July - 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.

This nationally renowned festival includes eight days of air shows, concerts, parades, food tastings, arts/crafts show, and fireworks.

Learn about the annual Young Eagles Rallies in Mason and Oceana Counties and find information about flights at the Mason County Airport.

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

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

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.

Annually, late in July, the Village population soars with attendees and participants in the annual Arcadia Daze celebration.

Kaleva holds a festival in mid-July which includes ,softball tournament, car show, pony rides, parade, arts and crafts, fireworks, and more.