August 2025 Events Calendar

West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.

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.

Summer's not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington's Sidewalk Sale Days in early August.

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

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

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

After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.

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

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

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

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

Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That's very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

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

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

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

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

West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.

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

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

The Village of Brethren is located in Dickson Township about 15 miles east of Manistee. Brethren Days is held over Labor Day weekend.

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

The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.

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