experience ludington's local events

Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week (April 21st-27th, 2025)

Daily specials are offered by participating restaurants! Don’t miss this opportunity to try something new at fantastic prices.

Visit the downtown website to view menu items.

Downtown Ludington Farmers Market (May 23rd-Sept. 26th, 2025 - Fridays only from 2pm-7pm)

Live In Legacy Plaza (May 24th-Sept 20th, 2025 -Thursdays (start June 5th) & Fridays from 6pm-8pm)
All live performances take place in the alley behind Timbers Prime

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony LIVE at Stix (May 23rd, 2025)

Fool House - The Ultimate Dance Party will be bringing The 90s VMAs Tour to STIX (May 24th, 2025)   

In The End: Linkin Park Experience LIVE at Stix (May 30th, 2025)

Love Ludington Street Party (June 6th, 2025)
Free event that takes place downtown Ludington. Enjoy family friendly activities, food trucks and live entertainment

The Prince Experience starring Gabrial Sanchez LIVE at Stix (June 7th, 2025)

Turn the Page: A Bob Segar Tribute at Stix (June 8th, 2025)

Free Fishing Weekend (June 7th & 8th, 2025)
Free fishing for current residents and out of state visitors

Blessing of the Boats

Join us at the West End to get your keys blessed for the 2025 boating season, hear some great music, and enjoy food and drink with family, friends and fellow boaters.

Fish On For Freedom
A charity event to say thank you to the men and women who have sacrificed so much making this nation what it is today. At noon, fishing will conclude and all participating boats will gather around the Ludington Pier Heads to proceed back into the harbor together. This will give community member a chance to welcome back the participants and thank them for their sacrifices for our country

Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute - Bayou County @ STIX (June 14th, 2025)

Ludington Gus Macker (June 14th & 15th, 2025)
3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on the lakeshore

The Verve Pipe with special guest The Great Affairs (June 20th, 2025)

Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery) LIVE at Stix (June 21st, 2025 at 7:30pm)

Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon/10k/5k (June 21st, 2025)
Check-in is at Stearns Park. Visit  www.ludingtonlakestride.com to enter

Pure Ludington Beach Sunset Bonfire (June 26th, July 31st, August 28th, 2025 from 8pm-10pm)
Free event on the beach. Enjoy musical entertainment and a bonfire

Hart Fireworks (July 2nd, 2025 from 6pm-11pm)
Enjoy food vendors, live music and fireworks downtown Hart

The 1985: Totally 80s Mixtape LIVE at Stix (July 3rd, 2025)

Pentwater Fireworks (July 3rd, 2025 from 9:30pm-11pm)
Pentwater fireworks will be held over Lake Michigan off of the Pentwater Pier

Ludington Fireworks (July 4th, 2025)
Freedom Festival Grand Parade. Proceeding down Ludington Avenue at 2:00pm. Fireworks over Lake Michigan at dusk

THE TASTE OF ARMAGEDDON Tour w/ Powerman 5000, Ill Niño & more comes to STIX (July 5th, 2025)

Lonestar Live at Stix (July 6th, 2025)

West Shore Art Fair (July 5th & 6th, 2025 from 10am-4pm)
Arts and crafts show will feature artists from a variety of media, including: clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography sculptures and more

Big Love - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac comes to STIX (July 10th, 2025)

EMO Night at Stix (July 11th, 2025)

 Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience comes to STIX (July 12th, 2025)

Ludington Offshore Classic/ Big Boys Fishing Tournament (July 14th-20th, 2025 from 6am-4pm)
A week long event that has contest for pros, amateurs, ladies and youth. Register at www.ludingtontournament.com

Eli Young Band LIVE at Stix (July 17th, 2025)

BoDeans LIVE at Stix (July 25th, 2025)

West Shore Rhythm & Dunes Concert (July 26th, 2025 from 6pm-9pm)
This year, we are thrilled to bring Monsters of Yacht ® from Nashville, TN. The band delivers rocking recreations of songs from a wide range of artists. From Christopher Cross to the Doobie Brothers, TOTO to Player, Hall & Oates to Steely Dan, Gerry Rafferty to Boz Scaggs, Bee Gees to Little River Band, and more, the band’s diverse song selections are sure to excite any music enthusiast.

Downtown Ludington Sidewalk Sales (August 1st-3rd, 2025 10am-5pm)

Movies In The Park (August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, August 22nd, 2024)
Located at Rotary Park. Movie starts at dusk and the cost is free

West Shore Rhythm & Dunes Concert (August 2nd, 2025 at 6pm)
Free event that will feature Klay N' the Mud

Here Come The Mummies LIVE at Stix (August 7th, 2025)

Gold Coast Artisan Fair (August 9th & 10th, 2025 for 10am-4pm)
Located at Rotary Park in Ludington, with over 170 arts & crafts displays for shopping and browsing

A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show comes to STIX  (August 15th, 2025)

Suds On The Shore Craft Beer Festival (August 16th, 2025 from 12pm-5pm)
A popular summer festival offering and afternoon of tasting - plus live music and food trucks

Michigan Adventure Race: Ludington (September 20th, 2025)

The most popular race venue of them all. Choose from either the 5 or 8-10 hour course. Hike/run, bike and paddle on arguably the most beautiful terrain south of the Mackinac Bridge at jaw-dropping, eye-popping Ludington State Park. Registration to open this spring.

Ludington Lumber Days (October 3rd-5th, 2025)
This fresh, dynamic event will serve as a vibrant transition from our traditional Octoberfest celebration in downtown, with the goal of becoming a highlight of the fall season!