Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.
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What’s so special about June events? They kick off summer in West Michigan! While we aren’t able to include every single June event going on in West Michigan, we do include some of the best festivals and events happening this month. Browse our calendar of events, and then get out and about to enjoy West Michigan!
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Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.
Ludington's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament's location is premium. Hoops are placed in Stearns Park, with Lake Michigan just steps away.
Irons Flea Roast and Ox Market features amusement rides, music, tournaments, kids games, food tent, ox market, parade and fireworks.
Each summer, the Ludington Lakestride offers three races: a 5k through Cartier Park, a 10k to Decker Road and back, and a half marathon.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
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 fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
“Fish on For Freedom” is a non-profit event that provides a free day of fishing to military veterans on Lake Michigan.
The M-22 Challenge, held each June near Glen Arbor, is a multi-sport event that challenges all athletes, regardless of skill level.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
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.
Celebrate all things Ludington at Love Ludington Weekend including a street party, art walk, boat blessing, car show, and more!
Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.
West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
The harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater.
Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival is held at Dickson Township Park, Brethren, the third Saturday in June.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
The National Asparagus Festival is held in early June in Hart and Shelby, Michigan. The event includes a parade, pageant, and more.
Win & Bette Matteson Annual Big Fish Contest
Sponsored by the Pentwater Sportfishing Association. For more information or to register, visit pentwaterpsa.org/annual-big-fish-contest.
Grand Haven Offshore Challenge Fishing Tournament
For more information and to register, visit tournamenttrail.net/tournaments.
Silver Lake Jeep Invasion
An annual event for Jeep enthusiasts held on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. For more information visit slsdjeepinvasion.com.
Frankfort-Elberta Restaurant Week
For more information, visit frankfortelbertarestaurantweek.com.
Pentwater Start of Summer Party
Village Marina- 65 S. Hancock St., Pentwater. Call (231) 869-8301 for more info.
Food Truck Ralley
Over 20 food trucks along with cash bar and music by the Scottville Clown Band at the Muskegon Farmers Market- 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon.
Love Ludington Weekend
Weekend long celebration of Ludington including a street party, car show, farmer’s market, Blessing of the Boats, and more. Visit downtownludington.org for more info.
Back to the Bricks Regional Car Cruise
The tour will kick off in Flint and will travel to four different hotel stops, offering 5 Evening Car Show opportunities over the course of 6 days. The stops include West Branch, Frankfort, Traverse City, Ludington, and Mount Pleasant. Only 250 spots are available. For more info and to register, visit backtothebricks.org.
White Lake Area Sportfishing Association Kid’s Fishing Contest
Held in conjunction with Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend, this event has three age groups: 3-6, 7-10, and 11-16. Registration forms will be available at sign-in from 7am-10am at the main pavilion.
Fishing supplies (bait and fishing poles to borrow) will be available on a first come first served basis. Contestants need to be in line for Weigh-In by 12pm. Goodrich Park- 100 N. Lake St., Whitehall.
Scottville Area Senior Center Car Show
140 S. Main St., Scottville.
Wooden & Classic Boat Show
Reminisce, admire, or even enter your boat to show off and maybe even float away with an award. Wooden boats, kayaks, and classic fiberglass boats are welcome in the show and will be displayed in water and on land at Mill Point Park- 210 School St., Spring Lake. Registration is required to enter. More information can be found on facebook.com/slwoodenboatshow.
Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show
Register at fareharbor.com. The Village at Grand Traverse Commons- 1200 W. 11th St., Traverse City.
Empire Asparagus Festival
Annual festival including 5k, Asparagus Recipe Cook-off, Wine & Beer Tasting, and more. For more information, visit empirechamber.org.
Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
All fishing licenses waived in Michigan during this weekend.
Michigan Free ORV Weekend
ORV riders may ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit.
Lakeshore Parade of Homes
Tour new homes along the lakeshore for design ideas,
latest trends and inspiration. Holland, MI. For tickets or more information, visit lakeshoreparadeofhomes.com.
National Asparagus Festival
Annual event has fun for the whole family. Downtown Hart.
Blessing of the Bugs VW Car Show & Beach Cruise
Manistee Moose Lodge- 1010 Robinson St., Manistee. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Hart Historic District Car Show
Hart Historic Village & Museum- 501 Lincoln St., Hart.
Pentwater Community Garage Sales
Click here for an application.
Dune Dash
This athletic event is a challenging multi-sport challenge. Glen Arbor.
Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair
Union Street between 6th & 8th Streets, Traverse City.
Leland Wine & Food Festival
Celebrate wine, food, & community at this fundraiser for the Leland Chamber of Commerce. General admission tickets for adults are $35 in advance and $45 at the event. These tickets include a commemorative glass and two wine-tasting tokens. For tickets and more information, visit mynorthtickets.com.
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament
Stearns Park- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington
Taste of Muskegon
Local food trucks and restaurants will line the streets with taste tickets available for $1 each with taste-size portions offered for 1-6 tickets, full-size portions are more. Hours are Friday from 4:30-10pm and Saturday from 11am-10pm. Hackley Park- 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon. For most updated information, visit tasteofmuskegon.com.
AFFEW Beach Sweep
Beach clean up at Stearns Park Beach.
Lake Michigan Carferry Shoreline Cruise
Lake Michigan Carferry cruise along the Ludington shoreline. Tickets include food and live entertainment and a cash bar is available. Shoreline cruises will sail rain or shine. Children 4 & Under are free. No passes will be accepted for this event. Tickets are non-refundable. 701 Maritime Dr., Ludington.
Senior Expo
This free event allows community and agencies to network, seek out possible partnerships, and discover all the services and opportunities available to senior citizens. Ludington Senior Center- 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 845-6841.
Diapers & Desserts
Families with children age 3 and under are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and desserts at New Era Reformed Church- 4775 1st St., New Era.
Electric Forest Festival
Annual music festival held in Rothbury. For more info and tickets, visit electricforest.com.
Muskegon Party in the Park
Live music, kids activities, food/drink trucks, and more. Hackley Park- 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon.
Manistee Tri-Port Challenge Pro/Am
Ladies/Kids fish Friday: $100 entry, weigh best 5. Muskegon’s Heritage Landing will serve as Tournament HQ for all events including Captain’s Meetings, Weigh-Ins and Awards. Capt. Meeting/ On-Site Registration 5-7pm on Thursday or Friday. Captain’s Meeting follows at 7pm on both days. For more information, visit tournamenttrail.net/tournament.
Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 5k, and 10k
Annual race through the beauty of nature in Ludington.
Young Eagles Rally
The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 at the William B. Bolton Airport- 13264 S. Benzonia Trail, Empire. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate their time, their planes and fuel. For more info, visit chapters.eaa.org.
Garden Club of Pentwater and Neighboring Communities Annual Plant Sale
Water Tower Park, Pentwater.
Frankfort Craft Fair
400 S. Main St., Frankfort. To register, visit cca.frankfort-elberta.com.
Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival
Arts & Crafts show and live music. Dickson Township Park- 14279 Coates Highway, Brethren.
Scottville Clown Band Performance
Custer VFW Fundraiser- 2022 State St., Custer.
Summer Youth Nature & Garden Program
The U Dig It Community Garden, AFFEW, and Lakeshore Food Club are hosting a highly interactive, hands-on program covering organic gardening, nature, and art experiences for kids ages 9-11. The event is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Julia Chambers at president@affew.org or (231) 690-9561.
Cars & Crafts Show
Car Show hosted by PM Motoring Club. Betten-Baker Ford- 3045 US-10, Ludington. For more info, email azielinski@cbakerauto.com.
Pentwater Spring Fest Arts & Craft Show
Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Find handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind antiques, even demonstrations of a special skill or art. The festive weekend includes live music on the Green. For an application, click here.
Cars & Coffee
Food trucks & free car show at The 10 Spot- 5750 US-10, Ludington.
Praise by the Pier
Live music at 101 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven.
Concerts in the Park
Live music at Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama.
Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay
Live music at the Waterfront Amphitheater- Centre St., Elberta. Rain or shine.
New Era Farmers Market Concert Series
Live music at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Live music at Bolt Park- 225 Franklin St., Grand Haven.
Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert
Scottville Community Center- 105 Green St., Scottville, 7pm
Manistee Shoreline Showcase
Live music at Douglas Park- First Street Beach, Manistee.
Music on the Grand
Live music at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium- 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven.
LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.
Echo Through the Timber Music Series
Live music at Wenger Pavilion, downtown Baldwin.
Special Needs Barn Dance at Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm
RSVP by calling (231) 462-3732. Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm- 5487 N. Tuttle Rd., Free Soil. For more info, visit circlerockingsfarm.org.
Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.
Music on the Commons
Live music at the Hart Commons- 49 S. State St., Hart.
Sunset Bonfire
Free bonfire with live music at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
Pentwater Civic Band Concerts Begin
Weekly Summer Civic Band Thursday night concerts begin on the Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater.
Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
Call Lakeside Links at (231) 843-3660 or email events@pentwater.org to register. Lakeside Links Golf Course- 5369 W. Chauvez Rd., Ludington.
Tacos & Trek for Trail
Fundraiser organized by the Friends of the Pentwater/Hart Trail. Trek 5k through the Village walking, running, or bike riding. Tacos served following the 5K. Pre-register and get a shirt and 2 tacos for $30 donation or just come out to enjoy tacos. Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater. For more information or to register, visit pentwaterharttrail.org.
Pentwater Gallery Stroll
Galleries open their doors for visitors. Includes refreshments and a drawing for a $25 Gift Card to any of the participating galleries. Downtown Pentwater.
Pentwater Movies on the Green
Free movie showing on the Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater.
Irons Annual Flea Roast & Ox Market
Annual event with fun for the whole family.
Grand Haven Art Festival
Friday from 3-7pm and Saturday/Sunday from 10am-5pm. Art show, live music, kids activities, and more. For more information, visit grandhavenchamber.org. 200 Washington Ave., Grand Haven.
Teach a Kid Youth Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by the Pentwater Sportfishing Association. For more information, visit pentwaterpsa.org. To register, click here.
Pere Marquette Motoring Club Car Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.
Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Show
River Street, Elk Rapids
Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Annual Unveiling Ceremony & Induction Banquet
At 12pm there will be a ceremony to unveil the wall displaying that year’s class as well as the male and female High School Athlete of the Year. This takes place at the Hall of Fame which is located at Historic White Pine Village- 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. The Induction Banquet to honor Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be held at 6:30pm at LIncoln Hills Golf Club- 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sharon McCumber at (231) 613-2428 or sharonmccumber@yahoo.com.
Lakeshore Art Festival
The event includes fine art, handcrafted goods, music, food, a Children’s Lane, street performers, multiple interactive art stations, and more. Downtown Muskegon. For more information, visit lakeshoreartfestival.org.
National Cherry Festival
Annual festival with fun for the whole family including concerts, parades, fireworks, and an air show. For more information, visit cherryfestival.org. Festival Grounds- 521 S Union Street, Traverse City.
Arts & Crafts Fair
The Barn at Shagway- 5949 Shagway Rd., Ludington. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Scottville Clown Band Wilwin Lodge Veteran’s Show
3383 E. Hawley Rd., Custer.
Junior Tennis Clinic
Times are age 10 & under: 5:30-6:15pm and 11–16 years old: 6:30-7:45pm. Pentwater Tennis & Pickleball Club- 8502 N. US-31, Pentwater. For more information or to register, visit pentwatertennisclub.com.
Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.
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.
West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Spending the July 4th holiday in West Michigan makes it a real celebration, as the area has six firework displays!
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
The annual Manistee National Forest Festival in July features fireworks, parades, and family entertainment in Manistee, Michigan!
The Ludington Area Jaycees annual Freedom Festival is one of the few great July 4th festivals still in existence in Michigan.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
West Shore Community College in Scottville offers classes, the West Shore Ice Arena, and a complete recreation center.
Take a tour on the Historic S.S. City of Milwaukee car ferry and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia docked in Manistee, Michigan.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.