If you want to visit, you need to generally avoid late July (but check the schedule).
There are two huge boat races that end at the island - the Bayview Mac [1] and the Chicago Mac [2]. They run on successive weekends, alternating which goes first.
The island is completely overrun with sailing-related stuff during that time. Unless you’re involved, it is not a pleasant time.
If you want to visit, you need to generally avoid late July (but check the schedule).
There are two huge boat races that end at the island - the Bayview Mac [1] and the Chicago Mac [2]. They run on successive weekends, alternating which goes first.
The island is completely overrun with sailing-related stuff during that time. Unless you’re involved, it is not a pleasant time.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Huron_to_Mackinac_Boat_Ra...
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Yacht_Club_Race_to_Mac...