Cork & Fork
Available Friday, October 16, 2026 - Sunday, October 18, 2026
We invite you to experience the 2026 Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent. This year will bring an extraordinary culinary journey celebrating The Flavors That Built America in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary.
This celebrated weekend shines a spotlight on the creativity and talent of exceptional female chefs from across the country. Guided by this year’s theme, The Flavors That Built America, our chefs will craft a menu that spans the nation’s diverse culinary landscape from coastal to heartland, from humble beginnings to haute cuisine. Each course will honor the ingredients, stories, and pioneering spirit that have shaped 250 years of American independence, innovation, and community.
Complementing these inspired creations, guests will explore exceptional global wines thoughtfully paired with each course, along with curated cheese tastings that highlight the art of pairing and balance. Together, these experiences tell a story of connection and how food and wine have brought people together in America across generations, cultures, and continents to share in the enduring joy of the table.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All resort amenities
- Custom welcome amenity
- Friday welcome reception
- Saturday culinary experiences
- Saturday afternoon wine tasting
- Special Saturday reception and dinner with wine pairings
- Sunday brunch and panel discussion
- Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
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2025 Cork & Fork Highlights
Relive the magic of the 2025 Grand Hotel Cork & Fork culinary weekend, themed A Heartfelt Love Letter to the Midwest, that celebrated the region’s diverse flavors and culinary traditions with dishes created by acclaimed female chefs from the Midwest.
2025 Cork & Fork Highlights
*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 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.
