2026 Grand Hotel Opening Weekend
Available Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Description
Be among the first to experience a year like no other at Grand Hotel. As the nation comes together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Grand Hotel will commemorate 140 seasons of timeless tradition, gracious hospitality, and cherished moments on Mackinac Island. Join us for our 2026 Grand Hotel Opening Weekend package, marking the beginning of “A Season to Celebrate,” a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the enduring spirit, rich stories, and generations of people who have shaped both our country and Grand Hotel into lasting symbols of tradition, resilience, and heritage.
From the Opening Ceremony and Champagne toast to the opening night of our beloved The Jockey Club, there is no better way to begin this remarkable 140th season at Grand Hotel, where history, hospitality, and celebration come together in unforgettable fashion.
Highlights include:
Friday, May 1, 2026
Opening Ceremony and Champagne toast at 5:45 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Afternoon History Lecture with Grand Hotel’s Resident Historian Bob Tagatz
Opening of The Jockey Club & Kentucky Derby Celebration – Champagne toast to the winner
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All resort amenities
- Friday Opening Ceremony with Champagne toast at 5:45 PM
- Saturday Afternoon History Lecture
- Opening of The Jockey Club and a Kentucky Derby Celebration with a Champagne toast to the winner
The Grand Hotel Opening Weekend 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 $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.
