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The 2022 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program was held on Sunday, September 11th at 4pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Awards included five different scholarships totaling $3,000 to be used toward the contestants education. In 2022, Arianna Smith was crowned Ms. Ludington Area which earned her a $1,000 scholarship and a sash, crown, and flowers. She also won the award for best talent and an additional $1,000 scholarship. Athena Dila was the runner up and also won the Community Service Award, which came with a $500 scholarship, and Miss Congeniality. The People’s Choice Award went to Andrea Shoop.
Athena Dila
Aubrey MacIntosh
Andrea Shoop
Arianna Smith
In 2022, the event included a Little Miss Ludington Area Program for girls ages 3-9 and a Junior Miss Ludington Area Program for those ages 9-12 as a fundraiser for the Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program. Participants got to be on stage and were able to showcase a talent if they chose to do so. The winners were chosen by random drawing. Henley Smith, the cousin of Ms. Ludington Area 2022, Ariana Smith, was crowned Little Miss Ludington Area and Layla Chansler was awarded Junior Miss Ludington Area.
The event is open to women between the ages of 18-26 from Mason, Manistee, Oceana and Lake counties. Contestants are judged based on-talent, evening wear, on-stage interview, and their social impact initiative pitch. The winner is qualified to enter the Miss Michigan Pageant, a precursor to the Miss America Pageant.
Ladies interested in competing may apply by emailing missludington@gmail.com.
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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.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
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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A children’s flotilla that’s a miniature replica of the historic S.S. Badger carferry. Children get to ride in one of many “cars”.
It rises and sets every single day, and nothing is more breathtaking than our spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.
There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.
Mason County is home to several trails that tell stories with fascinating histories. Explore these self-guided tours to learn about each one!
Arrive in Ludington by boat and dock at one of three marinas: Ludington Municipal Marina, Harbor View Marina, & Pere Pointe Village Marina.
The bronzed sculptures in Ludington’s 5-acre Waterfront Park sets it apart from other parks. The park is situated on the Lake Michigan inlet.
Enjoy a picnic by Upper Hamlin Lake. With grills, a pavilion and picnic tables available, this park provides the perfect family setting.
Small destinations within themselves, visitors of Hamlin Lake will go on an adventure to find their perfect dune.
Ludington’s natural resources, charter captains, and outfitters provide great salmon fishing on Lake Michigan and the Pere Marquette River.
Check out our picks for the top 50 coolest things to do in Ludington, Michigan, along the shores of Lake Michigan.
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