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
West Shore Bank offers its annual Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington. Everyone enjoys these free events which are open to the public and begin at 6pm. the main concert is generally preceded by a performance by bands from area schools. With blankets, chairs, and coolers filling the grassy area, it’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening.
While the concert is free, bring cash because a collection is taken to benefit Mason County band programs. There will also be a variety of food vendors on site with great offerings for purchase.
Donations from the 2024 Rhythm and Dunes concert series were distributed among three Mason County school districts: Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central, and Mason County Eastern. 2024 marked a record-breaking total of $20,500—the highest in the event’s 12-year history. Funds were raised through in-person and online donations, merchandise sales, and food vendor fees. Additional contributions included a $1,000 gift from the Ludington Fraternal Order of Eagles and support from the Ryan Knudsen Memorial Fund. Since its inception, West Shore Bank’s Rhythm and Dunes has raised $137,250, making a lasting impact on local school band programs.
Monsters of Yacht®, based in Nashville, TN, is America’s leading tribute to the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock. With a fast-growing fan base, this high-energy band captures the essence of the late ’70s and early ’80s soft rock era—both in look and sound. Expect spot-on renditions of hits from icons like Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, TOTO, Robbie Dupree, Player, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Gerry Rafferty, Boz Scaggs, the Bee Gees, and many more. Smooth never rocked so hard.
See and hear the band at www.monstersofyacht.com/video
Klay N’ The Mud, formed in 2020, is a powerhouse five-piece pop rock supergroup made up of seasoned musicians from award-winning bands across Michigan. Known for their high-energy performances and exceptional versatility, the band blends pop, rock, classic rock, and Top 40 hits into a show that keeps crowds coming back for more. With rich five-part harmonies, dynamic male and female vocals, layered keys, and a three-guitar lineup, Klay N’ The Mud brings a full, polished sound that hits every note.
West Shore Bank
(231) 845-3500
The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program is typically held each September and is a precursor to the Miss Michigan program.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in Ludington have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Find all the places where the kids and pets can visit and have pictures taken with Santa (and sometimes Mrs. Claus) in Ludington.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.

Long Skinny Park is located on Lower Hamlin Lake between the South and Middle bayous. Perfect for fishing or taking in the view.

There are many places for anglers to try their luck, and Ludington has such a great variety of fish. The area also has great charter captains.

Lakewinds Energy Park is generating electricity for Ludington and West Michigan! Take a country drive and see the wind turbines in action.

Discover small town life in the late 1800s and early 1900s at Historic White Pine Village in Ludington, overlooking Lake Michigan.

The three accessible walkways installed at Stearns Park Beach in Ludington allow everyone to make their way to the water and sand.

Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
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