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Ludington Farm Markets & U-Pick Farms

May 23rd-October 3rd, 2025

Downtown Ludington hosts a artisan/farmer’s market each summer which features farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, homegrown flowers, homemade foods, and many other craft/gift items.

The market operates from 2-7pm on Fridays at Legacy Plaza on North James Street.

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Here's the schedule of live music from 6-8pm each Friday during the 2025 Farmer's Market:

  • Friday, May 23rd, 2025 – Mike Lenich
  • Friday, May 30th, 2025 – JD & The Bees Knees
  • Friday, June 6th, 2025 – American Ages
  • Friday, June 13th, 2025 – Pocket Change
  • Friday, June 20th, 2025 – Benjamin Paetz, the Ukelele Guy
  • Friday, June 27th, 2025 – Medium Well
  • Friday, July 11th, 2025 – Justin Wierenga
  • Friday, July 18th, 2025 – TBA
  • Friday, July 25th, 2025 – Gabrial James
  • Friday, August 1st, 2025 – Nick Veine
  • Friday, August 8th, 2025 – TBA
  • Friday, August 15th, 2025 – 80 Cows
  • Friday, August 22nd, 2025 – Twyce the Band
  • Friday, August 29th, 2025 – Joe Stickney
  • Friday, September 5th, 2025 – Rocket Fuel Haulers
  • Friday, September 12th, 2025 – Joe Irelan
  • Friday, September 19th, 2025 – Seth Brown Duo
  • Friday, September 26th, 2025 – The Downtowners

There is also live music at Legacy Plaza on Thursday nights from 6-8pm on June 5th-August 28th, 2025. Check our calendar of events for more information.

Ludington Harvests

Although the seasons are dependent upon the weather, we’ve listed the time periods when local crops typically are harvested.

Late April-June

Asparagus, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries

July-August

Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Corn, Green Beans, Peaches, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini

September-October

Apples, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini

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