August - West Michigan Guides

Ludington Sesquicentennial Celebration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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