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September 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured September Events

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During the summer is the Petunia Parade in Ludington featuring 30,000 petunias lining Ludington Avenue and the marina.

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

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.

September 1-7, 2025

Friday, September 5th, 2025
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Rocket Fuel Haulers in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

September 8-14, 2025

Friday, September 12th, 2025
6-8pm

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

September 15-21, 2025

Friday, September 19th, 2025
6-8pm

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Seth Brown Duo in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

September 22-30, 2025

Friday, September 26th, 2025
6-8pm

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

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

 

Ludington North Breakwater Light Closes for the Season
Stearns Park Beach- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

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

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

Mason County Garden Club Plant Exchange/Sale
Leveaux Park- 900 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Ludington Petunia Parade Removal Day
Ludington Petunia Parade will be removing petunias on the Avenue and the marina.

Mason County Historical Society Gala
This event includes dinner, live music, historical play, dancing, and more to benefit the Mason County Historical Society. Stearns Hotel & Wedding Venue- 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

Diapers & Donuts
Families are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and donuts at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Free car seat checks will also be offered.

AFFEW International Beach Sweep
Beach clean-up at Stearns Park, Ludington. Meet at the South Concession Stand. For more information, visit facebook.com

MHHS Harness Races
Western Michigan Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington. For more info, visit masoncounty fairgrounds.com.

Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale
Sale of gently used children’s clothing, accessories, toys, and furniture. For more information or to rent a table, visit facebook.com. Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington. 

Octoberfest Kick Off Pub Crawl 
Beginning at Ludington Bay Brewing Co. where participants will get their map and commemorative koozie for this self-guided crawl. It then continues on South James Street to Ludington Avenue with stops at participating Outdoor Social District establishments. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at Ludington Bay Brewing Company beginning at 5:30pm on the day of the crawl.

Ludington Octoberfest
Beer tasting festival with live music. Downtown Ludington.

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Sunset Times

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

Trails and Tours

Discover all of the different trails and tours that Ludington has to offer! Discover a water path, hiking trail, or an art work stop!

Music Heritage Trail

The Music Heritage Trail will take you from Idlewild to Baldwin and from Scottville to Ludington as it explores the historic music scene!

Ludington Salmon Fishing

Ludington’s natural resources, charter captains, and outfitters provide great salmon fishing on Lake Michigan and the Pere Marquette River.

Hamlin Lake Dunes

Hamlin Lake Sand Dunes

Small destinations within themselves, visitors of Hamlin Lake will go on an adventure to find their perfect dune.

Ludington Art Scene

Ludington is alive with an array of artistic events that take place throughout the year. There’s music, photography, art galleries, and more.