Thursday, July 1st - Sunday, July 4th
Manistee Forest Festival
The annual Manistee Forest Festival promises fun for the entire family. It's one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state, presented by the Manistee Chamber of Commerce since 1936. Manistee.
Manistee Forest Festival
Saturday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 4th
West Shore Art Fair
Sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Rotary Park, downtown Ludington.
Ludington Arts & Crafts Fairs
Saturday, July 3rd
Pentwater Fireworks
At dusk from Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater.
July 4th Fireworks
Saturday, July 3rd, 6pm-7:30pm
Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival Children & Pet Parade
Costume contest with four categories: Best Group, Best Use of Pet, Most Original and Most Patriotic. Prizes for the winners and goody bags for all participants. Line up at the corner of Loomis/Ferry Streets at 6pm, with step off at 6:30pm. The parade will travel to Waterfront Park and end with the awards ceremony. Downtown Ludington.
Ludington Freedom Festival
Sunday, July 4th
Freedom Festival Parade & Fireworks
Parade at 2pm through downtown Ludington. Fireworks at dusk over Lake Michigan.
Freedom Festival
Sunday, July 4th, 9pm-11pm
S.S. Badger Shoreline Cruise
If you've never taken a trip across Lake Michigan aboard the S.S. Badger, start small and take a Shoreline Cruise, each one lasting two hours. It's time to join in the festivities and celebrate this grand ship. Tickets, $52 per person, must be purchased in advance by stopping in at the Ludington ticket offices or by calling (800) 841-4243.
S.S. Badger Shoreline Cruise
Wednesday, July 7th - Sunday, July 11th
Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall in Hart
The wall will be escorted into town Wednesday, July 8, and then set up will occur Thursday. It will be disassembled Sunday, July 12, prior to leaving town. There will be an opening ceremony and a closing ceremony. Oceana County Fairgrounds, Hart.
Wednesday, July 7th, 12pm-5pm
Bus Day & music to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Music from 1-3pm by Rough and Tumble. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington State Park.
Music at the Lighthouses
Wednesday, July 7th, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Rough and Tumble
Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Silver Lake.
Nights at the Lights
Friday, July 9th
The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Friday, July 9th, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Rough and Tumble
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Saturday, July 10th, 6pm
Art Auction to benefit Mason County PAWS
Tickets $25. Stearns Hotel grand ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Wednesday, July 14th, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Steel Doin It
Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Silver Lake.
Nights at the Lights
Friday, July 16th, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Chris Kennedy and Eric Michaels
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Wednesday, July 21st - Saturday, July 24th
Baldwin Troutarama
Downtown Baldwin.
Baldwin Troutarama
Wednesday, July 21st, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Mustard's Retreat
Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Silver Lake.
Nights at the Lights
Thursday, July 22nd, 12pm-5pm
Bus Day & music to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Music from 1-3pm by Gordie the Grinder. Bus transportation from 12pm-5pm. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington State Park
Music at the Lighthouses
Saturday, July 24th, 6pm
West Shore Banks's Rhythm & Dunes Concert
Beach Party, featuring Landsharks Band. Free outdoor concert with a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park, downtown Ludington.
Rhythm & Dunes
Sunday, July 25th, 2pm
Dulcimer concert by Western Michigan Dulcimer Friends
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Wednesday, July 28th, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Olivia Manville and the Aquatic Troupe
Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Silver Lake.
Nights at the Lights
Friday, July 30th, 3pm-9pm
Final Friday Experience/ Downtown Ludington
Includes farmers market, live music, safe activities, Baby Badger rides and more, Downtown Ludington.
Friday, July 30th, 7pm-8:30pm
Music by Joe and Mark
White River Light Station, Whitehall.
Nights at the Lights
Saturday, July 31st, 6pm
West Shore Bank's Rhythm & Dunes Concert
Rock out to your favorite music from the 1980s. Free outdoor concert with a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park, downtown Ludington.
Rhythm & Dunes
Saturday, July 31st, 9pm-11pm
S.S. Badger Shoreline Cruise
If you've never taken a trip across Lake Michigan aboard the S.S. Badger, start small and take a Shoreline Cruise, each one lasting two hours. It's time to join in the festivities and celebrate this grand ship. Tickets, $42 per person, must be purchased in advance by stopping in at the Ludington ticket offices or by calling (800) 841-4243.
S.S. Badger Shoreline Cruise