Easter Events
There are a large variety of family friendly Easter activities that occur each year throughout West Michigan.
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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
December 20th, 2026
The 2027 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program was held on Sunday, December 20th, 2026 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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There are a large variety of family friendly Easter activities that occur each year throughout West Michigan.
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There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.
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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!
Pet Friendly Places
Your pet should feel right at home in Ludington. There are many businesses that allow pets and parks and beaches for them to play on.
Wilson Hill Park on Upper Hamlin Lake
Cast your line into Upper Hamlin Lake or enjoy a picnic, the playground, or watch Hamlin Lake’s Independence Fireworks at Wilson Hill Park.
Trails and Tours
Discover all of the different trails and tours that Ludington has to offer! Discover a water path, hiking trail, or an art work stop!
Downtown Ludington
Just blocks from the beach is the heart of downtown Ludington, where you can shop, dine, and enjoy summertime events.
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The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant and Lakewinds Energy Park are generating electricity for Ludington and West Michigan!
The Baby Badger
A children’s flotilla that’s a miniature replica of the historic S.S. Badger carferry. Children get to ride in one of many “cars”.
