Ludington Area Calendar of Events

    January - February - March - April - May - June
    July - August - September - October - November - December
    Spring - Summer - Fall - Winter

    Visit West Michigan Every Season!


    Spring


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    Nature awakens. During this freshest of seasons, West Michigan's orchards begin to blossom in an array of color, with tulips and daffodils in full display. It's a wonderful time to take a drive in the country to delight your senses. Maple syrup days are here and thoughts turn to warmer weather and all the activities that lie ahead.

    Some of the area's biggest spring events include:


    Home & Garden Show
    St. Patrick's Day Parade & Events
    Ludington Lake Jump
    Silver Lake ORV area opens
    Earth Day Celebration
    Ludington Petunia Parade
    Baldwin's Blessing of the Bikes
    Lighthouses and Farmer's Markets Open
    S.S. Badger First Sailing of the Season
    Manistee's Tightline for Troops


    Summer


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    The hot summer sun brings the season for beaches! West Michigan boasts miles of the most spectacular white sand beaches, just waiting for you. Charter fishing, parades, farm markets, festivals, and camping - you'll wish summer lasted just a bit longer.

    Here's what goes on during the summer in West Michigan:


    National Asparagus Festival, Shelby and Hart
    Free Fishing Weekend in West Michigan
    Ludington Lakestride Half-Marathon
    Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament, Ludington
    Parade of Homes
    Relay for Life, Ludington
    Sunset Beach Bonfires in Ludington
    Open Horse Shows, Ludington
    Irons Flea Roast & Ox Market
    Ludrock
    Ludington Freedom Festival
    Manistee Forest Festival
    West Shore Art Fair, Ludington
    Scottville Summerfest
    Friday Night Live, Ludington
    Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
    Bear Lake Days
    Kaleva Days
    Local Farmer's Markets
    Arcadia Daze
    Onekama Days
    Western Michigan Fair, Ludington
    Gold Coast Artisan Fair, Ludington
    Scottville Clown Band/Corn Roast at Historic White Pine Village
    Lighthouse Triathlon
    Movies in the Park, Ludington
    Pentwater Homecoming
    Ludington Suds on the Shore Festival
    Manistee County Fair
    Oceana County Fair
    Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival
    Pentwater Civic Band Concerts on the Village Green


    Fall


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    Autumn presents a wonderful time for slowing down and enjoying a scenic color tour along the country roads of West Michigan. Hayrides, corn mazes, and many family activities are easily found in our rural towns. Fall provides the perfect setting for campfires, conversations, and settling in for a long, cozy weekend.


    Here are autumn's biggest events:


    Pentwater Art and Wine at the Harbor
    Hart Hispanic Heritage Celebration
    Scottville Harvest Festival
    Local Farmer's Markets
    Open Horse Shows, Ludington
    Hops & Props, Manistee
    Pentwater Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair
    Apple BBQ Cook-Off Festival, Silver Lake
    Color Tour
    Fall Salmon Run
    Pumpkin Patch, south of Scottville
    Ludington Octoberfest
    Pentwater Oktoberfest
    Autumn Day at Historic White Pine Village
    Manistee Ghost Ship
    Halloween & Trick-or-Treating
    Fall Events
    Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant
    Rifle Deer Season


    Winter


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    West Michigan turns into a frosty wonderland. A pristine, white countryside beckons you to cross country ski, snowmobile, ice fish, or just play in the snow! This is the season for sparkly lights, hot chocolate by the fire, and new beginnings.

    Winter's activities include:


    Holiday Arts and Crafts Shows
    Snowshoe Making Classes at Ludington State Park
    Ludington "Aglow on the Avenue" Christmas Parade
    Christmas Activities in Ludington and nearby Communities
    Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
    New Years Eve Lighted Ball Drop
    Guided Snowshoe Walks at Ludington State Park
    Snowmobile on the Hart-Montague Trail
    Hockey Tournaments at West Shore Community Ice Arena
    Pure Ludington Brrrewfest
    Ice Fishing Tournaments
    WinterFest in Pentwater & Hart
    Free Fishing Weekend

    Last Updated: 04-19-2017 01:41 PM ID: 425
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