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June 2026 Events Calendar

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Featured June Events

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June 1-7, 2026

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June 8-14, 2026

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June 15-21, 2026

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June 22-30, 2026

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The following events are from 2025. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2026!

Great Lakes Pirate Festival
This event includes a day of food & drinks, live music, and pirate contests on the island.  The Mackinac Pirate Adventure Tour with the Good Fortune pirate ship will feature water cannons for the kids as well as a bar for adults. Festival admission is free but ferry tickets must be purchased to cross to the island. Mackinac Island Main Dock #1- 7271 Main St., Mackinac Island. For more information, visit greatlakespiratefestival.com.

The King’s Birthday Celebration
Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate the birthday of King George III with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. Colonial Michilimackinac- 800 N. Huron St., Mackinac Island.

Mackinaw City Motorcycle Rally
This annual event includes a poker run, live entertainment, blessing of the bikes, and more. For more information, visit mackinawcity.net. Mackinaw Crossings- 248 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.

Bronco the Mac
Owners of classic and custom model Broncos are invited to cross the Mackinac Bridge and enjoy a fun weekend of Bronco-themed events. For more information or to register (by May 23rd, 2025), visit stignace.com.

McGulpin House Opening Day
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 1575 Fort St., Mackinac Island.

Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show
This event gives attendees the opportunity to check out the latest in watercraft, boating accessories, and more. There are also on-land displays, an obstacle course for kids, and live music. Bay Harbor Marina- 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
The island’s most historic and popular festival includes the Lilac Queen coronation, official poster reveal, 10K Run/Walk, lilac walking tours, lilac planting seminars, bounce houses, performance by the Scottville Clown Band, Michigan Cornhole tournament, live music, the Grand Parade, and more.

Annual Bellaire Golf Outing
Prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, first place, and last place. Reception following the round. To register or for more information, visit bellairechamber.com. Antrim Dells Golf Course- 12352 Antrim Dr., Ellsworth.

East Jordan Freedom Festival
Annual multi-day event with fun for the whole family.

Indian River Old Fashioned Days
Annual festival with fun for the whole family. Marina Park- 3471 Club Rd., Indian River. For more information, visit facebook.com

Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.

Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.

Music in the Park
Live music. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.

Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.

St. Ignace Car Show Weekend
Annual multi-day event with fun for the whole family.

Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Conkling Heritage Park- 335 S. Huron St., Mackinaw City. For an application, email events@mackinawcity.com or call (231) 436-5664.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

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