The Lilac Competition is an annual occasion held on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in late June. The competition celebrates the island’s distinctive assortment of lilacs, which have been first planted within the Eighties. At present, the island is dwelling to over 500 lilac bushes, representing over 100 totally different varieties.
The Lilac Competition is a well-liked occasion for each vacationers and locals alike. Guests can get pleasure from a wide range of actions, together with guided excursions of the lilac gardens, dwell music, and artwork exhibitions. There’s additionally a Lilac Queen Pageant, during which younger ladies from the island compete for the title of Lilac Queen.