Everything You Need to Know About Love Ludington Weekend

Love Ludington Weekend is a time to celebrate all of the amazing qualities of Pure Ludington, and you’re invited to take part in all of the festivities, from a street party and art walk to a boat blessing and car show! Here’s what you need to know about the weekend’s events.

  FRIDAY, JUNE 5 EVENTS:

LOVE LUDINGTON STREET PARTY | 6-9 PM | DOWNTOWN LUDINGTON

A portion of the downtown district is closed to traffic for a giant street party on Friday night, complete with live music from Onager, kids’ activities, bounce houses, food trucks, and more! 

On Ludington Avenue between Robert Street and William Street, attendees can expect to enjoy vintage cars, music, food trucks and awards during this new event to be held in conjunction with the Love Ludington Street Party. This is one street party you do not want to miss – and it is all free to attend! Free parking is available in any city lot or along city streets outside the closed event area.

DOWNTOWN LUDINGTON FARMERS MARKET | 2-7 PM | LEGACY PLAZA

This weekly event features a variety of fresh products from local farmers – fruit wine, produce, honey, flowers, coffee, bread, goat-milk products, meat and more!

Location: 112 N. James St.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 EVENTS

HISTORIC HOME TOURS | 10AM-2PM | DOWNTOWN

Learn more about the history of the region and its lumbering heritage during historic home tours, offered by the Mason County Historical Society. Visit some of the amazing buildings from the turn of the century and learn about the people who put down roots in Ludington. Patrons will also enjoy $2.50 off their entries into Historic White Pine Village and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.

FISH ON FOR FREEDOM GATHERING | 12PM | LUDINGTON HARBOR

At noon, gather at the Ludington Harbor to welcome back U.S. military veterans who will be arriving by boat after participating in the annual Fish on for Freedom event on Lake Michigan. This gives community members a wonderful chance to line the harbor and thank them for their sacrifices for our country.

BLESSING OF THE BOATS | 5-10 PM | WEST END 

Bring your boat keys for this annual blessing party, which will also feature live entertainment, food trucks, drinks, and raffles. Location: 950 W. Ludington Ave., the farthest west on Ludington Avenue where it runs into Stearns Park

This event is free and open to the public, courtesy of Ludington Bay Brewing Company and Safe Harbor Credit Union. There will be live music from 5-6 p.m.; blessing and raffles will be held at 6 p.m.

Music resumes at 7 and will continue until 9:30 p.m. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the event.  

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase ahead of the event.  Tickets include premium seating for food, drink tickets, and commemorative swag.  

SS BADGER SHORELINE CRUISE | 9-11 PM