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Octoberfest in Ludington

Please note, Ludington’s annual Octoberfest celebration is being transformed into a new event called Ludington Lumber Days which will take place on October 3rd-5th, 2025. 

Visit downtown Ludington’s Legacy Plaza and enjoy music and family activities in an outdoor setting, to celebrate one of the last hurrahs of the season! 

Admission is $5 per person and drink tokens can be purchased once inside. For $25, an all access pass can be purchased which includes four drink tokens and allows the ticket holder into the tent an hour early. Purchase tickets by visiting eventbrite.com

Here's the typical schedule for the event:

Friday

  • 6-9pm – Kick Off Pub Crawl beginning at Ludington Bay Brewing Co. (515 S. James St.) where you’ll get your map and coozie. Then travel along South James Street to Ludington Avenue for drinks at participating Outdoor Social District establishments. Return to Ludington Bay by 9pm for prizes and live music by Zip City. Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite, or purchase your ticket at Ludington Bay Brewing Co. starting at 5pm on the day of.

Saturday

  • 1pm – Those All Access Passes are allowed in
  • 1pm – Live music featuring Virgil Baker & the Just 4 Fun Band
  • 2pm – General admission ticket holders allowed in
  • 3-6pm – Live music featuring Working on Famous

Craft beer, wine, and cider will be available. Food will be available for purchase as well as lawn games including corn hole, Jenga, Yahtzee, badminton, and more. For tickets pricing and more info, visit downtownludington.org/octoberfest.

Stay tuned for more information on the 2025 Ludington Lumber Days!

Looking for more Octoberfest activities? Check out Oktoberfest in Pentwater!

For more information, please contact the event organizer:

Downtown Ludington Development Authority

400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI  49431

(231) 845-6237

downtownludington.org

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