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September 2024 Events Calendar

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Featured September Events

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September 1-7, 2024

Saturday, August 31st-Sunday, September 1st, 2024

“Honoring Our Elders” Traditional Pow-Wow
Native American social celebration with drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, food, raffles, and arts and crafts vendors. Suggested admission is $5/person, $20 carload max. For more information, visit facebook.com

August 31st-September 2nd, 2024

Brethren Days
The village of Brethren hosts in annual festival with activities for the whole family.

Sunday, September 1st, 2024
10am-2pm

Cruisin’ at the Castle Charity Car Show
Car show with DJ Music, food, drawings, silent auction, and book sale on the castle grounds- 9400 Pere Marquette Dr., Canadian Lakes. For more information, contact Marshall at (231) 598-0838.

Sunday, September 1st, 2024
12pm

Annual Labor Day Chicken Dinner
Annual fundraising dinner for the church. Dinner includes chicken, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, roll, and homemade dessert. Cost is $15 for those age 7 and up and $6 for age 6 and under. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. St. Bernard Catholic Church- 5734 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons. For more information, call (231) 745-7997.

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
9:15am

Holland Zeeland Labor Day Truck Parade
Bring the family, earplugs, and an appetite for big trucks, ice cream, and giveaways. Parade travels from Zeeland to Holland. Ice cream social following the parade. For more information, visit truckparade.org.

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
10am

Scottville Clown Band Performance at Manton Fall Festival Parade
Manton

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
5pm

Ludington North Breakwater Light Closes for the Season
Stearns Park Beach- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
7-9:15pm

Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay
Live music at featuring the Beth Bombara Band the Waterfront Amphitheater- Centre St., Elberta

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
7pm

Manistee Shoreline Showcase
Live music at featuring the Beth Bombara Band the Rotary Gazebo at Douglas Park, First Street Beach, Manistee.

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
7-9pm

LACA Summer Concert Series
Live music featuring the Beth Bombara Band at Waterfront Park- 300 W. William St., Ludington.

Thursday, September 5th, 2024
3:30-5:30pm

Diapers & Donuts
Families are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and donuts at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Free car seat checks will also be offered. Sponsored by Turf Care Mole Man.

Friday, September 6th, 2024
6-8pm

Live Music in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Benjamin Paetz. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.

Friday, September 6th, 2024
8pm

Performance by the Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Friday, September 6th-Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival
Activities for the whole family. Downtown Silver Lake.

Saturday, September 7th, 2024
9am-1pm

Mason County Garden Club Plant Exchange/Sale
Leveaux Park- 900 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

Saturday, September 7th, 2024
10am-3pm

Fall Craft Show
Pomona Park- 3084 W. Fruitport Rd., Fruitport.

September 8-14, 2024

Sunday, September 8th, 2024
3pm

Performance by The Sensational Barnes Brothers
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Monday, September 9th, 2024
5pm

Little Sable Point Lighthouse Closes for the Season
Stearns Park Beach- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
5-7pm

New Era Farmers Market Concert Series
Live music featuring Hawks & Owls at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era.

September 12th-15th, 2024

Michigan Irish Music Festival
The festival features 6 stages of music, culture, dance, and more. Heritage Landing- 1051 Shoreline Dr., Muskegon. For more information and tickets, visit michiganirish.org

Friday, September 13th, 2024
3pm

Performance by Claybourne Elder: The Gilded Age
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Friday, September 13th, 2024
6-8pm

Live Music in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Joe Irelan. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.

September 13th-28th, 2024

ArtPrize
A city-wide art competition within a 3-square mile district in downtown Grand Rapids.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024
9am

Ludington Petunia Parade Removal Day
Ludington Petunia Parade will be removing petunias on the Avenue and the marina.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024

Scottville Fall Celebration
Event includes family friendly activities, the Miss Mason County Pageant, a performance by the Scottville Clown Band, and more. Downtown Scottville, 100 Blocks of South Main & Blaine Streets.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024
4pm

Trout Unlimited Banquet
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5. Tickets include a meal from Lakeside Wiener Wagon & BBQ, an open bar featuring a selection of beer from Ludington Bay Brewing Company, wine, pop, water, and live music featuring Drew Nelson. There will also be adult and kid’s casting contests (with trophies and prizes), 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. Baldwin Canoe Rental- 9117 M-37, Baldwin.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024
6-10pm

Mason County Historical Society Gala
This event includes dinner, live music, historical play, dancing, and more to benefit the Mason County Historical Society. Stearns Hotel & Wedding Venue- 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024
7pm

Performance by Dixon’s Violin
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Saturday, September 14th-Sunday, September 15th, 2024

Horse Shows
MIHA District 9 Meet. Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.

September 15-21, 2024

September 13th-28th, 2024

ArtPrize
A city-wide art competition within a 3-square mile district in downtown Grand Rapids.

Thursday, September 19th, 2024
3:30-5:30pm

Diapers & Donuts
Families are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and donuts at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Free car seat checks will also be offered.

Thursday, September 19th, 2024
5-9pm

Barley, BBQ, & Beats
This event is a fundraiser for Hospice of Michigan and showcases barbecue from leading pit masters, hand-crafted cocktails from select Michigan distilleries, and live music featuring Nathan Walton and The Remedy and Tim Jones & The Honky Tonk Hippies. Tickets on sale March 11, 2024. $65 per person; $75 per person at the door. Open only to guests ages 21 and older. Visit hom.org/bbb-tc for tickets or more info.

Friday, September 20th, 2024
5:30-7:30pm

Cultural Corners Street Party
Visit Sandcastles Children’s Museum, Mason County District Library, Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA), and Mason County Historical Society for free. Receive a stamp at each location to get free ice cream from House of Flavors. The event also includes live music by The Beet Diggers, crafts, The Book Bus, Balloon Animals with John Marek, and more. For more information, visit facebook.com.

Friday, September 20th, 2024
6-8pm

Live Music in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring Two Dudes in Flip Flops. Legacy Plaza- 110 N. James St., Ludington.

September 20th-22nd & 26th-29th AND October 4th-6th & 11th-12th, 2024

Performance of Waitress
Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. Eighth St., Traverse City.

Saturday, September 21st, 2024
8am-3pm

New Era Fall Festival
Annual event featuring arts and crafts, live music, children’s activities, an antique car show, and more. Visit neweramichigan.com for more information.

Saturday, September 21st, 2024
9am-1pm

Oceana County Young Eagles Rally
Kids ages 8-17 are invited to take a free airplane ride with a local pilot. Flights are first come, first serve and a guardian must be present. Sponsored by EAA #772. Oceana County Airport- 1805 W. Baseline Rd., Shelby. For more information on the Oceana County Young Eagles Rally, contact Diane LaPorte at (231) 730-0545.

Saturday, September 21st, 2024

Horse Shows
MIHA District 9 Meet. Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington.

Saturday, September 21st, 2024
10am

AFFEW International Beach Sweep
Beach clean-up at Stearns Park, Ludington. Meet at the South Concession Stand. For more information, visit facebook.com

Saturday, September 21st, 2024
7:30pm

Performance by Still Within the Sound of My Voice: Elizabeth Ward Land
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Sunday, September 25th, 2024
1pm

Blessing of the Animals at Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm
Blessing of the Animals, silent auction, and old fashioned games. Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm- 5487 N. Tuttle Rd., Free Soil. Click here for more information.

September 22-30, 2024

September 13th-28th, 2024

ArtPrize
A city-wide art competition within a 3-square mile district in downtown Grand Rapids.

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
9am-4pm

Free Soil Gun & Knife Show
Event includes a 50/50 raffle (need not be present to win, and food and beverages for purchase. Cost is $4 for veterans/seniors and $5 for all else. 8-foot vendor tables are $20 each and can be reserved by calling Gregg at (231) 464-5454. Free Soil Community Center- 8480 Democrat St., Free Soil.

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
5-7pm

New Era Farmers Market Concert Series
Live music featuring West Winds at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era.

Thursday, September 26th, 2024
10am-1pm

Pentwater Harvest Day
Pentwater’s Farmer’s Market will be open for one last time during 2022. Pentwater Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater. Visit pentwater.org for more information. 

September 20th-22nd & 26th-29th AND October 4th-6th & 11th-12th, 2024

Performance of Waitress
Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. Eighth St., Traverse City.

Friday, September 27th, 2024
6-9pm

Octoberfest Kick Off Pub Crawl 
Beginning at Ludington Bay Brewing Co. where participants will get their map and commemorative koozie for this self-guided crawl. It then continues on South James Street to Ludington Avenue with stops at participating Outdoor Social District establishments. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at Ludington Bay Brewing Company beginning at 5:30pm on the day of the crawl.

Friday, September 27th, 2024
7:30pm

Performance by Pianist Hyemin Kim
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Friday, September 27th, 2024
8pm

Performance of Up North Pride Comedy Night
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale
Sale of gently used children’s clothing, accessories, toys, and furniture. For more information or to rent a table, visit facebook.com. Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington. 

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

West Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pull
Free to attend. Dead Sled at 9am, Transfer Sled at 12pm. WMOEC Grounds- 700 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville.

Saturday, September 28th, 2024
9am

Salmon Run 5k/10k Run/Walk
Race begins and ends at Baldwin Village Hall- 620 Washington St., Baldwin.

Saturday, September 28th, 2024
2-6pm

Octoberfest in Ludington
Craft beer and live music festival. Downtown Ludington.

Saturday, September 28th-Sunday, September 29th; 2024

Pentwater Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
Hours are Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. To register, visit pentwater.org. Pentwater Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater.

September 30th-October 6th; 2024

Frankfort Beer Week
Craft beer festival with food and more, happening throughout Benzie County. Visit frankfortbeerweek.com for more info.

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