June Events – Visit Ludington

June 2026 Events Calendar

Browse by Week – Updated Regularly

June 1-7, 2026

Thursday, June 4th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Two Dollar Bills in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Thursday, June 4th, 2026
6:30pm

A Night of Fine Dining
Fundraiser for Blue Hat Ministries. For more information, visit zeffy.com. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Friday, June 5th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Onager in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Friday, June 5th, 2026

Fish on for Freedom
Veterans Fishing Event on Lake Michigan in Ludington.

June 5th-7th, 2026

Love Ludington Weekend
Weekend long celebration of Ludington including a street party, car show, farmer’s market, Blessing of the Boats, and more. Visit downtownludington.org for more info.

Saturday, June 6th, 2025
10am-1pm

Mason County Garden Club Plant Exchange/Sale
Bring plants to exchange, or purchase plants. Rotary Park, corner of Ludington Avenue & Lewis Street, Ludington.

Saturday, June 6th, 2025
9-11pm

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.

Saturday, June 6th-Sunday, June 7th; 2026

MIHA Jr. Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

Sunday, June 7th, 2026
10am-1pm

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.

June 8-14, 2026

Thursday, June 11th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Redux in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Friday, June 12th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Finding Feathers in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
8am

Ludington Lakestride 5k/10k/Half Marathon
Begins at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
8am-12pm

Hamlin Township Clean Up Day
Cost is $25 per load. Hamlin Township Transfer Site- 375 W. Dewey Rd., Ludington.

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

MCE Equestrian Speed Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
10am-3pm

Arts & Crafts Fair
The Barn at Shagway- 5949 Shagway Rd., Ludington. For more info, visit facebook.com.

Saturday, June 13th-Sunday, June 14th; 2026

Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
All fishing licenses waived in Michigan on this weekend.

Saturday, June 13th-Sunday, June 14th; 2026

Michigan Free ORV Weekend
ORV riders may ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit.

Sunday, June 14th; 2026

Mason County Saddle Club Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

June 15-21, 2026

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
7-8pm

AFFEW Beach Sweep
Beach clean up at Stearns Park Beach.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
7-9pm

LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring Big L & Code Blue at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.

Thursday, June 18th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Nick Veine in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Friday, June 19th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Two Dudes in Flip Flops in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Friday, June 19th-Saturday, June 20th; 2026

AAUW Annual Book Sale
Friday from 9am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-12pm. Ludington United Methodist Church- 5810 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. 

Saturday, June 20th-Sunday, June 21st; 2026

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament
Stearns Park- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington

Saturday, June 20th-Sunday, June 21st; 2026

4 Seasons Equestrian Association Open Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

Sunday, June 21st, 2026
10am-1pm

Ludington Auto Club Cars & Coffee Car Meet
On James Street between Ludington Bay Brewing Company & Jamesport Brewing Company- 410 S. James St., Ludington. Free and open to the public, no registration required. Coffee for purchase at the Meraki Coffee Truck.

June 22-30, 2026

Thursday, June 24th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Mark Kinney in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
7-9pm

LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring The Ivas John Band at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.

Thursday, June 25th, 2026
8-10pm

Sunset Bonfire
Free bonfire with live music at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.

June 25th-28th; 2026

Spartan Spectacular Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

Friday, June 26th, 2026
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Tom Zatarga in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Saturday, June 27th, 2026
10am-3pm

Pere Marquette Motoring Club Car Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.

Saturday, June 27th, 2026
12-4:30pm

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.

Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Annual Unveiling Ceremony & Induction Banquet
At 12pm there will be a ceremony to unveil the wall displaying that year’s class as well as the male and female High School Athlete of the Year. This takes place at the Hall of Fame which is located at Historic White Pine Village- 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. The Induction Banquet to honor Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be held at 6pm at LIncoln Hills Golf Club- 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sharon McCumber at (231) 613-2428 or sharonmccumber@yahoo.com.

June 30th-July 5th; 2026

Harbor Classic Quarter Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

The following events are from 2025. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2026!

 

Senior Expo
This free event allows community and agencies to network, seek out possible partnerships, and discover all the services and opportunities available to senior citizens. Ludington Area Senior Center- 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 845-6841.

Inspiring Women’s Event
An evening of empowerment, connection, and inspiration for women. Tickets are $30 each with proceeds to benefit Miss Sawyer’s Kids With a Cause. There will be swag bags, door prizes, a food truck, gift card, shopping opportunities, and live music. Purchase tickets at entrenchd.com.

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Mason County Barn Quilt Trail

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