to Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Come Join us in Mackinaw City Celebrate for the 10th Annual Mackinac Meltdown Celebration! This celebration includes several coinciding events the same week with Michigan Spring Break including:
Annual Mackinaw Spring Meltdown Gala,
Annual Spring Break Splash at Pirate’s Adventure Waterpark,
Annual Taste of Mackinac
Mackinaw City businesses and hotels are celebrating the start of spring with vacation specials and first-ever events during the Mackinac Meltdown Celebration April 1–15th—which just happens to coincide with spring break! Participating hotels have rates starting at $69 a night.
Here’s a quick look at what’s going on, including when the first ferry will head to Mackinac Island!
Annual Mackinaw Spring Meltdown Gala
Celebrate spring with dinner, dancing and friends at Nonna Lisa’s (312 South Huron Ave.). Enjoy a six-course gourmet meal, live music and a cash bar. April 6th from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets cost $45.
Mackinac International Bridal Expo
Love is in the air! International and local exhibitors will present products and services to couples, family, friends and anyone who is interested! Food and beverages will be available. Free admission for people staying overnight stay at participating hotels or $10 for a combo pass for Bridal Expo and Taste of Mackinac Food Experience. April 6th from 1–4 p.m.
Spring Break Splash at Pirate’s Adventure Waterpark
Splash into Spring from April 1–16! Admission to the is $5 (312 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City).
Taste of Mackinac
This event at Mackinac Bay Trading Company (located across from Conkling Heritage Park on Huron Avenue) features tastes from Mackinac Island Brewhouse and Mackinac Island Winery. Mackinac Island Brewhouse is a beer lover’s dream with over 300 selections of Michigan microbrews; Mackinac Island Winery features over 400 Michigan wines. April 6th 11am-3pm.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701