| Description: | From 3rd annual JEEP the Mac/Spring Migration Website: JEEP pride is alive and well! JEEP the Mac participants showed up in record numbers for the 2017 event with 679 JEEPS registered making for an amazing display of JEEP pride as they crossed the Mighty Mac!
Here's what you can expect for 2018 and the 3rd Annual JEEP the Mac/Spring Migration:
There will be a welcome party in St. Ignace, trails to ride on Drummond Island, lunch available on Drummond Island, and prizes at both Awards Ceremonies. Drummond Island is hosting a "Bash" celebrating the "Spring JEEP Migration". This family friendly, fun for all ages, event will have live entertainment, bonfire, games, prizes, Sam Adams beer tents, JEEP awards and MUCH more! A scavenger hunt will be available for anyone wanting to participate during the trail route options.
WHAT:
JEEPS only.
Your JEEP must be licensed AND street legal.
Tire size CANNOT exceed 40"
WHAT/WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st
Events taking place concurently on Drummond Island AND in St. Ignace
TENTIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 20 in ST. IGNACE -
10AM -2PM:
Staging at Little Bear Arena in St. Ignace
* Welcome bags will be handed out at the staging area in St. Ignace on Friday by the Drummond Island Events Committee. Packets will include DI Ferry coupons. Your arm bands will also be in the Welcome Bags. DO NOT LOSE THESE! Official arm bands are needed for Turtle Ridge and FREE entry to our Drummond Island Spring Jeep Migration Bash at the Drummond Township Hall.
2:30PM
MANDATORY Driver's meeting & Blessing of the JEEPS
3PM
MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING! JEEPS will leave Little Bear, cross the Mackinac Bridge into Mackinaw City, loop around, and return to St. Ignace
4PM
Meet-n-Greet @ Little Bear Arena with live music, appetizers, craft beer, house wine, and pop available at Little Bear Arena. Our Drummond Island Events Committee will be present to answer any questions and suggest trail options.
Saturday, April 21 on DRUMMOND ISLAND:
MORNING ANYTIME ON YOUR OWN & THROUGHOUT THE DAY
* Trails OPEN! You may start your ride anytime throughout the day Saturday. There are 100+ miles of closed-loop trails to explore on your own or with a group. Please NOTE our trails provide a wide range of riding opportunities. These ARE NOT guided trail rides! Maps will be provided and trails are marked detailing their difficulty.
* Scavenger Hunt - Directions/Clues will be included in your Welcome Packets. Anyone wishing to compete for prizes must follow the directions and turn their results in prior to the deadline.
12 NOON - 8PM
* Spring JEEP Migration Bash at the Drummond Township Hall (FREE admission with official arm band)
29935 E Pine St, Drummond, MI 49726
* LIVE MUSIC! Samual Adams Beer Tent! JEEP prizes! Games! Bonfire! And MORE!
7PM - 8PM
* Drummond Island Awards Ceremony
The Ceremony will take place on the grounds at the Drummond Township Hall. You MUST be present to win!
COST:
$40 per DRIVER, $35 per ADULT passenger, $12 per CHILD 10 years or younger
* Mackinac Bridge fare
* Kewadin Casino voucher
* Shuttle service through St. Ignace Friday afternoon through Saturday
* Commemorative dash plaque
* Drummond Island Ferry fare (trailer IS an additional cost and based on trailer length)
* Meet-n-Greet in St. Ignace with appetizers, wine & beer tasting, Live Music
* St. Ignace Awards & Giveaway
* Drummond Island Awards & Giveaway
* Free Admission to Turtle Ridge Off Road Park (Saturday ONLY with official arm band)
* Free Admission at The Drummond Island Spring JEEP Migration Bash (with official arm band)
* Drummond Island Awards & Giveaways
NOTE: There is ONLY one price per driver, adult passenger and/or child 10 and under. THERE ARE NO alternate packages available. ONLY pre-registered participants will be allowed to JEEP the Mac with the official group.
QUESTIONS or CONCERNS:
Spring JEEP Migration -
Drummond Island Tourism Association
Phone: (***) ***-**** OR (***) ***-****
Email: drummondislandtourism@********.***
Registrations/JEEP the Mac Staging & Crossing/Friday Meet & Greet -
St. Ignace Events Committee
Phone: (***) ***-****
Email: info@********.***
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://visitorsbureau.********.***/jeep-the-mac-2018
NOTE: Registration Deadline is Friday, April 13, 2018. Refunds are available if you cancel 60 days in advance of the event. You will be charged a $5.00 cancellation fee.
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