Mackinac Associates Events
2025 Events
“Iconic Mackinac” Art Contest Open House & Reception
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Mackinac Associates and the Mackinac Island Arts Council award prizes to the artists who best capture the year’s theme, "Iconic Mackinac" The event includes a reception and open house at the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. RSVP not required.
G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Hosts will be announced in early 2025
The official kick-off to summer, the G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration takes place at a cottage home on Mackinac Island. Named in honor of Governor "Soapy" Williams, this event exemplifies our love for Mackinac Island's rich history and Governor Williams' key role in 1958 in bringing together local leaders, historians, and politicians to support the historic restoration and professional museum program at Mackinac State Historic Parks.
Mackinac Associates Red, White and Blue Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025
A great way to continue the holiday festivities, join fellow Mackinac Associates members for a Fourth of July reception at the Huron Road Pavilion near Fort Mackinac. The fort will be open for fireworks viewing from the island later in the evening. This event is free for Mackinac Associates members.
Soldiers’ Barracks Grand Opening
July 2025
Join Mackinac Associates for a cocktail reception and grand opening of the Soldiers’ Barracks, including in the new theater on the second floor. This event will also include a short program and a screening of the new documentary to be released in 2025 about Mackinac Island National Park.
Member Exclusive! Behind the Scenes:
MSHP Collections Tour
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Do you ever wonder where Mackinac State Historic Parks keeps all of the items in their collection that aren't on display? Now is your chance to find out! Join us for this behind the scenes members-only program at the Heritage Center on Mackinac Island. There is no cost to attend the tour but RSVP is required. Limited to 30 people.
Mackinac Associates Annual Meeting
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Short business meeting and election of trustees. Followed by a brief presentation; speaker will be announced in the spring.
Event Information
If you have questions regarding any Mackinac Associates events, please call (231) 436-4100 or email membership@mackinacassociates.com.
