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January 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured January Events

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Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that's part of what makes the area so great!

Ludington is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.

The Pure Ludington Brrrewfest hosts breweries that offer patrons a taste of their beers, wines, ciders, and meads from all around Michigan.

January 1-7, 2025

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
11am

New Year’s Resolution 5k Race
Run course includes downtown Ludington and the 4th Ward area. For more information, visit downtownludington.org

Saturday, January 4th, 2025
6-8pm

Special Lantern-Lit Event
Walk at the Ludington State Park (8800 M-116, Ludington) using the trail along the south side of the Big Sable River on the open southern portion of the park. The route will be marked with lit lanterns and there will be a bonfire at the amphitheater. Parking will be in the lot at the end of the Amphitheater road adjacent to the Skyline Trail.

Sunday, January 5th, 2025
2pm

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.

January 8-14, 2025

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2024.

January 15-21, 2025

January 17th-19th, 2025

Michigan’s Free Snowmobiling Weekend
Michigan offers the opportunity to snowmobilers to operate their machines without a snowmobile permit or trail pass. 

Saturday, January 18th, 2025
6-8pm

Special Lantern-Lit Event
Walk at the Ludington State Park (8800 M-116, Ludington) using the trail along the south side of the Big Sable River on the open southern portion of the park. The route will be marked with lit lanterns and there will be a bonfire at the amphitheater. Parking will be in the lot at the end of the Amphitheater road adjacent to the Skyline Trail.

January 22-31, 2025

Saturday, January 25th, 2025

Pure Ludington Brrrewfest
Taste of the best and most unique flavors of beers, wines, ciders and meads from all around Michigan, and enjoy food and yard games. Rotary Park- corner of Lewis St. and Ludington Ave., Ludington.

The following events are from 2024. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2025!

 

Midwest Gypsy Jazz Festival
Performances by various groups. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament
Grip ‘n Rip Disc Golf hosts this fundraiser for the Lakeshore Food Club at the West Shore Community College Disc Golf Course- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville. Cost is $20. Register online at discgolfscene.com.

Monster Pike Ice Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by PM Expeditions. There will be a 100% payout for the longest pike. This tournament is only for pike- no other fish will be included. Participants must be in line for measuring at Suttons Landing by 5pm. Call (231) 845-7285 for more information.

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Activities & Attractions

There are so many things to see and do in Ludington! Don’t miss a single activity during your visit by exploring VisitLudington.com!

Beaches & Parks

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.

Ludington Skate Plaza

The Ludington Skate Plaza is a popular spot for kids with skateboards or in-line skates, and also draws spectators to Stearns Park.

Power

The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant and Lakewinds Energy Park are the two main sources of energy that power Ludington! Check them out!

Festivals & Events

There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.