10 Reasons You’ll Love Ludington During the HolidaysPosted on 10/05/2021 The holiday season is in full swing, and Pure Ludington’s lineup of activities and events are sure to entertain and get you in a festive spirit. Here, we’re sharing 10 of our favorite, merry things to do over the next month. We hope you’ll join us!
1. ‘Art of Giving’ Holiday Artist Market
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, look no further than the artist market being held at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Friday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Dec. 17. Local creators will have on sale their unique paintings, prints and jewelry througho... READ MORE...
A Quick Guide to the Fourth of July in Ludington Posted on 05/26/2021 Pomp and circumstance will be back for a July 4th celebration in Pure Ludington! We are beyond excited to invite you to the lakeshore for the holiday. Here’s a brief list of what’s happening:
Art in the Park
The West Shore Art Fair takes place July 3-4 in Rotary Park, featuring 110-plus fine artists across a variety of media, including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture and more. In addition to original, jury-selected art, the show features live music performances, food stations and a children's art activity area (10-5 Saturday and Sunday... READ MORE...
This Weekend: 2016 Suds on the ShorePosted on 08/19/2016 The popular Suds on the Shore Craft Beer and Wine Festival is upon us this weekend and is a must stop for beer and wine enthusiasts!For anyone not familiar with this event, it is hosted in Rotary Park on the outskirts of Downtown Ludington, just blocks from Stearns Park Beach and Lake Michigan. The shady park makes for a great backdrop to all of the fun that is Suds on the Shore. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Mason County, which means it is also for a great cause. Tickets are $30 at the gate and include a commemorative tasting glass and 8 drink tokens. You can find more informati... READ MORE...
Love Ludington Weekend Kick's Off Summer SeasonPosted on 05/11/2016 While the first official day of summer isn’t for a few more weeks, Ludington is celebrating it early as it declares June 11-12 a “Love Ludington” weekend full of summertime festivals and activities to get residents and visitors in the spirit of summer.The weekend will feature favorite annual traditions like the Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon and Pirates of the Caribbean Shoreline Cruise on the S.S. Badger, plus incorporate new traditions like a Guinness World Record attempt for the Longest Ice Cream Dessert, sunset beach bonfire on Lake Michigan and craft show at Historic White Pine Villag... READ MORE...
St. Patrick's Day In Downtown Ludington Offers A Day o' FunPosted on 03/10/2016 This weekend is shaping up to be a continuation of the warm weather we are having here in Pure Ludington, which is a great setting for the weekend's St. Patrick's Day festivities happening in Downtown Ludington. Here is the run down of all of the fun!Kegs & Eggs Breakfast & Bloody Mary Bar I 9AM I Barley & Rye Kick off the day with a hearty breakfast and bloody mary bar at Barley & Rye! It is the perfect spot to start your day downtown. You will need the fuel for all of the fun you are going to have in downtown!Shamr... READ MORE...
35 Reasons Not to Miss 2nd Annual BrrrewFestPosted on 01/14/2016 Now that Winter has arrived, we couldn't think a better way to welcome the snowy season than with an invasion of craft beer! Get your tickets now for the January 30th fundraiser for the 2nd Annual Pure Ludington BrrrewFest, benefitting the Friends of Ludington State Park. Your ticket gets you a 5oz. tasting glass and 6 drink tokens. The afternoon will be filled with over 145 cold brews, hots beats and even some eats! So bundle up in your winter gear, grab some friends and head for Pure Ludington on Saturday, January 30th. Here are 35 reasons you don't want to miss this event:1. Arcadia Brewing... READ MORE...
4 Ways to Kick-off the New Year in Pure LudingtonPosted on 12/18/2015 Ludington’s biggest annual celebration takes place each winter on New Year’s Eve. Billed as “West Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve Ball,” Ludington’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop offers the quintessential, small-town New Year's Eve celebration – complete with an outdoor beer garden and music, a ball drop with 6,000 LED lights in the heart of downtown, plus fireworks. Here are 5 ways to ring in 2016 here in Pure Ludington!1. Countdown Party & New Year's Eve Ball Drop Evening activities begin with a countdown party at 9:30 p.m. when the entertainment tent opens for music, dancing and beer tasti... READ MORE...
Haunted Fun Done 8 Ways In Pure LudingtonPosted on 10/27/2015 Halloween fanatics will find more than tricks and treats in Pure Ludington this Halloween weekend. Grab your brooms, masks and costumes and head to Pure Ludington for a thrilling weekend of fun and fright. Here are 8 of our haunted favorites happening this weekend:1. Self-guided Cemetery Walk along the Lumber Heritage Trail The Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail includes stops at 2 cemeteries in Ludington. Your cell phone leads the way and will bring the stories of Ludington's lumbermen to life. Who knows, you may even stumble upon ghosts of Justus Stearns or Warren Cartier along the way!2. Ha... READ MORE...
4 Reasons Not to Miss Octoberfest in Ludington this WeekendPosted on 10/07/2015 In partnership with Bell's Brewery, Downtown Ludington hosts their 3rd Annual Octoberfest Music & Craft Beer festival this weekend, October 9 & 10 in downtown Ludington. Here are 4 reasons you don't want to miss out on this fall favorite: 1. VIP Beer School hosted by Bell's Brewery. Kicking off the weekend is an exclusive Bell’s Beer School offered to VIP ticket holders on Friday evening at 7pm. VIP ticket holders will get schooled by Bell's on the brews being offered at the next day at the festival, all the while enjoying samples!2. The Music. While the beer is great, the music will d... READ MORE...
