Lilac Festival Events - Friday June 14, 2013

Friday June 14, 2013

11am-3pm Go Lakers! - To help raise funds for the Mackinac Island Lakers sports programs, the school has set up a great fundraiser of all things wearable to show your team spirit. Mackinac Island Public School.

12pm Harbor History Cruise on the Ugly Anne - This retired deep-water fishing/lobster boat from Maine has found a new home in the straits of Mackinac. Enjoy a great cruise with Capt. West & Crew. $23, Reservations please (231) 436-5094

1pm-5pm Lilac Festival Wine Tasting - Michigan Wines  will be featured at Mission Point’s Bistro on the Greens overlooking the straits of Mackinac. Nomimal tasting fee.

5pm Feast of Epona Blessing of the Animals - Join us as we bless the horses, dogs, turtles and more at this auspicious event. Borough Lot at the Foothills of Grand Hotel. Presented by the Mackinac Island Horsemen’s Association and the Mackinac Island Dog & Pony Club.

6pm Cannonball BBQ Hayride - Take a meandering hayride from downtown to British Landing for a relaxed dinner on the shoreline at the Cannonball, a tradition since 1905. For pricing and reservations: (906) 847-0932

6pm-8pm Market Street Art Walk - Meet and greet with Island artists in their galleries on Market Street while viewing works inspired by the Mackinac. Galleries include Maeve’s Arts, Lilacs & Lace, Mackinac’s Little Gallery, Photos on Mackinac and Artistic Mackinac Art Gallery.

8pm Movies at the Mission - First run films at historic Mission Point Theatre. Tix at the door.