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Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent

Available Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Description

Take a culinary adventure by experiencing Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent. A variety of guest chefs and our own Master Sommelier, Elizabeth Schweitzer, come together for a weekend of fine wine and dining, including an eight-course wine-paired tasting dinner. This year we will create a Love Letter to the Midwest, inviting chefs from across our beloved Midwest states and cities to highlight flavors, including Michigan cherries, and more.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Cork & Fork welcome amenity
  • All resort amenities
  • Thursday welcome reception for those who plan to arrive early
  • Friday evening welcome reception
  • Saturday culinary experiences
  • Saturday Wine Tasting
  • Saturday evening reception prior to dinner
  • Saturday evening multi-course dinner with wine pairing
  • Sunday brunch with chef Q&A
  • Meet and Greet opportunities with guest chefs
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Add extra days for up to 50% discount off our flexible rates. Discount available on Oct 8, 9, 12 and 13.

The Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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