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August 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured August Events

(Scroll down to see more events in June.)

August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).

Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.

The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.

August 1-7, 2025

August 1st-3rd, 2025

Downtown Ludington Sidewalk Sales
Downtown stores offer big savings throughout the weekend. Hours are Friday & Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Individual store hours may vary.

August 5th-9th, 2025

Western Michigan Fair
Multi-day event with fun for the whole family. Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.

Thursday, August 7th, 2025
6-8pm

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

August 8-14, 2025

August 5th-9th, 2025

Western Michigan Fair
Multi-day event with fun for the whole family. Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.

Friday, August 8th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Saturday, August 9th-Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Gold Coast Artisan Fair
Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. & Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Thursday, August 14th, 2025
6-8pm

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

August 15-21, 2025

Friday, August 15th, 2025
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring 80 Cows in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

August 15th-17th, 2025

Heaven on Hamlin Photography Workshop
Workshop presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography. Heaven on Hamlin- 3795 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Wednesday, August 20th, 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.

Thursday, August 21st, 2025
6-8pm

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

August 22-31, 2025

Friday, August 22nd, 2025
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Twyce the Band in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Thursday, August 28th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Thursday, August 28th, 2025
8-10pm

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

Friday, August 29th, 2025
6-8pm

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

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

 

U Dig It! Youth Summer Program
The U Dig It Community Garden, AFFEW, and Lakeshore Food Club are hosting a highly interactive, hands-on program covering organic gardening, nature, and art experiences for kids ages 9-11. The event is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Julia Chambers at president@affew.org or (231) 690-9561.

Joe Lancour Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble
Funds raised help Ludington High School seniors who want to continue their education. Lancour was killed while in combat in Afghanistan in 2007. Cost is $400/team of four or $100/individual. Check-in/registration is at 11am followed by a 12pm shot gun start. Register in advance by contacting Starla Owens-Murphy at (231) 613-0349 or fulfillingjoesdreams@gmail.com

Parking Lot Craft & Vendor Sale
The 10 Spot- 5750 US 10, Ludington. For more information, call or text Kayleen at (231) 683-8058.

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.

West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes Concert
Free outdoor concert. A portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., downtown Ludington. 

C. Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Concert
Performance by the West Shore Civic Band at Waterfront Park- 300 S. William St., Ludington.

Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon
This event begins in downtown Ludington and ends at the beach. It includes biking, kayaking, and running.

Skate, Scootin’ Boogy Skate Competition
Skateboarders and scooterers under age 18 are invited to compete to win prizes from Gordy’s and Spindrift Cyclesports. Free registration and waivers at Gordy’s Skate Co- 104 W. Ludington Ave.; the Ludington Police Department- 400 S. Harrison St., or Spindrift Cyclesports- 102 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Drinks and snacks will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Skateboard and scooter competitions are separate. Age groups will go back to back per device, starting youngest to oldest. 90 seconds per run.

Not So “Hole-Y-One” Golf Fundraiser
Nine hole two person scramble to raise money for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the Pere Marquette Memorial Cross. Register for the scramble and dinner OR just dinner at zeffy.com. Lincoln Hills Golf Club- 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Back to School Backpack Bonanza
Mason County students in grades Kindergarten-12th grade (with a guardian) are invited to play a round of free mini golf and receive a free backpack and school supplies. There will also be free face painting and temporary tattoos. The event is limited to 425 students. There will also be face painting and balloon creations. Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf at 900 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Community Cats TNR Benefit Sale
There will be a sale of a variety of donated items to help offset costs of spaying/neutering, health checks, and vaccinations for homeless cats in Mason County through Community Cats TNR. Mason County Fairgrounds 4-H Building- 5302 US-10, Ludington.

Suds on the Shore Craft Wine & Beer Festival
Benefit for the United Way of Mason County. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. and Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Michigan’s Free ORV Weekend
Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit.

Autocross Weekend
Preregistration suggested. Entries will be limited to 100 cars per day. For more info or to register, visit facebook.com.

Cars & Coffee
No registration fees or competition. Bring your prized vehicle. Coffee and food available for purchase at food trucks. Held in conjunction with the Furrin Group Auto Cross at West Shore Community College- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville. Attendees will need to sign a waiver upon entry, even if not racing. 

Americana Roots Music Day
Live music and demonstrations at Historic White Pine Village– 1687 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
Visit ludington.org for more information.

AFFEW Beach Sweep
Beach clean-up at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
6-8pm

Live in the Plaza
Live music featuring Mike Lenich. Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Downtown Ludington’s Movies in the Park
Free outdoor movie featuring Luca. Free Baby Badger rides for kids from 7:30-8:45pm when the movie begins. Concessions available for sale. Rotary Park- corner of Ludington Ave. and Lewis St.

Community Cats TNR Benefit Sale
There will be a sale of a variety of donated items to help offset costs of spaying/neutering, health checks, and vaccinations for homeless cats in Mason County through Community Cats TNR. Times TBA. Mason County Fairgrounds 4-H Building- 5302 US-10, Ludington.

LACA Summer Concert Series
Free concert in Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington.

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

Slow Roll
Shoreline FORCE presents this free, family friendly, social bike ride with a relaxed pace, riding the alleys and back streets of Ludington. Ride begins and ends at the South Concession Stand at Stearns Park- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Concert Series
Live music at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

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