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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.

Click here for more information on the Downtown Ludington Farmers Market!

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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