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Ludington Celebrates It's Sesquicentennial in 2023!

The beautiful laketown of Ludington, Michigan, will hold it’s 150th birthday party in 2023 at it’s Sesquicentennial Celebration! Many events and activities are being incorporated into the event throughout the year. 

Here is the most current schedule of events for the celebration:

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 from 6-7pm

Sesquicentennial Celebration Kick-Off

This is actual anniversary date on which Ludington was incorporated in 1873. The evening includes recognition of past city officials, a performance by the Ludington High School Choir, a presentation on Ludington’s history by James Jensen- President of the Mason County Historical Society, refreshments, and more. The event is free and open to the public.  Emmanuel Lutheran Church- 501 E. Danaher St., Ludington

Friday, June 9th-Sunday, June 11th; 2023

Sesquicentennial Celebration to be held in conjunction with the Annual Love Ludington Weekend

Friday, June 9th, 2023

  • 6-10:30pm – Love Ludington Street Party which will feature live music by California’s #1 dance band, Pop Vinyl; vendors, games, activities, and fireworks.

Saturday, June 10th, 2023

  • 8amLakestride 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
  • 1-3pm – Historic Homes Walking Tours to visit historic homes and meet first-person interpreters. Begins at the Mason County Historical Society Research Center- 130 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
  • TBA – House of Flavors 75th Anniversary World Record Attempt (details to come)
  • TBAS.S. Badger Carferry’s 70th Birthday Dock-Side Party (stay tuned)

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

  • 1-3pm – Historic Homes Walking Tours to visit historic homes and meet first-person interpreters. Begins at the Mason County Historical Society Research Center- 130 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Stay tuned for more details as they become available!

For more information on the Ludington Sesquicentennial Celebration, please visit:

ludington150.com

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