for a variety of water experiences including sunrise/sunset kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding.
Prices Vary
Great Turtle Kayak Tours

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Sign-up: Fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac
Sign up before 4:00 pm at the Tourism Bureau Information Booth on Main Street for a chance to fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac. Open for 13+
FREE
Tourism Bureau

9:30 AM - Lilac Festival 10K Run & Walk
Kick off the 77th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon.
Cost: Register Online
Location: Starts in front of Windermere Point and finishes at the Mackinac Island School Yard.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Lilac Festival Poster Exhibit
Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display.
FREE
Center for the Arts, Lobby of the Mission Point Resort Theatre

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM - Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
FREE
Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Family Fun Playground
Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural.
FREE
Windemere Point

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Vintage Bicycle Rally on the Rock
Meet & Greet, Best of Show prizes, ride around the Island, and group lunch.
FREE
Meet at Marquette Park

11:45 AM - Lil’ Lilac Kids Fun Run
Send the kids to work off their Mackinac Island Fudge energy in our Lil' Lilac Kids Fun Run
FREE
Begins and Ends at Mackinac Island Public School

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program"
Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event.
FREE
Marquette Park

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

Afternoons - Kite Flying with Great Turtle Toys
Weather and staff permitting
FREE
Windermere Point

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Book Signing: Linda Hughes Lilac Island and Secrets of the Island
Lilac Island and Secrets of the Island Taking place at an annual conference at the iconic Grand Hotel turns tragic when an automotive consultant witnesses a brutal murder-only to realize the victim was a  lose friend. He must solve this murder to save his own life as well as others.
FREE
Island Book Store

1:00 PM - Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac
A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac.
Included in Fort Mackinac Admission Fee
Fort Mackinac

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation
Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar.
FREE
Ste. Anne Catholic Church Grounds

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Garden Tour: Mission Point Resort
Led by the Mission Point Grounds Manager, Garden Tours offer informative and fun opportunities to learn about what's in bloom and how their dynamic team provides seasonal and daily beauty for guests and visitors.
FREE
Mission Point Resort

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Live Performance: The McCartney Years
This British invasion is the only one of its kind on Mackinac. Known as the 'best on the scene’, they have created a dynamic and mesmerizing show delivering an unforgettable musical journey through the life of Paul McCartney and his timeless hits.
$27
Mission Point Resort

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM- Street Dance w/ West Michigan Bootscooters
Join us for a giant line dance in the street and a lesson with West Michigan Boot Scooters.
FREE
Street between Fort Street and Astor Street

9:00 PM - 11:30 PM - Movie Screening: Live at the Fort
Settle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy a complementary movie on the big screen. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. Begins at dusk.
FREE
Fort Mackinac

Evenings - Night life on Mackinac Island
Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can!
FREE
Downplatown Mackinac Island

Times Vary - Sip N' Sail Cruises
Morning, specialty, and sunset cruises with Sip N 'Sail Cruises. Enjoy live music, a cash bar, and one of the best and a memorable experience on the water!
Prices Vary
Arnold Freight / Coal Dock

Times Vary - Tours: Kayaking, Snorkeling, and Paddle Boarding
Enjoy Mackinac Island from the water! Contact Great Turtle Kayak Tours for a variety of water experiences including sunrise/sunset kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding.
Prices Vary
Great Turtle Kayak Tours

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Sign-up: Fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac
Sign up before 4:00 pm at the Tourism Bureau Information Booth on Main Street for a chance to fire the cannon at Fort Mackinac. Open for 13+
FREE
Tourism Bureau

9:30 AM - Lilac Festival 10K Run & Walk
Kick off the 77th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the Island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of  he Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon.
Register Online
Starts in front of Windermere Point and finishes at the Mackinac Island School Yard.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Lilac Festival Poster Exhibit
Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display.
FREE
Center for the Arts, Lobby of the Mission Point Resort Theatre

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM - Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
FREE
Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Family Fun Playground
Enjoy a collection of free bounce houses at Windermere Point plus a 15-foot customized coloring mural.
FREE
Windemere Point

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Vintage Bicycle Rally on the Rock
Meet & Greet, Best of Show prizes, ride around the Island, and group lunch.
FREE
Meet at Marquette Park

11:45 AM - Lil’ Lilac Kids Fun Run
Send the kids to work off their Mackinac Island Fudge energy in our Lil' Lilac Kids Fun Run
FREE
Begins and Ends at Mackinac Island Public School

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program"
Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event.
FREE
Marquette Park

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs

Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

Afternoons - Kite Flying with Great Turtle Toys
Weather and staff permitting
FREE
Windermere Point

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Book Signing: Linda Hughes Lilac Island and Secrets of the Island
Lilac Island and Secrets of the Island Taking place at an annual conference at the iconic Grand Hotel turns tragic when an automotive consultant witnesses a brutal murder-only to realize the victim was a close friend. He must solve this murder to save his own life as well as others.
FREE
Island Book Store

1:00 PM - Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac
A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac.
Included in Fort Mackinac Admission Fee
Fort Mackinac

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation
Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar.
FREE
Ste. Anne Catholic Church Grounds

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Garden Tour: Mission Point Resort

Led by the Mission Point Grounds Manager, Garden Tours offer informative and fun opportunities to learn about what's in bloom and how their dynamic team provides seasonal and daily beauty for guests and visitors.
FREE
Mission Point Resort

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Live Performance: The McCartney Years
This British invasion is the only one of its kind on Mackinac. Known as the 'best on the scene’, they have created a dynamic and mesmerizing show delivering an unforgettable musical journey through the life of Paul McCartney and his timeless hits.
$27
Mission Point Resort

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Street Dance w/ West Michigan Bootscooters
Join us for a giant line dance in the street and a lesson with West Michigan Boot Scooters.
FREE
Street between Fort Street and Astor Street

9:00 PM - 11:30 PM - Movie Screening: Live at the Fort
Settle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy a complementary movie on the big screen. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. Begins at dusk.
FREE
Fort Mackinac

Evenings - Night life on Mackinac Island
Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can!
FREE
Downplatown Mackinac Island