August 2025 Events Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.