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

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

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

Friday Night Live now the Final Friday Experience is a street fair offering entertainment, music, food, demonstrations, and more.

Grab snacks, chairs, and blankets to enjoy a family friendly movie at Manistee’s beautiful First Street Beach near the Rotary Gazebo.

Ludrock Nation is an organization presenting events: Ludrock, Girls Rock, Ludrock All Stars, Night of Fright to benefit other non-profits.

Each July, Baldwin comes alive with the Baldwin Troutarama which include an entertainment tent, midway, concerts, and more.

The Ludington Area Jaycees annual Freedom Festival is one of the few great July 4th festivals still in existence in Michigan.

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

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

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

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

Spending the July 4th holiday in West Michigan makes it a real celebration, as the area has six firework displays!

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

Manistee is home to several fishing tournaments that you can participate in or be a spectator at when the big one is brought in!

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

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

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

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

West Shore Bank hosts the Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series each summer at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington.

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

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!