April 16th -17th, 2004
Location: Little Bear East Ice Arena. Marquette Street.
Sponsored by H.O.M.E. of Mackinac County. Friday - 5pm to 9pm. Saturday - 10am
to 6pm. Everything you need for your home!! Admission $1.00.
April 30th -May 1st, 2004
Location: Area Retailers
Stop into area businesses and pop a balloon to receive 10-50% discounts,
prizes, or certificates.
May 28th -30th, 2004
Location: Little Bear East Ice Arena
Sponsored by the St. Ignace Business Association. Featuring antique furniture,
glassware, toys, and collectibles. Show hours:
Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mackinac Memorial Bridge Road Race
Location:
Mackinac Bridge
Come run
Mackinac bridge. This is the first year for the race, so aviod the labor
day crowds and come on up.
June
June 11th -20th, 2004
Location: Mackinac Island, MI
Week long festivities commemorate these flowering shrubs. Daily events,
hayrides, music and dancing, fireworks. Grand Parade on June 20.
June 12th, 2004
Location: Castle Rock Fishing Ponds, Castle Rock Rd., St. Ignace
Bring the family down to the fishing pond for a great day of fishing!
June 18th -19th, 2004
Topic: Car Show
Location: Downtown St. Ignace
Web Site: www.nostalgia-prod.com
The first of three auto-related events, this show features original and
restored classic and antique vehicles on display along the downtown
waterfront. Period clothing, entertainment, and a Mackinac Bridge rally all
add to the festivities.
June 24th -26th, 2004
Location: Downtown St. Ignace
Web Site: http://www.auto-shows.com
One of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country! Over 300 antique,
custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in this internationally acclaimed
event. Parades, cruises, awards, and more!
June 24th, 2004
From 8:30 p.m. To 11 p.m.
Location: 1st National Bank parking lot, downtown St. Ignace
Web Site: http://www.auto-shows.com
Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band--Grab your favorite guy or gal, dust off your
blue suede shoes, and get ready to rock to vintage 50's and 60's tunes.
June 24th, 2004
Location: Watch the parade from your motel room
Web Site: http://www.auto-shows.com
Cars, floats, bands, music & more!! Part of the Straits Area Auto Show Weekend
June 25th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 11 p.m.
Location: 1st National Bank, downtown St. Ignace
SoundWave Music! - Strap on your saddle shoes and put on that poodle skirt;
it's time to warp back to good times and great music. Come enjoy music for all
ages provided by the area's only fully interactive DJ and MC.
June 25th, 2004
Location: Downtown St. Ignace
Come and join an organized cruise on Friday night of Car Show Weekend! Cruise
will start and end at the Kewadin Casino. Pre-registered vehicles only. Must
be paid prior to 4 pm on Friday. Casino will award trophies.
More giveaways inside Casino! (must be 21 or over to participate inside
Casino)
June 26th, 2004
Topic: General Event
Location: Downtown St. Ignace
Over 3000 antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles are on display in
Downtown St. Ignace.
July
July 1st -31st, 2004
Location: Municipal Marina
Every Thursday Evening Jazz bands, folksingers, storytellers, &
comedians entertain and amuse the audience during free evening performances
along the Lake Huron shoreline.
July 1st -31st, 2004
Location: Departs Arnold Line Dock #1
Every Tuesday Evening ( 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm) - Enjoy spiritual music & peaceful
meditation aboard an evening cruise through the Straits of Mackinac
July 1st, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
Since 1977 a group of 25 highly-talented PHS students have been performing
around the block, around the state, and around the country. With 30-40
concerts a year, when do they find time to study? Come join us for a special
evening and be amazed at the wonderful sound of the steel drums!
July 3rd, 2004
Location: Municipal Marina - Free admission
Rock'n Roll and Country music fill the downtown waterfront!
July 4th, 2004
Location: Watch
the parade from your motel room
Parade, community picnic, kid's games, fireworks!!!
July 4th, 2004
Location: Departs Arnold Line Dock #1
View fireworks from St. Ignace and surrounding communities from a Straits of
Mackinac cruise.
July 8th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
This seasoned group will take you along on a great musical ride, so join them
for a fun-filled, interactive program. They perform old time fiddle and dance
tunes, featuring hammered dulcimer, autoharp, mandolin and banjo.
July 15th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
Web Site: www.tangerinetrousers.com
Transcending musical boundaries by combining elements of folk, blues, country,
jazz, rock, gospel and African music. Tangerine Trousers describe their
"eclectic and sublime" acoustic americana sound as "FolkRockoustic".
July 17th -18th, 2004
Location: Mackinac Island
Yacht Race
July 22nd, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
The multi-talented duo of Wanda Degen and Kitty Donohoe combine dulcimers,
autoharp, guitar, harmonica, and vocal harmonies to present contemporary and
traditional acoustic music. Engaging for all ages, their music comes from the
heart.
July 24th -26th, 2004
Location: Mackinac Island
Yacht Race
July 24th, 2004
Outdoor tourney along the downtown waterfront. Team and individual
competitions for all ages and skill levels.
July 27th -28th, 2004
Location: Shop the historic downtown shopping district
Great selection & prices!
July 29th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
Web Site: www.dustyfiddles.com
Dusty Fiddles is Angie Watt and Carrie Reitz, a folk duo sharing a love of
"grand old music." Their harmonious ballads are accompanied by various
instruments, emphasizing hammered dulcimer and guitar.
August
August 1st -31st, 2004
Location: Municpal Marina
Every Thursday Evening Jazz bands, folksingers, storytellers, and
comedians entertain and amuse the audience during free evening performances
along the Lake Huron shoreline.
August 1st -31st, 2004
Location: Departs Arnold Line Dock #1
Every Tuesday Evening ( 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm) - Enjoy spiritual music & peaceful
meditation aboard an evening cruise through the Straits of Mackinac.
August 5th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavillion at New Marina Dock
Web Site: www.Williamwyatt.com
Michigan based William Wyatt Band presents their original Rock/Americana style
reminiscent of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. Call it what you like, they call it
their own.
August 13th, 2004
Location: Les Cheneaux Islands
Over 150 wooden boats on display at the Hessel Marina, artisans, entertainers,
and Island cruises all come together for a truly memorable festival.
August 15th, 2004
Location: American Legion Memorial Park - Next to Star Line Railroad
Dock
Divers search the bay for numbered tokens corresponding to prizes.
August 19th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
The Missing Lynx is no pussycat when it comes to entertaining crowds. Their
shows feature an energetic and humorous blend of string band diversity and
vocal harmony. This duo is equally at home with traditional tunes from America
and the British Isles as it is with pop classics or songs about Michigan.
August 19th, 2004
From 7 p.m. To 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion at New Marina Dock
Chasin' Steel is a high energy band with a driving bluegrass banjo lead mixed
with hot guitar breaks and outstanding three-part harmony. They have acquired
many local angler and bluegrass fans throughout the Upper Peninsula.
August 21st, 2004
Location: Race begins at the New Bridge Park
New Start/Finish location-Course runs through wooded nature area and Lake
Michigan shoreline
August 21st, 2004August 21st, 2004
Location:
What the night parade from your motel room
Web Site: http://www.mi-gmidnightriders.org
The world's largest Gold Wing Riders Association sanctioned event of its kind.
It attracts over 2,500 motorcycles and is a major fundraiser for the Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation.
August 22nd, 2004
Location: St. Ignace and surrounding area
Sunrise ride one-way trip across the Mackinac Bridge, then 25-, 40-, & 50-mile
scenic shoreline routes
St. Ignace Salmon Derby
August 27th -29th, 2004
Location: St. Ignace Boat Launch and Moran Bay
Cash and prizes to fishermen weighing in the 30 heaviest salmon. Individual
and
boat division payoffs offer plenty of opportunity
September
September 4th -5th, 2004
Location: New Marina Dock, downtown St. Ignace
Over 100 exhibits of original and unique arts and crafts along the waterfront.
Musicians, dancers, and jugglers add to the festivities.
September 4th -5th, 2004
Location: Held at the mouth of the Carp River - 12 miles north of St.
Ignace
A traditional Native American gathering of thanksgiving, featuring native
american storytellers, crafts, artwork, ceeremonies and music. Call
906-643-1144 for more information.
September 6th, 2004
From 7 a.m. To Walkers can start up until 11 a.m.
Location: North end of the Mackinac Bridge
Web Site: www.mackinacbridge.org
The annual trek across the 5-mile long Mackinac Bridge occurs on Labor Day,
the only day of the year pedestrians are allowed on the bridge. Walkers begin
in St. Ignace at the north end of the Bridge and walk south. The walk is
one-way, and bus transportation is available to return you to St. Ignace.
September 9th, 2004
Location: Mackinac Island Golf Courses
Web Site: www.mshosp.org
The Jewel at Mackinac is a scramble golf tournament held on Mackinac Island.
Foursomes will play 9 holes on the Grand Nine and 9 holes on the Woods Nine,
the two courses that comprise Grand Hotel's Jewel. Proceeds from the event
will support the new Mackinac island Medical Center and the Moses Dialysis
Unit. For more information call Shannon Doran at 1-906-643-0456.
September 11th, 2004
Location: Mackinac Island
Web Site: http://www.gaultracemanagement.com/
The premiere running/walking event with over 2400 participants!
The Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run and Walk will be held on Saturday,
September 11, 2004, with the start and finish at Mission Point. The race will
start in waves, with the first wave starting at 9:30 a.m. and others to follow
in 1 minute increments. Packet pick-up and late registration will be
held in the Sound Stage on race day, September 11th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m
Mission Point is located on the east side of the island, about 1/2 mile from
ferry docks (turn right from all ferry docks follow street to hotel. All
ferry lines will offer a discount to race registrants on Saturday morning.
Awards to overall and masters male and female and at least top five in run
divisions and at least top three in the walk divisions. Run & Walk Divisions:
12 & under, 13-15, 16-19 and five year increments to 70 & over
September 18th -19th, 2004
Location: St. Ignace
Web Site: www.autoshows.com
The final auto-lover's weekend offers something for all interests:
all-category car show, collectible toys and swap meet.
18-Mackinac Bridge Rally and vehicles on display.
19-Vehicles on display, Awards
September 18th -19th, 2004
Location: Watch the parade of lights from your motel
room
Web Site: http://www.auto-shows.com
See these awesome semis up close - customized cabs, artwork and neon light
displays.
18-Semis on display. "Parade of Lights" across the Mackinac Bridge, neon light
contest.
19-Semis on display, Awards
September 25th, 2004
Location: Little Bear East Ice Arena
This event celebrates the richness and variety of Mackinac County's culture
and art with a broad array of music, dance, storytelling, crafts, exhibitions,
demonstrations, ethnic foods and children's activities.
October
Autumn Apple Days and the Great Pumpkin Roll
October 2nd, 2004
Fall shopping festival, hayrides, family activities.
Castle Rock Mackinac Trail Campark
Closes for the Winter
www.CastleRockCampark.com
Oct 15
K-Royale
Motor Inn Closes for the Winter
www.kroyale.com
Oct 31
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