Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

Jaeger’s Battalion of Rogers’ Rangers Encampment

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Event Date:

July 27th, 2014

Jaeger’s Battalion of Rogers’ Rangers Encampment

French & Indian War hero Robert Rogers’ battalion of Rogers Rangers will once again visit. These re-enactors will display their knowledge of the tactics and history of this famous unit of frontier fighters, as well as demonstrations of camp life. No additional admission charge for this special event above standard Colonial Michilimackinac admission rates.

When:
Sunday, July 27
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Info provided by: www.mackinacparks.com

Vintage Base Ball

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Event Date:

July 26th, 2014

Vintage Base Ball at Fort Mackinac

A vintage game of "base ball" as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan! Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and enjoy a good old-fashioned rivalry! The game pits the Fort Mackinac Never Sweats against the Rochester Grangers.

When:
Saturday, July 26
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Price:

  • Adult $4.00
  • Youth (5-17) $2.00
  • Child (4 and under) Free
  • Entire Family $10.00 (includes 2 adults and all children UNDER 18)
  • Mackinac Associate - above Heritage Level Free

Info provided by: www.mackinacparks.com

Mackinaw City Paint Out

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Event Date:

August 2nd, 2014

The Mackinaw City Paint Out is scheduled for Saturday August 2nd 10-4pm with check in from 7:00-10:00am at the Historic Village Chapel on Central Avenue. Please bring you canvases to check in so we can date stamp the back. This event will take place during the Heritage festival.

At 3:30 pm artists will be asked to bring their paintings to the Chapel where our judge, Richard Jordan will review the pieces from each participating artist and then select a first second and third place winner. Richard Jordan is a Michigan based painter and the founder of the West Michigan Plein Air Artists. Framing is encouraged for this event but not mandatory. Judging will start at 4pm.

The headlands, Dark Sky Park, McGulpin Point, Wilderness State Park, Mackinaw Crossing along with the Mackinaw City downtown area, marina and bridge park are available for artists interpretation. We do ask that you start and complete your work on location. We can assist you with moving materials, watch your easels for bathroom breaks and bring your lunch and beverages.

This is a volunteer event replicating the Impressionist era where artists would paint and work together for a day in the park.

Questions or a request for a participation form can be emailed to mcaac2012@gmail.com or call Lorie Axtell @ 989-529-0752.

Artist participation is voluntary and the event is a community event and does not offer payment to participate. Artists should be 15 yeas of ago or older to participate if painting without and adult. Artists must be set up and ready to work by 11am. Artists may select to sell their work at the conclusion of the event with a 20% commission going to MCAAC.

Info provided by: www.mackinawcityareaartscouncil.org

Plein Air Painting

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Event Date:

July 12th - July 13th, 2014

Plein Air Painting: The Direct Approach with Richard Jordan

I am an oil painter and the list I’ve made is based on that. However, I know we will have artists who will work either in watercolor or pastel. If you work in watercolor, try to purchase colors that match the listed colors. If you’re a pastel artist please buy a deep warm dark and a deep cool dark — no black.

You are welcome to buy any extra materials I’ve listed if you choose, but it is not necessary.

I will be meeting and painting with you for the first time. I’m very humbled and honored you have decided to take my workshop. We will work hard, but we’ll have lots of fun along the way.

Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions about the materials. My contact information is below:

Richard JordanM
6123 Torrington
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: 269-501-4383
Email: artistrichardjordan@gmail.com

Info provided by: www.mackinawcityareaartscouncil.org

Mackinaw Multi-Sport Mix

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Event Date:

July 27th, 2014

The Mackinaw Multi-Sport Mix is in downtown Mackinaw City at Wawatam Park, steps from dozens of all the stores, shops and hotels. Why an international distance? So you can finish and still enjoy the rest of your day in beautiful and historic Mackinaw City or jet over to Mackinac Island for the rest of the day. After swimming in the shadows of the Mighty Mac bridge, you will enjoy a great ride out to Wilderness State Park, which takes you along both lakes and a nice little climb, as well. Then the run will take you under the bridge, past Historic Fort Michilimackinac to a turnaround down a tiny street on Lake Huron before coming back downtown past the lighthouse for a great finish in downtown Mackinaw City, MI.

See our blog article about Team Maddy!

Competitions include:

  • Sprint Triathlon - 800m swim, 30k bike, 5k run
  • Duathlon - 2mi run, 30k bike, 5k run
  • Aquabike - 800M Swim, 30k bike
  • Kayatri- 2 mile Kayak/stand-up Paddleboard, 30k bike, 5k run
  • Open 5k run

PARKING
DO NOT park in Sheplers Ferry parking lot UNLESS you plan on taking Sheplers Ferry to the Island after the event. DO NOT park in Church parking lots. There are very strict parking rules for this event due to past issues with athletes parking in these lots in the past. Please use your parking map provided in your confirmation emails leading up to the event. Parking in these areas will result in a ticket and potentially having your vehicle towed.

AMENITIES
A custom event shirt, custom finishers memento, custom latex swim cap, sponsor supplied samples, professional chip timing with results available online, awards to top three in each age group, a great sponsor supplied raffle and awards ceremony following the last finisher. Also the best post race snack table out there.

Info provided by: www.3disciplines.com