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During the summer is the Petunia Parade in Ludington featuring 30,000 petunias lining Ludington Avenue and the marina.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan celebrated its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events were included.
The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program is typically held each September and is a precursor to the Miss Michigan program.
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.
Every year, local organizations offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that's part of what makes the area so great!
The Ludington State Park holds multiple events for the whole family during the summer months. Don't miss the live music and presentations!
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.
Visit downtown Ludington and enjoy music and family activities in an outdoor setting, to celebrate Octoberfest!
Ludington North Breakwater Light Closes for the Season
Stearns Park Beach- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Benjamin Paetz. Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Joe Irelan. Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Ludington Petunia Parade Removal Day
Ludington Petunia Parade will be removing petunias on the Avenue and the marina.
Horse Shows
MIHA District 9 Meet. Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
Diapers & Donuts
Families are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and donuts at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Free car seat checks will also be offered.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Two Dudes in Flip Flops. Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Horse Shows
MIHA District 9 Meet. Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
Octoberfest Kick Off Pub Crawl
Beginning at Ludington Bay Brewing Co. where participants will get their map and commemorative koozie for this self-guided crawl. It then continues on South James Street to Ludington Avenue with stops at participating Outdoor Social District establishments. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at Ludington Bay Brewing Company beginning at 5:30pm on the day of the crawl.
Ludington Octoberfest
Beer tasting festival with live music. Downtown Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Concert Series
Live music at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Parking Lot Craft & Vendor Sale
The 10 Spot- 5750 US 10, Ludington. For more information, call (231) 425-3488.
Mason County Garden Club Plant Exchange/Sale
Leveaux Park- 900 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Big Sable Bus Day
Free concert from 1-3pm. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.
AFFEW International Beach Sweep
Beach clean-up at Stearns Park, Ludington. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
Women between the ages of 18-28 from Mason, Manistee, Oceana, and Lake counties compete and are judged based on-talent, evening wear, on-stage interview, and their social impact initiative pitch. The winner is qualified to enter the Miss Michigan Pageant, a precursor to the Miss America Pageant. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. To enter, email missludington@gmail.com.
Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale
Sale of gently used children’s clothing, accessories, toys, and furniture. For more information or to rent a table, visit facebook.com. Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
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.
During the summer is the Petunia Parade in Ludington featuring 30,000 petunias lining Ludington Avenue and the marina.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
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There are many places for anglers to try their luck, and Ludington has such a great variety of fish. The area also has great charter captains.
Cast your line into Upper Hamlin Lake or enjoy a picnic, the playground, or watch Hamlin Lake’s Independence Fireworks at Wilson Hill Park.
The bronzed sculptures in Ludington’s 5-acre Waterfront Park sets it apart from other parks. The park is situated on the Lake Michigan inlet.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
There are so many things to see and do in Ludington! Don’t miss a single activity during your visit by exploring VisitLudington.com!
Discover all of the different trails and tours that Ludington has to offer! Discover a water path, hiking trail, or an art work stop!
Ludington has miles of beautiful beaches, the Ludington State Park, and all the activities that take place in Mother Nature’s playground.
Arrive in Ludington by boat and dock at one of three marinas: Ludington Municipal Marina, Harbor View Marina, & Pere Pointe Village Marina.
The Ludington Skate Plaza is a popular spot for kids with skateboards or in-line skates, and also draws spectators to Stearns Park.
Children can create, explore, and discover by playing with the numerous variety of exhibits of Sandcastles Children’s Museum.
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