Jeep The Mac
May 8–9, 2026
Every spring, Jeep® enthusiasts from across the Midwest roll into St. Ignace for Jeep the Mac—a weekend dedicated to off-road adventure, community, and the rugged beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The event features a Mackinac Bridge parade, scenic trail rides, vendor displays, and evening socials, all framed by the stunning views of the Straits of Mackinac.
A highlight of the weekend is the iconic Jeep parade across the Mackinac Bridge, a one-of-a-kind experience that unites drivers from both peninsulas. Bridge construction paused the crossing for two years, but we are back on track for 2026.
Join us this spring to explore, connect, and experience St. Ignace in high gear.
Agenda
Friday, May 8
7:30-9:30 AM: Packet Pickup at Little Bear East Arena (275 Marquette St.)
9:45 AM: Mandatory Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM: Mackinac Bridge Crossing
11AM-4PM: Photo scavenger hunt
5-8PM: Meet and Greet with vendors, live music, food and drink (included in registration), raffles, bounce houses, etc.
DUSK: Drone Show
Saturday, May 9
10 AM: Trail riding
8:30 PM: staging for parade, which leaves at 9:30 PM
Registration includes:
Bridge Fare
Food Voucher
Drink Voucher
Commemorative Decal
$10 Free Slot Play at Kewadin Casino
Gift
Registration is $35 per driver, $25 per passenger, children 12 and under are free (but do not get any registration items)
Deadline for ordering apparel for pickup at registration is Friday, April 24, at 5pm.
A limited number of shirts will be available for onsite purchase, and online ordering will re-open for post-event shipping. Please note that if you select to have your shirt shipped to you, whether you are ordering before or after the event, the shirts will be shipped AFTER the event.
Register Now
Registration is now open for 2026.
Registration will close on Friday, April 24th at 5PM. There will be no onsite registration.
Register early – registration is subject to closing at any time if we reach the event’s capacity. If you need to cancel your registration more than 30 days before the event, you will get a refund less a $5 cancellation fee. No refunds less than 30 days before the event. No onsite registration.