Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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Downtown Farmers Market
May
23

Downtown Farmers Market


Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Mike Lenich

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Downtown Farmers Market
May
30

Downtown Farmers Market


Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
JD & The Bees Knees.

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jun
5

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Tom Zatarga

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jun
6

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
American Ages performs at Love Ludington Street Party

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Love Ludington Street Party
Jun
6

Love Ludington Street Party

The Love Ludington Street Party will celebrate our town from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, June 6. This event will be full of energy with live music, kids’ games, bounce houses, food, drinks and more, held on Downtown Ludington streets that will be closed to traffic. (portions of Ludington Avenue and James Street)

Headlining the entertainment stage will be the American Ages Band at Legacy Plaza.

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Back to the Bricks Car Show
Jun
9

Back to the Bricks Car Show

Browse approximately 250 classic cars on South James Street during this event! The Back to the Bricks touring group will stop in Ludington as part of its promo tour, which also includes stops in West Branch, Traverse City, Frankfort, and Mt. Pleasant from June 6-11.

Free and open to the public, the show in Downtown Ludington will also include a live performance by Barely Devils.

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Live in the Plaza
Jun
12

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Redux

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jun
13

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Pocket Change

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jun
19

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Two Dudes in Flip Flops

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jun
20

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Benjamin Paetz, the Ukulele Guy

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jun
26

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Mark Kinney

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jun
27

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Medium Well

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jul
3

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Life Theory

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Freedom Festival Grand Parade
Jul
4

Freedom Festival Grand Parade

Join us for the Freedom Festival Grand Parade on July 4th in Downtown Ludington, MI.

Parade step off is at 2:00 PM at the corner of Madison St and Ludington Ave. The parade continues down Ludington Avenue until it ends at Lakeshore Drive. Come and celebrate our 70th Freedom Festival!

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Live in the Plaza
Jul
10

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Tim Krause

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jul
11

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Justin Wierenga

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jul
17

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Greg Secor

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jul
18

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Meg Gunia

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jul
24

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Jason Hargreaves

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Downtown Farmers Market
Jul
25

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Gabrial James

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Live in the Plaza
Jul
31

Live in the Plaza

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening at Legacy Plaza in Downtown Ludington! A complete lineup of musical artists is set to perform through August 28.

MUSIC
Third Coast Swing

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Downtown Farmers Market
Aug
1

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh produce and farm-made products will be available to the public every Friday this summer at Legacy Plaza. Lively music from 6-8 p.m. will add to your shopping experience!

MUSIC
Nick Veine

VENDORS
Backwoods Homemade Wine - fruit wine
Bird Sense Flower Farm - flower arrangements
Bianca's Fresh Produce - seasonal produce
Bohemian Productions - home decor, macrame
The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - various cheeses
Cosmic Canine - organic dog treats
Crucible Salts & Seasonings - food seasonings
Dark Water Coffee - coffee
Dains Orchards - fresh produce
Egeler Family Farms - meats
Freezie Treats
Garden of Living Arts - produce, fresh flowers
The Great Bread Company - various breads
Great Lakes GeoScience - rocks/minerals/fossils
Jackie's Jars - fresh flowers
Just Been Fusing n Grinding - fused glass jewelry
Nate's Best Kettle Corn - kettle corn
Pics & Wics - soy candles/melts/air fresheners
RV Farms - honey
Stoney Lake Naturals - CBD products
Trails End Baking Company - bakery items
Two Old Stoners - stones/gems/jewelry
Wellston Farm - fresh produce
The Vintage Tub - goat milk soaps/lotions

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Movie in the Park
Aug
7

Movie in the Park

Movie TBD

Where
: Rotary Park (Ludington Ave. & Lewis St.)
When: Movies start at dusk on Thursdays in August
Cost: FREE!

Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for Movies in the Park!

Baby Badger Rides at 7:30 p.m. until dusk when the movie starts.

Popcorn is sold by the Ludington High School Business Professionals Group. You may also bring your own snacks.

This series is brought to you by Dave & Debbie Maglothin, Evergreen Natural Foods, and the Ludington Police Department.

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Movie in the Park
Aug
14

Movie in the Park

Movie TBD

Where
: Rotary Park (Ludington Ave. & Lewis St.)
When: Movies start at dusk on Thursdays in August
Cost: FREE!

Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for Movies in the Park!

Baby Badger Rides at 7:30 p.m. until dusk when the movie starts.

Popcorn is sold by the Ludington High School Business Professionals Group. You may also bring your own snacks.

This series is brought to you by Dave & Debbie Maglothin, Evergreen Natural Foods, and the Ludington Police Department.

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Movie in the Park
Aug
21

Movie in the Park

Movie TBD

Where
: Rotary Park (Ludington Ave. & Lewis St.)
When: Movies start at dusk on Thursdays in August
Cost: FREE!

Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for Movies in the Park!

Baby Badger Rides at 7:30 p.m. until dusk when the movie starts.

Popcorn is sold by the Ludington High School Business Professionals Group. You may also bring your own snacks.

This series is brought to you by Dave & Debbie Maglothin, Evergreen Natural Foods, and the Ludington Police Department.

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Small Business Saturday
Nov
29

Small Business Saturday

A Festive Holiday Shopping Event

Get a jump-start on Christmas shopping! “Shop Small” with your holiday lists and bring more business to small businesses in Downtown Ludington. Take advantage of extended hours, deals and promotions all day long – leading up to the Aglow on the Avenue Parade at 6 p.m. on Ludington Avenue.

Held in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the annual Aglow on the Avenue Parade ushers in the holiday season in Downtown Ludington, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. All parade entries are lighted for this evening extravaganza on Ludington Avenue from Gaylord Avenue to Harrison Street.

Children may mail letters to Santa at his Santa’s mailbox, located at Legacy Plaza, so get those Christmas lists ready! Remember to put your return address on your mail!

Join us for caroling, a tree lighting, and a Santa visit in Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St., after the Aglow parade! The Ludington High School Band and Choirs will be providing a festive musical atmosphere for this event at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Art of Giving Holiday Artist Market
Hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Small Business Saturday at Ludington Area Center for the Arts
107 S. Harrison St.
This is the perfect place to find locally-made, affordable, one-of-a-kind gifts!

Carriage Rides for a Cause – November 29
3:30-5:10 p.m.
West Shore Bank
201 W Loomis Street
Donate two non-perishable food items for a 20-minute horse-drawn carriage ride. This family-friendly activity brings holiday magic to Downtown Ludington every year!

Holiday Open House at Red Door Gallery – Nov. 28-29
416 S. James St.
The Red Door Gallery is hosting an open house with seasonal refreshments, homemade cookies, complimentary gift wrapping and 10% off gallery wide. Stop in from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to find a gift hand made and truly as unique as the person you’re shopping for.

Downtown Tree Lot – November 29
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Legacy Plaza
112 N James Street
Nickelson’s Christmas Trees will have a lovely selection of evergreens at the plaza from which to choose. Stop by to grab your holiday tree in a convenient location.

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Cookie Walk
Dec
14

Cookie Walk

Venture to each participating location anytime from 1-4 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each. Only 100 are available. Ticket price includes over two dozen cookies and a bag for collecting cookies.

Pick up your map and box from Legacy Plaza {112 N. James St.} on December 14. between 12:45pm and 2pm.

Map and list of participating businesses will be emailed to you the day prior to the event and there will also be a map and printed list in your cookie box.

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Pure Ludington NYE Ball Drop
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Pure Ludington NYE Ball Drop

Ring in the New Year in Downtown Ludington! This FREE, high-energy event is packed with fun for everyone! Beginning at 9:00pm on Ludington Avenue you can enjoy music, a beer tent with commemorative light-up glasses, fireworks and of course the highlight of the evening, West Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The lit ball will be dropped at the stroke of midnight followed by an amazing fireworks display over Downtown.

More information to come!

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Chamber Business After Hours
May
14

Chamber Business After Hours

Spring Into Summer in the Plaza: Join us for Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 14! This professional networking event will feature food, drinks, yard games and door prizes.

Beverages will be cash purchases from Keeper's Fish Shack. The event will run 5-7 p.m. and is sponsored by Cluck Bucket, Smith & Eddy Insurance and Keeper's Fish Shack.

Cost: $10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members

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JBC Beer Run
Mar
15

JBC Beer Run

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Business After Hours
Mar
12

Business After Hours

Mason County's premier networking event, Business After Hours, is held regularly to encourage professional networking in the community.

This event will feature food, drinks and door prizes, sponsored by Lakeshore Food Club, Sportsman's/Hoyt's Next Door/The Mitten Bar.

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