Mackinaw Rendezvous and Trade Fair

06/19/2026

A great interview! A long time pageant member!

A West Michigan man has dedicated his life bringing history to life...

06/09/2026

⚜️ Step Back in Time at Mackinaw City's 18th Century Fur Trade Fair and Living History Experience! ⚜️

If you're visiting Mackinaw City the first weekend in August, don't miss one of Northern Michigan's most unique and immersive events—the 18th Century Fur Trade Fair and Rendezvous!

🏕️ Explore authentic Native American, military, trader, and civilian encampments.
🔥 Experience cannon and musket demonstrations, frontier skills, cooking, archery, hawk & knife competitions, and historical reenactments.
🛍️ Shop Traders Row for period crafts, clothing, and handmade goods you won't find anywhere else.
📜 Discover the fascinating history that made the Straits of Mackinac one of the most important fur trade centers in North America.

Each year, thousands of visitors travel through Mackinaw City during the height of the summer season, making this one of the area's premier heritage events. It's a chance to do more than just visit Mackinaw City—you can experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the people who shaped it centuries ago.

📍 Conkling Heritage Park
📅 August 5 through August 9
🎟️ Family-friendly fun and living history for all ages!

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06/06/2026

⚜️ Only 60 Days Until Mackinaw City's 18th Century Fur Trade Fair and Living History Experience! ⚜️

Get ready to do more than just learn history—get ready to view it, hear it, and feel it come alive!

Plan your visit to Mackinaw City the first weekend in August, don't miss one of Northern Michigan's most unique and immersive events—the 18th Century Fur Trade Fair and Living History Experience!

Explore authentic Native American, military, trader, and civilian encampments.
Experience cannon and musket demonstrations, frontier skills, cooking, archery, hawk & knife competitions, and historical reenactments.
Shop Traders Row for period crafts, clothing, and handmade goods you won't find anywhere else.
Discover the fascinating history that made the Straits of Mackinac one of the most important fur trade centers in North America.

Each year, thousands of visitors travel through Mackinaw City during the height of the summer season, making this one of the area's premier heritage events. It's a chance to do more than just visit Mackinaw City—you can step into the past and experience the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of the people who shaped this region centuries ago.

📍 Conkling Heritage Park
📅 August 5–9
🎟️ Family-friendly fun and living history for all ages!

The countdown is on—just 60 days away! Bring the family, meet the reenactors, hear the boom of the cannons, and feel history come alive on the shores of the Straits.

Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism Mackinaw Island Fudge & Creamery Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

05/28/2026

We would like to thank all the campers that came out to our first memorial day Michilimackinac Reenactment camping. It was cold and windy. But we had a great time!! And with all the changes this year you guys made this year's Reenactment better. Looking forward to next year!!

05/24/2026

This Year we are going to try using this for participants attending the 2026 trade fair.

05/12/2026

As many of you know by now, the reenactment is moving, and we are excited to begin building a replica of the Watergate.

We will be holding a practice on Friday, May 22 at 6:00 PM, and we would like everyone to attend. There have been a lot of changes, and this will be a great opportunity for everyone to get together and prepare for the event.

The reenactment committee would also like to reinforce that we want this event to be just as successful and enjoyable as it was at the fort. To help maintain authenticity and professionalism, we will be upholding the following rules:
• No drinking
• No smoking
• Period-correct clothing is required

We are looking forward to seeing everyone Friday night. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a board member.

05/10/2026

05/05/2026

We have lost another member of our crew and reenacting community.

Micah Hall , son, father, soldier, friend has gone on to the other side of the river. I'm told he passed last night in his sleep at age 48.
Micah was active with the Queen's Rangers in Michigan and formerly with us in the 2nd Co Ga Arty in Georgia as well as his own cavalry interpretation as Tarleton's Legion.

Micah was a decorated combat veteran with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and was a purple heart recipient. He retired out of 3rd Infantry Division in I believe 2021.
Rest easy Brother you will be missed!!

05/01/2026

Happy May Day!