Mackinaw City Summer Kickoff Party June 5-8, 2025

Get a first look at Mackinaw Steel, with new surprises dropping every month until June 2026.

Entertainment, Cocktail Crawl, Wing Eating Contest, Prizes!

Family Fun with cornhole, bounce house, and sidewalk chalk area.

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Throughout the summer season, each month, expect to see fantastic new art put on display throughout Mackinaw City!  All weekend, enjoy the fantastic 30’ foot MACK-A-TRON, the recently installed throne from GAME OF THRONES, and much more, as we GEAR-UP FOR THE FINALE’ IN JUNE 2026.

Thur, June 5, 2025

Entertainment:

1-4pm – Charlie Rieger

6-9pm - Mighty Hiawatha Band

Free Laser Light show after entertainment

Fri, June 6, 2025          Wing eating contest registration begins (Historic Depot)

Entertainment:

2-5pm – Vertigo Band

7-10pm – Peril Band

Free Laser Light show after entertainment

Sat, June 7, 2025         Wing eating contest continues (Historic Depot)

Cocktail Crawl All Day (map and specials at participating businesses)

3 Gift Basket prizes for cocktail crawl participants

Entertainment:

2-5pm - The Legacy Band

7-10pm - The Peril Band

Free Laser Light show after entertainment

Fireworks on the water – Dusk

Sun, June 8,2025         Wing eating contest finals

Entertainment:

1-4pm - Corpus Duo

5:30-8:30pm – Whitmore 4 Band

Free Laser Light show after entertainment

Wing Eating Contest – The Historic Depot @ Mackinaw Crossings,

• Registration Starts Thursday, With the winners announced Sunday!
• Only $25 to enter with $5 going to Suicide Prevention.
• Wing specials all weekend long.
• First Prize – Robot valued at $2500.
• 2^nd and 3^rd Prizes - Gift Baskets.