There are many reasons to be in Ludington in the heart of summer, and one of them is the Final Friday Experience, formerly known as Friday Night Live. Scheduled for the last Friday of the months May-September, this revamped event promises safe fun for the entire family.

There will be partial street closures south of Ludington Avenue, allowing people to fill the streets and watch a variety of live music on five different stages. The event will be held in the parameters of the newly created social district which allows patrons to be outdoors with alcoholic beverages purchased from participating businesses including Jamesport Brewery, Luciano's, Sportsman's, and Ludington Bay Brewing Company. HumaniTea will also have their "Zero-Proof Booth" open on Loomis Street with non-alcoholic drinks available.

Besides live music, there will also be activity booths. Downtown shops welcome you with smiles and great bargains, and restaurants set up tables outside to tempt you with their specialties.

Date for the Final Fridays are:

May 28th
June 25th
July 30th
August 27th
September 24th

The Live Music Schedule for May 28th is as follows:

Jim Dodson- 3-6pm behind Sportsman's
Ben Paetz- 4-7pm on Foster Street near Jamesport Brewing Company
Lynn Callihan- 4-7pm on Loomis Street near HumaniTea
Jason Hargreaves- 5-8pm on Filer Street near The Q Smokehouse
Serita's Black Rose-7-10pm on Melendy Street near Ludington Bay Brewing Company

Stay tuned for information on the live music schedule for upcoming Final Friday Experiences!

After a hectic work week or a day at the beach, Final Fridays are the perfect place to start your weekend. It's summer at its best, right here in Ludington.

Check out Ludington Lodging for places to stay during Final Friday Experience and Ludington Restaurants for great places to eat.

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