August 2025 Events Calendar

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.

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

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

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

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