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July 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured July Events

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

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

The Hamlin Lake Preservation Society presents fireworks over the lake around each July 4th. The show is shot from Camp Douglas.

Old Hamlin Restaurant

July 1-7, 2025

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
6-8pm

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

Thursday, July 3rd-Friday, July 4th; 2025

Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival
Event includes Children & Pet Parade, 1-Mile Fun Run, Parade, and Fireworks. Downtown Ludington.

Friday, July 4th, 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.

Saturday, July 5th-Sunday, July 6th, 2024

West Shore Art Fair 
Sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Rotary Park- Corner of Lewis St. and Ludington Ave., Ludington.

July 8-14, 2025

Thursday, July 10th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Friday, July 11th, 2025
6-8pm

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

July 14th-20th, 2025

Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington

July 15-21, 2025

July 14th-20th, 2025

Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington

Thursday, July 17th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Friday, July 18th, 2025
6-8pm

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

July 22-31, 2025

Wednesday, July 23rd, 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, July 24th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Friday, July 25th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Thursday, July 31st, 2025
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Third Coast Swing in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Thursday, July 31st, 2025
8-10pm

Sunset Bonfire
Free bonfire with live music featuring Steely at Stearns Park Beach, 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.

Lakeshore Animal Friends Benefit Yard Sale
Brand new items, clothing for all ages, toys, furniture, and more. Proceeds help cover costs associated with spay/neuter and helping home animals. Hamlin Township Hall- 3775 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington.

Young Eagles Rally
The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate their time, their planes and fuel. The weather back-up day is Sunday, July 7th, same times. For questions, contact John at (231) 757-2951. Mason County Airport- 5300 US-10, Ludington.

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

Mason County Garden Club Garden Walk
Tour 7 gardens, with 2 clusters that allow real walking. There will also be live music by the String Alongs Ukelele Group and a local artist at several of the garden sites. Tickets are $15 each or 2/$25. Tickets will be sold by members ahead of time OR the day of walk at each garden and Rotary Park- Corner of Ludington Ave. & Lewis St., Ludington.

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

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.

Beach Photos with Santa
Get a photo with Santa on the beach for $30. Proceeds benefit the Oriole Giving Tree Project, an organization that supports Ludington students/families in need during the holidays. Meet at the West end of Ludington Avenue, Ludington. Schedule your appointment online by clicking here.

Lakeshore Pyrate Heads Buccaneer Bash
Food trucks, silent & live raffle items, live music featuring Jimmy Dodson & Kenny Howell from 4-6pm and RPM from 6-9pm, and prizes for best Pirate Attire. $5 at the door, kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Ludington Boat Club- 502 Lake St., Ludington.

Cars & Coffee
No registration fees or competition. Bring your prized vehicle. Coffee and food available for purchase at the 10 Spot food trucks. Mini cruise through the Ludington beach at 1pm. For more info, visit facebook.com.

Ludington Slow Roll Ride
Social bike ride with a relaxed pace, riding the alleys and back streets of town. Begins and ends near the south concession building at Stearns Park Beach-420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

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

Ludington Coin Club Coin & Stamp Show
Free admission. Door prizes and raffle prizes. Hamlin Town Hall- 3775 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. For more info, contact Rich Heglund at (231) 233-2676 or heglund@t-one.net.

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. 

Horse Shows
Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

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

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

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