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Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Ludington fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
The very popular Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament sponsored by Captain Chuck's takes place each July in Ludington.
Summer is Ludington’s favorite season, so if you’re considering a vacation in the area, we’ve got the festivals to keep you entertained!
West Shore Bank hosts the Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series each summer at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington.
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.
The Ludington State Park holds multiple events for the whole family during the summer months. Don't miss the live music and presentations!
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that's part of what makes the area so great!
The annual West Shore Art Fair is managed by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts and is held each July at Rotary Park.
Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.
Ludington is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year 'round.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
The Ludington Area Jaycees annual Freedom Festival is one of the few great July 4th festivals still in existence in Michigan.
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
The Hamlin Lake Preservation Society presents fireworks over the lake around each July 4th. The show is shot from Camp Douglas.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
Ludington hosts two of the most popular arts & crafts fairs in West Michigan in the summer at Rotary Park (formerly City Park).
Harbor Classic Quarter Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring the Rodney Whitaker Ensemble at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Pocket Change in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring the American Ages Band in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Fireworks
Over Hamlin Lake.
Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival
Event includes Children & Pet Parade, 1-Mile Fun Run, Parade, and Fireworks. Downtown Ludington.
Lake Michigan Carferry Shoreline Cruise
Lake Michigan Carferry cruise along the Ludington shoreline. Tickets include food and live entertainment and a cash bar is available. Shoreline cruises will sail rain or shine. Children 4 & Under are free. No passes will be accepted for this event. Tickets are non-refundable. 701 Maritime Dr., Ludington.
West Shore Art Fair
Sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. and Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Ludington Auto Club Cars & Coffee Car Meet
at The 10 Spot- 5750 US-10, Ludington. Free and open to the public, no registration required. Coffee for purchase at the Meraki Coffee Truck.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Live music featuring Nick Veine at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring The Schleppinbopp Kids at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.
Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse
Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Tim Krause in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Justin Wierenga in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Live music featuring the Salt City Dixie Jazz Band at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Birds of Prey Presentation at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington
AFFEW Beach Sweep
Beach clean-up at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring East Bay Drive at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.
Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse
Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Meg Gunia in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Twyce the Band in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington Library Used Book Sale
Visit facebook.com for sale times. Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Sammi Bateson Memorial Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival
This event is a celebration of homemade stringed instruments and their artists and supporters. It is also a fundraiser for Ludington-based group, the Lakeshore Animal Friends. It includes live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffle, and vendors. Custer VFW Gold Bar Post 5096- 2022 E. State St., Custer. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Lakeshore Pyrate Heads Buccaneer Bash
Food trucks, silent & live raffle items, live music, and prizes for best Pirate Attire. $5 at the door, kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Ludington Boat Club- 502 Lake St., Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Live music featuring Rin Tarsy at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Ludington Auto Club Cars & Coffee Car Meet
at Big Apple Bagels/Hungry Howies- 5485 US-10, Ludington. Free and open to the public, no registration required. Coffee for purchase at the Meraki Coffee Truck.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Live music featuring Pinter Whitnick at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring The Seth Bernard Quartet at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.
Bus Day to Big Point Sable Lighthouse
Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Jimmy Dodson in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Ravon in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Ludington Coin Club Coin & Stamp Show
Free admission. Door prizes and raffle prizes. Hamlin Town Hall- 3775 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. For more info, call (231) 655-2451.
West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes Concert
Free outdoor concert featuring Mark Blomsteel & The Motor City Drive. A portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., downtown Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Nimkee-Mukwa Anishinaabe Drummers & Dancers at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Lake Michigan Carferry Shoreline Cruise
Lake Michigan Carferry cruise along the Ludington shoreline. Tickets include food and live entertainment and a cash bar is available. Shoreline cruises will sail rain or shine. Children 4 & Under are free. No passes will be accepted for this event. Tickets are non-refundable. 701 Maritime Dr., Ludington.
4 Seasons Equestrian Association Open Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series
Live music featuring Rin Tarsy at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Third Coast Swing in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Third Coast Swing in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring The Fabulous Horndogs at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Bent Carrot in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Ludington Slow Roll Ride
Social bike ride with a relaxed pace, riding the alleys and back streets of town. Meet near the Skate Park at Stearns Park Beach-420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Young Eagles Rally
The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate their time, their planes and fuel. The weather back-up day is Sunday, July 13th, same times. For questions, contact John at (231) 757-2951. Mason County Airport- 5300 US-10, Ludington.
Ludington’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament’s location is premium. Hoops are placed in Stearns Park, with Lake Michigan just steps away.
The State of Michigan offers its residents and outstate visitors “free” weekends to fish, ORV, or snowmobile each year.
Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
Each summer, the Ludington Lakestride offers three races: a 5k through Cartier Park, a 10k to Decker Road and back, and a half marathon.
Ludington is a popular location for various races and runs… including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
Celebrate all things Ludington at Love Ludington Weekend including a street party, art walk, boat blessing, car show, and more!
There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.
Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Ludington has many beautiful beaches and parks to explore. Enjoy a day on the shores of Lake Michigan or take in the scenery at a local park.
The Father Jacques Marquette Shrine marks where Father Marquette died in 1675. It’s a peaceful setting on Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington.
No matter your experience level, Ludington area charter captains will guide you in what to bring and what to expect on the big lake.
Enjoy a picnic by Upper Hamlin Lake. With grills, a pavilion and picnic tables available, this park provides the perfect family setting.
If there’s one thing that Hamlin Lake is known for, it’s excellent fishing. Catch crappie, bluegill, and more across thousands of acres.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
