Arts & Crafts Classes in Ludington
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
December 2026
The 2026 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program was held on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 from 4-8pm at Peterson Auditorium- 501 N. Washington Ave., Ludington.
Contestants competing for the 2026 crown were:
Makynzie Curtis
Savannah Hanson
Allison Kettler
Aubrey MacIntosh
Ashley McPike
Ashley McPike was crowned Ms. Ludington Area 2026 which earned her a $1,000 scholarship courtesy of Michael Shonbrun & the Juroe Family. She was also awarded the $500 Community Service Award from the Ludington Optimist Club and the $1,000 Talent Award courtesy of Stacy Palma Collins. Savannah Hanson was the runner up and won a $500 scholarship from West Shore Bank. Safe Harbor Credit Union provides $1,000 in Scholarships that is divided between all five candidates. 2025 Miss Ludington Natalee Urbon sponsored a $100 scholarship to the winner of the Miss Congeniality Award, a new scholarship for the program. Makynzie Curtis was the winner of the Miss Congeniality Award.
About the Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
Eligible contestants must be age 18-28 and either work, live, or go to school in Manistee, Mason, Lake, or Oceana Counties. Contestants 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.
Stay tuned for information on the 2027 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program!
For more information on the Miss Ludington Area Program, please contact:
(231) 690-3797
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Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!
Long Skinny Park
Long Skinny Park is located on Lower Hamlin Lake between the South and Middle bayous. Perfect for fishing or taking in the view.
Museums
Ludington is home to several different museums for people of all ages! Highlighting our area’s careers, businesses, history, and culture!
Value of Sports Museum
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry
The S.S. Badger Carferry is a fun and relaxing shortcut across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Weather & Water Conditions
West Michigan weather – they say if you don’t like the weather in Ludington, wait a few minutes and it will change.
Lake Winds Energy Park
Lakewinds Energy Park is generating electricity for Ludington and West Michigan! Take a country drive and see the wind turbines in action.
