Lilac Festival
on Mackinac Island
Supported by Master Gardeners
Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island
June 7-16, 2024
Rated # 2 National Flower Festival by USA Today
Save the dates for next year:
June 6 - 15, 2025
June 9-18, 2023
Master Gardeners Collaborate To Support The Lilac Festival
MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers, State of Michigan State Parks, and the Mackinac Island Tourism are a partnering for the care and education of the lilacs and gardens on Mackinac Island. Members of NMMGA supported the annual Lilac Festival with:
Anne Borowicz, Lilac Tour Docent and Master Gardener of the Northern Michigan Master Gardener Association led daily walking tours
"MSU Extension Ask the Gardener" educational opportunities for the public to talk to the Extension Master Gardeners. General garden topics were covered. Literature to support lilac care was offered.
Maintenance of a booth by Master Gardeners with Smart Gardening credentials
Activities for children
Assistance in the care of the Lilacs during a scheduled work force day in July. Trimming and pruning of lilacs was involved.
Anne Borowicz, Lilac Docent and master gardener, leads tour at the Festival
Ginny Heinritzi, lead Master Gardener, coordinated the logistics of the Smart Gardening booth
75th Anniversary
10 days celebrating the lilacs and their uniqueness and history to Mackinac Island. Activities include Lilac Queen coronation, official poster reveal, 10K Run/Walk, lilac walking tours, lilac planting and care information, bounce houses, Michigan Cornhole tournament, live music, the Grand Parade, and more!
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