Hello from the home of the Guinness World Record for the Largest Dessert Party! June sure was a blast! We hope you’ll join us in Ludington for more summer fun.
New events are popping up all the time, so check our Facebook events page to stay up to date! You can also tune into our Facebook Live show every Friday at 11:45am to get details on upcoming events.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – JULY 12, 19, 26 and AUGUST 2
Can you believe this is the 14th year of our summer street parties?!?!
At every event you’ll find:
- Pony Rides
- John Marek’s balloon animals and magic show
- Baby Badger rides
- Inflatables
- The Sizzling Summer Singoff Competition
- 15+ street food vendors
- 40+ activity booths
July 12th features a rock climbing wall, music performances from Joey Mankus and Ravon Steely Rhoden,
July 19th features Books Alive!, the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure, Quick Way’s Semi tours, the Lakeshore Pirate Heads ship, and music performances.
July 26th features the DDA’s ice rink with free skate rentals, the Old Engine Club show, music performances from Boy From School and Sunset Groove, and House of Flavors ice cream!
August 2nd features the Blessing of the Badges, emergency vehicle display, Michigan’s Funny Man Joel Tacey, and musical performances from the LACA Jam Session crew, the Cornerstone Baptist Praise Band and Talk Radio.
LIVE IN THE PLAZA
Our summer music series continues every Thursday from 5-8pm in the James Street Plaza.
July lineup:
- July 3 : Jimmy Dodson (Wednesday)
- July 11 : Adam Knudsen
- July 18 : Cheryl Wolfram
- July 25 : Eric Engblade
MORE IN JULY:
- Freedom Festival: July 4 (First Annual 1 Mile Dash, Parade and Fireworks)
- SS Badger Shoreline Cruise: July 4 @ Lake Michigan
- Ludrock: July 6 @ Waterfront Park
- West Shore Art Fair: July 6-7 @ Rotary Park
- Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing Tournament: July 18-24 @ Waterfront Park
- SS Badger Pirates of Lake Michigan Shoreline Cruise: July 24 @ Lake Michigan
- #PureLudington Sunset Beach Bonfire: July 25 @ Stearns Park
- Stratford on the Avenue Theater Festival: July 26-28 @ Rotary Park
- West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes Concert: July 27 @ Waterfront Park
Be sure to check out even more events at our our downtown cultural destinations: