Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program is typically held each September and is a precursor to the Miss Michigan program.
Photo by Todd & Brad Reed Photography
Ludington Celebrated Its Sesquicentennial in 2023!
The beautiful laketown of Ludington, Michigan, held a year-long 150th birthday party in 2023 for its Sesquicentennial! Many events and activities were incorporated into the event throughout the year.
These events were held as part of the celebration:
Sesquicentennial Kick Off Event
#RunLudington Sesquicentennial 150-Mile Challenge
Bike Ride Through Lakeview Cemetery
Birthday Party at Sandcastles Children’s Museum
Bike Scavenger Hunt
Love Ludington Exhibit at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
Speaker Series hosted by the Mason County Historical Society
Love Ludington Weekend Mini Golf at the Ludington Area Jaycees Course
Love Ludington Street Party in Downtown Ludington
Appearances by the Budweiser Clydesdales
A Historic Homes Walking Tour
Birthday Bash for the SS Badger Carferry
Concert with the Scottville Clown Band at Waterfront Park
Maritime Heritage Trail Walking Tour
Various Art Classes at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
Sesquicentennial Ball at Stearns Hotel
Current Events
Arts & Crafts Classes in Ludington
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Ludington Area Festival of Lights
The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.
Family Friendly Events
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
Christmas Holiday Bazaars and Arts & Crafts Shows in Ludington
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in Ludington have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Visit with Santa
Find all the places where the kids and pets can visit and have pictures taken with Santa (and sometimes Mrs. Claus) in Ludington.
Performances in West Michigan
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!
Lake Winds Energy Park
Lakewinds Energy Park is generating electricity for Ludington and West Michigan! Take a country drive and see the wind turbines in action.
Fall Color Tour
Enjoy an afternoon drive around the Ludington area in October and fill your senses with the vibrant colors of fall.
Long Skinny Park
Long Skinny Park is located on Lower Hamlin Lake between the South and Middle bayous. Perfect for fishing or taking in the view.
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
Step back in the past and learn about Ludington’s rich maritime history at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.
Activities & Attractions
There are so many things to see and do in Ludington! Don’t miss a single activity during your visit by exploring VisitLudington.com!
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.
