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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with world-class jazz at Grand Hotel, September 4–6. Guests and visitors can choose individual performances or the full three-concert bundle.

  • Outside view of the stables with carriage
Outside view of the stables with carriage

Guided Walk to the Stables and Carriage Museum

Date: September 5, 2026
Start Time: 11:00am
End Time: Noon
Location: Grand Hotel Stables
Learn about the history behind carriages and horses on Mackinac Island. Meet at The Golf Shop.
The vibrant and eclectic lobby of Grand Hotel, showcasing the iconic interior design by Carleton Varney, with its scenic mural wallpaper and bold pink and red furniture.

Who Picked These Colors and Why with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz

This lecture will uncover the design elements used throughout Grand Hotel.
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Labor Day Jazz Concert, Featuring John Boutte $

Rooted in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward, John Boutte’s music is shaped by the city’s rich traditions, from church choirs and second-line parades to jazz funerals and the sounds of soul, gospel, jazz, and R&B that filled his childhood. With acclaimed recordings and performances alongside legendary artists, Boutte has become one of the city’s most celebrated vocalists, bringing warmth, authenticity, and unmistakable grace to every song he sings.
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Chasing Fall on Mackinac Island

There’s nothing quite like Mackinac Island in the fall. Peaceful trails, vibrant foliage, warm fudge, and cozy fires create a slower, more enchanting way to experience the island.

Save up to 20% on our Best Flexible Rate with the Chasing Fall package, including daily breakfast in the Main Dining Room, all resort amenities, and admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum on select October dates.