July 2025 Events Calendar

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

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

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

The annual Manistee National Forest Festival in July features fireworks, parades, and family entertainment in Manistee, Michigan!

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

Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!

The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.

Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.

The very popular Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament sponsored by Captain Chuck's takes place each July in Ludington.

Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.

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

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.

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

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

The Ludington State Park holds events year-round. There's something for the whole family to enjoy at Michigan's most popular state park!

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.

Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.

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

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

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

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

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

The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.

The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.

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

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

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

The annual West Shore Art Fair is managed by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts and is held each July at Rotary Park.

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