August 2026 Events Calendar

Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.

August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).

Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.

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

West Shore Bank hosts the Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series each summer at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington.

Each August, the "Two Lake Town" of Onekama near Manistee hosts it's annual Onekama Days celebration with fun for the whole family.

The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.

The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.

The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.

The Frankfort-Elberta area is host to several arts and crafts fairs through the summer months as well as a holiday fair in late November.

The Oceana County Fair is a five-day, fun-filled event held at the fairgrounds in Hart.

Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.

Summer’s coming to an end, so save some money while shopping during downtown Pentwater’s Sidewalk Sale Days!

The Ludington State Park holds events year-round. There's something for the whole family to enjoy at Michigan's most popular state park!

This service is provided to area residents each August in cooperation with the Michigan Water Stewardship Clean Sweep Program.

Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.

Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!

Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.

The Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon takes place each summer in downtown Ludington, where Ludington Avenue ends right at Stearns Park Beach.

Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.

The Manistee County Fair happens each August at the Onekama Fairgrounds along Portage Lake on M-22 with rides, food, entertainment, and more!

Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.

Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.

The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.

Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.

Pentwater Homecoming is a summer celebration with numerous activities for the entire family including fireworks, concerts and more!

The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August on Blair Townhall Road, Traverse City. It was established in 1908.

The Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival is held each August at Ludington's Rotary Park to benefit the United Way of Michigan.

The harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater.

West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.