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June 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured June Events

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June 1-7, 2025

Thursday, June 5th, 2025
5-7pm

Free Car Seat Checks
Safe Kids West Michigan is hosting free car seat checks at The 10 Spot- 5762 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Thursday, June 5th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Friday, June 6th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Friday, June 6th-Saturday, June 7th, 2025

Love Ludington Weekend
Weekend long celebration of Ludington including a street party, car show, farmer’s market, Blessing of the Boats, and more. Visit downtownludington.org for more info.

Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th, 2025
8am

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

Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Michigan Free ORV Weekend
ORV riders may ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit.

Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
All fishing licenses waived in Michigan on this weekend.

June 8-14, 2025

Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th, 2025
8am

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

Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Michigan Free ORV Weekend
ORV riders may ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit.

Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
All fishing licenses waived in Michigan on this weekend.

Thursday, June 12th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Friday, June 13th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

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

Saturday, June 14th-Sunday, June 15th, 2025

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament
Stearns Park- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington

Sunday, June 15th, 2025

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

June 15-21, 2025

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
7-8pm

AFFEW Beach Sweep
Beach clean up at Stearns Park Beach.

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
7-9pm

LACA Summer Concert Series
Free concert featuring the Rodney Whitaker Ensemble at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington.

Wednesday, June 18th, 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, June 19th, 2025
11am-2pm

Senior Expo
This free event allows community and agencies to network, seek out possible partnerships, and discover all the services and opportunities available to senior citizens. Ludington Area Senior Center- 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 845-6841.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
5-9pm

Inspiring Women’s Event
An evening of empowerment, connection, and inspiration for women. Tickets are $30 each with proceeds to benefit Miss Sawyer’s Kids With a Cause. There will be swag bags, door prizes, a food truck, gift card, shopping opportunities, and live music. Purchase tickets at entrenchd.com.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Two Dudes in Flip Flops in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

June 19th-July 24th, 2025
10am-12pm

Summer Youth Nature & Garden 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 9-12. The event is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Julia Chambers at president@affew.org or (231) 690-9561.

Friday, June 20th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Saturday, June 21st-Sunday, June 22nd; 2025
8:30am

Horse Shows
4 Seasons Equestrian Association Open Show at Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

Saturday, June 21st, 2025
8am

Ludington Lakestride 5k/10k/Half Marathon
Begins at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.

Saturday, June 21st, 2025
10am-2pm

Cars & Crafts Show
Car Show hosted by PM Motoring Club. Betten-Baker Ford- 3045 US-10, Ludington. For more info, email azielinski@cbakerauto.com.

June 22-30, 2025

June 19th-July 24th, 2025
10am-12pm

Summer Youth Nature & Garden 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 9-12. The event is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Julia Chambers at president@affew.org or (231) 690-9561.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
7-9pm

LACA Summer Concert Series
Free concert featuring Planet D Nonet at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington.

Thursday, June 26th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Thursday, June 26th, 2025
8-10pm

Sunset Bonfire
Free bonfire with live music featuring the Petoskey Steel Drum Band at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.

June 26th-29th, 2025

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

Friday, June 27th, 2025
6-8pm

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

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Annual Unveiling Ceremony & Induction Banquet
At 12pm there will be a ceremony to unveil the wall displaying that year’s class as well as the male and female High School Athlete of the Year. This takes place at the Hall of Fame which is located at Historic White Pine Village- 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. The Induction Banquet to honor Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be held at 6:30pm at LIncoln Hills Golf Club- 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sharon McCumber at (231) 613-2428 or sharonmccumber@yahoo.com.

Sunday, June 29th, 2025
10am-4pm

Arts & Crafts Fair
The Barn at Shagway- 5949 Shagway Rd., Ludington. For more info, visit facebook.com.

The following events are from 2024. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2025!

 

United Women in Faith Indoor Yard Sale
No clothing. Items are sold on a donation basis. Proceeds go to the mission fund for the group. United Methodist Church- 5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, & Lumber Camps
The Mason County Historical Society hosts this event which includes a bus tour exploring an abandoned railroad along with ghost towns and abandoned lumber camps of northeastern Mason County. The tour begins and ends at Meade Township Hall- 5435 E. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil. There will be a country-style dinner and presentation on the lumber era.

AAUW Used Book Sale
Friday from 9am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-12pm. Proceeds benefit the AAUW scholarships for high school seniors. United Methodist Church- 5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Cars & Coffee
Ludington Auto Club hosts this event, which is sponsored by Metro Mortgage. Cars, motorcycles, rat rods, tractors, jeeps, etc. are welcome. Enjoy a scenic drive and mini car cruise through Ludington State Park & Stearns Beach departing at 1pm. Come early and enjoy coffee, muffins, and bagels while supplies last. Stix Bar- 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

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.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

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Races

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Car Shows

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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!

Mason County Cultural Trails

Mason County is home to several trails that tell stories with fascinating histories. Explore these self-guided tours to learn about each one!

Mason County Barn Quilt Trail

The Barn Quilt Trail, highlighting the lost art of barn decor, is one of four trails that comprise the Mason County Cultural Trails.

South Bayou Park

Enjoy this small, relaxing park as an easy place to place your boat in the water or throw a line out to catch some pan fish for dinner.

Sunset Times

It rises and sets every single day, and nothing is more breathtaking than our spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.