Sunset Beach Bonfires at Stearns Park
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
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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.
Here’s the 2026 SEASONAL VENDOR LIST:
Nates Best Kettle Corn – kettle corn
Grand Traverse Pie Company – pies
Egeler Family Farms – meats
Bohemian Productions – home decor, macrame
Crucible Salts & Seasonings – food seasonings
Cosmic Canine – organic dog treats
Backwoods Homemade Wine – fruit wine
Just Ben Fusing n Grinding – fused glass jewelry
Great Lakes GeoScience – rocks/minerals/fossils
The Cheese People of GR – various cheeses
Dains Orchards – fresh produce
Jam Jams & More – jams
RV Farms – honey
Stony Lake Naturals – CBD products
Jackie’s Jars – fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company – various breads
Abbeyoaks – wooden crafts/game boards/home items
Dark Water Coffee – coffee
Trail’s End Baking Company – bakery items
Blanca’s Fresh Produce – seasonal produce
The Vintage Tub – goat milk soaps/lotions
Bohemian Productions – macrame, coasters, jewelry
Up North Emu – emu meat, oil, eggs, leather bracelets & more
Hound Heeler Treat Co. – all-natural dog treats
Made New Naturals – skin care made with all-natural beef tallow
Daily vendors will also be on site, adding to the variety of
offerings! The market runs 2-7 p.m. every Friday.
Although the seasons are dependent upon the weather, we’ve listed the time periods when local crops typically are harvested.
Asparagus, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries
Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Corn, Green Beans, Peaches, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini
Apples, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini
Many more communities near Ludington host Farm Markets including Scottville, Manistee, Pentwater, New Era, Baldwin Frankfort, Elberta, and Honor. So, as you are exploring West Michigan, make your plans to visit farm markets along your way.
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).
Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
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.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
Every year, local organizations offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.

Ludington has miles of beautiful beaches, the Ludington State Park, and all the activities that take place in Mother Nature’s playground.

In addition to thousands of book titles, the Mason County District Library’s Ludington and Scottville branches provide many free programs.

The black-and-white striped, 112 foot lighthouse at the Ludington State Park stands proudly on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Lakewinds Energy Park is generating electricity for Ludington and West Michigan! Take a country drive and see the wind turbines in action.

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

Just blocks from the beach is the heart of downtown Ludington, where you can shop, dine, and enjoy summertime events.