Ludington State Park Events
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The Ludington State Park holds events year-round. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy at Michigan’s most popular state park!
Gold Coast Artisan Fair in Ludington
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The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.
Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
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The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program is typically held each September and is a precursor to the Miss Michigan program.
Value of Sports Museum
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Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
West Shore Art Fair
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The annual West Shore Art Fair is managed by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts and is held each July at Rotary Park.
Earth Day Events
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Each April, AFFEW (A Few Friends for the Environment of the World) hosts an annual Earth Day event in Ludington.
Fish on for Freedom
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“Fish on For Freedom” is a non-profit event that provides a free day of fishing to military veterans on Lake Michigan.
Ludington Petunia Parade
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During the summer is the Petunia Parade in Ludington featuring 30,000 petunias lining Ludington Avenue and the marina.
Downtown Ludington St. Patrick’s Day
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Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day, and downtown Ludington is where you want to be for all the fun events!
Downtown Ludington Movies in the Park
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August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).