August 2024 Events Calendar

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

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

The Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival is held each August at Ludington's Rotary Park to benefit the United Way of Michigan.

The Ludington State Park holds multiple events for the whole family during the summer months. Don't miss the live music and presentations!

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

The Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon takes place each summer in downtown Ludington, where Ludington Avenue ends right at Stearns Park Beach.

West Shore Bank hosts the Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series each summer at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington.

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

Ludington hosts two of the most popular arts & crafts fairs in West Michigan in the summer at Rotary Park (formerly City Park).

Summer's not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington's Sidewalk Sale Days in early August.

The State of Michigan offers its residents and outstate visitors “free” weekends to fish, ORV, or snowmobile each year.

Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.

Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.

The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.

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

Summer is Ludington’s favorite season, so if you’re considering a vacation in the area, we’ve got the festivals to keep you entertained!

The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan celebrated its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events were included.

Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That's very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.

Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.

After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.

Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.

Every year, local organizations offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!

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